>>10703258During the time of the 90s, wrestling was reaching a fever pitch, and things had to change. Hart and his siblings were philosophically against the changes. After Owen’s contract was set to expire, it was widely believed that he was going to retire or go to WCW like his brothers. Not wanting to lose another gifted worker, McMahon and the company felt the need to retaliate. Popular opinion is that the harness set to lower Owen into the arena was rigged. According to his wife Martha, “He was hooked up to a makeshift contraption that had a quick release meant for the real purpose.”
