David Smith (wrestler)

David Smith (November 27, 1962 – May 17, 2002) was a British professional wrestler from Wigan, who competed as The British Bulldog and Davey Boy Smith.

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November 27 - 1962 - May 17 - 2002 - British - Professional wrestler - Wigan

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Smith primarily worked for Stampede Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation, and briefly worked for World Championship Wrestling on two occasions. His tag team partner (billed as his brother), Johnny Smith, was also a professional wrestler who had limited success in the United States and Japan.

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Stampede Wrestling - World Wrestling Federation - World Championship Wrestling - Tag team - Johnny Smith - United States - Japan

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Through his marriage to Diana Hart-Smith, he was a brother-in-law of the Harts, including Bret Hart and Owen Hart, as well as Jim Neidhart (who was married to Bret and Owen's sister, Ellie; see also Stu Hart). He was, according to the book Pure Dynamite, a distant cousin of his long-time British Bulldogs tag team partner, The Dynamite Kid.

Related Topics:
Bret Hart - Owen Hart - Jim Neidhart - Stu Hart - British Bulldogs - The Dynamite Kid

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In late 2000, wife Diana Hart divorced him and retained custody of their son Harry Smith who is following David's footsteps, wrestling professionally in Stampede Wrestling. Smith had problems with drugs and he died of a heart attack while vacationing at Invermere, British Columbia, with his new girlfriend, Andrea Hart.

Related Topics:
2000 - Harry Smith - Heart attack - Invermere, British Columbia - Andrea Hart

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Davey Boy Smith held every major title in the World Wrestling Federation except for the WWF Championship although he did compete for it on numerous occasions.

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