Expected to be a dramatic entrance, an equipment malfunction caused him to suffer a fatal fall just before he could successfully descend into the ring. Owen Hart reportedly fell from a height of 78 feet and landed chest-first on the top rope (near one of the padded turnbuckles). Hart, who was performing as the Blue Blazer (a superhero-inspired character) chose to enter the ring by descending from the arena rafters. The ripple effect of the accident is seen even today as Owen Hart's widow, Martha and the Hart Family refuse to be associated with WWE in any shape or form.Īlso Read | Shad Gaspard Dead: Rock, Triple H, Others Mourn Gaspard's Death With Heartfelt Tributes Owen Hart cause of death: Owen Hart fallĪt the 1999 PPV Over the Edge, Owen Hart was scheduled to face The Godfather for the Intercontinental Championship. Widely regarded as one of the most controversial incidents in WWE history, Hart's fatal fall during a live pay-per-view and the company's handling of the tragic incident is criticised by fans of pro wrestling till date. The release of Vice's documentary Dark Side Of The Ring shed light on the tragic death of Owen Hart.
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