#6 The Montreal Screwjob
Remember the Monday Night Wars? When WCW and WWF had one of the most fierce rivalries in the history of sports-entertainment? That’s when fans got one of the most intense moments in wrestling history, and it involved almost everyone in the company.
Bret Hart, one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step in the ring, was about to leave WWF for WCW after receiving a contract offer that Vince McMahon could not match. Bret, who was seen as the bigger star, did not want to job-out to Shawn Michaels with whom he had personal problems. Vince, on the other hand, wanted to build Michaels at the expense of Hart and did not see Hart taking the loss as a problem.
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During the match, Michaels locked Hart in the "Sharpshooter," and referee Earl Hebner called for the bell. Hart never tapped out, but still lost the match as Vince watched from ringside.
After the match, Vince and Michaels headed to the back as Hart spelled out WCW in the air for the entire world to see. The entire match and the end of it were extremely emotional for diehard wrestling fans who respected the company. They were furious with the way things turned out, and even to this day the “Montreal Screwjob” remains one of the most iconic moments in wrestling history.