Bret Hart Celebrates Family Milestone After Blasting Modern Wrestling

Bret Hart Honors His Father’s Legacy in Calgary

The Stu Hart Memorial Bridge, located on Highway 8 just west of Calgary, officially opened its eastbound lanes on November 10. Bret participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside other members of the Hart family.

Speaking at the event, Hart reflected on why a bridge was such a fitting tribute to his father.

“He was very strong, very solid as a rock kind of guy,” Hart said. “I think it’s the perfect thing to name after my dad.”

Stu Hart founded Stampede Wrestling and helped develop generations of performers through his famous Dungeon, including Bret, Owen Hart, and numerous other wrestling legends.

The bridge’s naming was announced in October 2025, making Tuesday’s opening the culmination of a tribute more than a year in the making.

The celebration also came shortly after Bret’s appearance on the Johnny I Pro Show, where he argued that modern wrestling has become increasingly unrealistic.

While Hart’s comments are understandable, they only add to his growing reputation as a disgruntled legend who seems to have more complaints than compliments about today’s wrestling business.

While Hart’s criticisms continue to generate headlines, Tuesday was about something considerably bigger than his opinions on today’s product: a father whose influence helped shape professional wrestling and whose legacy will now remain part of Calgary’s landscape.