Bret Hart has questioned Shawn Michaels’ versatility in the ring, claiming his former rival needed handpicked opponents while he was willing to face anyone.

Speaking on the Johnny I Pro Show, Hart reflected on his approach to being WWF Champion. He said proving himself meant showing he could deliver a strong match regardless of who stood across the ring.

“I was always kind of a dark horse where they didn’t really think I was any good at first. But then when you go out and watch me, it’s like, ‘Oh, he’s actually pretty good. He’s got a lot of experience.’ Like, I could wrestle anybody,” Hart said.

Hart then claimed Michaels was more selective about the wrestlers he wanted to work with.

“Whereas someone like Shawn Michaels, he can’t wrestle everybody. He can only wrestle the guys that he handpicks. Like, ‘I want that guy and I want that guy, but I don’t want that guy. Don’t give me that guy and give me that guy,’” he added.

For Hart, holding the championship came with a responsibility to bring out the best in every challenger.

“But for me, it was like, ‘Give me anyone. It’s my job. I’m the champion. I’ll face anybody and give them the best match that I can.'”

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