WWE Vault Reveals Rare Bret Hart White Gold Concept Gear

Newly released concept art from WWE Vault reveals that Bret “The Hitman” Hart was originally envisioned to wear a radically different ring attire featuring white, gold, and black colors, a stark contrast to his iconic pink and black gear that became synonymous with his persona starting in 1987 as part of The Hart Foundation. This alternate look was reminiscent of Shawn Michaels' attire from their historic Iron Man match at WrestleMania 12 and featured unique elements such as a weightlifting belt and a thong with cartoon hearts, suggesting WWE considered positioning Hart with a flashier, more eye-catching appearance during the New Generation era. Despite these early concepts, Hart embraced the pink and black color scheme, which he acknowledged as his lucky color, and maintained it throughout his career with only slight modifications. Alongside Hart's alternate gear, WWE Vault also revealed unused designs for other major stars like Mankind, Goldust, and Triple H, indicating a period of creative experimentation in WWE's visual presentation during the early to mid-1990s. These revelations highlight the contrast between WWE's initial creative ideas and the iconic images that ultimately defined these wrestling legends. Hart's enduring legacy remains strongly tied to his signature colors and style, which helped solidify his status as one of the era's top performers.