Bret Hart On WWE Bringing Him In Because Of TNA Competition & More

In an interview with The Calgary Sun, Bret Hart reiterates that WWE's interest in bringing "The Hitman" back to the ring was not motivated by TNA's signing of Hulk Hogan.

"[TNA is] playing it up like that," says Hart. "Like WWE was scared of whatever Hulk Hogan was going to do, so they went and got Bret Hart to compete." Hart had actually been in talks regarding a WWE return for many months.

In the interview, Bret also dismisses the notion that money played a role in his decision. He noted that his girlfriend's current stint at Mount Royal University has left him with a lot of free time, so he felt it was a good opportunity to get some closure over Montreal and preserve his family's wrestling legacy.

"The Hitman" did not discuss specifics regarding his WWE storyline, but he did express a desire to create a bigger opportunity for The Hart Dynasty. Regarding a possible match with Vince McMahon, he would not confirm that plan but did note, "I don't mind throwing a few punches [at McMahon]."