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4.0 out of 5 stars One Of Wrestling's Darkest Periods, May 26, 2008

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Ervin Griffin (Bluefield, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitman Hart - Wrestling With Shadows (DVD)

Besides the tragic death of Owen Hart and the recent Chris Benoit murder/suicide, this video shows the darkest period in the career of Bret "Hitman" Hart and in wrestling as a whole.

Up until that, we get a great look at the behind the scenes workings of the business and of some of the wrestlers! As the film goes on, we get to see that something is wrong in the relationship between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon which leads up to the big "Montreal Screwjob" in November 1997. Even Bret's wife at the time accussed HHH and Shawn of being in on it (which we now know they were)!

Personal note, I think both parties were wrong. Bret, knowing he was leaving, should've jobbed the title. However, if Vince told him that it was going to be a Double DQ, then that's how it should've went down. He could've did an angle where Bret gets stripped right after the match due to his conduct in the match or something.

I am no booker but I would've left the Double DQ intact, then either do the strip angle or have Bret do an angle where he pretty much says "screw WWF" and drops the belt at McMahon's feet and leaves! From there, I would've vacated the title and did the Royal Rumble thing were the winner gets the title shot and make the Casket Match with Undertaker and Shawn Michaels where the winner of that would be in the title match at WrestleMania as well!

Back to this video, its worth a look. No matter whether you love or hate Vince McMahon or Bret Hart, this was definitely one of the darkest periods of wrestling ever. Both sides suffered on this one. Obviously Bret moreso than Vince but neither left this story unscathed. See it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Wrestling With Shadows, September 3, 2009

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A. Pierre (Somewheres) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitman Hart - Wrestling With Shadows (DVD)

I grew up watching Bret Hart wrestling and I recently finished his excellent book. This dvd is a good look into his career, circa 1997 before the infamous Montreal screw job. Lots of uncensored WWF footage and shows Hart with his family. The dvd is well worth the price and you can buy it on various wrestling sites, it includes a new dvd about Owen Hart but I didn't get that copy. If you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the WWF/WWE, then this one is for you. A fitting sad ending where Hart is walking with his frail father, Stu, into the famous Hart house and tells us Hart is currently with wrestling with WCW. Wrestling with Shadows is worth the price of admission and also pick up a used copy of WWE's Confidential as well, because it's the only dvd (as you 9/3/09) that has the Hart-Michaels Survivor Series match.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Day that Changed Wrestling History., November 29, 2007

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Nawaf H. Al Taher "Saudi_Red_Neck" (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitman Hart - Wrestling With Shadows (DVD)

Hello Friends,

Now, As of this month we have been through 10 years after November 9, 1997 or infamous Montreal Screw Job.

Try to find this product whether on VHS / DVD or whatever form. Why?

Because :

1. You will see that pro wrestling is real in many shapes and forms. Yes, it is predetermined, the moves maybe fabricated, but it truly does take a real toll on the wrestlers bodies.

2. You will see what really happens backstage without sugar coating.

3. You will see how the politics in wrestling play a major role in the outcome of the matches.

4. You can tell that business is in the dumps today because of some of the decisions that Vince McMahon has made on November 9, 1997 and beyond.

5. History can easily be repeated if the current or future roster of talent is not careful.

6. What you hear or see on TV may not really be the truth. IMHO opinion, Vince can do better without both HHH & Shawn Michaels.

Folks, the documentary is truly a keeper, I have watched several times.
I understand that Vince has the right to protect his business, but he could have made a different action then Screwing Bret in his home town.

How?

Well, Vince was scared that Bret would take the belt to WCW (like when Alundra Blaze threw the WWF championship belt in the garbage can on TV). But, I mean come on. They could have easily like agreed between Vince and Bret that the match would end with an interference at the end of the championship bout. Then Vince would take the belt from Bret before leaving the building.

The next night on Raw Vince would approach the fans on RAW, and play a pre-tapped interview where Bret decides to let go of the belt for any given reason. Bret then goes to WCW (as agreed between him & Vince).

But to see what Vince has done, he made it clear that no one is safe, and that he is truly selfish and truly unprofessional.

I have for years enjoyed watching WWF/WWE, but after that dark day, I have lost interest. Why?

Because:

1. Lack of competition between wrestling organizations (No more WCW). Eating McDonalds can be cool, but eating it 3 times a week will make you sick. Knowing that there is no Burger King (in short you can't be No.1 if there is NO, #2).

2. The roster in the WWE lacks the same charisma that we saw in the 80's & 90's.

3. The storyline are boring and repetitive.

4. The shows rely now mostly on Divas, immoral angles and has lost the family values (knowing the fact that merchandise is running wild because of the children).

5. Pushing related stars & and allowing them to be bookers (HHH), and burying legends (Ric Flair).

6. WWE could have done something to minimize the huge number of deaths in pro wrestling. By at least minimizing the tour days, or at least helping create a retirement fund where an amount is deducted from their salary on monthly basis, or having them contribute one way or another in the wrestling business. Or at least being more strict on the drug testing.

In the end, I hope you do enjoy the documentary, I & many friends of mine did. And the bottom line is, if you enjoy or enjoyed wrestling. And if you were or still is a Bret Hart fan, this documentary is for you !

While you are at it, grab Bret Hart's autobiography, I truly enjoyed reading it.

All the best,
Nawaf