Spork3245 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2018/0813/644749/jim-the-anvil-neidhart-passes-away/ Quote Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart passes away WWE is saddened to learn that Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart passed away. Best known as the powerhouse of the legendary Hart Foundation tag team with his brother-in-law, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Jim Neidhart was also the father of current WWESuperstar Natalya. Neidhart began his ring career after playing professional football with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. He was trained by WWE Hall of Famer Stu Hart in the infamous Hart Dungeon in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and earned his ring nickname, The Anvil, after winning an anvil throwing contest. Neidhart married Stu's daughter, Ellie, to become a member of the legendary Hart Family before making the move to WWE along with Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Dynamite Kidand Davey Boy Smith when WWE purchased Stu Hart's Calgary Stampede Wrestling. Initially, Neidhart and Hart were managed by Jimmy Hart as The Hart Foundation and went on to win two WWE World Tag Team Championships. After several years of teaming with Bret's younger brother, Owen Hart, and some singles competition, The Hart Foundation was re-formed in controversial fashion in 1997. Consisting of Neidhart, Bret, Owen, Smith and Brian Pillman, the pro-Canadian faction stirred United States crowds into a frenzy with their anti-American sermons. Neidhart last competed in WWE in 1997 but his legacy lives on today through his daughter, Natalya, who displays her father's signature charisma and toughness every time she steps in the ring. WWE extends its condolences to Neidhart's family, friends and fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man_of_X Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just saw this. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurdyb1 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 First news I saw when I got up today. Never knew he played NFL football. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 The 1997 Hart foundation: Bret Hart Owen Hart (RIP) British Bulldog (RIP) Jim Neidhart (RIP) Brian Pillman (RIP) All died young, and I'll include Neidhart in this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdeaOfEvil Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Crazy that Camp Cornette and the Hart Foundation are down to one surviving member each, and yet the Kliq is still clicking on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 40 minutes ago, IdeaOfEvil said: Crazy that Camp Cornette and the Hart Foundation are down to one surviving member each, and yet the Kliq is still clicking on... DDP Yoga + torn quads = live forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Emblazon Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Damn, Hitman is the new Betty White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Emblazon said: Damn, Hitman is the new Betty White. I mean, Bruce is still alive but he wasn't part of the Hart Foundation in WWE so nobody knows him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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