Bret Hart Addresses Goldberg Telling Him to Grow Up After Longstanding Animosity

Bret Hart has long harbored deep resentment towards Bill Goldberg over the infamous career-ending kick delivered at Starrcade 1999, and he has been vocal about his grievances with his former rival. Despite this, Hart has recently told Goldberg to “grow up,” addressing their longstanding animosity.

Due to the kick, Bret Hart suffered post-concussion syndrome, which forced him to prematurely hang up his pro wrestling boots. Bret Hart went on record and said that Goldberg’s work rate was “0/10.” 

During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Goldberg addressed Bret Hart’s ongoing criticism with a blend of seriousness and humor. He requested that Hart ease up on the criticism and also told him to “grow up.”

“The Bret Hart thing is just it just saddens me as a human being. That’s all. I mean, first and foremost, I would never wish ill will upon any opponent or anyone like that to have an accident like that happen. And end someone’s career, especially someone who’s, you know, one of the best that ever was 100%. It sucks. I’m not asking anybody to understand it. I’m just saying, just leave me alone… Yes, sir [about warning him the kick was coming]. Put your hand up. Do whatever you got to do, man. It is what it is. Come on, man. I love you, Bret. Don’t be such a prick. That’s all. Grow up.”

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While speaking during a recent virtual signing for Signed by Superstars, Bret Hart was asked about Goldberg’s recent comments about him, especially Goldberg telling Hart to grow up. Bret Hart made it clear that he doesn’t pay attention to what Goldberg has to say no matter what.

“I don’t pay much attention to Bill. I don’t know anyone that does.”

Fans often speculate how different the wrestling world would be if Bret Hart were still actively wrestling. Despite forgiving Goldberg for the infamous incident in WCW that cut short his career, it’s possible that Hart may still hold some lingering feelings about the incident.

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