One big thing: Natalya reveals her husband’s role in Hart-Michaels reconciliation
WWE superstar Natalya has disclosed that her husband, TJ Wilson (formerly known as Tyson Kidd), played a crucial role in reconciling the infamous feud between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.
• The revelation came during Natalya’s recent interview with The Takedown On SI.
• Wilson’s positive interaction with Michaels sparked a conversation that led to the reconciliation.
• The feud, rooted in the 1997 “Montreal Screwjob,” lasted for over a decade.
Why it matters
The Hart-Michaels feud is one of the most notorious in pro wrestling history, blurring the lines between scripted storylines and real-life animosity. Its resolution marked a significant moment in WWE history.
By the numbers
• 13 years: The approximate duration of the Hart-Michaels feud (1997-2010)
• January 4, 2010: The date Hart and Michaels publicly reconciled on WWE Raw
What they’re saying
Natalya recounted Wilson’s conversation with Hart:
“TJ had said something to Bret like, ‘I had a really great talk with Shawn and he was awesome and he was so nice to me and Nattie… Shawn had said that he had felt so bad about everything that had happened with you guys in the past.'”
The big picture
This behind-the-scenes insight highlights the importance of personal relationships in resolving long-standing conflicts within the wrestling industry. It also underscores the respect that veteran wrestlers like Hart have for the younger generation, such as Wilson.
What’s next
While the Hart-Michaels reconciliation is now a part of wrestling history, it serves as a reminder of the potential for resolution even in the most bitter of feuds.
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