Dark Side Of The Ring Montreal Screwjob

The Montreal Screwjob: A Hilariously Awkward Anniversary

Ah, the Montreal Screwjob. It's a wrestling story so legendary, so messy, it's basically the Thanksgiving dinner of wrestling history. Everyone's got an opinion, and no one can quite agree on what actually happened.

Twenty-something years later, we're still dissecting it. We're still blaming Vince McMahon (obviously). We’re still feeling a *little* bad for Bret Hart (maybe).

Was Bret Being a Little… Difficult? (Unpopular Opinion Alert!)

Okay, hear me out. Bret Hart, wrestling legend. Undeniable talent. But… was he maybe being just a tiny bit stubborn about dropping the title in Canada?

Imagine telling your boss you'll quit before finishing a project his way. Then imagine that project is, like, launching a rocket or something. Drama, right?

Look, I get it. National pride is a powerful thing. But business is business, even in the wonderfully weird world of pro wrestling.

Vince: Villain or Just a Desperate Dude?

Vince McMahon definitely played the heavy. He orchestrated the whole shebang. But let's be honest, WCW was breathing down his neck, snapping at the heels of WWE. He needed to shake things up.

Maybe, just maybe, Vince thought he was saving his company? Was he a jerk? Absolutely. Was he entirely wrong to feel the pressure? Probably not.

Sometimes, you gotta make tough choices. Even if those choices involve screwing over a wrestling icon in his home country. Allegedly.

Shawn Michaels: Just… There?

Poor Shawn Michaels. He always seems to get dragged into this mess. Was he in on it? Did he just want to win the title?

Honestly, he probably just wanted to wrestle and collect his paycheck. The backstage politics of wrestling are brutal. Probably like a soap opera, only with more body slams.

He's always just kind of...been there. Smiling awkwardly, waiting for the drama to subside. Relatable, honestly.

The Aftermath: Pure Wrestling Soap Opera Gold

The best part about the Screwjob? The aftermath! Feuds were born. Careers were revitalized (or destroyed, depending on who you ask).

Bret went to WCW (didn't quite work out). Vince became Mr. McMahon, the evil boss we all loved to hate. Wrestling was never quite the same.

It’s like a reality TV show, except with spandex and piledrivers. What's not to love?

Final Verdict: Still Entertaining After All These Years

Whether you think Bret was wronged, Vince was justified, or Shawn just wanted to avoid eye contact, one thing's for sure: the Montreal Screwjob is wrestling legend. It created the best angle ever!

It's a reminder that behind the flashy moves and oiled muscles, there's a whole lot of human drama going on. And that's what keeps us watching.

So next time you're arguing with your friends about who was right, just remember: it's all entertainment. And sometimes, the most entertaining stories are the messiest ones.