Davey Boy Smith
Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born
November 27th, 1962
62 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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A professional wrestler with a prominent career in the wrestling industry, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. Achieved significant success in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Competed in major wrestling events, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam. Part of the British Bulldogs tag team, which captured multiple championship titles. Also wrestled under the ring name 'The British Bulldog' and achieved popularity through his dynamic in-ring style and powerful physique.
Won the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Won the World Tag Team Championship as part of the British Bulldogs
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020
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