Question 1

What was the Montreal Screwjob and how did it impact the documentary?

Accepted Answer

The Montreal Screwjob was a controversial event where Vince McMahon and others conspired to remove Bret Hart as champion. The documentary captures the tensions leading to it, and after Bret punched McMahon, McMahon blocked footage and wrestlers from appearing in the film.

Question 2

Why did Paul Jay secretly record Bret Hart's conversation with Vince McMahon?

Accepted Answer

Paul Jay wanted to secretly record the conversation to validate if McMahon lied later. Under Canadian law, recording was legal if one party (Hart) was aware. A microphone was hidden on Hart.

Question 3

Which wrestling companies made offers for the documentary after the Montreal Screwjob?

Accepted Answer

WCW offered a deal to show the film on pay-per-view. WWF then offered a deal allowing footage and wrestlers if Jay turned down WCW. Jay believes a WCW informant tipped off McMahon.

Question 4

How did Bret Hart's suggestion to film his final match lead to dramatic footage?

Accepted Answer

Filming had concluded before the Montreal Screwjob, but Bret suggested Paul Jay bring the crew to document his final WWF match. That footage became the most dramatic of the shoot.

Question 5

Which psychologist's lecture repopularised the documentary in 2018?

Accepted Answer

Psychologist Jordan B. Peterson spoke about the documentary in a 2018 lecture posted online, leading to renewed interest.

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