WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre recently sat down for an interview on the ‘Wafflin’ podcast, and when the topic turned to his favorite wrestler, his answer was immediate and unwavering: WWE Hall of Famer Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart.
McIntyre passionately explained the profound impact Hart had on him, both as a wide-eyed young fan and later as a seasoned professional in the wrestling world.
Drew first emphasized Hart’s widespread popularity, particularly across the Atlantic. “He’s huge in Europe,” McIntyre stated. “Like crazy huge in Europe.” He reminisced about being utterly captivated by Hart from a very young age, even before he fully grasped the intricacies of professional wrestling.
“He was so captivating even as a 5, 6, 7 year old,” McIntyre shared. “I couldn’t articulate why I was so drawn to him as opposed to the larger than life character like Ultimate Warrior, etc.”
As McIntyre matured and embarked on his own wrestling journey, his admiration for Hart evolved into a deeper understanding and appreciation for his technical brilliance and storytelling within the ring.
“As I got older and started wrestling and I understood the business more, I got a higher appreciation for him,” he explained. “I was like wow, he’s such a compelling storyteller with his matches.”
McIntyre highlighted Hart’s unique talent for drawing viewers into his matches, drawing a compelling parallel to the experience of watching captivating television.
“I would sit down and watch my Disney and TV shows in the same way I would sit there for his matches,” McIntyre recalled.
“When he was on, I was so drawn in. He was such a good storyteller. It was like watching every other show I was watching but his performance was his wrestling.”
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