In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 foot from the rafters in the middle of a WWE pay-per-view event. He died, but the show continued. Here’s exactly what happened, according to the people who were there. Watch DARK SIDE OF THE RING S2 tonight at 10PM on VICE TV UK. | VICE TV

14K views · 128 reactions | WATCH: Twenty years ago, Owen Hart died tragically when a stunt went horribly wrong at a wrestling event in Kansas City, Missouri. Here are some highlights of Global News’ coverage of the Calgarian wrestler’s career and untimely death. | Global Calgary | Facebook

The Owen Hart Tribute. May 24, 1999. Hart died on May 23, 1999, during his entrance from the rafters of Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The equipment that was lowering him to the ring malfunctioned and he fell to his death in front of a live audience and live on Pay Per View during WWF's Over the Edge event. #wwe #wweraw #smackdown #wwf #wcw #aew #owenhart