The Era of the Hitman: How Bret Hart Conquered Pro Wrestling

The story of Bret Hart’s rise through one of the most important and turbulent periods in wrestling history, drawing on dozens of exclusive interviews with Bret himself, as well as the rivals, friends, and fellow performers who shared the ring with him.

In an era of spectacle, one man made wrestling feel real.

In Era of the Hitman, Jonathan Snowden and John Pozarowski deliver the definitive account of Bret Hart, one of the most influential performers in professional wrestling history.

From his breakout as a singles star in the early 1990s to the rivalries that helped reshape mainstream wrestling, Era of the Hitman explores:

• Hart’s most iconic matches and career-defining moments
• how the business evolved during the ’90s boom
• the psychology of in-ring storytelling and performance
• how decisions backstage shaped what fans saw in the ring

Through Bret Hart’s own reflections, readers gain rare access to the mechanics of professional wrestling at the highest level: how matches are built, how stories are told, and how performers balance art, competition, and business.

This is a behind-the-scenes portrait of an artist at work — and a front-row seat to a revolution in sports entertainment.

Available April 13, 2027. PRE-ORDER NOW!

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