Changes: Harry Smith

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Harry Smith (born August 2, 1985 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian-American-British wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment wrestling on its SmackDown! brand under the ring name D.H. Smith ("D" for Davey Boy Smith, and "H" for the Hart family).

Wrestling facts

Finishing and signature moves

Arabian Crab/Clutch
Brainbuster
Bulldog Bite
Running Powerslam

Nicknames

"The Canadian Bulldog"

Tag teams and stables

[Canadian Bulldogs]] - with TJ Wilson
Commonwealth Connection - with Kofi Kingston
New Bulldogs with - Teddy Hart
Hart Foundation Version 2.0
New Hart Foundation
Next Generation Hart Foundation

Wrestlers trained

Jack Evans

Championships and accomplishments

Florida Championship Wrestling

FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time) (First)

Stampede Wrestling

Stampede International Tag Team Championship (2 time) - with Apocalypse (1), "Kwik Kick" Kirk Melnick (1)
Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

External links and references

[www.myspace.com/harrycrayonsoup Harry Smith Official Myspace]
D.H. Smith profile at WWE.com
Harry Smith profile at CAGEMATCH.net

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 | names = The Black Assassin<br>'''D.H. Smith'''<br>Harry Smith
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 | birth_date = August 2, [[1985]]
 | birth_place = Calgary, Alberta
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-| billed = Calgary, Alberta<ref name="wwe-bio"/>
+| billed = Calgary, Alberta
+| trainer = [[Davey Boy Smith]]<br>[[Hart family]]
-| trainer = [[Davey Boy Smith]]<br />[[Bruce Hart]]<br />[[Chris Benoit]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/article221300.ece|title=Harry has Bulldog spirit|accessdaymonthyear=15-12-2007|publisher=The Sun Online}}</ref>
-| debut = [[2000]]
+| debut = [[2002]]
 | retired =
 |}}
-'''Harry Smith''' (born August 2, [[1985]] in Calgary, Alberta)is a Canadian-American<ref name=rfvideo>[http://www.rfvideo.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2755 RF Video shoot interview]</ref>-British [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] currently signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] wrestling on its ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SmackDown!]]'' [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] under the ring name '''D.H. Smith''' ("D" for Davey Boy Smith, and "H" for the Hart family<ref>Jerry Lawler revealed this on the October 29, 2007 edition of RAW during Smith's match.</ref>).
+'''Harry Smith''' (born August 2, [[1985]] in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian-American-British wrestler currently signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] wrestling on its ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SmackDown!]]'' [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] under the ring name '''D.H. Smith''' ("D" for Davey Boy Smith, and "H" for the Hart family).
-==Career==
-===Independent Circuit===
-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]] [[professional wrestling promotion|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.
-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#The Hart Foundation 2.0|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]].
-===New Japan Pro Wrestling===
-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.
-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]].
-===World Wrestling Entertainment===
-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]]<ref name="onlinebio"/> 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.
-==== Developmental territories====
-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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/2007.html|title=February 17, 2007--Ohio Valley Wrestling|accessdate=2008-01-02|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> 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.
-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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/fcw/2007.html|title=Florida Championship Wrestling Results - 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>
-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.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/article353117.ece|title=Sign of the times on WWE Raw|author=The Lilsbous|publisher=The UK Sun|accessdate=2007-10-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/babybulldog|title=An emotional night for Bulldog's boy|date=October 18, 2007|author=Zack Zeigler|accessdate=2008-01-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
-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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/fcw/2007.html|title=October 16, 2007--Florida Championship Wrestling|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref>
-==== RAW (2007-2008)====
-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 [[Powerslam#Front powerslam|Running powerslam]]. He dedicated the match to [[Davey Boy Smith|his father]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/071022.html|title=WWE RAW Results - October 22, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|accessdate=2007-10-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10222007/|title=Bulldog’s boy bites Carlito in Raw debut|date=October 22, 2007|author=Corey Clayton|accessdate=2008-01-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
-On November 2, 2007, it was reported that Smith had been suspended for 30 days due to "violations of [[World_Wrestling_Entertainment#Wellness_Program|WWE's Substance Abuse and Drug Policy]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/5794072|title=World Wrestling Entertainment Suspends Two Performers|date=November 2, 2007|accessdate=2008-01-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
-On December 17, 2007, Smith returned to the active roster by defeating [[Charlie Haas]] on [[WWE Heat|''Heat'']].<ref name="onlinebio">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/h/harry-smith.html|title=Harry Smith|accessdate=2007-12-26|Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/071217.html|title=INTERNET HEAT TAPINGS|date=December 17, 2007|accessdate=2008-01-05|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Smith had been competing on house shows or [[WWE Heat]] ever since.
-==== SmackDown! (2008-present) ====
-It was announced on June 25, 2008 that Smith had been drafted to SmackDown! during the supplemental draft on WWE.com.
 ==Wrestling facts==
 *'''Finishing and signature moves'''
+:*Arabian Crab/Clutch
-**'''[[Powerslam#Front powerslam|Running powerslam]]'''<ref name="wwe-bio"/>
-**'''[[Brainbuster]]'''
+:*Brainbuster
+:*Bulldog Bite
-**'''[[Suplex#Belly to back suplex|Twisting belly to back suplex]]'''
+:*Running Powerslam
-**[[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Standing camel clutch]]
-**[[Powerbomb#Sitout powerbomb|Sitdown powerbomb]]
-**[[Professional wrestling holds#Dragon sleeper|Standing or seated dragon sleeper]]
-**[[Suplex#Vertical suplex|Delayed vertical suplex]]
-**[[Professional wrestling throws#Michinoku driver II|Sitdown scoop slam piledriver]]
-**[[Suplex#German suplex|German suplex]]
-**[[Suplex#Tiger suplex|Tiger suplex]]
-**[[Boston crab|High-angle Boston crab]]
-**[[Suplex#Northern lights suplex|Northern lights suplex]]
-**[[Professional wrestling throws#Arm drag|Arm drag]]
-*'''Managers'''
+*'''Nicknames'''
+:*"The Canadian Bulldog"
-**[[Diana Hart]]
-**[[Nattie Neidhart]]
-*'''Entrance Music'''
+*'''Tag teams and stables'''
+:*[Canadian Bulldogs]] - with [[TJ Wilson]]
-**Harry used ''Rule, Britannia!'' as his theme music, just like his father did early in his career, for his debut. He then switched to a generic in-house theme.
+:*[[Commonwealth Connection]] - with [[Kofi Kingston]]
+:*[[New Bulldogs]] with - [[Teddy Hart]]
+:*[[Hart Foundation Version 2.0]]
+:*[[New Hart Foundation]]
+:*[[Next Generation Hart Foundation]]
+*'''Wrestlers trained'''
+:*[[Jack Evans]]
 ==Championships and accomplishments==
-*'''[[AWA Pinnacle Wrestling]]'''
-:*[[AWA Pinnacle Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time)
 *'''[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]'''
 :*[[FCW Southern Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time) '''(First)'''
-*'''[[Prairie Wrestling Alliance]]'''
-:*[[PWA Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) - with [[TJ Wilson]]
 *'''[[Stampede Wrestling]]'''
 :*[[Stampede International Tag Team Championship]] (2 time) - with [[Apocalypse]] (1), [[Kirk Melnick|"Kwik Kick" Kirk Melnick]] (1)
 :*[[Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship]] (1 time)
-:*[[Stampede King of the Mat]] (2004)
-*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
-:*PWI ranked him # '''275''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2006.
-:*PWI ranked him # '''272''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2007.
-*'''Other Titles'''
-**NGW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
-**WOW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
-==Notes==
-*Harry Smith appeared on an episode of ''[[Hogan Knows Best]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fhwrestling.com/home/2006/07/10/spoilers-regarding-hulk-hogan-randy-orton-storyline/|title=Hogan/Orton Storyline|accessdate=2008-01-05|quote=Harry Smith might get involved in the Orton/Hogan/Brooke angle at some point, as he appears in an episode of "Hogan Knows Best"}}</ref> It was an episode where each one of the Hogans pick a candidate for [[Brooke Hogan|Brooke]] to date. [[Hulk Hogan|Hulk]] found him at a local gym and told Harry that he looked familiar. He replied, "I'm Davey Boy Smith's son." Soon after arriving, Brooke made crude remarks on his appearance. The two never hit it off.
-==References==
+==See also==
+*[[/Career history|Harry Smith’s career history]]
-{{Reflist|2}}
+*[[/Event history|Harry Smith’s event history]]
+*[[/Gimmick history|Harry Smith’s gimmicks]]
+*[[/Storyline history|Significant Storylines]]
-==External links==
+==External links and references==
+*[www.myspace.com/harrycrayonsoup Harry Smith Official Myspace]
-*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/dhsmith/bio/ WWE Profile]
-*[http://www.pinnaclewrestling.com/bios/harry_smith.html Pinnacle Wrestling profile]
+*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/dhsmith/bio/ D.H. Smith profile at WWE.com]
+*[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1076 Harry Smith profile at CAGEMATCH.net]
-*{{imdb name|id=2132518|name=Harry Smith}}
-*[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003560001-2006250069,00.html ''Bulldog's son wants it all'']
-*[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003560001-2005320845,00.html ''Harry has Bulldog spirit'']
-*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/h/harry-smith.html OWW Profile]
-*[http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/01/16/900471.html ''Stampede Bulldogs going international'']
-*[http://www.myspace.com/harrycrayonsoup Official MySpace]
-{{Wikipedia}}
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+[[Category:Jersey All Pro Wrestling alumni|Smith, Harry]]
+[[Category:New Japan Pro Wrestling alumni|Smith, Harry]]
+[[Category:Ohio Valley Wrestling alumni|Smith, Harry]]
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+[[Category:World Wrestling Entertainment current roster|Smith, Harry]]