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Davey Boy Smith

[The British Bulldog Obituary]
[Future Hall of Famers Vol. II]

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Title History

  •  Stampede International tag team titles w/Bruce Hart defeating Duke Myers & Kerry Brown (1982);
  • Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight title defeating The Dynamite Kid (1982);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Bruce Hart defeating Cuban Assassin & Francisco Flores (October 19, 1983);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Dynamite Kid defeating Danny Davis & Hubert Gallant (March 31, 1984);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Bad News Allen (June 18, 1984);
  • WWF World Tag Team titles w/Dynamite Kid defeating Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine (April 7, 1986);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Dynamite Kid defeating The Cuban Commandos (December 7, 1988);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Don “The Rock” Muraco (March 24, 1989);
  • WWF (World Wrestling Federation) Intercontinental title defeating Bret “The Hitman” Hart (August 29, 1992);
  • WWF (World Wrestling Federation) World Tag Team titles w/Owen Hart defeating The Smoking Gunns September 22, 1996);
  • WWF (World Wrestling Federation) European champion defeating Owen Hart in a Tournament Final (February 26, 1997);
  • WWF (World Wrestling Federation) Hardcore title defeating The Big Bossman (September 7, 1999);
  • WWF (World Wrestling Federation) European title defeating D-Lo Brown (October 26, 1999);
  • WWF (World Wrestling Federation) Hardcore title defeating Crash Holly (May 6, 2000);

Davey Boy Smith Career History

In the Beginning

  • Davey Boy Smith began his training at the very young age of 14, under the guidance of Ted Betley, in his native country of England..
  • Davey Boy Smith (aged 17) was wrestling all over the United Kingdom, as well as Germany and Japan..
  • Davey Boy Smith brought to North America by his cousin, Tom Billington (aka the Dynamite Kid)..

Stampede Wrestling

  • Davey Boy Smith joined Stu Hart’s Calgary-based Stampede Wrestling promotion..
  • Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid engaged in a feud for several months before forming a tag team..
  • During this time, Davey Boy Smith met his future wife, and daughter of Stu Hart — Miss Diana Hart..
  • Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid became a tremendous team, and split their time between Stampede & New Japan Pro Wrestling..
  • 1985: Vince McMahon struck a deal with Stu Hart to buy Stampede and wanted Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, Davey Boy & Dynamite Kid..
  • ~~~(Side note: Vince McMahon failed to make payments to the Hart Family and the deal was never finalized)..

World Wrestling Federation – The British Bulldogs

  • Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid would become known as the British Bulldogs and managed by Capt. Lou Albano..
  • January 2, 1986 – TNT: The British Bulldogs had a tea party with Mr. Fuji & Moondog Spot (Spot destroyed set)..
  • March 1, 1986 – SNME: Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine defeated The British Bulldogs to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • April 5, 1986 – WrestleMania II: The Bulldogs w/Ozzy Osborne defeated Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake to win the Tag Titles!
  • May 3, 1986 – SNME: The British Bulldogs defeated The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • October 4, 1986 – SNME: The British Bulldogs defeated Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • Late 1986: The Dynamite Kid severly injured his back, so they needed a plan to get the titles of the Bulldogs..
  • January 1987: The Hart Foundation (Jim Neidhart & Bret Hart) defeated The British Bulldogs for the Tag Team titles..
  • ~~~WWF managemet decided to hide Dynamite’s injured back by having one of the Harts attack him before the match..
  • ~~~The Dynamite Kid was laid out and stayed outside on the floor for the entire match..
  • ~~~Davey Boy Smith, left to fend for himself, was pinned for the titles in the ring..
  • The British Bulldogs took some time off to get Dynamite’s back in shape, but they came back too quickly..
  • March 29, 1987 – WrestleMania III: The Hart Foundation & Danny Davis defeated The British Bulldogs & Tito Santana..
  • May 2, 1987 – SNME: The British Bulldogs defeated The Hart Foundation (Tag Team Champions)..
  • ~~~The Bulldogs won the 2/3 Falls match in two straight falls but since the first was by DQ the titles did not change..
  • November 26, 1987 – Survivor Series: The British Bulldogs participated in a huge 10-Team Elimination match..
  • ~~~Team #1: The British Bulldogs, The Rougeau Brothers, The Young Stallions, The Killer Bees & Strike Force..
  • ~~~Team #2: Demolition, The Hart Foundation, The Bolshavics, The Islanders & Dream Team II (Team #1 WON)..
  • The British Bulldogs took some more time off so that so Dynamite Kid could rehabilitate his injured back properly..
  • Late 1987: The British Bulldogs returned with their mascot, Matilda, who was dognapped by the Islanders!
  • March 27, 1988 – Wrestlemania IV: The Islanders & Bobby Heenan defeated The British Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware..
  • April 30, 1988 – Summerslam: Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated The British Bulldogs by DQ to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • July 31, 1988 – WrestleFest: Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated The British Bulldogs to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • Legitimate backstage heat began to develope between the British Bulldogs and The Rougeau Brothers..
  • August 28, 1988 – Summerslam: The British Bulldogs vs The Rougeau Brothers ended in a time limit draw..
  • November 24, 1988 – Survivor Series: The British Bulldogs participated in a huge 10-Team Elimination match..
  • ~~~Team #1: The Powers of Pain, The Rockers, The Young Stallions, The British Bulldogs & The Hart Foundation..
  • ~~~Team #2: Deamolition, The Brain Busters, The Rougeau Brothers, The Bolshiviks, The Conquistators..
  • ~~~~~The Rougeaus were eliminated early, so they could get backstage and leave the building as fast as possible..

Back to Stampede

  • December 1988: The British Bulldogs headed back to Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling in Calgary..
  • The British Bulldogs quickly won the International Tag Team titles..
  • The British Bulldogs lost the titles a few days later, due to interference by Davey Boy’s “cousin”, Johnny Smith..
  • ~~~Dynamite Kid blamed Davey Boy Smith for the loss, and a violent feud erupted between the two..
  • March 24, 1989: Davey Boy Smith defeated Don Muraco for the Stampede North American Heavyweight title..
  • July 4, 1989: Davey Boy Smith & Jason the Terrible & Chris Benoit were injured in a head-on automobile accident in Jasper..
  • ~~~Davey suffered a cracked vertebrae in his back and needed 100 stitches in his head after being thrown through the windshield..
  • ~~~Jason suffers 2 fractures in his left leg and Benoit suffers an injured right knee..

World Wrestling Federation – The British Bulldog

  • 1990: Davey Boy Smith briefly toured Europe and Japan before returning to the World Wrestling Federation..
  • Davey Boy Smith had trademarked the “British Bulldog” name and used it in his singles career..
  • January 19, 1991 – Royal Rumble: The British Bulldog entered at #14 but was eliminated by Earthquake..
  • March 24, 1991 – WrestleMania VII: The British Bulldog defeated The Warlord..
  • April 24, 1991 – UK Rampage: The British Bulldog defeated The Berzerker..
  • August 26, 1991 – Summerslam: The Bulldog & Kerry Von Erich & Ricky Steamboat beat The Warlord & Hercules & Paul Roma..
  • October 3, 1991 – Royal Albert Hall: The British Bulldog defeated The Barbarian | The Bulldog also won a Battle Royal..
  • November 27, 1991 – Survivor Series: Flair & DiBiase & Mounty & Warlord beat Piper & Hart & Bulldog & Virgil..
  • December 3, 1991 – Tuesday In Texas: The British Bulldog defeated The Warlord..
  • January 19, 1992 – Royal Rumble: The Bulldog entered at #1 and lasted almost 25 minutes before getting tossed by Ric Flair..
  • April, 19, 1992 – UK Rampage: The British Bulldog defeated Irwin R. Schyster in the main event..
  • August 29, 1992 – Summerslam: The British Bulldog beat his brother-in-law Bret Hart in England to win the IC title!
  • November 8, 1992 – SNME: Shawn Michaels defeated The British Bulldog for the Intercontinental title..
  • The British Bulldog took some time off to look after some nagging injuries..

World Championship Wrestling

  • December 1992: Davey Boy Smith wrestled a few independent shows, most noteworthy in Eastern Championship Wrestling..
  • February 21, 1993 – SuperBrawl III: Davey Boy Smith made his WCW debut, defeating Bill Irwin..
  • Davey Boy Smith quickly began a feud with WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Big Van Vader..
  • May 23, 1993 – Slamboree: Davey Boy Smith defeated Big Van Vader (World Champion) by DQ (Vader retains)..
  • June 16, 1993 – The Clash: Big Van Vader & Sid Vicious & Rick Rude defeated Sting & Davey Boy Smith & Dustin Rhodes..
  • July 18, 1993 – Beach Blast: Davey Boy Smith & Sting defeated Big Van Vader & Sid Vicious..
  • August 18, 1993 – The Clash: Big Van Vader defeated Davey Smith to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • September 19, 1993 – Falls Brawl: Sting & Smith & Dustin Rhodes & Shockmaster beat Sid & Vader & Harlem Heat in War Games!
  • September 1993: Davey Boy Smith began a feud with TV Champion and fellow european Steven Regal..
  • October 24, 1993 – Halloween Havoc: Davey Boy Smith vs Lord Steven Regal went to a time limit draw..
  • November 10, 1993 – The Clash: The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags) defeated Sting & Davey Boy Smith..
  • November 20, 1993 – Battlebowl: Road Warrior Hawk & Rip Rogers defeated Davey Boy Smith & Kole in a Lethal Lottery match..
  • July 1993: Davey Boy Smith got into an altercation with a man who was messing with his wife, Diana at a bar..
  • ~~~Davey was so angry, he attacked the man, putting him in the hospital for 7 weeks, and causing permanent brain damage..
  • ~~~When the case finally came to court later in the year, Davey Boy Smith’s contract was terminated by WCW..
  • ~~~Davey Boy Smith was scheduled to feud with International Heavyweight Champion, Rick Rude, at the time of his departure..

Back to the World Wrestling Federation

  • August 1994: The British Bulldog returned to the WWF where there was an ongoing feud going on between Bret Hart & Owen Hart..
  • ~~~The British Bulldog sided with Bret “The Hitman” Hart while Jim “The Anvil” Niedhart joined forces with Owen Hart..
  • ~~~A series of amazing Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart vs. Bret Hart & British Bulldog matches followed for several months..
  • October 3, 1994–RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart by DQ.
  • October 17, 1994–RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Roy Raymond.
  • November 7, 1994–RAW: Bret Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart.
  • November 23, 1994–Survivor Series: Razor Ramon’s team defeated Shawn Michaels team in an Elimination match..
  • ~~~Razor Ramon’s team = Razor Ramon & 1-2-3 Kid & British Bulldog & Headshrinkers Fatu & Sionne..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels team = Shawn Michaels & Diesel & Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart..
  • December 5, 1994–RAW: Jeff Jarrett defeated The British Bulldog by Count Out.
  • December 26, 1994–RAW: Tatanka vs The British Bulldog ended in a Double Count Out.

World Wrestling Federation – Allied Powers

  • The British Bulldog was paired up with Lex Luger in a powerhouse team known as the Allied Powers..
  • January 2, 1995–RAW: Bam Bam Bigelow & Tatanka vs. The Allied Powers ended in a Double Count Out.
  • January 22, 1995–Royal Rumble: British Bulldog entered the Rumble at #2 and was eliminated by Shawn Michaels (#1).
  • ~~~Shawn Michael & British Bulldog were the first two to enter and made it to the final two, with Michaels winning!
  • January 23, 1995–RAW: The British Bulldog defeated The Black Phantom.
  • March 6, 1995–RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated The British Bulldog.
  • April 2, 1995 – Wrestlemania XI: The Allied Powers (Lex Luger & The British Bulldog) defeated Jacob & Eli Blu..
  • April 3, 1995–RAW: The Allied Powers (Lex Luger & The British Bulldog) defeated Well Dunn (Timothy Well & Steven Dunn).
  • May 1, 1995–RAW: The Allied Powers (Lex Luger & The British Bulldog) defeated Ron Hagan & George Anderson.
  • May 22, 1995–RAW: The Allied Powers (Lex Luger & The British Bulldog) defeated Tony DeVito & Bill Payne.
  • June 5, 1995–RAW: Owen Hart vs The British Bulldog ended in a Draw.
  • July 10, 1995–RAW: The Allied Powers (Lex Luger & The British Bulldog) defeated Tatanka & Henry Godwinn.
  • July 23, 1995–In Your House 2: Owen Hart & Yokozuna defeated Lex Luger & British Bulldog to retain the World Tag Team Titles.
  • August 21, 1995–RAW: The Allied Powers were suppose to take on Men On a Mission, but Lex Luger no-showed the match..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~Diesel (WWF World champion) asked The British Bulldog if he could be his partner for one night only..
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~Diesel & The British Bulldog vs. Men on a Mission ended in a No Contest when Bulldog turned on Diesel.
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~The whole thing was a setup, as The British Bulldog attacked Diesel and celebrated with Men on a Mission..
  • ~~~The British Bulldog had turned heel and taken Jim Cornetteas his manager and eventually began teaming with Owen Hart..

World Wrestling Federation – Camp Cornette

  • September 11, 1995–RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Razor Ramon by DQ.
  • September 24, 1995–In Your House 3: The British Bulldog defeated Bam Bam Bigelow.
  • September 25, 1995–RAW: The Undertaker defeated The British Bulldog by DQ.
  • October 9, 1995–RAW: Yokozuna & Owen Hart & British Bulldog defeated Diesel & Shawn Michaels & The Undertaker.
  • October 22, 1995 – In Your House 4: The British Bulldog defeated WWF Champion, Diesel by Disqualification..
  • November 6, 1995–RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Marty Jannetty.
  • November 19, 1995–Survivor Series: Wildcard Team #1 defeated Wildcard Team #1 in a Survivor Series Elimination match..
  • ~~~Wildcard Team #1 = Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson & British Bulldog & Sycho Sid w/Ted DiBiase & Jim Cornette..
  • ~~~Wildcard Team #2 = Yokozuna & “The King of Harts” Owen Hart & Dean Douglas & Razor Ramon w/Mr. Fuji & Jim Cornette).
  • December 4, 1995–RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Bob Holly.
  • December 17, 1995 – In Your House 5: Bret Hart defeated The British Bulldog to retain the WWF title..
  • January 8, 1996–RAW: Bret ?The Hitman’ Hart defeated The British Bulldog.
  • January 29, 1996–RAW: Diesel defeated The British Bulldog.
  • February 5, 1996–RAW: Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated The British Bulldog & Yokozuna by Countout.
  • February 26, 1996–RAW: Yokozuna defeated Owen Hart & Davy Boy Smith by DQ.
  • March 11, 1996 – RAW: Yokozuna & The Undertaker defeated Owen Hart & The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • March 18, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Jake The Snake Roberts by Count Out..
  • March 31, 1996 – Wrestlemania 12: Owen Hart & The Bulldog & Vader beat Yokozuna & Ahmed Johnson & Jake Roberts..
  • April 27, 1996 – In Your House 7: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Ahmed Johnson & Jake Roberts..
  • April 29, 1996 – RAW: The Bulldog & Diana Smith accused Shawn Michaels on hitting on Diana..
  • May 6, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Fatu..
  • May 20, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog vs. Jake Roberts ended in a Draw..
  • May 26, 1996 – In Your House 8: Shawn Michaels vs The British Bulldog ended in a controversial DRAW..
  • June 10, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated The Undertaker by Count Out..
  • June 23, 1996 – King of the Ring: Shawn Michaels defeated The British Bulldog to retain the WWF title..
  • June 24, 1996 – RAW: Vader & Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Aldo Montoya & Savio Vega & Barry Horowitz..
  • July 8, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog & Vader defeated The Godwinns (Henry O & Phinneas I)..
  • July 21, 1996 – In Your House: Owen Hart & The Bulldog & Vader defeated Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson & Sycho Sid..
  • July 29, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Henry O. Godwinn..
  • August 5, 1996 – RAW: The British Bulldog participed in a 11 Man-Battle Royal won by Ahmed Johnson..
  • August 18, 1996 – Summerslam: Sycho Sid defeated The British Bulldog..
  • August 19, 1996 – RAW: Owen Hart defeated The British Bulldog by Count Out..
  • September 22, 1996 – In Your House 10: Owen Hart & The Bulldog defeated the Smoking Gunns to win the Tag Team Titles..
  • September 23, 1996 – RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated The BodyDonnas (Skip & Zip)..
  • October 20, 1996 – In Your House 11: Owen Hart & The Bulldog defeated The Smoking Gunns to retain..
  • October 28, 1996 – RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • November 11, 1996 – RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Shawn Michaels & Sycho Sid..
  • December 15, 1996 – In Your House 12: Owen Hart & The Bulldog defeated Fake Deisel & Fake Razor to retain..
  • January 13, 1997 – RAW: The Rock defeated The British Bulldog by Count Out..
  • January 20, 1997 – RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Doug Furnas & Phil LaFon to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • January 27, 1997 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Doug Furnas..
  • February 3, 1997 – RAW: Doug Furnas & Phil LaFon defeated WWE Tag Team Champions The British Bulldog & Owen Hart by Count Out..
  • February 16, 1997 – In Your House 13: Doug Furnace & Phil Lafon defeated Owen Hart & The Bulldog by DQ..
  • February 26, 1997: The Bulldog defeated Owen Hart in a Tournament to crown the first ever European Champion..
  • March 3, 1997 – RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Owen Hart to win the European title..
  • March 10, 1997 – RAW: The New Blackjacks (Bradshaw & Windham) defeated Owen Hart & The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • March 17, 1997 – RAW: WWE European Champion The British Bulldog defeated Vader by DQ..
  • March 23, 1997 – Wrestlemania 13: Owen Hart & The Bulldog vs Vader & Mankind ended in a Double Count Out..
  • March 24, 1997 – RAW: The Headbangers defeated WWE Tag Team Champions Owen Hart & The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • March 31, 1997 – RAW: Owen Hart vs. WWE European Champion The British Bulldog ended in a No Contest, when Bret Hart reformed the New Hart Foundation with Owen & The Bulldog..

World Wrestling Federation – Hart Foundation

  • April 7, 1997 – RAW: WWE Tag Team Champions Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated The Godwinns to retain the titles..
  • April 28, 1997 – RAW: The Undertaker defeated WWE European Champion The British Bulldog by DQ (Owen & Bulldog got chased away, and Steve Austin went after wheelchair-bound Bret Hart on the stage but Jim Neidhart returned to save Bret! Bret whacked Steve Austin with a crutch and sent him flying off the stage!)..
  • May 5, 1997 – RAW: Steve Austin defeated WWE European Champion The British Bulldog in a non-title match..
  • May 12, 1997 – RAW: The British Bulldog & Owen Hart defeated The Headbangers and Doug Furnas & Phil LaFon and The Blackjacks in a 4-WAY tag team match to retain the tag team titles..
  • May 26, 1997 – RAW: Shawn Michaels & Steve Austin defeated WWE Tag Team Champions The British Bulldog & Owen Hart to win the tag team titles..
  • June 9, 1997 – King of the Ring: Owen Hart & The Bulldog & Jim Neidhart defeated The Legion of Doom & Sycho Sid..
  • June 10, 1997 – RAW: WWE European Champion The British Bulldog defeated Goldust by DQ..
  • June 16, 1997 – RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated The New Blackjacks..
  • June 23, 1997 – RAW: Mankind defeated WWE European Champion The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • June 30, 1997 – RAW: The Headbangers vs. Owen Hart & The British Bulldog ended in a No Contest..
  • July 6, 1997 – In Your House 16: The British Bulldog defeated Ken Shamrock by Disqualification..
  • July 7, 1997 – RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Farooq & Kama Mustafa..
  • July 14, 1997 – RAW: Dude Love & Steve Austin defeated Owen Hart & The British Bulldog to win the WWE Tag Team titles..
  • July 21, 1997 – RAW: Bret Hart & Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Dude Love & Steve Austin & The Undertaker in a Flag match..
  • August 11, 1997 – RAW: The Patriot & Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart & The British Bulldog..
  • August 18, 1997 – RAW: Owen Hart & The British Bulldog defeated The Legion Of Doom..
  • August 25, 1997 – RAW: Legion of Doom Hawk defeated WWE European Champion The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • September 1, 1997 – RAW: Dude Love defeated WWE European Champion The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • September 15, 1997 – RAW: The Headbangers defeated Bret Hart & The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • September 20, 1997 – One Night Only: Shawn Michaels defeated The Bulldog to win the European title..
  • September 29, 1997 – RAW: Vader defeated WWE European Champion The British Bulldog by DQ..
  • October 5, 1997 – In Your House 18: Bret Hart & British Bulldog defeated Vader & The Patriot in a Flag match..
  • October 6, 1997 – RAW: WWE European Champion The British Bulldog defeated The Rock to retain the title..
  • November 3, 1997 – RAW: Vader defeated The British Bulldog in Dog Collar match..
  • Davey Boy Smith reportedly paid the WWF $150,000 after the “Montreal Screwjob” to get out of his WWF contract..

World Championship Wrestling

  • January 26, 1998 – Nitro: Davey Boy Smith defeated Steve McMichael..
  • February 2, 1998 – Nitro: Davey Boy Smith vs. Steve McMichael ended in a Double Count Out..
  • March 2, 1998 – Nitro: Davey Boy Smith defeated Scott Norton by DQ..
  • March 9, 1998 – Nitro: Davey Boy Smith defeated Konnan..
  • Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart popped up in World Championship Wrestling but only got a limited push..
  • March 16, 1998 – Nitro: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom..
  • March 23, 1998 – Nitro: Davey Boy Smith defeated Curt Hennig by DQ..
  • April 6, 1998 – Nitro: Curt Hennig & Brian Adams defeated Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart..
  • April 1998: Davey Boy Smith once again injured his knee, during a match with Curt Hennig & Brian Adams..
  • Davey Boy Smith returned to action the following month, where he and Neidhart teamed up against High Voltage..
  • June 30, 1998 – Nitro: Lex Luger & Sting defeated Jim Neidhart & Davey Boy Smith..
  • September 14, 1998 – Nitro: Davey Boy Smith vs. Alex Wright ended in a No Contest..
  • Fall Brawl 1998: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated Alex Wright & Disco Inferno..
  • October 18, 1998 – Nitro: Fit Finlay defeated Davey Boy Smith..
  • ~~~Davey was injured in the ring after landing hard on a trap door constructed for the Warrior..
  • ~~~Davey Boy’s injury turned out as a spinal infection in which the discs in his back were basically disappearing in a sea of infection..
  • ~~~He spent six months laid up in the hospital, before receiving his WCW notice of release via FedEx..

World Wrestling Federation

  • While recovering, Davey had several conversations with Owen Hart (still in the WWF) about returning to the Fed..
  • After Owen’s tragic death, the Bulldog was intent on returning to the WWF to preserve the memory of his brother-in-law..
  • August 1999: The British Bulldog once again signed with the World Wrestling Federation..
  • September 9, 1999 – SD!: The British Bulldog beat The Big Bossman to win the WWF Hardcore Title, and gave it to Al Snow..
  • ~~~The British Bulldog made it clear it was his goal to win the WWF Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~The British Bulldog turned heel, turning on The Rock in a match where the Bulldog was the referee..
  • September 23, 1999 – Smackdown!: Triple H defeated The Rock in a Brahma Bull Strap Match with The British Bulldow as referee (Bulldog turned heel and helped Triple H win)..
  • September 26, 1999 – Unforgiven: Triple H defeated The Rock and The Big Show and Kane and Mankind and British Bulldog!
  • ~~~The British Bulldog whacked The Rock with a chair | Triple H pinned The Rock to retain the WWF Title!
  • September 27, 1999 – RAW: Triple H vs The Rock ended in a No Contest when The British Bulldog interfered..
  • September 30, 1999 – Smackdown!: Triple H vs The British Bulldog ended in a No Contest with The Rock as referee..
  • October 2, 1999 – Rebellion: The Bulldog demanded a Title shot and took a fit in Vince McMahon’s office..
  • ~~~The Bulldog accidentally biffed a trash can accross the room and whacked Stephanie McMahon in the head!
  • ~~~The Bulldog protested by attacking Chyna during her Intercontinental match with Jeff Jarrett..
  • ~~~Later on in the evening: The British Bulldog (Booed out of the building) defeated X-Pac..
  • October 4, 1999 – RAW: Chyna defeated The British Bulldog by Disqualification..
  • October 7, 1999 – Smackdown!: The British Bulldog defeated Mankind by Disqualification..
  • October 11, 1999 – RAW: The Rock & Mankind vs The British Bulldog & Val Venis ended in a No Contest..
  • October 17, 1999 – No Mercy: The Rock defeated The British Bulldog..
  • The British Bulldog had brief feuds with The Rock and Test before joining forces with the Mean Street Posse..
  • October 18, 1999 – RAW: Test defeated The British Bulldog by DQ when the Mean Street Posse interfered..
  • October 21, 1999 – Smackdown!: Test & Edge & Christian beat The British Bulldog & The Mean Street Posse..
  • October 25, 1999 – RAW: Test defeated The British Bulldog by Disqualification in a Steel Cage match..
  • October 28, 1999 – Smackdown!: The British Bulldog defeated D-Lo Brown to win the European title..
  • November 4, 1999 – Smackdown!: Edge defeated The British Bulldog (European Champion) by Disqualification..
  • November 6, 1999 – Jakked: The British Bulldog defeated The Godfather..
  • November 8, 1999 – RAW: Edge & Christian & The Headbangers beat The Mean Street Posse & The British Bulldog..
  • November 11, 1999 – Smackdown!: The British Bulldog (European Champion) vs Val Venis ended in a No Contest..
  • November 14, 1999 – Survivor Series: Val Venis/Mark Henry/Gangrel/Steve Blackman beat The Bulldog & Mean Street Posse..
  • November 15, 1999 – RAW: The Big Show defeated The British Bulldog to retain the WWF Heavyweight title..
  • November 18, 1999 – Smackdown!: The British Bulldog defeated The Godfather to retain the European title..
  • November 22, 1999 – RAW: Too Cool (Scotty Too Hotty & Grandmaster Sexay) defeated The British Bulldog & Val Venis..
  • November 25, 1999 – Smackdown!: Val Venis defeated The British Bulldog (European Champion) by Disqualification..
  • December 2, 1999 – Smackdown!: The British Bulldog defeated D’Lo Brown by DQ to retain the European title..
  • December 9, 1999 – Smackdown!: Christian defeated The British Bulldog (European Champion) by Disqualification..
  • December 11, 1999 – Jakked: The British Bulldog defeated Gangrel..
  • December 12, 1999 – Armageddon: Val Venis defeated The British Bulldog and D-Lo Brown to win the European title!
  • December 18, 1999 – Jakked: Rikishi defeated The British Bulldog..
  • January 20, 2000 – Smackdown!: Al Snow & Steve Blackman defeated Kurt Angle & Davey Boy Smith..
  • January 22, 2000 – Jakked: The British Bulldog defeated Kevin Landry..
  • January 29, 2000 – Jakked: The British Bulldog defeated Julio Fantastico..
  • February 21, 2000 – RAW: Kurt Angle & Davey Boy Smith defeated Chris Jericho & Chyna..
  • From there, Davey’s drug problem got worse, and Vince requested that Davey go into rehab, at McMahons expense..
  • Davey Boy Smith seemed to be on the right track at times, but could not deal with the struggle of rehab..
  • Davey Boy Smith’s troubles mounted when he ‘reportedly’ threatened to kill his estranged wife and one of her sisters..
  • Davey Boy Smith & Diana got a divorce soon after and was released from the WWF after one too many second chances..

The Death of Davey Boy Smith

  • Tom “Dynamite Kid” Billington despised his cousin Davey Boy Smith so much, he can’t bring himself to say his name..
  • May 18, 2002: Tragically Davey Boy Smith died of a heart attack while on vacation in British Columbia with his girlfriend..
  • Davey’s son “Harry Smith” is following his father footsteps wrestling professionally in Stampede Wrestling..
  • March 18, 2004: Davey Boy Smith’s autopsy results were made public by the coroner of British Columbia, Shawn Jestley..
  • ~~~Investigation revealed, that in his profession, Mr. Smith had used anabolic steroids in the past..
  • ~~~Injectable anabolic steroid and paraphernalia was seized by the coroner | Analysis of the steroid revealed trenbolone acetate..
  • ~~~The above described changes in the fibrous connective tissues are consistent with previous anabolic steroid use..