David Hart Smith
Harry Smith[5] (born August 2, 1985)[3][1] is a Canadian professional wrestler of English descent who currently works for New Japan Pro Wrestling under the name Davey Boy Smith, Jr..
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![]() Harry Smith making his way to the ring at a Stampede Wrestling show in Barrie, Ontario | |
Born | [1] Calgary, Alberta | August 2, 1986
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Black Assassin[2] David Hart Smith DH Smith Harry Smith |
Billed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[3] |
Billed weight | 280 lb (130 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Calgary, Alberta[3] |
Trained by | Davey Boy Smith Bruce Hart Chris Benoit[4] |
Debut | 2000[1] |
He also worked for World Wrestling Entertainment. He wrestled on the ECW brand using the name David Hart Smith, as a member of The Hart Dynasty, alongside Tyson Kidd and Natalya.
He has wrestled on its Raw brand and in Florida Championship Wrestling under the name DH Smith ("D" for Davey Boy Smith, and "H" for the Hart family). On August 5, 2011, WWE released him from his wrestling contract.[1] He currently holds the PWA World Heavyweight title.[1]
His grandfather is Stu Hart who was a wrestling promoter.[1] His father was Davey Boy Smith. His first public wrestling match was at age 10. He started wrestling professionally on February 22, 2002 at age 16 and has been continuing since then.[1]
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Camel clutch — 2007–2008
- Running powerslam — 2007-present
- Saito suplex[6] — 2008-present
- Sharpshooter[7] — 2010-present
- Signature moves
- Arm drag[8]
- Big boot[9]
- Bulldog Bite (Standing or seated dragon sleeper)
- Brainbuster
- Elevated Boston crab
- Guillotine leg drop
- Jackhammer[10]
- Multiple suplex variations
- Back[11]
- Delayed vertical,[1] sometimes from the second rope[12]
- German
- Northern Lights[13]
- Triple belly-to-belly[14]
- Powerbomb[15]
- Scoop powerslam[9]
- With TJ Wilson/Tyson Kidd
- Hart Attack
- Managers
- Diana Hart
- Nattie Neidhart / Natalya[1][16]
- Bret Hart
- Nicknames
- "The Canadian Bulldog"[17]
- "Bulldog"
Entrance music
- "Rule, Britannia!" (2007)[3]
- "New Foundation" by Jim Johnston (2009–2010)[18]
- "Attitude" by Chris Goulstone (2010–2011)
References
- "Harry Smith". Online World Of Wrestling. Archived from the original on 2011-05-24. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
- Clevett, Jason (2005-01-16). "Stampede Bulldogs going international". SLAM! Sports. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- "DH Smith Bio". WWE. Archived from the original on 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
- Rothstein, Simon (2005-07-16). "Harry has Bulldog spirit". The Sun Online. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
- Milner, John M. "Harry Smith". Slam! Sports. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- DiLiegro, Phil (2009-05-19). "ECW TV report by Phil DiLiegro". Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. Archived from the original on 2009-05-23. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- "FCW (WWE developmental) No-TV Taping report with Gail Kim sighting". Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- Hamilton, Ian. "1PW No Turning Back Night One Review with Ian Hamilton". Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- Caldwell, James. "CALDWELL'S CALDWELL'S WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT 4/28: Complete coverage of Superstars on WWE's website - Hart Dynasty dominates, two excellent TV matchesWWE SUPERSTARS REPORT 4/28:". PW Torch. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- Tedesco, Mike. "Superstars Results - 2/3/11". Wrestleview. Archived from the original on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- Butrymowicz, Vincent. "Florida Championship Wrestling tapings notes" (PDF). Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- Caldwell, James. "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/6: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live Raw - Randy Orton returns, Michael Cole explains, Sheamus reigns". PW Torch. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- Hubbard, Nathan. "Raw TV report for October 22". Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- Mezzera, Jon. "12/18 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses: Beth Phoenix, DX Video, Kane's Role, Hart Dynasty, Mysterio vs. Batista". PW Torch. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- Errickson, Michael. "ERRICKSON'S WWE SUPERSTARS REPORT 1/20: Alt. perspective review of Kidd vs. Tatsu, Smith & Young, Smackdown undercard". PW Torch. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- "Natalya Neidhart Profile". Online World Of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
- "Raw archive: DH Smith vs JBL". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "New Foundation (Legal Title)". Broadcast Music Incorporated. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2010-01-23.