Owen Hart - Pro Wrestlers Database
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF): Modern Era

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Owen Hart, 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.

Owen James Hart was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on May 7, 1965.

He died on May 23, 1999 at the age of 34.

Owen Hart has won a total of 9 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time King Of The Ring winner.

Owen Hart was inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2019 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameOwen James Hart
  • Ring Names
    • The Blue Blazer (May 23, 1999 - May 23, 1999)
    • Owen Hart (January 24, 1999 - May 22, 1999)
    • The Blue Blazer (December 14, 1998 - January 23, 1999)
    • Owen Hart (September 16, 1991 - December 13, 1998)
    • The Blue Blazer (August 23, 1988 - September 15, 1991)
    • Owen Hart (December 6, 1983 - August 22, 1988)
  • Born May 7, 1965
  • Died May 23, 1999 (aged 34)
  • NationalityNationality: CanadaCanada
  • Birth PlaceCalgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Billed From
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
  • Weight
    • 227 lbs (103 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Rocket, The King of Harts, Nugget, The Black Hart, The Lone Hart; The Two-Time Slammy Award Winner

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (December 6, 1983 - May 23, 1999)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFDecember 1, 1991May 23, 1999
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAJune 21, 1993August 29, 1993
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWAROctober 18, 1992October 23, 1992
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIASeptember 24, 1991November 30, 1991
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWANovember 11, 1990September 15, 1991
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 25, 1989April 28, 1991
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMarch 5, 1991April 6, 1991
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIAJuly 12, 1990August 14, 1990
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEJuly 28, 1989December 9, 1989
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 8, 1988June 26, 1989
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 24, 1987June 26, 1988
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEApril 28, 1986May 14, 1988
    Promotion, Dale Martin PromotionsDMPFebruary 26, 1987March 13, 1987
    Promotion, Dale Martin PromotionsDMPDecember 6, 1983December 16, 1983
    PromotionRelwyskow & Green PromotionsRGPDecember 9, 1983December 9, 1983
  • Images History

    May 1999
    May 1999
    Jan 1999
    Jan 1999
    Dec 1998
    Dec 1998
    Apr 1998
    Apr 1998
    May 1997
    May 1997
    Mar 1996
    Mar 1996
    Jan 1994
    Jan 1994
    May 1993
    May 1993
    Feb 1992
    Feb 1992
    Mar 1991
    Mar 1991
    Mar 1988
    Mar 1988
    Aug 1987
    Aug 1987
    Dec 1983
    Dec 1983
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelTurned on Shamrock during a tag match. He would subsequently join his opponents, the Nation of Domination, as their co-leaderApril 27, 1998May 23, 1999
    FaceAttacked Shawn Michaels, returning after a hiatus as the antisocial "Lone Hart" characterDecember 7, 1997April 26, 1998
    HeelSnapped on his brother Bret during a tag team match, before walking offJanuary 22, 1994December 6, 1997
    FaceDecember 6, 1983January 21, 1994
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Mid CardJanuary 26, 1998May 23, 1999
    WWE Upper CardDecember 7, 1997January 25, 1998
    WWE InactiveHiatus from televisionNovember 10, 1997December 6, 1997
    WWE Mid CardApril 2, 1995November 9, 1997
    WWE Upper CardJune 19, 1994April 1, 1995
    WWE Mid CardMay 29, 1993June 18, 1994
    WWE InjuredKnee injuryApril 18, 1993May 28, 1993
    WWE Mid CardDecember 1, 1991April 17, 1993
    NJPW Low CardMarch 16, 1991April 13, 1991
    WWE Mid CardNovember 24, 1988June 26, 1989
    WWE Low CardAugust 13, 1988November 23, 1988
    WWE InactiveHouse showsJuly 8, 1988August 12, 1988
  • Finishers

    • Reverse Piledriver (December 7, 1997 - May 23, 1999)
    • Sharpshooter (January 22, 1994 - May 23, 1999)
    • Bridging Northern Lights Suplex (April 28, 1986 - January 22, 1994)
    • Missile Dropkick (April 28, 1986 - January 22, 1994)
    • Diving Splash (August 23, 1988 - September 15, 1991)
    • Moonsault (August 23, 1988 - September 15, 1991)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Enough Is Enough" by Jim Johnston - Single (December 7, 1997 - May 23, 1999)
    • Theme Song"High Energy" by Jim Johnston - Single (December 1, 1991 - December 6, 1997)
    • Theme Song"Hallucination" by Carlos Alomar - Single (April 24, 1987 - April 28, 1991)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    United States Wrestling Association

  • Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 Stampede Wrestling International Tag Team Championship (with Ben Bassarab)
    • 2 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament Winner (1997)
    • WWF World Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (1997 – with The British Bulldog)
    • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction
    • Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (individually & with the Hart family)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2018)
    • LPW Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
    • PWA Hall of Fame induction (class of 2010)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Biggest Rat (1994)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Squared Circle Shocker (1996)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Best Bow Tie (1997)
    • PWI Editor's Award Winner (1999)
    • PWI Feud of the Year (1994 - vs. Bret Hart)
    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1987)
    • 10° in PWI 500 (1994)
    • WON Best Flying Wrestler (1987, 1988)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1997 - The Hart Foundation vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin)

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