The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith

Known as: The British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith, Young David
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, 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.

David Smith was born in Golborne, Lancashire, England on November 27, 1962.

He died on May 18, 2002 at the age of 39.

The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith has won a total of 8 championships in major promotions during his career.

The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020.

The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameDavid Smith
  • GenderMale
  • Born November 27, 1962
  • Died May 18, 2002 (aged 39)
  • NationalityNationality: EnglandEngland
  • Birth PlaceGolborne, Lancashire, England
  • Billed From
    • Manchester, England
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 260 lbs (118 kg)
  • NicknamesThe British Bulldog

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • The British Bulldog (October 6, 1990 - May 27, 2000)
    • Davey Boy Smith (May 1, 1981 - May 11, 2002)
    • Young David (January 1, 1978 - April 30, 1981)

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (January 1, 1978 - May 11, 2002)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 7, 1999May 28, 2000
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 26, 1998March 31, 1999
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 29, 1994November 9, 1997
    PromotionFebruary 15, 1994August 16, 1994
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWFebruary 16, 1993December 18, 1993
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight March 25, 1993April 21, 1993
    PromotionEastern Championship WrestlingECWDecember 19, 1992January 23, 1993
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFOctober 6, 1990November 14, 1992
    PromotionSuper World of SportsSWSSeptember 16, 1991February 14, 1992
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight January 2, 1989June 8, 1990
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEDecember 2, 1988November 11, 1989
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 23, 1984November 24, 1988
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEMay 1, 1981April 18, 1987
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight November 16, 1984December 12, 1985
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight November 3, 1983August 2, 1984
    PromotionJune 10, 1978March 30, 1981
    PromotionDale Martin PromotionsDMPMay 5, 1979March 30, 1981
    PromotionRelwyskow & Green PromotionsRGPJuly 12, 1979February 25, 1981

  • Images History

    Sep 1999
    Sep 1999
    Jan 1998
    Jan 1998
    Mar 1997
    Mar 1997
    Sep 1996
    Sep 1996
    Aug 1995
    Aug 1995
    Aug 1994
    Aug 1994
    Feb 1993
    Feb 1993
    Oct 1990
    Oct 1990
    Mar 1987
    Mar 1987
    Apr 1986
    Apr 1986
    Mar 1985
    Mar 1985
    Jan 1984
    Jan 1984
    Jul 1982
    Jul 1982
    Jan 1981
    Jan 1981
    Jan 1979
    Jan 1979
    Jan 1978
    Jan 1978

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelThreatened Mr. McMahon to give him a WWF title shotOctober 2, 1999May 27, 2000
    FaceDebuted in WCW as a faceJanuary 26, 1998October 1, 1999
    HeelAttacked Diesel, abandoning his heroic Englishman characterAugust 14, 1995January 25, 1998
    FaceJanuary 1, 1978August 13, 1995

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WWE Low CardDecember 11, 1999May 28, 2000
    WWE Mid CardOctober 18, 1999December 10, 1999
    WWE Upper CardSeptember 26, 1999October 17, 1999
    WWE Mid CardSeptember 7, 1999September 25, 1999
    WCW InjuredSpinal infection/paralysisOctober 25, 1998March 31, 1999
    WCW Mid CardMay 28, 1998October 24, 1998
    WCW InjuredKnee injuryApril 20, 1998May 27, 1998
    WCW Mid CardJanuary 26, 1998April 19, 1998
    WWE Mid CardJune 24, 1996November 9, 1997
    WWE Upper CardAugust 14, 1995June 23, 1996
    WWE Mid CardAugust 29, 1994August 13, 1995
    WCW Upper CardMay 8, 1993December 18, 1993
    WCW Mid CardFebruary 16, 1993May 7, 1993
    ECW Mid CardDecember 19, 1992January 23, 1993
    WWE Mid CardOctober 27, 1990November 14, 1992
    WWE InactiveHouse showsOctober 7, 1990October 26, 1990
    WWE Mid CardMarch 23, 1985November 24, 1988
    WWE InactiveAJPW bookingsNovember 16, 1984March 22, 1985
    WWE Mid CardSeptember 23, 1984November 15, 1984
    NJPW Mid CardNovember 3, 1983August 2, 1984

  • Finishers

    • Running Powerslam (January 1, 1978 - May 11, 2002)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Bulldog Bite" by Jim Johnston - Single (September 7, 1999 - May 27, 2000)
    • Theme Song"Rule, Britannia!" by Thomas Arne - Single (September 23, 1984 - October 20, 1998)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 Stampede World Mid-Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Stampede International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (with Bruce Hart)
    • 1 Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 Stampede Wrestling International Tag Team Championship (with The Dynamite Kid)
    • 2 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship

    Independent Wrestling Association

    • 1 IWA Heavyweight Championship

    World Wide Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 WWWA Intercontinental Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (individually)
    • Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (with the Hart family)
    • Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame induction
    • WWF Royal Albert Hall's Battle Royal Winner (1991)
    • WWF European Championship Tournament Winner (1997)
    • WWF World Tag Team Championship Tournament (1997 – with Owen Hart)
    • PWI Match of the Year (1992 - vs. Bret Hart at SummerSlam)
    • 5° in the PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with The Dynamite Kid)
    • WON Feud of the Year (1997 - The Hart Foundation vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (1985 - with Dynamite Kid)
    • WON Best Wrestling Maneuver (1984 - Power Clean Dropkick)
    • Record for WWF European Championship longest reign (206 days)

Teams & Relations

British Bulldog Games Appearances (30)

WWE Main Series (12/26)

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WWE 2K26
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WWE 2K25
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WWE 2K24
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WWE 2K23
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WWE 2K22
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WWE 2K19
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WWE 2K18
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WWE 2K17
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WWE 2K16
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WWE '13
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SVR 2011
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SVR 2006

Other Games (18)

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Ultra Pro Wrestling
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WrestleQuest
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Battlegrounds
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Universe
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Mayhem
Davey Boy Smith
Champions
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SuperCard
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LOWM
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Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Legends Of Wrestling 2
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No Mercy
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Wcw Nwo Thunder
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Wcw Nwo Revenge
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War Zone
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Wcw Nitro
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In your house
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Super WrestleMania
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WrestleMania 1991

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