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The level of attention her statements are getting has also drawn responses from WWE and Bret, as all sides are still attempting to both argue for their versions of events and achieve closure in their own way. She’s done a lot of publicity for tonight’s episode, telling her side of the story to outlets ranging from Chris Jericho’s podcast to mainstream sports and entertainment sites like CBS and The Wrap. The aftermath of Hart’s death has also caused friction between his widow and members of his family - including his older brother, Hall of Famer Bret.ĭark Side of the Ring will be the highest profile project about Owen that Martha has participated in. Martha has vowed to never let WWE profit off his legacy, which has resulted in a follow-up lawsuit and gaps in the company’s version of wrestling history. Martha sued WWE for wrongful death in Missouri, kicking off a years-long legal battle that eventually ended with an 18 million dollar settlement. Hart left behind his wife Martha and their two children. After a brief delay where medics treated Hart and transported him to the hospital where he died due to internal bleeding caused by blunt force trauma, Vince McMahon decided the show must go on - a decision which is still the subject of controversy to this day, almost 21 years later. He was to descend from the rafters for his Intercontinental title match against The Godfather, get snagged on the line, then fall a short distance for a laugh. The stunt was part of Owen’s Blue Blazer comedy superhero gimmick.

It was at that show in Kansas City that Hart fell to his death from a line suspended 80 feet above the ring in Kemper Arena. It’s entitled “The Final Days of Owen Hart,” and will cover both the life of the second generation wrestler, and the aftermath of his infamous death at 1999’s WWF Over The Edge PPV.

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The second season finale of Vice’s Dark Side of the Ring documentary series premieres tonight (May 19).

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