Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart, one of the greatest and most famous wrestlers ever in the world, has officially launched a new dining/bar establishment in Calgary named after him.
Hitman’s Bar is located in Cowboys Casino and Dance Hall beside Calgary Stampede Park.
The one-of-a-kind venue pays homage to the local hero who was a wrestling legend for years. His motto was also legendary: “The best there is. The best there was. The best there ever will be.”
Hart officially opened the establishment with the presentation of his actual WWF Championship belt which has found a new home in Hitman’s Bar.
On October 12, 1992, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canadian history was made as Hart defeated Ric Flair and won his first ever WWF Championship.
“This moment 30 years ago was the culmination of all the hard work and sacrifice made since I first entered WWF in 1984. Winning the WWF title from Rick Flair in Saskatoon and holding that belt up perched on the second rope looking at the faces of my fans from long ago was the single greatest moment of my career. The moment it happened, I knew no one could ever take it away or deny me that beautiful moment in time,” said Hart.
Hitman’s Bar in Calgary (Image: Mario Toneguzzi) 
Hitman’s Bar in Calgary (Image: Mario Toneguzzi)
This video highlights the official opening of the establishment with Hart and his championship belt.
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