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+ | '''Harry Smith''' (August 2, 1985) is a Canadian [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] of English descent. He is signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE), where he works on its [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] under the [[ring name]] '''David Hart Smith'''. |
| + | He has also wrestled under the name '''DH Smith''' ("D" for [[Davey Boy Smith]], and "H" for the [[Hart wrestling family|Hart family]]) for WWE's [[WWE Raw|Raw]] brand and [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]], [[Florida Championship Wrestling]]. |
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| − | Harry Smith made his unofficial WWE debut in June, 2006. He "accidentally" appeared on RAW that night to help chase away members of the then newly revived ECW brand. He made his actual in-ring debut in 2007, where he was victorious in a match that saw him pin Carlito using his father's running powerslam. |
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| − | After he was drafted to SmackDown in the summer of 2008, he decided to go to FSW to improve his character and in-ring skills, and was "Superstar of the Day" on the 27th of December at WWE.com. Smith spent the latter part of 2008 and early 2009 at Florida Championship Wrestling, often teaming with [[TJ Wilson]]. |
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| − | In 2009 DH Smith and Wilson (known as Tyson Kidd) were part of a 15 man trade |
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| − | Harry Smith began wrestling at the age of eight, having trained under his father [[Davey Boy Smith]] and uncle [[Bruce Hart|Bruce]]. He made an early appearance with the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] on October 5, [[1996]] at the age of 10 when he teamed with his cousin [[Teddy Hart]] against [[T.J. Wilson]] and Andrew Picarnia at a WWF [[house show]] in Calgary. He made his professional debut at the age of fifteen at the Rockyford Rodeo, and went on to become a mainstay of the Calgary-based [[Stampede Wrestling]] promotion. In May 2002, Smith teamed with his father on two occasions, shortly before his father died. Harry also opted to attend college before signing with WWE. |
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| − | In 2004, Smith began teaming with T.J. Wilson as the '''Stampede Bulldogs''', a reference to the '''[[British Bulldogs]]''', the [[tag team]] composed of his father and the [[Dynamite Kid]]. In the same year, Smith formed a [[stable]] known as [[The Hart Foundation Version 2.0]] with Wilson, [[Jack Evans]], and Teddy Hart. The Hart Foundation Version 2.0 initially performed in Stampede Wrestling before expanding to the United States of America, where they competed in [[Major League Wrestling]]. |
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| − | In January 2005, Smith went on a five week tour of Japan, wrestling with [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] as "'''Black Assassin'''" and suffering a broken hand in the process. Later that year, Smith left Stampede Wrestling and wrestled several [[dark match]]es for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] before embarking upon a second tour of Japan. He returned to Stampede Wrestling in October 2005, and on November 25, [[2005]] was defeated by T.J. Wilson in the finals of a tournament for the vacant North American Heavyweight Championship. |
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| − | Smith traveled to England in January 2006, appearing with [[1 Pro Wrestling]] at ''No Turning Back'' on January 6, [[2006]]. Smith was billed as the mystery opponent of [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship|NWA World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Jeff Jarrett]], ostensibly hand-picked by his uncle, [[Bret Hart]]. |
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| − | On April 1, [[2006]], Smith and several of his relatives attended the induction of Bret Hart into the [[WWE Hall of Fame]]. On the same day, Smith was offered a World Wrestling Entertainment contract by Vice President of Talent Relations [[John Laurinaitis|Johnny Ace]], which he accepted. He wrestled three [[dark match]]es for the company before his debut, defeating [[Rob Conway]] and [[The Highlanders|Robbie McAllister]] and losing to [[Randy Orton]]. Smith made his televised WWE debut on the June 5, [[2006]] episode of ''[[WWE Raw|RAW]]'', running to the ring with several other wrestlers to chase away members of the [[Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE)|ECW]] roster. |
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| − | Harry debuted in [[Ohio Valley Wrestling|OVW]] in a tag team match on February 17, [[2007]] with Kofi Kingston in which they defeated Johnny Punch and Pat Buck. At the following taping, the duo of Harry and Kofi became collectively known as the Commonwealth Connection and faced [[La Résistance]] in a losing effort. Harry Smith was then sent to [[Deep South Wrestling|DSW]] and reformed the Stampede Bulldogs with T.J. Wilson. |
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| − | After WWE ended its relationship with DSW, Harry moved to [[Florida Championship Wrestling]]. On June 26th at the Dallas Bull in Tampa, Florida, Smith won a 21-man battle royal to become the first ever [[FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship|Florida Championship Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Champion]]. |
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| − | Smith then joined up with his cousins [[Teddy Hart]] and [[Nattie Neidhart]] to form the Next Generation Hart Foundation. They debuted in OVW first in a Royal Rumble match then in a tag team match. They were victorious in the Tag Match against the James Boys. Smith then returned to FCW to form another version of the New Hart Foundation, along with Teddy Hart, TJ Wilson and [[Ted DiBiase Jr.]] He appeared in a winning effort against [[Carly Colón|Carlito]] in a [[dark match]] during a taping of ''[[WWE Raw|RAW]]'' in the United Kingdom. |
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| − | On October 16, Smith lost the FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship to [[Afa Anoa'i, Jr.|Afa Jr.]]. He was unable to make the referee's ten count and was counted out, due to being in the United Kingdom with WWE. |
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| + | Smith is the son of [[Davey Boy Smith]] and [[Diana Hart]], and has a sister, Georgia. He is very good friends with TJ Wilson and his cousin Teddy Hart, and used to live with Wilson. Smith is also close friends with his cousin Nattie Neidhart, and the two lived together as children while their fathers were wrestling as a team. Smith lists his father, his uncles [[Bret Hart]] and [[Owen Hart]], [[Shawn Michaels]] and [[Chris Benoit]] as his influences. He also cites [[Ted DiBiase]] as a big influence. |
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| + | Smith was involved in a minor controversy over steroids, when, discussing how his father's drug abuse contributed to his death, Smith commented "I hope to be as big as him someday", leading to concerns over Smith using steroids. Smith claimed that the remarks were taken out of context and that he had learned from his father's mistakes. |
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| − | He made his television debut as '''D.H. Smith''' on the October 22 edition of [[WWE Raw|RAW]], defeating Carlito using his father's trademark Running powerslam. He dedicated the match to [[Davey Boy Smith|his father]]. |
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| + | Smith appeared on an episode of ''[[Hogan Knows Best]]''. |
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| − | On November 2, 2007, it was reported that Smith had been suspended for 30 days due to "violations of [[WWE's Substance Abuse and Drug Policy]]". |
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| − | On December 17, 2007, Smith returned to the active roster by defeating [[Charlie Haas]] on [[WWE Heat|''Heat'']]. Smith had been competing on house shows or [[WWE Heat]] ever since. |
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| + | **[[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Camel clutch]] – 2007–2008 |
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| + | **[[Powerslam#Front powerslam|Running powerslam]] |
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| + | **[[Sharpshooter (professional wrestling)|Sharpshooter]] |
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| − | It was announced on June 25, 2008 that Smith had been drafted to SmackDown! during the supplemental draft on WWE.com. |
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| + | **''The Bulldog Bite'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Dragon sleeper|Standing or seated dragon sleeper]]) |
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| + | **[[Boston crab#Elevated Boston crab|Elevated Boston crab]] |
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| + | **Multiple [[suplex]] variations |
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| + | ***[[Suplex#Belly to back suplex|Belly to back]] |
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| + | ***[[Suplex#Delayed vertical suplex|Delayed vertical]] |
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| + | ***[[Suplex#German suplex|German]] |
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| + | ***[[Suplex#Northern Lights suplex|Northern lights]] |
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| + | **[[Diana Hart]] |
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| − | DH Smith teamed with TJ Wilson to win the FCW Tag Team titles from [[Heath Miller]] and [[Joe Hennig]] in a two of three falls match in October 2008. They dropped the belts in December to [[Johnny Curtis]] and [[Tyler Reks]]. |
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| + | **[[Nattie Neidhart|Nattie Neidhart / Natalya]] |
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| + | *'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance music]]''' |
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| + | **"[[Rule, Britannia!]]" (2007) |
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| − | during 2009 smith was in smackdown |
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| + | **"[[WWE The Music: A New Day#Track listing|New Foundation]]" by [[Jim Johnston]] (2009–2010) |
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| + | **AWA Pinnacle Heavyweight Championship (1 time) |
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| + | **[[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]] ([[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[TJ Wilson]] |
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| + | **[[FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship]] ([[Florida Championship Wrestling#History|1 time]]) |
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| + | *'''Prairie Wrestling Alliance''' |
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| + | **PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with TJ Wilson |
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| − | Smith won 2/4 of the wwe unifed tag team championship with Tyson Kidd. On the same night they got drafted to Raw. So far they have kept their titles but will be defendeing them at money in the bank 2010. |
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| + | *'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''' |
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| + | **PWI ranked him #'''69''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2010 |
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| + | **[[WWE Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Tyson Kidd |
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| − | :*[[Canadian Bulldogs]] - with [[TJ Wilson]] |
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| − | :*[[Commonwealth Connection]] - with [[Kofi Kingston]] |
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| − | :*[[New Bulldogs]] with - [[Teddy Hart]] |
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| − | :*[[Hart Foundation Version 2.0]] |
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Harry Smith (August 2, 1985) is a Canadian professional wrestler of English descent. He is signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he works on its Raw brand under the ring name David Hart Smith.
He has also wrestled under the name DH Smith ("D" for Davey Boy Smith, and "H" for the Hart family) for WWE's Raw brand and developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. Template:Navbuttons
Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2000–2004)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (2005–2006)
World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–present)
Developmental territories
Early appearances
The Hart Dynasty and split
Personal life
Smith is the son of Davey Boy Smith and Diana Hart, and has a sister, Georgia. He is very good friends with TJ Wilson and his cousin Teddy Hart, and used to live with Wilson. Smith is also close friends with his cousin Nattie Neidhart, and the two lived together as children while their fathers were wrestling as a team. Smith lists his father, his uncles Bret Hart and Owen Hart, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit as his influences. He also cites Ted DiBiase as a big influence.
Smith was involved in a minor controversy over steroids, when, discussing how his father's drug abuse contributed to his death, Smith commented "I hope to be as big as him someday", leading to concerns over Smith using steroids. Smith claimed that the remarks were taken out of context and that he had learned from his father's mistakes.
Smith appeared on an episode of Hogan Knows Best.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Camel clutch – 2007–2008
- Running powerslam
- Saito suplex
- Sharpshooter
- Signature moves
- Arm drag
- The Bulldog Bite (Standing or seated dragon sleeper)
- Brainbuster
- Elevated Boston crab
- Multiple suplex variations
- Nicknames
- "The Canadian Bulldog"
- "Bulldog"
- Entrance music
- "Rule, Britannia!" (2007)
- "New Foundation" by Jim Johnston (2009–2010)
Championships and accomplishments
- AWA Pinnacle Wrestling
- AWA Pinnacle Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Prairie Wrestling Alliance
- PWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with TJ Wilson
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him #69 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2010
- Stampede Wrestling
- Stampede International Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Apocalypse (1) and Kirk Melnick (1)
- Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- World Wrestling Entertainment
- World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Tyson Kidd
- WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Tyson Kidd
- Other titles
- NGW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
See also
- Harry Smith’s event history
- Harry Smith’s gimmicks
External links
