The Death of Owen Hart
What Happened, From Those Who Were There
Five months before his tragic death, Owen Hart opened up about his desire to soon leave wrestling.
"When my contract is up, I’m out of wrestling. I’ve made plans. I’ve been smart with my fiscal affairs. My family, my wife, and kids, have been compromised enough."
The Stunt Which Led to the Death of Owen Hart
The whole idea started so innocently. "We brought back Owen’s old gimmick, 'The Blue Blazer.' It was supposed to get over the comedic genius of Owen Hart."
REFEREE JIMMY KORDERAS: "Jerry Lawler said that he saw the last 15-20 feet of Owen’s fall, and he thought, ‘My goodness, he’s going to fall on Jimmy!’ I was apparently that close to him."
What Happened Right After Owen Hart Fell
How Family and Friends Found out Owen Hart Had Died
JULIE HART [Bret’s wife at the time]: "I didn't know what was going on. I ran into the house, called up Stu (Owen’s father), and I could tell it was not good because I could hear crying in the background."
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