The Excellence of Execution isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to his former boss. Bret Hart continues to deliver hard-hitting commentary about Vince McMahon’s legal troubles, painting a damning picture of how power and wealth corrupted the wrestling mogul. Unlike many industry veterans who’ve remained diplomatically silent, The Hitman shows no signs of softening his stance on WWE’s disgraced former chairman.
Hart’s Blackboard Lesson: Exposing Wrestling’s Dark Side
During his recent appearance on “The Rise Guys,” Hart revealed a creative way he’d like to educate today’s wrestlers about the scandals that rocked WWE’s corporate structure. The Calgary native expressed his desire to illustrate the situation for locker room consumption.
“I immediately thought, and I still do, that I should draw it all on a blackboard drawing. I would love to draw some of that for the wrestlers in the dressing room. I would draw that on the blackboard and it would just be so- oh, everything happened. John Laurinaitis and things they were doing with that poor girl. Shame on all of them, that’s just terrible.”
Hart’s reference to John Laurinaitis highlights the broader scope of WWE’s executive misconduct allegations. The former WWE executive, alongside McMahon, faced serious accusations involving inappropriate conduct with female employees, including Janel Grant.
Complex Feelings Toward Wrestling’s Most Powerful Figure
The relationship between Hart and McMahon has always been complicated, spanning decades of professional collaboration and personal conflict. Their most infamous clash remains the Montreal Screwjob of 1997, but Hart’s current criticism extends far beyond wrestling storylines.
Despite harboring deep resentment, the WWE Hall of Famer acknowledged the complexity of his feelings toward his former employer. Hart admitted that while he maintains certain respect for McMahon’s business acumen, recent revelations have crossed unforgivable lines.
The Janel Grant Case: A Line Too Far
Hart specifically referenced the allegations involving Janel Grant, the former WWE employee whose lawsuit detailed disturbing claims of sexual misconduct and trafficking. The Pink and Black Attack made it clear that regardless of any past respect, these accusations represent behavior he cannot defend or excuse.
Money, Power, and Moral Corruption
The five-time WWE Champion offered his theory about McMahon’s transformation from wrestling promoter to alleged predator. Hart’s assessment cuts to the heart of how absolute power can corrupt even the most successful individuals.
“I think Vince McMahon became a predator and used wrestling as a backdrop for all his evil, and it just tells me that too much money can turn you into a bad person.”
This statement represents one of Hart’s most direct condemnations of McMahon’s character. By describing wrestling as merely a “backdrop for evil,” Hart suggests that McMahon’s passion for the business became secondary to satisfying darker impulses.
Standing Apart from Industry Silence
While many wrestling personalities have avoided commenting on McMahon’s legal troubles, Hart continues speaking out boldly. His willingness to address these serious allegations head-on contrasts sharply with the diplomatic silence maintained by other industry veterans.
The Sharpshooter specialist’s outspoken stance reflects his long-standing reputation for brutal honesty, regardless of potential professional consequences. Hart has never been one to mince words when discussing wrestling’s power structure or his place within it.
As McMahon’s legal battles continue unfolding, Hart’s commentary provides insight into how wrestling’s older generation views these shocking revelations. Will other industry veterans follow The Hitman’s lead and speak more candidly about wrestling’s darkest chapter, or will Hart remain a lone voice calling out the alleged abuse of power that allegedly occurred behind WWE’s curtain?
