WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart wrote his response to Martha Hart's lawsuit against WWE over using the likeness and footage of Owen Hart in his latest Facebook blog. "I feel that it's ridiculous for anyone to think they are serving the best interests of Owen's memory or his children to pretend he wasn't a wrestler," Bret started. "Not only was he a wrestler, he was a great one and proud of it. I personally believe Martha Hart has done nothing to keep his memory alive and sadly, he fades from view a little more every year. I do suspect this lawsuit is more about publicity, ego, and small-mindedness than it is about pro-wrestling and all of those that are in it.

"I know Owen was always proud of his body of work. His fans have never forgotten him and most of today's WWE wrestlers and hundreds of employees have never forgotten him. They speak endlessly of loving memories that speak volumes on what kind of person he was. I saw Owen on TV a few weeks ago against a young Matt Hardy and it put me in such a good mood all day long. Why would anyone want to prevent that? Martha needs to accept the sad truth that he's gone, but we all deserve to be able to salute and honor him for being the great man and the great wrestler that he was." To read the full blog, head over to Bret's Facebook page.

Powell's POV: I feel for Martha, but I agree with Bret that Owen's pro wrestling career should not be erased. I understand Martha not wanting WWE to exploit Owen's death in any way, shape, or form, but it's disappointing that she has no interest in seeing her husband honored or remembered on WWE television. Thanks to Dot Net readers Matt Stein and Andrew Macaskill for passing along the blog.

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