WWE Legend Inspires New AEW Tournaments

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the king of harts

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And while his wife Martha has said she will make sure he never gets into the WWE Hall of Fame, it looks like Owen's contributions to pro-wrestling are being celebrated elsewhere.

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Because on March 30th 2022, All Elite Wrestling held the first qualifier match for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament!

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AEW President Tony Khan revealed this news in September 2021 during an appearance on Busted Open Radio,

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With every bout in The Owen paying tribute to his enormous legacy, especially Dax v Cash, it's safe to say that AEW is the right place for the Hart name to flourish.

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WWE Legend Inspires New AEW Tournaments

the king of harts

And while his wife Martha has said she will make sure he never gets into the WWE Hall of Fame, it looks like Owen's contributions to pro-wrestling are being celebrated elsewhere.

And while his wife Martha has said she will make sure he never gets into the WWE Hall of Fame, it looks like Owen's contributions to pro-wrestling are being celebrated elsewhere.

Because on March 30th 2022, All Elite Wrestling held the first qualifier match for the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament!

AEW President Tony Khan revealed this news in September 2021 during an appearance on Busted Open Radio,

AEW President Tony Khan revealed this news in September 2021 during an appearance on Busted Open Radio,

With every bout in The Owen paying tribute to his enormous legacy, especially Dax v Cash, it's safe to say that AEW is the right place for the Hart name to flourish.

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