What Really Happened, From Those There

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The Stunt Which Led to the Death of Owen Hart

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"I rehearsed rappelling from the ceiling, but when I rappel down, it takes me a while to get my harness off."

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"Earlier that day, my son Shane and I were out by the ring, walking through a physical bit we had to do that night, and I was shocked and surprised by Owen."

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JIM CORNETTE:

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The Stunt Which Led to the Death of Owen Hart

"I rehearsed rappelling from the ceiling, but when I rappel down, it takes me a while to get my harness off."

OWEN HART:

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"Earlier that day, my son Shane and I were out by the ring, walking through a physical bit we had to do that night, and I was shocked and surprised by Owen."

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