In a recent appearance on The 81 Podcast, The Hitman recalled how he helped train Shamrock at his house in Canada, before the MMA fighter eventually debuted with WWE. Bret Hart said he was the man who helped bring Shamrock into WWE, saying he advised the UFC Hall of Famer to consider joining the wrestling business while he was dealing with a broken hand he sustained in a fight.
Bret Hart continued:
Ken Shamrock continued to move back and forth between MMA and pro wrestling in his career. In 2019, Shamrock claimed on social media he was done with MMA for good.
Ken Shamrock was the referee in a famous Bret Hart match
While he would go on to become a famous wrestler in his own right, Ken Shamrock is remembered by many WWE fans for his role in the classic bout between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13.
Shamrock is also recognized for popularizing the Ankle Lock submission hold, most famously used by WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle.
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