Felix Upton on August 4, 2025
Bret Hart is making it clear — while Hulk Hogan’s legacy in wrestling is undeniable, his personal dealings with “The Hitman” left a lasting sting.
Speaking on The Ringer Wrestling Podcast, Hart acknowledged Hogan’s role in shaping the wrestling industry but accused him of never helping others rise to the top.
“Hulk Hogan never did that for anybody. He never looked out for anyone but himself.”
Hart contrasted Hogan’s approach with stars like Roddy Piper, who he says helped elevate his own popularity. He recalled expecting Hogan to congratulate him when he won the WWE Championship in 1992 — but instead, he says Hogan immediately saw him as competition.
“I always thought the day I won the belt Hulk Hogan would come up to me and pat me on the back and tell me how glad he was I was the guy that they picked to pull the sword out of the stone for him. And unfortunately, that’s not how it was. The second I won the belt, I was the enemy. And I had what he wanted, and we were never really friends again after that.”
Hart even likened Hogan to certain types of people from his school days.
“When I was a little kid, you go to school, elementary school, there’s just always some kids that are bullsh*****, that just tell bulls***. Classic bulls*******. That’s just the way they are… but I think Hulk Hogan was a bullsh*****.”*
The former champion claims Hogan actively stood in his way, especially during their time together in WCW in the late 1990s.
“I will always shake my head and wonder why he was such a roadblock for me. He wouldn’t do anything for me. And he made sure, and I know this as a fact, he made sure that when I was in WCW he made sure that they didn’t do anything with… ‘Don’t do anything with him. Just leave him. Have him sit on the bench in the dressing room.’”
Hogan passed away last month at 71 from cardiac arrest, sparking tributes from across the industry — though Hart’s words are a reminder that not everyone in wrestling shared a warm history with the WWE icon.
Do you think Bret Hart’s criticisms of Hulk Hogan are fair, or is this just old wrestling politics resurfacing? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
August 4, 2025 7:47 pm
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