Davey Boy Smith

Davey Boy Smith was a British professional wrestler who wrestled under the ring name The British Bulldog. He spent most of his career in the World Wrestling Federation before his death in 2002.

Smith started in the WWF as one half of the tag team The British Bulldogs, along with Dynamite Kid. Several years later, Smith would find success as a singles wrestler. Smith was a popular mid-card wrestler with a huge fan following in the UK. In 1992, the WWF held SummerSlam at Wembley Stadium in London. The main event featured Smith against Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship. Smith won the match, which is regarded as the best of his career. However, Smith lost the title shortly after to Shawn Michaels and was released from the WWF for testing positive for steroids.

Smith had several more stints in the WWF and WCW before his death in 2002. He died of a heart attack believed to have been the result of years of previous steroid abuse.

• November 28, 1962: Born

• 1978: Professional wrestling debut

• 1984: Married Stu Hart’s daughter, Diana

• 1985: Debut with the WWF

• 1986: WWF World Tag Team Championship win with the Dynamite Kid

• 1991: Winner of WWF 20-man Battle Royal

• 1992: WWE Intercontinental Champion

• 1993: Joined and left WCW

• 1994: Returned to the WWF

• 1997: Became the first WWF European Champion

• 1999: Won the WWF Hardcore Championship | WWF European Championship

• 2000: Divorced from Diana; Entered drug rehabilitation; released from WWF contract

• 2002: Died of heart attack from suspected steroid use