The Story of The Hart Foundation in 1997

Wrestling Bios Presents - The Story of The Hart Foundation 1997

The WWE, and professional wrestling as a whole, was changing in 1997. Vince McMahon was getting closer to bringing in The Attitude Era while WCW was gaining huge popularity with the nWo faction. As wrestling fans changed, so did the business, and many superstars who were once fan favourites found themselves playing the role of the bad guys and vice versa.

Bret Hart was extremely popular during the mid 90s in the WWF, however the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin saw his popularity shift away. Bret, in storyline, wasn't very pleased that the fans were leaving him to cheer for the likes of Stone Cold and Shawn Michaels, Bret's other arch nemesis. Bret Hart decided to turn heel, and he looked at the members of his family to assist in his crusade against the WWF and the fans who turned their backs on him. The Hart Foundation was formed, featuring Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim Neidhart and Brian Pillman being led by Bret "Hitman" Hart.

In this mini documentary from Wrestling Bios, we take a look at The Hart Foundation and their rise in the WWF during 1997. Topics covered include:

- Bret Hart turning heel as the fans begin to cheer for Stone Cold Steve Austin
- The night when Bret broke up a match between Owen Hart and The British Bulldog, effectively beginning the Hart Foundation
- Brian Pillman and Jim Neidhart joining The Hart Foundation
- The Initial plans for King of the Ring 1997 with Shawn Michaels vs Bret Hart
- In Your House: Canadian Stampede
- Summerslam 1997 and the stipulations added to The Hart Foundation's respective matches
- WWF One Night Only in the UK, where Shawn Michaels won the European Championship
- Bret moving into a feud with The Patriot while Shawn worked against The Undertaker
- Survivor Series 1997 and what happened to all members of The Hart Foundation

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