FANS of wrestling can get ready to rumble as the superstars of American Wrestling Rampage (AWR) comes to Limerick this week, with a very special appearance by the legendary Bret “Hitman” Hart. WWE legend and “Hall of Famer”, Bret “Hitman” Hart will be on hand to act as the Special Enforcer when the beast known as Rhino tangles with Joe E. Legend inside a 15 foot high Steel Cage to crown a new World Heavyweight Champion.
Limerick Post asked Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart about the upcoming tour.
Limerick Post: Bret, you are taking part as the “Special Enforcer”. What is the role of a Special Enforcer?
Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart: “Its a role I take seriously, I think fans can get short changed by main events that end in disqualification or interference. I will be my job to make sure this does not happen. The main event will be held in a 15 foot high steel cage and I will be on the outside to make sure no one tries to interfere. If anyone tries to get involved I may have a sharpshooter or two left in me.”
LP: What attracts kids to pro wrestling?
BHH: “I think its the fact that wrestlers are larger than life in every way. Each wrestler has a personality and style that some kids can relate to. There is that fight to see good prevail which kids want to see. I think over the last few years wrestling has come back to sending a good message to kids which is great to see as that was how I grew up with watching wrestling.
LP: Is pro wrestling a serious contact sport? What was your worst injury?
BHH: “I honestly feel professional wrestling will ever get the recognition it deserves. Its a tough business to be in. The road schedule seems to be never ending. When I was WWE champion I was on the road almost 300 days a year, I missed out on a lot, seen my kids grown up, missing family outings etc.
Wrestling is very hard hitting, You try to protect yourself and your opponent as much as possible, However injuries do happen, They are just a part of the business. If you fell back on a mattress bed 10 times per day for 30 days I can guarantee after a few days you are going to start feeling the stress in your shoulders, back, neck etc. That’s what wrestlers do most days of the week and believe me a wrestling ring is not even close to been as soft as a mattress bed.
As for injuries, I suffered a stroke in 1999 which ended my wrestling career. The doctors said it was from all the concussions I suffered throughout my wrestling career. Other than that I have had both my knees operated on, My left one has been reconstructed. I had both my wrists operated on, elbows, countless stitches etc, I’v been one of the lucky ones believe it or not.”
This Saturday, Wrestling fans are not only promised to see the best wrestling action up close and personal, but there will also be an opportunity to meet the stars stars when the Championship Steel Cage Tour crashes into the University Concert Hall this Saturday, October 8.
