The Match That Never Happened: Bret Hart vs Hulk Hogan at WWE SummerSlam 1993

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🗓️ 19 March 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Bret Hart vs Hulk Hogan was originally planned for SummerSlam 1993, but the match never happened. In this video we break down the backstage story behind the canceled WWF Championship match and why WWE fans never saw this dream showdown. From Vince McMahon’s original plans to Hulk Hogan working with Yokozuna instead, we explore the decisions and politics that changed the direction of WWF in 1993.

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0:00.0	Well, apparently Vince lied to everybody.
0:03.6	And Brett Hart realized he was a pawn in the game between Vince and Hulk Cogan.
0:08.5	Hey, this is a fall count.
0:10.0	Clap in time.
0:11.7	Steep Thor live on the front line.
0:14.0	Every slam.
0:14.7	Every secret revealed.
0:16.1	Hit play.
0:16.8	Bring the bell.
0:17.6	Feel the feel the feel.
0:18.3	Let's go.
0:20.1	This is a fall count. Clay. Let's go. It's a fog.
0:21.3	Clap.
0:24.0	Clap.
0:24.0	Hey.
0:24.9	Clap.
0:26.0	The history of the 1993 SummerSlam.
0:31.6	Now, if you remember, this is a weird time in the WWF.
0:36.1	Is it the golden era?
0:40.3	Is it the new generation era? We are in a transitional period here at SummerSlam, 1993, taking place in August 30th, 1993, the Palace of
0:48.4	Auburn Hills in Michigan. Now, I bet a lot of fans out there attended this event who
0:53.8	are watching this video, so please in the comments, let me know your experience because for some people, this might be their favorite SummerSlam.
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