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Jim Neidhart

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Career Highlights

  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Hercules Ayala defeating Kasavudu and Mr. Sakurada (1980);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Mr. Hito defeating Duke Myers and Kerry Brown (March 11, 1983);
  • Mid-South Tag Team title w/Butch Reed defeating Magnum T.A. and 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 and 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 and 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 Brian Bender and Ernie Ballz (August 9, 2009);

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 amd Jim were the last two eliminated in a Battle Royal, tossed over by Andre The Giant.
  • September 6, 1986 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Koko B. Ware and Paul Roma.
  • September 21, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) vs. The Islanders (King Tonga and Tonga Kid) ended in a double disqualification.
  • October 11, 1986 – Superstars: Pedro Morales & The Islanders (King Tonga & Tonga Kid) defeated Ken Glover & The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart).
  • October 12, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Mario Mancini and Nick Kiniski.
  • November 2, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) vs. Pedro Morales and Tito Santana ended in a double count-out.
  • November 15, 1986 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Johnny Mann and Sivi Afi.
  • November 23, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated The Moondogs (Moondog Rex and Moondog Spike).
  • November 29, 1986 – Saturday Night Main Event: The Killers Bees (Brian Blair amd Jim Brunzell) defeated The Hart Foundation.
  • November 29, 1986 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid).
  • December 7, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Bob Boyer and Salvatore Bellomo.
  • December 28, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: Adrian Adonis & The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated SD Jones & The American Express (Danny Spivey & Mike Rotundo).
  • January 24, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Scott McGhee and Tony Garea.
  • January 26, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation defeated The British Bulldogs for the Tag Team titles.
  • February 1, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Adrian Adonis & The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Jim Parks, Paul Roma & Tony Garea.
  • March 1, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Lanny Poffo and SD Jones to retain.
  • March 7, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jerry Allen and Jim Powers to retain.
  • March 14, 1987 – Saturday Night Main Event: The Hart Foundation defeated Tito Santana and Danny Spivey to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • March 22, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jim Powers and Paul Roma.
  • March 27, 1987 – WrestleMania III: The Hart Foundation and Danny Davis defeated The British Bulldogs and Tito Santana.
  • March 28, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Joe Mirto and Rick Hunter to retain.
  • April 11, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rick Hunter and SD Jones.
  • April 26, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Joe Mirto and Nick Kiniski to retain.
  • May 2, 1987 – Saturday Night Main Event: 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.
  • May 16, 1987 – Superstars: Billy Jack Haynes & Hulk Hogan defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) in a handicap dark match.
  • May 17, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jack Miller and Joe Mirto.
  • June 20, 1987 – Superstars: The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell) defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart).
  • July 12, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Corporal Kirchner & Omar Atlas to retain.
  • July 18, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions  The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jerry Allen and Mike Richards to retain.
  • August 2, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated SD Jones and Sivi Afi.
  • August 8, 1987 – Superstars: The Young Stallions (Jim Powers and Paul Roma) defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) by disqualification.
  • September 5, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) defeated Brady Boone & The Young Stallions (Jim Powers & Paul Roma).
  • September 13, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) defeated Carl Schmidt, Scott Casey & Sivi Afi.
  • September 26, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions he Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated SD Jones and Sonny Rogers to retain.
  • October 4, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Duggan & The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) by disqualification.
  • October 3, 1987 – SNME: The Hart Foundation defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma and Jim Powers) to retain.
  • October 27, 1987 – Superstars: Strike Force (Rick Martel and Tito Santana) defeated the Hart Foundation for the Tag Team titles.
  • November 26, 1987 – Survivor Series: Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana), The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid), The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) & The Young Stallions (Jim Powers & Paul Roma) defeated Demolition (Ax & Smash), The Bolsheviks (Boris Zhukov & Nikolai Volkoff), The Dream Team (Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine), The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) & The Islanders (Haku & Tama) in a 10 man tag team elimination match.
  • November 28, 1987 – Saturday Night Main Event: The Ultimate Warrior defeated Jim Neidhart by disqualification in a dark match.
  • November 28, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jerry Allen and Lanny Poffo.
  • December 6, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Scott Casey and Sivi Afi.
  • December 19, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Omar Atlas and Outback Jack.
  • January 10, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis and Jim Neidhart) defeated Doug Wellington, Sivi Afi and Steve Lombardi.
  • January 23, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rex King, Sam Houston and Van Van Horne.
  • January 24, 1988 – Royal Rumble: Jim Neidhart was in the Royal Rumble match won by Jim Duggan.
  • January 31, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Omar Atlas and SD Jones.
  • February 5, 1988 – Saturday Night Main Event: Strike Force (Santana and Martel) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • February 27, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) & The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Allen, Lanny Poffo & Omar Atlas.
  • March 6, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jim Stewart and Sonny Rogers.
  • March 27, 1988 – WrestleMania IV: Jim Neidhart participated in the Invitational Battle Royal.

World Wrestling Federation – The Hart Foundation (Good Guys)

  • July 2, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Brady Boone and SD Jones.
  • July 10, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Scott Colontonio and Tommy Ulysses.
  • July 23, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Lanny Poffo and Scott Casey.
  • July 31, 1988 – WrestleFest: Jim Neidhart defeated Lanny Poffo.
  • July 31, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Harley Manson and Rick Gantner.
  • August 6, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Chris Curtis and Tom Stone.
  • August 21, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Al Kirkland and Bob Bryant.
  • August 27, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Los Conquistadores (Conquistador Dos & Conquistador Uno).
  • August 28, 1988 – SummerSlam: Demolition (Ax and Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • September 10, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Len Kruger and Tony Ulysses.
  • October 2, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Gene Ligon and Tony Suber.
  • October 15, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rick Gantner and Tom Stone.
  • October 29, 1988 – Saturday Night Main Event: Demolition (Ax and Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • November 19, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated John Ziegler and Larry Stephens.
  • November 24, 1988 – Survivor Series: The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid), The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart), The Powers Of Pain (The Barbarian & The Warlord), The Rockers (Marty Jannetty & Shawn Michaels) & The Young Stallions (Jim Powers & Paul Roma) defeated Demolition (Ax & Smash), The Bolsheviks (Boris Zhukov & Nikolai Volkoff), The Brain Busters (Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard), Los Conquistadores (Conquistador Dos & Conquistador Uno) & The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) in a 10 team tag team elimination match.
  • December 3, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Barry Horowitz and Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • January 7, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) by disqualification.
  • January 15, 1989 – Royal Rumble: Jim Duggan and The Hart Foundation beat Dino Bravo and The Rougeau Brothers.
  • February 3, 1989 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Jerry Price.
  • February 18, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated The Honky Tonk Man by disqualification in a dark match.
  • March 4, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Gary Wolfe and Tony Durante.
  • March 26, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Dusty Wolfe and Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • April 2, 1989 – WrestleMania V: The Hart Foundation defeated the Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine.
  • April 23, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Paul Zine.
  • April 29, 1989 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Tony Suber.
  • May 27, 1989 – Saturday Night Main Event: Randy Savage w Sherri defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • June 4, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Dave Wagner.
  • June 10, 1989 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • July 1, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Brian Costello and Ray Oakley.
  • July 9, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Boris Zhukov and Jake Milliman.
  • July 29, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Barry Horowitz and Dave Coleman.
  • August 13, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Kim Arnold and Mike Scarberry.
  • August 19, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Bill Spector and Mitch Casey.
  • August 27, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Tom Stone and Jake Milliman.
  • August 28, 1989 – SummerSlam: The Brain Busters defeated The Hart Foundation.
  • October 14, 1989 – King of the Ring: Jim Neidhart vs. Hercules in the 1st round ended in a double disqualification.
  • October 22, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Tony Burton.
  • November 18, 1989 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Bobby Jaggers.
  • November 23, 1989 – Survivor Series: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart were booked on two separate Survivor Series teams.
  • September 24, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Don Champ and Tony Ulysses.
  • December 9, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Al Burke and Brad Perry.
  • January 7, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated The Brooklyn Brawler and Conquistador Uno.
  • January 15, 1990 – Prime Time Wrestling: Jim Neidhart defeated Mike Davis.
  • January 15, 1990 – MSG Network: The Genius defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • January 21, 1990 – Royal Rumble: Jim Neidhart was in the Royal Rumble match won by Hulk Hogan.
  • January 29, 1990 – Live Event: Jim Neidhart defeated Bob Bradley.
  • February 9-10, 1990 – Live Event: Jim Neidhart defeated Greg Valentine.
  • February 24-25, 1990 – Live Event: Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart.
  • March 18, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated The Black Knight and Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • April 1, 1990 – WrestleMania VI: The Hart Foundation defeated the Bolshivics in 19 Seconds.
  • April 7, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Buddy Rose and Mark Ming.
  • April 22, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Al Polic and Black Bart.
  • April 28, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Pez Whatley and Bob Bradley.
  • April 28, 1990 – Saturday Night Main Event: The Hart Foundation vs The Rockers went to a double disqualification when Demolition interfered.
  • May 6, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Boris Zhukov and Nikolai Volkoff.
  • June 3, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Tom Bennett and Tom Stone.
  • June 9, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated The Brooklyn Brawler and The Blue Terror.
  • August 5, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart and Greg Jovan.
  • August 18, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Al Burke and Tom Stone.
  • August 26, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Chris Duffy and Barry O.
  • August 27, 1990 – SummerSlam: The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition to win the Tag Team titles.
  • September 15, 1990 – Superstars: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Paul Perez and The Brooklyn Brawler to retain the titles.
  • September 30, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Buddy Rose and Pez Whatley.
  • October 6, 1990 – Superstars: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Bob Bradley and Tom Burton to retain the titles.
  • October 21, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Alan Reynolds and Randy Jackson to retain the titles.
  • December 9, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Hardy and Paul Perez to retain the titles.
  • December 22, 1990 – Superstars: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart and The Black Demon to retain the titles.
  • January 6, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Bob Bradley and Tom Bennett to retain the titles.
  • January 19, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart and JT Jones.
  • January 19, 1991 – Royal Rumble: Jim Neidhart was in the Royal Rumble match won by Hulk Hogan.
  • March 9, 1991 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated John Martin and Pete Sanchez.
  • March 24, 1991 – WrestleMania 7: The Nasty Boys defeated The Hart Foundation to win the Tag Team titles.
  • April 24, 1991 – UK Rampage: Jim Neidhart defeated The Warlord.
  • September 14, 1991 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • September 22, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Duane Gill.
  • October 12, 1991 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Hardy.
  • October 20, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Nick Tarantino.
  • November 9, 1991 – Superstars: Ric Flair defeated Jim Neidhart.

World Wrestling Federation – The Anvil

  • Jim Neidhart formed a short-lived tag team with Owen Hart known as the New Foundation.
  • December 1, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Horowitz and Duane Gill.
  • December 22, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated The Executioners.
  • December 28, 1991 – Superstars: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Brian Costello and Brian Donahue.
  • January 12, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Phil Apollo and The Black Knight.
  • January 19, 1992 – Royal Rumble: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Kato and Tanaka.
  • January 25, 1992 – Superstars: The New Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart) defeated Bob Avery and Brad Avery.
  • February 2, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: The New Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart) defeated Barry Horowitz and John Allen.
  • February 23, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Louie Spicolli and The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • February 29, 1992 – Superstars: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Khris Germany and Todd Overbow.
  • Jim Niedhart left the WWF, and Owen joined forces with Koko B Ware as the team “High Energy“.

In The Meantime

  • May 1, 1993 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart and The Junkyard Dog defeated Chic Donovan and Rip Rogers.
  • May 15, 1993 – Worldwide: Jim Neidhart defeated Mustapha Saed.
  • June 5, 1993 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart and The Junkyard Dog defeated Dick Slater and Paul Orndorff by disqualification.
  • 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 2, 1994 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Todd Mata.
  • July 4, 1994 – RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Gary Scott.
  • July 10, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Sparky Plugg.
  • July 25, 1994 – RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Jim Powers by submission.
  • July 31, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Ray Hudson.
  • August 27, 1994 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Frank Stalletto.
  • August 28, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Major Yates.
  • 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 and Jim Neidhart, got involved, Bret escaped with his title in tact.
  • September 4, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Ricky Rich.
  • September 10, 1994 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Mike Malaccia.
  • September 12, 1994 – RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Tim McNeany by submission.
  • September 18, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Tom O’Sullivan.
  • October 1, 1994 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Ike Andrews.
  • 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 23, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Hardy.
  • October 31, 1994 – RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Tony Roy by Submission.
  • November 7, 1994 – RAW: Bret Hart amd The British Bulldog defeated Owen Hart amd Jim Neidhart.
  • November 13, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Scott Taylor.
  • November 19, 1994 – Superstars: The Undertaker defeated Jim Neidhart by count-out.
  • November 23, 1994 – Survivor Series: Razor Ramon’s team defeated Shawn Michaels’ team in an Elimination Match.
  • ~~~Razor Ramon’s team (Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid and British Bulldog and Headshrinkers Fatu and Sionne)
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels team (Shawn Michaels and Diesel and Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart).
  • December 3, 1994 – Superstars: Jim Neidhart defeated Jeff Hardy.
  • December 4, 1994 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Curtis Harrison.
  • December 19, 1994 – RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Nick Barberi.
  • December 31, 1994 – Superstars: The Headshrinkers defeated Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart by disqualification in the quarter-finals of the tag titles tournament.
  • January 15, 1995 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Neidhart defeated Jim Dyer.

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:

  • July 6, 1996 – Superstars: Savio Vega defeated Who.
  • August 3, 1996 – Superstars: Marc Mero defeated Who.
  • August 12, 1996 – RAW: The Godwinns defeated TL Hooper and Who.
  • August 17, 1996 – Superstars: The Undertaker defeated Who.
  • August 25, 1996 – Superstars: Jake Roberts defeated Who.

World Wrestling Federation – The NEW Hart Foundation

  • May 17, 1996 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart defeated Marty Garner.
  • May 19, 1997 – RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jim Neidhart ended in a No Contest.
  • May 26, 1997 – RAW: Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal) defeated Brian Pillman and Jim Neidhart by disqualification.
  • June 8, 1997 – King of the Ring: Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart and The Bulldog beat The Legion of Doom and Sycho Sid.
  • June 16, 1997 – RAW: Goldust defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
  • June 30, 1997 – RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Jim Neidhart by disqualification.
  • July 6, 1997 – Canadian Stampede: The Hart Foundation defeated Steve Austin’s Team in Calgary, ALBERTA.
  • ~~~The Hart Foundation: Bret Hart and Owen Hart and The British Bulldog and Jim Neidhart and Brian Pillman.
  • ~~~Steve Austin’s Team: Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ken Shamrock and The Legion of Doom and Goldust.
  • July 14, 1997 – RAW: Ken Shamrock defeated Jim Neidhart by disqualification.
  • October 25, 1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart and The British Bulldog defeated The Patriot and Goldust.
  • November 9, 1997 – Survivor Series: Team Canada defeated Team USA in an Elimination Match.
  • ~~~Team Canada (Doug Furnus and Phil LaFon amd Jim Neidhart and The British Bulldog)
  • ~~~Team USA (Vader and Marc Mero and Goldust and “The Lethal Weapon” Steve Blackman).
  • December 1, 1997 – RAW: Triple H w Chyna defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.

World Championship Wrestling

  • January 12, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Ric Flair vs. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart ended in a No Contest.
  • January 24, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart defeated Wayne Bloom.
  • January 26, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Wayne Bloom.
  • February 2, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Scott Hall defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
  • February 13, 1998 – Thunder: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart vs. Steve “Mongo” McMichael ended in a Double Count-out.
  • February 20, 1998 – Thunder: Curt Hennig and Brian Adams vs. Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart ended in a Double Count-out.
  • February 28, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart and The British Bulldog defeated The Public Enemy.
  • March 6, 1998 – Thunder: Curt Hennig defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
  • March 14, 1998 – Saturday Night: Curt Hennig and Brian Adams defeated Jim Neidhart and The British Bulldog.
  • March 16, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart defeated Mike Enos amd Wayne Bloom.
  • March 27, 1998 – Thunder: Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart vs. Curt Hennig and Brian Adams ended in a Double DQ.
  • March 30, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Curt Hennig by disqualification.
  • April 6, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Curt Hennig and Brian Adams defeated Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart.
  • April 11, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart defeated Curt Hennig by disqualification.
  • May 2, 1998 – Saturday Night: Curt Hennig defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • May 9, 1998 – Worldwide: Jim Neidhart defeated Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker.
  • May 22, 1998 – Thunder: Fit Finlay defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the WCW Television Title.
  • May 29, 1998 – Thunder: Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart defeated High Voltage (Rage and Kaos).
  • June 6, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart defeated Kendall Windham.
  • June 18, 1998 – Thunder: Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart defeated Masahiro Chono and Hiroyoshi Tenzan by disqualification.
  • June 27, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart and The British Bulldog defeated Hugh Morrus and The Barbarian.
  • June 29, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: WCW World Tag Team Champions Lex Luger and Sting defeated Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart.
  • July 1, 1998 – Thunder: Public Enemy vs. Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart ended in a no contest.
  • July 6, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Diamond Dallas Page defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • July 18, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart defeated The Renegade.
  • July 27, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Scott “Flash” Norton defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
  • August 8, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart defeated Road Block.
  • August 24, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Konnan defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • August 26, 1998 – Thunder: Scott Norton defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • September 7, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Chris Jericho defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the WCW Television Title.
  • September 10, 1998 – Thunder: Bret Hart and Lex Luger defeated The British Bulldog and Jim Neidhart.
  • September 13, 1998 – Fall Brawl: Davey Boy Smith and Jim Niedhart defeated Disco Inferno and Alex Wright.
  • September 17, 1998 – Thunder: Scott “Flash” Norton defeated “The Anvil” Jim Neidhart.
  • September 19, 1998 – Saturday Night: Jim Neidhart defeated Stevie Ray by disqualification.
  • September 26, 1998 – Saturday Night: Stevie Ray and Vincent defeated Jim Neidhart and The British Bulldog.

Semi-retirement

  • October 10, 1999 – Heroes of Wrestling: Jim Neidhart and King Kong Bundy defeated Jake Roberts and Yokozuna.
  • 2000: Jim Neidhart’s daughter, Nattie Neidhart, is also a professional wrestler working in Stampede Wrestling in Calgary.
  • April 12, 2000 – MCW: The Blue Meanie defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • April 29, 2000 – MCW: Jim Neidhart defeated Miles Long.
  • October 19-20, 2000 – ECCW: Jim Neidhart defeated Juggernaut by disqualification.
  • October 22, 2000 – ECCW: Michelle Starr defeated Jim Neidhart by disqualification.
  • October 25, 2000 – ECCW: Dr. Luther and Jim Neidhart defeated Johnny Canuck and Michelle Starr.
  • March 31, 2001 – NWA-UK: Andre Baker and Jim Neidhart defeated Johnny Moss and Sinn.
  • April 7, 2001 – TRCW: Jim Neidhart defeated Brian Jewel to win the TRCW International heavyweight title.
  • April 8, 2001 – TRCW: TRCW International heavyweight champion Jim Neidhart vs. Brian Jewel ended in a no contest to retain the title.
  • April 11, 2001 – TRCW: Axe and Brian Jewel defeated Jim Neidhart and Vance Nevada to win the vacant tag team titles.
  • May 2001 – Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jim Neidhart defeated DC Dalton to win the UWA Heavyweight title.
  • August 9, 2001 – TRCW: Jim Neidhart and Vance Nevada defeated Axe an Brian Jewel.
  • September 22, 2001 – Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jacob Cain amd Jim Neidhart defeated DC Dalton amd Dangerous Dan.
  • 2002: Jim Neidhart toured with Atlantic Coast Wrestling based in Eastern Canada.
  • January 16, 2002 – Border City Wrestling: Jim Duggan and El Fuego defeated Jim Neidhart and A-1.
  • April 26, 2002 – ECCW: Ladies Choice defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • April 27, 2002 – ECCW: Jim Neidhart defeated Layne Fontaine.
  • November 28, 2002 – BCW: Jim Neidhart and Road Warrior Hawk defeated Elvis Elliot and Stevie Lee.
  • January 16, 2003 – BCW: El Fuego and Jim Duggan defeated Jim Neidhart and A1.
  • January 17, 2003 – BCW: Jim Duggan defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • January 18, 2003 – New Era Pro Wrestling: Da Manchis and Jim Neidhart defeated Southern Anarchy and J-Rocc.
  • May 2, 2003 – ECCW: Jim Neidhart defeated Ladies Choice.
  • May 3, 2003 – ECCW: Jim Neidhart defeated Vance Nevada.
  • September 5, 2003 – Border City Wrestling: Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated A-1 and GQ.
  • November 19, 2003 – Border City Wrestling: Jim Duggan and Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Neidhart and A-1.
  • August 14, 2004 – Ballpark Brawl: Jim Neidhart beat Johnny Puma | Included Hart Foundation reunion with Bret Hart and 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 and Balls Mahoney defeated Chris Candido and Danny Doring.
  • March 26, 2005 – Jersey All Pro Wrestling: Teddy Hart and Jack Evans defeated Homicide and 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 and Eric Justice defeated Simon Diamond and 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 and Jon Cutler defeated Shane Madison and TJ Bratt.
  • September 24, 2005 – IWM: Jim Neidhart defeated Rob Stardom.
  • October 8, 2005 – Prairie Wrestling Alliance: Jim The Anvil and Nattie Neidhart defeated Apocalypse and Belle Lovitz.
  • November 23, 2005: Jim Neidhart appeared in court on charges of driving impaired and refusing to give a roadside breath sample.
  • September 23, 2006 – UXW: Jim Neidhart defeated Norman Smiley.
  • October 7, 2006 – AAPW: 911 and Jim Neidhart defeated LA Cash and The Trooper.
  • October 28, 2006 – NWL: Jim Neidhart defeated Shorty Smalls.
  • November 18, 2006 – ACW: Jim Neidhart defeated Pretty Fly.
  • January 20, 2007 – All Pro Wrestling: KAFU defeated Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart by disqualification.
  • 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 and Rogue defeated Bison Bravado and Danny Demanto.
  • February 17, 2007 – ACW: Jim Neidhart defeated Hack Myers.
  • March 10, 2007 – Northeast Wrestling: Jerry “The King” Lawler and Jim “The Anvil” Niedhart beat Sex amd 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 Count-out.
  • May 27, 2007 – Bad News Allen Tribute Show: Tito Santana vs. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart ended in a Double Count-out.
  • October 27, 2007 – Northeast Wrestling: Dynamic Sensation and Jim Neidhart defeated Rob Eckos and Billy Baxx.
  • November 3, 2007 – PWU TV Taping: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart w/Annie Social beat Helter Skelter (w/Amy Lee and 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..
  • March 1, 2008 – BTW: Jim Neidhart and The Honky Tonk Man defeated Shannon Ballard and L’Empereur.
  • 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.
  • January 16, 2009 – BCW: Frankie DeFalco and Jim Neidhart defeated Matt Longtime and Jazon Parxxz.
  • January 17, 2009 – AWA: Jim Neidhart defeated Derek St. Holmes.
  • June 5, 2009 – PWO: Greg Valentine and Jim Neidhart defeated Ernie Ballz  and Brian Bender to win the PWO tag team titles.
  • June 6, 2009 – PWO: PWO tag team champions Greg Valentine and Jim Neidhart defeated Matthew Justice and Morty Rackem to retain the titles.
  • August 9, 2009 – PWO: Brian Bender and Ernie Ballz defeated Greg Valentine and Jim Neidhart to win the tag team titles.
  • September 12, 2009 – DREAMWAVE: Jason Hades defeated Jim Neidhart.
  • November 12, 2009 – TNA IMPACT: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart defeated Jay Lethal in a Black Machismo Invitational Match.
  • November 13, 2009 – NEW: Jim Neidhart, Vik Dalishus and Hale Collins defeated Bob Evans, Rob Eckos and Tommaso Ciampa.
  • November 14, 2009 – NEW: Jim Neidhart, Vik Dalishus and Hale Collins defeated Bull Dredd, Rob Eckos and Romeo Roselli.
  • December 4, 2009 – NWS: Jim Neidhart and Joey Janela defeated Danny Demanto and Kevin Matthews.
  • December 5, 2009 – NWS: Jim Neidhart and Joey Janela defeated Nicky Oceans and Corey Havoc.
  • February 28, 2010 – Vendetta Pro: The Hart Corporation (Bobby Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rock Of Love (Billy Blade and Kadin Anthony).
  • April 26, 2010 – CWI: Brutus Beefcake defeated Jim Neidhart by count-out to win the vacant CWI heavyweight title.
  • June 4, 2010 – TRP: Jim Neidhart and Matt Taven defeated Matt Magnum and Ryan Waters.
  • June 25, 2010 – WWA: Jim Neidhart and Ryze Woo defeated Larry Zbyszko and Frankie Capone in Melbourne, Florida.
  • August 14, 2010 – Clash at the Cove Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart worked on the show in South Bend, Indiana.
  • June 4, 2011 – NWS: Jim Neidhart and Sgt. Jimmy Storm defeated Corey Havoc and Draven.
  • October 22, 2011 – DWA: Jim Neidhart and Joe E. Legend defeated Craig BC and Absolute Andy.
  • March 9, 2012 – ECPW: Johnny Thunder and Tito Santana defeated Jim Neidhart and Red Hot Huss.
  • January 18, 2013 – HLW: Jim Neidhart and Kat Von Heez defeated Johnny Devine and Danyah & Ryan Rollins and Nikita Naridian in a 3-way mix tag team match.
  • August 31, 2013 – NWA FUW: Jim Neidhart and Bruce Santee defeated Kennedy Kendrick and Deimos.
  • September 20, 2013 – NWA FUW: Jim Neidhart and David Hart Smith defeated Deimos and Kennedy Kendrick.
  • March 5, 2016 – BCW: Frankie The Pizza Guy, Jim Neidhart and Koko B. Ware defeated The Cash Masters (Clay Drasher & Shawn Andrews) and Nikolai Volkoff.
  • August 13, 2018: Jim Neidhart has passed away at the age of 63.
  • April 6, 2019: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) were inducted in the 2019 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame.
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Trained By

Stu Hart

Debut

1979

Birthday

February 8, 1955

Hometown

Originally from Tampa, Florida
Lives in Calgary, Alberta
Billed from Reno, Nevada

Gender

Male

Height

6'2"

Weight

281 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Anvil Flattener

Favorite Move(s)

Shoulderblock,
The Power Slam,
Camel Clutch

Notable Feuds

Killer Bees,
British Bulldogs,
Strike Force,
Nasty Boys,
Bret Hart,
Shawn Michaels,
Triple H

Status

Deceased