Tony Khan is shutting down any Bret Hart return rumors.
Fans have speculated that Hart, who was part of AEW Double or Nothing 2019 unveiling the AEW World Title, would return to the company at some point during the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Hart has been referenced, explicitly and subtly, by FTR, CM Punk, and Hangman Page in recent weeks.
Speaking to TSN, Tony Khan was asked if Hart would be returning.
“Not right now. I think Bret himself said that,” Khan said. “First of all, we have a great respect for Bret Hart as a company and as individuals. A lot of the wrestlers here and myself respect Bret Hart as a great person and a great wrestler. He would always be somebody we would treasure whenever he’s around. He was involved in the first Double or Nothing [in 2019, when he unveiled the AEW World Championship for the first time]. He said he’s happy at home right now. It’s a great thing he’s got going and we’ve just got so much respect for Bret Hart. It’s an honor to pay respect to Bret Hart and, of course, and it’s something that Dax and Cash and CM Punk in particular have bonded over and had great matches with each other and with other people along the way – Dustin Rhodes had a great match with CM Punk, also, that I think reminded some people of the matches he had himself with Bret in the past. Now there’s opportunities ahead for big matches with all of those people.”
Hart told Lucha Libre Online that there are things he would love to do with AEW, but is happy at home for now. You can find his full comments by clicking here.
The Owen Hart Foundation Tournament is set to continue on Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. Fightful will have live coverage of the show beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
