WRESTLER PROFILES

[Jim The Anvil Gallery] [Hart Foundation Gallery]	Wrestler: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart Real Name: James Henry Neidhart Birthday: February 8, 1955 Hometown: Originally from Tampa, Florida Lives in Calgary, Alberta Billed from Reno, Nevada Marital Status: Married to Ellie Hart Height & Weight: 6'2" - 281 lbs Trained by: Stu Hart Debut: 1979 Previous Names: WHO (WWF) Finishing Move: Anvil Flattener Favorite Moves: Shoulderblock The Power Slam Camel Clutch Notable Feuds: Killer Bees British Bulldogs Strike Force Nasty Boys Bret Hart Shawn Michaels Triple H
Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Hercules Ayala defeating Kasavudu & Mr. Sakurada (1980); Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Mr. Hito defeating Duke Myers & Kerry Brown (March 11, 1983); Mid-South Tag Team title w/Butch Reed defeating Magnum T.A. & Jim Duggan (October 12, 1983); NWA (Florida) Southern Heavyweight title defeating Angelo Mosca (August 12, 1984); NWA (Florida) United States Tag Team title w/Krusher Khrushchev defeating Hector Guerrero & Cocoa Samoa (October 2, 1984); WWF Tag Team titles w/Bret Hart defeating The British Bulldogs (January 26, 1987); WWF Tag Team titles w/Bret Hart defeating Demolition -Smash & Crush- (August 27, 1990 - Summerslam); MCW (Memphis Championship Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/The Blue Meanie (); MEWF (Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation) Heavyweight title (); Universal Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight title Jim Neidhart defeating DC Dalton (May 2001); Winner of the IWS 'Tournament of the Icons 2' defeating Jake The Snake Roberts in the finals (2001); PWO Tag Team titles w/Greg "The Hammer" Valentine defeating ???? & ???? ();
In The Beginning Stampede Wrestling Jim Neidhart got the name "Anvil" when he won an Anvil Tossing contest at the Calgary Stampede festival. Stu Hart paid him $500. World Wrestling Federation - Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart Jim Neidhart signed with the WWF as part of the deal with Vince McMahon buying Stampede Wrestling.. Jim Neidhart was initially brought in as a singles wrestler, managed by Mr. Fuji.. World Wrestling Federation - The Hart Foundation (Bad Guys) Jim Neidhart formed one of the greatest tag teams of all time with Bret Hart known as the Hart Foundation managed by Jimmy Hart.. April 2, 1986 - Wrestlemania II: Bret & Jim were the last two eliminated in a Battle Royal, tossed over by Andre The Giant.. November 29, 1986 - SNME: The Killers Bees (Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) defeated The Hart Foundation.. January 26, 1987 - Superstars: The Hart Foundation defeated The British Bulldogs for the WWF Tag Team titles.. March 14, 1987 - SNME: The Hart Foundation defeated Tito Santana & Danny Spivey to retain the Tag Team titles.. March 27, 1987 - Wrestlemania III: The Hart Foundation & Danny Davis defeated The British Bulldogs & Tito Santana.. May 2, 1987 - SNME: The British Bulldogs defeated The Hart Foundation (Champions) in two straight falls.. ~~~The Bulldogs won in two straight falls, but since the first was a DQ, the titles didn't change.. October 3, 1987 - SNME: The Hart Foundation defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma & Jim Powers) to retain.. October 27, 1987: Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana) defeated the Hart Foundation for the Tag Team titles.. February 5, 1988 - SNME: Strike Force (Santana & Martel) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.. March 27, 1988 - Wrestlemania IV: Jim Neidhart participated in the Invitational Battle Royal.. World Wrestling Federation - The Hart Foundation (Good Guys) August 28, 1988 - Summerslam: Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.. October 29, 1988 - SNME: Demolition (Ax & Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.. January 15, 1989 - Royal Rumble: Jim Duggan & The Hart Foundation beat Dino Bravo & The Rougeau Brothers.. April 2, 1989 - Wrestlemania V: The Hart Foundation defeated the Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine.. August 28, 1989 - Summerslam: The Brain Busters (Champions) defeayed The Hart Foundation (NON TITLE).. November 23, 1989 - Survivor Series: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart were booked on two separate Survivor Series teams.. April 1, 1990 - Wrestlemania VI: The Hart Foundation defeated the Bolshivics in 19 Seconds.. April 28, 1990 - SNME: The Hart Foundation vs The Rockers went to a DOUBLE DQ when Demolition interfered.. August 27, 1990 - Summerslam: The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition to recapture the WWF Tag Team titles.. March 24, 1991 - Wrestlemania 7: The Nasty Boys defeated The Hart Foundation to win the Tag Team titles.. World Wrestling Federation - The Anvil Jim Neidhart formed a short-lived tag team with Owen Hart known as the New Foundation.. Jim Niedhart left the WWF, and Owen joined forces with Koko B Ware as the team "High Energy".. In The Meantime June 16, 1993--Clash of Champions #23: Jim Niedhart defeated Shanghai Pierce in a dark match. World Wrestling Federation - Family Feud June 16, 1994 - King of the Ring: Diesel (IC Champ) beat Bret Hart by DQ, when a returning Jim Neidhart interfered on Bret's behalf.. ~~~Later in the night, Jim Neidhart appeared again to aid Owen Hart in winning the King of the Ring tournament! ~~~It became apparent that Neidhart was 'working for Owen' by making sure Bret kept the belt so Owen could take it from him! July 4, 1994--RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Gary Scott. July 25, 1994--RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Jim Powers by submission. August 29, 1994 - Summerslam: Bret Hart defeated Owen Hart in an exciting "STEEL CAGE" match to retain the WWF title.. ~~~Members of the Hart Family, including Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart, got involved, Bret escaped with his title in tact.. September 12, 1994--RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Tim McNeany by submission. October 3, 1994--RAW: The British Bulldog defeated Jim Neidhart by DQ. October 21, 1994 - Jacques Rougeau Retirement Show: Bret Hart defeated Jim Niedhart to retain the WWF title.. October 31, 1994--RAW: Jim Neidhart defeated Tony Roy by Submission. November 7, 1994 - RAW: Bret Hart & The British Bulldog defeated Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart.. November 23, 1994--Survivor Series: Razor Ramon's team defeated Shawn Michaels' team in an Elimination Match.. ~~~Razor Ramon's team (Razor Ramon & The 1-2-3 Kid & British Bulldog & Headshrinkers Fatu & Sionne) ~~~Shawn Michaels team (Shawn Michaels & Diesel & Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) Independent March 16, 1996: Bam Bam Bigelow defeating Jim Neidhart in a Tournament Final to win the N.E.W. Heavyweight Title.. March 1996: Dan Severn defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the NWA World Heavyweight title in Malaysia.. World Wrestling Federation - The NEW Hart Foundation May 19, 1997--RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jim Neidhart ended in a No Contest. May 26, 1997--RAW: Legion of Doom (Hawk & Animal) defeated Brian Pillman & Jim Neidhart by DQ. June 9, 1997--King of the Ring: Owen Hart & Jim Neidhart & The Bulldog beat The Legion of Doom & Sycho Sid. June 16, 1997--RAW: Goldust defeated Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. June 30, 1997--RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Jim Neidhart by DQ. July 6, 1997--Canadian Stampede: The Hart Foundation defeated Steve Austin's Team in Calgary, ALBERTA.. ~~~The Hart Foundation: Bret Hart & Owen Hart & The British Bulldog & Jim Neidhart & Brian Pillman.. ~~~Steve Austin's Team: Stone Cold Steve Austin & Ken Shamrock & The Legion of Doom & Goldust.. July 14, 1997--RAW: Ken Shamrock defeated Jim Neidhart by DQ. November 9, 1997--Survivor Series: Team Canada defeated Team USA in an Elimination Match.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~Team Canada (Doug Furnus & Phil LaFon & Jim Neidhart & The British Bulldog) ~~~~~~~~~~~~Team USA (Vader & Marc Mero & Goldust & "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman). December 1, 1997--RAW: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. World Championship Wrestling January 12, 1998 Nitro: Ric Flair vs. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart ended in a No Contest. January 26, 1998 Nitro: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart defeated Lane Bloom. February 2, 1998 Nitro: Scott Hall defeated Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. February 13, 1998 Thunder: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. Steve "Mongo" McMichael ended in a Double Countout. February 20, 1998 Thunder: Curt Hennig & Brian Adams vs. Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart ended in a Double Countout. March 6, 1998 Thunder: Curt Hennig defeated Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. March 16, 1998 Nitro: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom. March 27, 1998 Thunder: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart vs. Curt Hennig & Brian Adams ended in a Double DQ. March 30, 1998 Nitro: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart defeated Curt Hennig by DQ. April 6, 1998 Nitro: Curt Hennig & Brian Adams defeated Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart. May 22, 1998 Thunder: Fit Finlay defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the WCW Television Title. May 29, 1998 Thunder: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated High Voltage (Rage & Kaos). June 18, 1998 Thunder: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart defeated Masahiro Chono & Hiroyoshi Tenzan by DQ. June 30, 1998 Nitro: WCW World Tag Team Champions Lex Luger & Sting defeated Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart. July 1, 1998 Thunder: Public Enemy vs. Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart ended in a Double DQ. July 27, 1998 Nitro: Scott "Flash" Norton defeated Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. September 7, 1998 Nitro: Chris Jericho defeated Jim Neidhart to retain the WCW Television Title. September 13, 1998 Fall Brawl: Davey Boy Smith & Jim Niedhart defeated Disco Inferno & Alex Wright. September 17, 1998 Thunder: Scott "Flash" Norton defeated "The Anvil" Jim Neidhart. Semi-retirement 2000: Jim Neidhart's daughter, Nattie Neidhart, is also a professional wrestler working in Stampede Wrestling in Calgary.. May 2001--Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jim Neidhart defeated DC Dalton to win the UWA Heavyweight title.. September 22, 2001--Universal Wrestling Alliance: Jacob Cain & Jim Neidhart defeated DC Dalton & Dangerous Dan.. 2002: Jim Neidhart toured with Atlantic Coast Wrestling based in Eastern Canada.. January 16, 2002--Border City Wrestling: Jim Duggan & El Fuego defeated Jim Neidhart & A-1.. January 18, 2002--New Era Pro Wrestling: Da Manchis & Jim Neidhart defeated Southern Anarchy & J-Rocc.. September 5, 2003--Border City Wrestling: Hacksaw Jim Duggan & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart defeated A-1 & GQ. November 19, 2003--Border City Wrestling: Jim Duggan & Honky Tonk Man defeated Jim Neidhart & A-1.. August 14, 2004--Ballpark Brawl: Jim Neidhart beat Johnny Puma | Included Hart Foundation reunion with Bret Hart & Jimmy Hart.. November 20, 2004--World All-Stars: Jim Neidhart defeated Max Moon.. December 16, 2004--PCW: Adam Knight defeated Jim Neidhart.. March 18, 2005--NWS: Jim Neidhart & Balls Mahoney defeated Chris Candido & Danny Doring.. March 26, 2005--Jersey All Pro Wrestling: Teddy Hart & Jack Evans defeated Homicide & B-Boy in a Cage to win the Tag Team titles! ~~~The legendary Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart showed up at the end of the match to help his nephew win the match! April 30, 2005--National Wrestling Superstars: Jim Neidhart & Eric Justice defeated Simon Diamond & Hasheem Ali .. July 22, 2005--Border City Wrestling: They had a Hart Foundation Reunion with Jimmy Hart and Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart.. September 22, 2005--IWM: Jim Neidhart & Jon Cutler defeated Shane Madison & TJ Bratt.. September 24, 2005--IWM: Jim Neidhart defeated Rob Stardom.. October 8, 2005--Prairie Wrestling Alliance: Jim The Anvil & Nattie Neidhart defeated Apocalypse & Belle Lovitz .. November 23, 2005: Jim Neidhart appeared in court on charges of driving impaired and refusing to give a roadside breath sample. January 20, 2007--All Pro Wrestling: KAFU defeated Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart by DQ in Bakersfield, California.. January 26, 2007--National Wrestling Superstars: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart defeated Bison Bravado with a Camel Clutch.. January 27, 2007--National Wrestling Superstars: Jim Neidhart & Rogue defeated Bison Bravado & Danny Demanto.. March 10, 2007--Northeast Wrestling: Jerry "The King" Lawler & Jim "The Anvil" Niedhart beat Sex & Violence w/Big Daddy... March 24, 2007--International Wrestling Cartel: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart defeated Salvatore Sincere (Tom Brandi).. May 26, 2007--Prairie Wrestling Association: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. The Highlander ended in a Double Countout May 27, 2007--Bad News Allen Tribute Show: Tito Santana vs. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart ended in a Double Countout October 27, 2007--Northeast Wrestling: Dynamic Sensation & Jim Neidhart defeated Rob Eckos & Billy Baxx.. November 3, 2007--PWU TV Taping: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart w/Annie Social beat Helter Skelter (w/Amy Lee & Dr. Don Boots).. December 10, 2007--RAW 15th Anniversary: Jim Neidhart participated in a special Battle Royal featuring past RAW Super Stars! February 2, 2008--ACPW: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart defeated Barney Rumble in Eustis, Florida..... April 11, 2008--SmackDown!: Victoria introduced Natalya Neidhart and showed a video of her father, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.. December 6, 2008--Devestation Wrestling Federation: The Southern Enforcer defeated Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart.. November 12, 2009 - TNA iMPACT: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart defeated Jay Lethal in a Black Machismo Invitational Match.. November 13, 2009-- Northeast Wrestling: Jim Neidhart & The NOW beat Bob Evans & Rob Eckos & Thomas Ciampa in Connecticut.. June 25, 2010--WWA: Jim Neidhart & Ryze Woo defeated Larry Zbyszko & Frankie Capone in Melbourne, Florida.. August 14, 2010--Clash at the Cove Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart worked on the show in South Bend, Indiana..