So I have reached that pedestal of 20 “Jamie Kennedy Experiment” articles. Might not seem like a heck of a lot nor a big deal to any of you fine people but it means a hell of a lot to this wrestling-obsessed Jock. Getting to write about what goes on in the professional wrestling industry for such a great website run by a guy who really does have a passion for this business is a dream come true for me. Long may it continue as I have enjoyed every minute of my run thus far and all the feedback (both positive and negative) I have received from some of you folks is greatly appreciated.

I'd like to talk this week about one of my favourite WWF/WWE Superstars of all time – Bret “Hitman” Hart. Never will I forget my first experience of watching the guy wrestle in a marquee match-up. It was “WWF Royal Rumble 1993” and the “Hitman” was defending his coveted World Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Championship against none other than “The Bad Guy” Razor Ramon. Razor was fairly new to this the company at this point and Hart himself was relatively new to being the promotions top guy in terms of main eventing Pay-Per-Views and generally being the leader of the pack. The man was one of Vince McMahon's great white hopes after the much-publicised steroid scandal which had plagued his personal life and also his business. Gone were many of the 'larger than life' bodies which had for many years dominated WWF television and big events, drawing thousands upon thousands of punters into arenas all across the globe. As has been documented in much detail elsewhere, the focus was shifted onto smaller men who had more of a talent for putting on excellent matches as opposed to looking like cartoon characters (Which is highly ironic seeing as Bret Hart would eventually feature in an episode of The Simpson's!) Performers such as Shawn Michaels also benefited from this period, making significant leaps into the main event scene.

So there I was, on a beanbag in front of the television set, marvelling at the actions of these two gladiators, fighting for the biggest title in all of 'sports entertainment'. Having watched it recently when researching for this article, it still makes me smile. The action draws me in and leads to a satisfying conclusion – the babyface champion overcoming all the odds to retain against the nefarious heel. It is clear to see, even from this one match, what a great in-ring performer Bret Hart really was. If any more evidence was needed, take a look at his scraps against Davey Boy Smith (Summerslam 1992) and Steve Austin (Wrestlemania 13).

I have been very fortunate in being old enough to remember watching the guy perform on a weekly basis. During his much talked about heel turn in the U.S, I was still a big fan. Even when thousands were booing him, I wanted him to win! When he was “screwed” over by the WWF and made the jump to WCW, I followed him there and this is actually where I began picking up on what was happening down in Atlanta. His career there was really pretty short and rather un-sweet. Apart from a few choice encounters with the likes of Ric Flair and Chris Benoit, “The Hitman” never really got going in the promotion. Rumours of politics and also of the man's dislike for the organisation have been rife in the years since. Only Hart himself and a few others really know why he didn't get out of first gear in World Championship Wrestling. His competitive in-ring career was unceremoniously ended by none other than Bill Goldberg following a rather nasty kick to the side of the head at Starrcade in 1999. This one slip forced the “Excellence of Execution” to hang up his tights and perhaps rightfully so, Bret was pretty damn bitter about the way his storied wrestling days had ended.

Since those days, we have seen very very precious little of our hero on pro wrestling television or even at pro wrestling events. He has featured in a WWE-produced DVD set, showed face for the WWE's Hall of Fame ceremony and also made some appearances for the ill-fated WWA (World Wrestling All-Stars) as well as ROH (Ring of Honor). These have all been in autograph-signing or non-wrestling roles which haven't really featured him in any storylines or angles.

Recently, there has been heavy gossip of the man returning to World Wrestling Entertainment and, get this, actually getting involved in angles again. Naturally, this talk has exploded into full blown anticipation by everyone who even has a passing interest in the wacky world of wrestling. As of this point, nothing has really been confirmed but even the mere thought of HIM returning to the product we hold so dearly is enough to get the creative juices flowing! Think of the possibilities!

Obviously at this stage, this is all merely your writer daydreaming about Bret Hart returning to the place where he was so badly burned before. Who knows however, it would be perhaps the biggest thing to happen in wrestling for quite some time. The story of what happened in Montreal is still to this day a major talking point for fans everywhere (Shawn Michaels and Earl Hebner are STILL hounded every time they visit the place!) and is therefore fresh in the mind. If there was some way Hart and McMahon could work together again, well, let's just say I'd be there watching intently. Join me next week when I take a look at some of the best talkers in the modern history of professional wrestling and the impact being good on the mic can have on a stars career. Until then. TAKE IT HOME!