FTR’s Dax Harwood and tag team partner Cash Wheeler are avid fans of The Hitman. They have paid homage to Bret Hart by performing his staple moves and sporting distinct wrestling gear that tribute to him on numerous occasions. At a recent Big Time Wrestling show, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer was in the corner of FTR as they faced Brian Pillman Jr. and Brock Anderson.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Harwood reminisced about this particular night as the greatest night of his career:
The former WWE Tag Team Champion further lauded the Master of the Sharpshooter for performing his legendary submission move at FTR’s request:
Dax Harwood reflects on earning Bret Hart’s belief in FTR
FTR have proven their mettle since their WWE days. However, they’ve solidified their claim to be the best tag team in the world ever since their arrival at AEW. The Top Guys have earned the respect of fans by delivering some exquisite performances thus far in 2022.
Before Big Time Wrestling announced the match, Dax Harwood took to Twitter to share a picture of the wrestling legend sporting their merchandise:
Dax Harwood further opened up on earning the faith of Bret Hart in FTR:
It’s currently unclear whether this one-off appearance will also result in Hart managing FTR in the future. Regardless, seeing Bret Hart extending his support to FTR on an AEW show will be interesting.
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