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Career Highlights
- Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Hercules Ayala defeating Kasavudu & Mr. Sakurada (1980);
- Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Mr. Hito defeating Duke Myers & Kerry Brown (March 11, 1983);
- Mid-South Tag Team title w/Butch Reed defeating Magnum T.A. & Jim Duggan (October 12, 1983);
- NWA (Florida) Southern Heavyweight title defeating Angelo Mosca (August 12, 1984);
- NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team title w/Krusher Khrushchev defeating Hector Guerrero & Cocoa Samoa (October 2, 1984);
- WWF Tag Team titles w/Bret Hart defeating The British Bulldogs (January 26, 1987);
- WWF Tag Team titles w/Bret Hart defeating Demolition -Smash & Crush- (August 27, 1990 – Summerslam);
- MCW (Memphis Championship Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/The Blue Meanie ();
- MEWF (Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation) Heavyweight title ();
- Universal Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight title Jim Neidhart defeating DC Dalton (May 2001);
- Winner of the IWS ‘Tournament of the Icons 2′ defeating Jake The Snake Roberts in the finals (2001);
- PWO Tag Team titles w/Greg “The Hammer” Valentine defeating ???? & ???? ();
Career Highlights
In The Beginning
Stampede Wrestling
- Jim Neidhart got the name “Anvil” when he won an Anvil Tossing contest at the Calgary Stampede festival. Stu Hart paid him $500.
World Wrestling Federation – Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart
- Jim Neidhart signed with the WWF as part of the deal with Vince McMahon buying Stampede Wrestling..
- Jim Neidhart was initially brought in as a singles wrestler, managed by Mr. Fuji..
World Wrestling Federation – The Hart Foundation (Bad Guys)
- Jim Neidhart formed one of the greatest tag teams of all time with Bret Hart known as the Hart Foundation managed by Jimmy Hart..
- April 2, 1986 – Wrestlemania II: Bret & Jim were the last two eliminated in a Battle Royal, tossed over by Andre The Giant..
- November 29, 1986 – SNME: The Killers Bees (Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) defeated The Hart Foundation..
- January 26, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation defeated The British Bulldogs for the WWF Tag Team titles..
- March 14, 1987 – SNME: The Hart Foundation defeated Tito Santana & Danny Spivey to retain the Tag Team titles..
- March 27, 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 (Champions) in two straight falls..
- ~~~The Bulldogs won in two straight falls, but since the first was a DQ, the titles didn’t change..
- October 3, 1987 – SNME: The Hart Foundation defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) to retain..
- October 27, 1987: Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated the Hart Foundation for the Tag Team titles..
- February 5, 1988 – SNME: Strike Force (Santana & Martel) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles..
- March 27, 1988 – Wrestlemania IV: Jim Neidhart participated in the Invitational Battle Royal..
World Wrestling Federation – The Hart Foundation (Good Guys)
- August 28, 1988 – Summerslam: Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles..
- October 29, 1988 – SNME: Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles..
- January 15, 1989 – Royal Rumble: Jim Duggan & The Hart Foundation beat Dino Bravo & The Rougeau Brothers..
- April 2, 1989 – Wrestlemania V: The Hart Foundation defeated the Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine..
- August 28, 1989 – Summerslam: The Brain Busters (Champions) defeayed The Hart Foundation (NON TITLE)..
- November 23, 1989 – Survivor Series: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart were booked on two separate Survivor Series teams..
- April 1, 1990 – Wrestlemania VI: The Hart Foundation defeated the Bolshivics in 19 Seconds..
- April 28, 1990 – SNME: The Hart Foundation vs The Rockers went to a DOUBLE DQ when Demolition interfered..
- August 27, 1990 – Summerslam: The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition to recapture the WWF Tag Team titles..
- March 24, 1991 – Wrestlemania 7: The Nasty Boysdefeated The Hart Foundation to win the Tag Team titles..
World Wrestling Federation – The Anvil
- Jim Neidhart formed a short-lived tag team with Owen Hart known as the New Foundation..
- Jim Niedhart left the WWF, and Owen joined forces with Koko B Ware as the team “High Energy“..
In The Meantime
- June 16, 1993–Clash of Champions #23: Jim Niedhart defeated Shanghai Pierce in a dark match.
World Wrestling Federation – Family Feud
- June 16, 1994 – King of the Ring: Diesel (IC Champ) beat Bret Hart by DQ, when a returning Jim Neidhart interfered on Bret’s behalf..
- ~~~Later in the night, Jim Neidhart appeared again to aid Owen Hart in winning the King of the Ring tournament!
- ~~~It became apparent that Neidhart was ‘working for Owen’ by making sure Bret kept the belt so Owen could take it from him!
- July 4, 1994–RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Gary Scott.
- July 25, 1994–RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Jim Powers by submission.
- August 29, 1994 – Summerslam: Bret Hart defeated Owen Hart in an exciting “STEEL CAGE” match to retain the WWF title..
- ~~~Members of the Hart Family, including Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart, got involved, Bret escaped with his title in tact..
- September 12, 1994–RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Tim McNeany by submission.
- October 3, 1994–RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Jim Neidhart by DQ.
- October 21, 1994 – Jacques Rougeau Retirement Show: Bret Hart defeated Jim Niedhart to retain the WWF title..
- October 31, 1994–RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Tony Roy by Submission.
- 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 & The 1-2-3 Kid & British Bulldog & Headshrinkers Fatu & Sionne)
- ~~~Shawn Michaels team (Shawn Michaels & Diesel & Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart & Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart)
Independent
- March 16, 1996: Bam Bam Bigelow defeating Jim Neidhart in a Tournament Final to win the N.E.W. Heavyweight Title..
- March 1996: Dan Severn defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the NWA World Heavyweight title in Malaysia..
World Wrestling Federation – The NEW Hart Foundation
- May 19, 1997–RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jim Neidhart ended in a No Contest.
- May 26, 1997–RAW: Legion of Doom (Hawk & Animal) defeated Brian Pillman & Jim Neidhart by DQ.
- June 9, 1997–King of the Ring: Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart & The Bulldog beat The Legion of Doom & Sycho Sid.
- June 16, 1997–RAW: Goldust defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
- June 30, 1997–RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Jim Neidhart by DQ.
- July 6, 1997–Canadian Stampede: The Hart Foundation defeated Steve Austin’s Team in Calgary, ALBERTA..
- ~~~The Hart Foundation: Bret Hart & Owen Hart & The British Bulldog & Jim Neidhart & Brian Pillman..
- ~~~Steve Austin’s Team: Stone Cold Steve Austin & Ken Shamrock & The Legion of Doom & Goldust..
- July 14, 1997–RAW: Ken Shamrock defeated Jim Neidhart by DQ.
- November 9, 1997–Survivor Series: Team Canada defeated Team USA in an Elimination Match..
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~Team Canada (Doug Furnus & Phil LaFon & Jim Neidhart & The British Bulldog)
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~Team USA (Vader & Marc Mero & Goldust & “The Lethal Weapon” Steve Blackman).
- December 1, 1997–RAW: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
World Championship Wrestling
- January 12, 1998 Nitro: Ric Flair vs. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart ended in a No Contest.
- January 26, 1998 Nitro: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Lane Bloom.
- February 2, 1998 Nitro: Scott Hall defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
- February 13, 1998 Thunder: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart vs. Steve “Mongo” McMichael ended in a Double Countout.
- February 20, 1998 Thunder: Curt Hennig & Brian Adams vs. Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart ended in a Double Countout.
- March 6, 1998 Thunder: Curt Hennig defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
- March 16, 1998 Nitro: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom.
- March 27, 1998 Thunder: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart vs. Curt Hennig & Brian Adams ended in a Double DQ.
- March 30, 1998 Nitro: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Curt Hennig by DQ.
- April 6, 1998 Nitro: Curt Hennig & Brian Adams defeated Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart.
- May 22, 1998 Thunder: Fit Finlay defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the WCW Television Title.
- May 29, 1998 Thunder: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated High Voltage (Rage & Kaos).
- June 18, 1998 Thunder: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated Masahiro Chono & Hiroyoshi Tenzan by DQ.
- June 30, 1998 Nitro: WCW World Tag Team Champions Lex Luger & Sting defeated Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart.
- July 1, 1998 Thunder: Public Enemy vs. Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart ended in a Double DQ.
- July 27, 1998 Nitro: Scott “Flash” Norton defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
- September 7, 1998 Nitro: Chris Jericho defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the WCW Television Title.
- September 13, 1998 Fall Brawl: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Niedhart defeated Disco Inferno & Alex Wright.
- September 17, 1998 Thunder: Scott “Flash” Norton defeated “The Anvil” Jim Neidhart.
Semi-retirement
- 2000: Jim Neidhart’s daughter, Nattie Neidhart, is also a professional wrestler working in Stampede Wrestling in Calgary..
- May 2001–Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jim Neidhart defeated DC Dalton to win the UWA Heavyweight title..
- September 22, 2001–Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jacob Cain & Jim Neidhart defeated DC Dalton & Dangerous Dan..
- 2002: Jim Neidhart toured with Atlantic Coast Wrestling based in Eastern Canada..
- January 16, 2002–Border City Wrestling: Jim Duggan & El Fuego defeated Jim Neidhart & A-1..
- January 18, 2002–New Era Pro Wrestling: Da Manchis & Jim Neidhart defeated Southern Anarchy & J-Rocc..
- September 5, 2003–Border City Wrestling: Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated A-1 & GQ.
- November 19, 2003–Border City Wrestling: Jim Duggan & Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Neidhart & A-1..
- August 14, 2004–Ballpark Brawl: Jim Neidhart beat Johnny Puma | Included Hart Foundation reunion with Bret Hart & Jimmy Hart..
- November 20, 2004–World All-Stars: Jim Neidhart defeated Max Moon..
- December 16, 2004–PCW: Adam Knight defeated Jim Neidhart..
- March 18, 2005–NWS: Jim Neidhart & Balls Mahoney defeated Chris Candido & Danny Doring..
- March 26, 2005–Jersey All Pro Wrestling: Teddy Hart & Jack Evans defeated Homicide & B-Boy in a Cage to win the Tag Team titles!
- ~~~The legendary Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart showed up at the end of the match to help his nephew win the match!
- April 30, 2005–National Wrestling Superstars: Jim Neidhart & Eric Justice defeated Simon Diamond & Hasheem Ali ..
- July 22, 2005–Border City Wrestling: They had a Hart Foundation Reunion with Jimmy Hart and Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart..
- September 22, 2005–IWM: Jim Neidhart & Jon Cutler defeated Shane Madison & TJ Bratt..
- September 24, 2005–IWM: Jim Neidhart defeated Rob Stardom..
- October 8, 2005–Prairie Wrestling Alliance: Jim The Anvil & Nattie Neidhart defeated Apocalypse & Belle Lovitz ..
- November 23, 2005: Jim Neidhart appeared in court on charges of driving impaired and refusing to give a roadside breath sample.
- January 20, 2007–All Pro Wrestling: KAFU defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart by DQ in Bakersfield, California..
- January 26, 2007–National Wrestling Superstars: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Bison Bravado with a Camel Clutch..
- January 27, 2007–National Wrestling Superstars: Jim Neidhart & Rogue defeated Bison Bravado & Danny Demanto..
- March 10, 2007–Northeast Wrestling: Jerry “The King” Lawler & Jim “The Anvil” Niedhart beat Sex & Violence w/Big Daddy…
- March 24, 2007–International Wrestling Cartel: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Salvatore Sincere (Tom Brandi)..
- May 26, 2007–Prairie Wrestling Association: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart vs. The Highlander ended in a Double Countout
- May 27, 2007–Bad News Allen Tribute Show: Tito Santana vs. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart ended in a Double Countout
- October 27, 2007–Northeast Wrestling: Dynamic Sensation & Jim Neidhart defeated Rob Eckos & Billy Baxx..
- November 3, 2007–PWU TV Taping: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart w/Annie Social beat Helter Skelter (w/Amy Lee & Dr. Don Boots)..
- December 10, 2007–RAW 15th Anniversary: Jim Neidhart participated in a special Battle Royal featuring past RAW Super Stars!
- February 2, 2008–ACPW: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Barney Rumble in Eustis, Florida…..
- April 11, 2008–SmackDown!: Victoria introduced Natalya Neidhart and showed a video of her father, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart..
- December 6, 2008–Devestation Wrestling Federation: The Southern Enforcer defeated Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart..
- November 12, 2009 – TNA iMPACT: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Jay Lethal in a Black Machismo Invitational Match..
- November 13, 2009– Northeast Wrestling: Jim Neidhart & The NOW beat Bob Evans & Rob Eckos & Thomas Ciampa in Connecticut..
- June 25, 2010–WWA: Jim Neidhart & Ryze Woo defeated Larry Zbyszko & Frankie Capone in Melbourne, Florida..
- August 14, 2010–Clash at the Cove Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart worked on the show in South Bend, Indiana..
