Bret Hart
publication date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 (part of August 2025)
category: Sports
clue: It's tempting to say that this pro wrestler was a lover and not a fighter, but he put away so many opponents that he gained an assassin's nickname.
explanation: Bret "The Hitman" Hart was a renowned wrestler who founded the group The Hart Foundation. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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