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Part of the big deal about this documentary is that they're sitting next to each other giving an interview. It might not be as big as the moment they shared in the ring when they finally reconciled, but it's a nice memento of that time in wrestling history. The screwjob match was one of the most famous matches of all time, up there with the likes of Hogan vs. Andre. While Bret was always pretty candid about things over the years, Michaels wasn't. I think Shawn finally got to say his peace and it was nice to watch.
Bret Hart was my childhood hero. I hated Shawn Michaels for a long time. He earned my respect as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time as I grew older and began to realize wrestling was staged. But this interview really added more meat to the idea of me actually liking him. And it was done without any ass kissing on either side.
You also have to keep in mind that this is a series, The Greatest Rivalries. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more appropriate way to launch it. Rock and Austin have had the spotlight on their rivalry for years, and in a conventional way. Hart and Michaels had interviews, columns, rumors, and all sorts of other outlets, but never together. And never with the WWE's name on it. And why shouldn't they put their name on it?
Anyone who was a real mark like I was in the 90's will appreciate this for what it is, which is a moment to set things right between the two greatest ring artists ever to wrestle in one.
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