Bret 'Hitman' Hart made a triumphant return to WWE Raw's season premiere in Calgary, despite reports of ill health. During his appearance, he criticized WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER and defended fellow Canadian wrestler Sami Zayn. GUNTHER interrupted Hart's speech, leading to a confrontation with Zayn that resulted in a brawl, which was ultimately stopped by WWE officials. Sami Zayn wore a Calgary Flames jersey in tribute to Johnny Gaudreau, who recently passed away. Hart's return was highly anticipated, especially after his absence from WWE programming since 2022. AEW star Dax Harwood humorously acknowledged Hart's return on social media, showcasing the respect Hart commands across wrestling organizations.