An investigative file into the death of Owen Hart has surfaced and it says Max Mini was supposed to be attached to Owen Hart during the stunt that ultimately led to Owen’s death. David Bixenspan took to Twitter, confirming that Max was supposed to be part of the entrance.
The Kansas City Police Department notes that rigger Bobby Talbert was hired by WWE to set up the stunt. He claimed Max was supposed to be attached to Owen but plans were changed before the show went live. Talbert noted that he did a similar stunt in WCW where two people were attached together.
According to Martha Hart, the clip used to hold Owen was intended to be used for sailboats and would release with just six pounds of pressure.
From page 33 of the KCPD’s Owen Hart investigative file, which is page 1 of a 6/4/1999 interview with rigger Bobby Talbert:
“…originally the stunt was to be that a midget MAX-MINI would be attached to the victim…”
Yes, Max Mini/Tzuki came way too close to falling with Owen. pic.twitter.com/xqUaVRdUrY
— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) May 20, 2020
To add more context to this, here's Max Mini's testimonial from the Owen Hart tribute ep. of WWF Los Super Astros, which aired on 5/30/1999, 7 days after the accident.
I've overlaid English subtitles thanks to transcription & translation work from @PharrFromHeaven & @RobViper. https://t.co/372kyYQxVR pic.twitter.com/Z5gheMH4e5
— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) May 20, 2020
