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I was only 13 at the time. Over The Edge 1999 was the first WWF PPV I ever saw. I had only started watching WWF about 6 weeks before hand. All I knew was that this "Superhero" was going to try to put a stop to The Godfather and I hoped Godfather would retain the Intercontinental Championship.
So my mum wakes me and my brother up for school by saying "that wrestler's died". My first thought was Austin because he was Champion and the only guy I really knew. Mum said no, he wears blue. Shamrock? No again. GMTV news is on and the woman said "WWF wrestler Owen Hart passed away last night..." It shows some footage from the PPV (the same crowd shot and JR speaking to the camera) then it shows Vince at a press conference, talking about how they are assuming it was an accident and there will be an investigation. After I watched the show, I had to go to school but I felt sad, which was strange because I had seen all of about 3 of Owen's matches at the time.
After all this time I still remember that morning. And after watching old shows I have learned to appreciate Owen a heck of a lot more.
As soon as I woke up this morning, I thought 23rd? Why does that date ring a bell? Then I thought hard about it and remembered Owen.
I think JR said it best on RAW IS OWEN. "I just wish I could be a good a person as Owen Hart was, so I can see him again, someday."
RIP Owen Hart. You are always in our thoughts.
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