Unforgettable Moments in American Sports History

The infamous “Montreal Screwjob” changed wrestling forever. Bret Hart, on his way out of WWF, was promised a clean exit—but backstage politics betrayed him. In a shocking finish, Vince McMahon ordered the bell rung prematurely, awarding Shawn Michaels the championship.

The incident blurred the line between fiction and reality, exposing the underbelly of wrestling. Hart’s stunned expression as he spat toward McMahon became legendary. This moment gave birth to the “Mr. McMahon” villain persona and ushered in the edgy “Attitude Era,” altering the course of wrestling entertainment forever.