2022-11-17 08:00:00
WWE Hall of Famers Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart made history on March 31, 1996 as the headliner of WrestleMania 12 with the Iron Man 60-Minute WWE Title Match, which saw Michaels win the title in overtime. on a final fall. This was Iron Man’s first televised match in WWE history.
Michaels recently appeared on the podcast « Games with Names » hosted by NFL veteran Julian Edelman and comedian Sam Morril and was asked regarding the Iron Man match with Hart. He revealed how they ended the match to get a badge of honor with the older wrestlers.
“I know it was something Pat Patterson wanted to have, an Iron Man match. Bret and I felt like we were the two guys who might do it, but at that point in the business, having an hour match on pay-per-view is a huge ask. Can you keep them interested for an hour? …
From the old school guys, there was always a badge of honor you wore if you might get out here and do an hour. Growing up in the business you heard stories of guys, Flair, Harley Race, Jack Brisco… It was one of those things you wanted to be able to say in 1996.”
The history between Michaels and Hart is filled with controversy, but the WWE legends are on good terms these days. Michaels commented on their current relationship and said they were in a “fantastic place” following years of feuding.
“We saw each other at WrestleMania and it was incredibly nice, and very nice. We’re both in a great place in [ma] life. I think he knows how important it is for us to be where we are. Bret always had a very calming presence around him and he always pats me on the shoulder and says very softly, “We’re good Shawn, we’re good. And I know he means that… Personally and professionally, I think we’re in a fantastic place, and I wouldn’t change that for the world. »
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