Whats the deal with Shawn and Brett Hart?
This is, again, a complicated story so I will refer to the RSPW FAQ: Yes. Not only does Shawn Michaels the character hate Bret Hart the character, but Mike Hickenbottom the person has been feuding off and on with Bret Hart the person since 1992. The exact circumstances of the feud’s beginning are unknown, but it is generally accepted that the breaking point for their relationship was Wrestlemania XII and the buildup to it. Bret did not want to job the World title to Shawn, and Vince wanted Shawn as the #1 man for the company. The feud lay dormat for months after Bret “retired” in 1996, and kicked into full gear in 1997 as Bret and Shawn engaged in an impromptu lockerroom brawl in June of 1997. Bret has publicly stated his dislike for Shawn in interviews, as has Shawn. Shawn has also been notable in public attempts to sabotage Bret’s personal and professional life, as with the “Sunny days” comment. In short, they hate each other’s guts and both may very likely be much happier apart from
