On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jim Neidhart, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
James Henry Neidhart was born in Montebello, California on February 8, 1955.
He died on August 13, 2018 at the age of 63.
Jim Neidhart has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
Jim Neidhart was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Hart Foundation).
Jim Neidhart Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJames Henry Neidhart
- Ring Names
- Jim Neidhart (September 13, 1996 - March 5, 2016)
- Who (July 6, 1996 - September 12, 1996)
- Jim Neidhart (February 2, 1979 - July 5, 1996)
- Born February 8, 1955
- Died August 13, 2018 (aged 63)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMontebello, California
- Billed From
- Reno, Nevada (February 2, 1979 - March 5, 2016)
- Who Knows Where (July 6, 1996 - September 12, 1996)
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 281 lbs (127 kg)
- NicknamesThe Anvil
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (March 5, 2016 - March 5, 2016)
- Part Time Wrestler (October 8, 1998 - September 20, 2013)
- Wrestler (February 2, 1979 - October 7, 1998)
- Commentator (March 12, 1991 - July 30, 1991)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYFebruary 14, 1999 September 20, 2013 Promotion 
NWAOctober 19, 2000 May 3, 2003 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 20, 1998 October 7, 1998 Promotion 
WWFApril 28, 1997 December 2, 1997 Promotion WWFJuly 6, 1996 September 12, 1996 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIAJuly 8, 1995 December 16, 1995 Promotion 
WWFJune 19, 1994 December 14, 1994 Promotion WCWApril 20, 1993 October 7, 1993 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 6, 1992 December 14, 1992 Promotion WWFJanuary 21, 1985 February 16, 1992 Promotion 
SWSMarch 30, 1991 May 25, 1991 Promotion NWAFebruary 2, 1979 January 24, 1985 Promotion 
CWFAugust 13, 1984 January 24, 1985 Promotion 
CWAApril 9, 1984 August 9, 1984 Promotion 
GACOctober 7, 1983 February 24, 1984 Promotion 
MSWSeptember 14, 1983 February 24, 1984 Promotion 
STAMPEDEFebruary 2, 1979 September 23, 1983 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 23, 1982 May 13, 1982 -
Images History
Sep 1996
Jul 1996
Jan 1985
Feb 1979 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face January 20, 1998 September 20, 2013 Heel June 19, 1994 January 19, 1998 Face March 27, 1988 June 18, 1994 Heel April 9, 1984 March 26, 1988
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Finishers
- Anvil Flattener - Front Powerslam (February 2, 1979 - September 20, 2013)
- Anvilizer - Cobra Clutch (February 2, 1979 - September 20, 2013)
- Hart Attack - with Bret Hart - Bearhug + Lariat combination (March 26, 1985 - March 25, 1991)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Max Speed II" - Single (January 20, 1998 - October 7, 1998)
- Theme Song"Metal Jacket" by Hugo Ripoll - Single (April 28, 1997 - December 2, 1997)
- Theme Song"Hart Attack" by Jim Johnston, Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - with The New Hart Foundation - Team (April 28, 1997 - November 9, 1997)
- Theme Song"Poison" by Alice Cooper - Single (July 8, 1995 - December 16, 1995)
- Theme Song"Rock Around" - Single (April 20, 1993 - October 7, 1993)
- Theme Song"New Foundation" - with Owen Hart - Team (December 1, 1991 - February 16, 1992)
- Theme Song"Hart Beat" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - with Bret Hart - Team (March 27, 1988 - July 1, 1991)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Hart Foundation (Year2019)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x2 WWF Tag Team Championship (with Bret Hart)
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Stampede Wrestling
- 2 Stampede International Tag Team Championship (1 with Hercules Ayala, 1 with Mr. Hito)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Krusher Khruschev)
Memphis Championship Wrestling
- 1 MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (with The Blue Meanie)
Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation
- 1 MEWF Heavyweight Championship
Mid-South Wrestling
- 1 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (with Butch Reed)
Professional Wrestling Federation
- 1 PWF Heavyweight Championship
Pro Wrestling Ohio
- 1 PWO Tag Team Championship (with Greg Valentine)
Top Rope Championship Wrestling
- 1 TRCW International Heavyweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Alliance
- 1 UWA Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (indicidually and with the Hart family)
- Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 1995)
- Legends Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
- 37° in PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Bret Hart)
- WON Feud of the Year (1997 - The Hart Foundation vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Jim Neidhart & The British Bulldog - The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith (February 3, 1998 - September 22, 1998)
- The New Hart Foundation - Bret Hart, Brian Pillman, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith (April 28, 1997 - November 9, 1997)
- Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart - Owen Hart (June 19, 1994 - December 14, 1994)
- The New Foundation - Owen Hart (November 9, 1991 - February 16, 1992)
- The Hart Foundation - Bret Hart, Dangerous Danny Davis / Mr. X (March 26, 1985 - July 1, 1991)
- Jim Neidhart & Krusher Kruschev - Demolition Smash (September 25, 1984 - January 24, 1985)
- The First Family - Jimmy Hart, Rick Rude, The Angel, The Animal (April 9, 1984 - August 9, 1984)
- Jim Neidhart & Mr. Hito - Mr. Hito (July 18, 1982 - September 23, 1983)
- Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart - Bret Hart (May 28, 1982 - November 12, 1982)
- Managers
- Family
- Natalya - Daughter
- Bret Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith - Brothers-in-law
- Stu Hart - Father-in-law
- Tyson Kidd - Son-in-law
- Davey Boy Smith Jr. / DH Smith, Teddy Hart - Nephews
