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What does it mean?
A statement equating the name Hitman with the negative connotation of shit.
In plain terms
He thinks very poorly of Bret Hart and changes his nickname to insult him.
What can you take from it?
Changing a name can be a quick way to express disdain for a rival.

Where it applies

  • sports entertainment
  • feud
  • criticism

Putting it to work

  • demean opponent
  • show loyalty
  • assert dominance

Questions to consider

  • How do nicknames reflect rivalry?
  • Why use wordplay to insult?

Another view

The insult depends on the audience recognizing the wordplay.

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