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In 1990, The Honky Tonk Man made waves in the wrestling community when he refused to lose to Bret Hart at SummerSlam—a standard loss meant to elevate other wrestlers. This refusal stirred tensions with WWE management and among his contemporaries. Hart would eventually rise to become one of wrestling's biggest stars, but Honky's decision revealed his fierce commitment to protecting his character legacy, further complicating his relationships behind the scenes.