Okay, let’s talk about this ‘bret hart goldberg4’ thing I worked on. It’s been on my mind for a bit, that whole situation, you know? So, I figured I’d try and put something together, kinda document my take or process on it. This was my fourth attempt, hence the ‘4’.
Getting Started
First thing, I had to refresh my memory. It’s been years. So, I spent some time just digging around online. Didn’t go down a crazy rabbit hole, just wanted the key moments, the specific stuff related to Starrcade ’99. Watched a few clips, the infamous kick, the aftermath, read some old reports. Just getting the feel for it again.
Planning it Out
I didn’t want anything too fancy. My idea was pretty simple: lay out the sequence of events and maybe add some thoughts. So, I grabbed a notepad, the real paper kind, and just started jotting down points. Key moments, key quotes if I found any good ones. Just trying to get a structure in my head before actually typing anything out. It helps me organize, stops me from rambling too much.
- Pulled up match footage.
- Looked for post-match interviews or comments.
- Made a rough timeline on paper.
- Decided on the main points I wanted to touch on.
Doing the Work
Then I actually sat down at the computer. Opened up a simple text editor, nothing complex. Started typing based on my notes. I tried to keep it straightforward, just describing what happened, step-by-step, from my perspective looking back now. I wasn’t aiming for a professional analysis, more like sorting through it myself. Tried to remember how it felt watching it back then, versus now. Took a couple of hours, just getting the main bulk down.
Review and Polish
Once the first draft was done, I stepped away for a bit. Came back later with fresh eyes. Read through it. It was a bit messy, as expected. So, I started cleaning it up. Rephrased some sentences that sounded weird. Checked if the flow made sense. Moved a couple of points around. Made sure it sounded like me talking, you know? Not too stiff. Added a bit more personal reflection here and there, especially comparing the initial reaction to how things played out long-term for both guys.
Wrapping Up
After a few rounds of tweaking, reading it aloud once (helps catch awkward bits), I felt it was pretty much done. It captured what I wanted to get down about this ‘bret hart goldberg4’ idea. Saved the final version. Didn’t really do anything else with it, just felt good to get it sorted and documented properly from my point of view. Another little project logged.
