WWE Legend Bret Hart Names Best Wrestler In the World Without Hesitation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Just days before the unlikeliest scenario unfolded at SummerSlam last weekend, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart made headlines of his own by naming the best professional wrestler in the world these days.

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WWE Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart has once again taken aim at the modern style of professional wrestling, and this time, his target was former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, GUNTHER. In a new interview, Hart was brutally honest in his criticism of GUNTHER's hard-hitting style, specifically the use of chops.

While Hart hasn't been too positive about wrestling in 2025, he was tasked to name the wrestler active today who he thought was a cut above the rest. During an interview with Complex Sports, the Hitman was asked who he thought was the best wrestler today in the ring and he said:

Bret Hart gives his take on who he believes is the best wrestler in the world today. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart recently spoke with Complex Sports. When asked who the best wrestler in the world is today,