The Tragic Death of The British Bulldog

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • Wrestler Davey Boy Smith, known as The British Bulldog, had a storied career in WWF before the Montreal Screwjob took place in 1997. What isn't really spoke about though, is the downward spiral of The British Bulldog's personal and professional life in the years that followed.
    In this video, we will look at the late career of Davey Boy Smith, which turned out to be sad reminder of the tragedies that plagued pro-wrestling during this era.
    While looking in-depth at events surrounding the end of Davey Boy Smith's life, we also look at The British Bulldog in WCW, why he got fired from WWF along with The Ultimate Warrior, his return to the WWF during the attitude era in 1999, and how WWE were close to signing The British Bulldog again around the time of his passing.
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  • @thedarkknight7287
    @thedarkknight7287 4 роки тому +402

    It is a shame he passed away.. I once sat on a flight for 8 hours next to him in 1st class and he was so nice to me and my wife, he was very soft spoken and polite... We had a great time talking with him an sharing wrestling stories... I even got some work out tips from him... It's sad that steroids cost him his life and at such an early age... RIP Bulldog...

    • @flstffatboy3910
      @flstffatboy3910 3 роки тому +15

      Such a cool story bro

    • @chrismale9976
      @chrismale9976 3 роки тому +13

      Cool story

    • @karlwarner7401
      @karlwarner7401 3 роки тому +13

      he was a good person. god rest his soul.

    • @valetudo025
      @valetudo025 2 роки тому +15

      Don’t think it was the roids but the other drugs he was taking

    • @Shahzadkhan-dm3cv
      @Shahzadkhan-dm3cv 2 роки тому +10

      @@valetudo025... Alot off painkillers for the injury to he's
      Back...
      RIP....

  • @justdirt
    @justdirt 2 роки тому +90

    Bret showing up to both his funerals and talking good about him after his death was nice to hear. Stories of addiction are heart breaking so it's glad to hear Bret still supported his friend and former brother in law

    • @iDeathMaximuMII
      @iDeathMaximuMII Рік тому +4

      Bret may have been upset that Davey went back to the WWF barely 2 years after the screw job but he still showed class by attending both funerals

    • @meatyoakergeorge
      @meatyoakergeorge 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@iDeathMaximuMIIYou could say he's a real jam-up guy

    • @marilynsgirl01
      @marilynsgirl01 5 місяців тому +1

      @@iDeathMaximuMIII always loved Bret

  • @Monada79
    @Monada79 4 роки тому +730

    Very sad. I remember writing to him in 1999 , before Owen died, rooting for his speedy recovery.was surprised he wrote back to say thanks for the support.

    • @kimmie4kp
      @kimmie4kp 4 роки тому +18

      🙏🏽📌

    • @shafiqrehman7483
      @shafiqrehman7483 4 роки тому +38

      thats nice you got a reply

    • @rockysoft2227
      @rockysoft2227 4 роки тому +17

      Awesome..

    • @cubefarmerhkc9105
      @cubefarmerhkc9105 4 роки тому +21

      Great story. I was a fan when I was a kid.

    • @Sofwan786
      @Sofwan786 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing Morgan
      ua-cam.com/video/XFvrSsHN7RU/v-deo.html

  • @talkrawtv6569
    @talkrawtv6569 3 роки тому +37

    The bar was called the "Back Alley" and the man was permanently crippled. You are the only person I've ever heard who has mentioned this story. Even here in Calgary people don't remember it. Nice job!

    • @starrsmith3810
      @starrsmith3810 9 місяців тому +1

      That’s….. slightly terrifying.
      Remind me to never piss off a wrestler.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 3 роки тому +43

    I loved Bulldog. It is so crazy to think that I am the same age that he was when he died. It seems so young, but it is amazing to think of how much he accomplished in such a short amount of time, and sad to think of how much more he could have accomplished. RIP Bulldog

  • @tacoenvy
    @tacoenvy 4 роки тому +21

    Crazy how much his son looks JUST like him. He was giving so many opportunities to clean up, just really sad. And Warrior has no room to talk about somebody.

    • @a.c.slater7989
      @a.c.slater7989 Рік тому +4

      Yea but he was in serious pain that probably didn’t go away

  • @charlesstull4582
    @charlesstull4582 5 років тому +506

    The British bulldog was one of my favorite wrestler when I was younger. Rest in peace 🙏💔

    • @omegaman6193
      @omegaman6193 5 років тому +4

      Charles Stull omg. He was one of your favorites? That’s amazing!

    • @omegaman6193
      @omegaman6193 5 років тому +1

      Nick Capella Kill myself? Arguing? Who’s arguing. I said it’s amazing that’s his fav wrestler.

    • @donnalynch1484
      @donnalynch1484 5 років тому +3

      mine 2

    • @alberthenley2062
      @alberthenley2062 5 років тому +4

      Brett Hart was a little bitch. They should have put Bull dog over as Wwf champion. Brett was a great wrestler. One of the best actually. But he ain't have as much charisma as Bulldog.

    • @heenihona6670
      @heenihona6670 4 роки тому +3

      So sad 😞 British Bulldog Davey Rest In Peace ✝️✝️

  • @glamgal7106
    @glamgal7106 3 роки тому +8

    I met Davey Boy Smith a few times. Once he took the time to sit and talk with me. I really appreciated him doing that. I remember asking Davey about when Ozzy Osbourne accompanied him and Tom Billington at ringside--if he was afraid that Ozzy would bite poor Matilda's head off. He laughed and said, "Actually Ozzy was more nervous than us" and we agreed that it was likely because Ozzy wasn't used to this type of audience. Thanks for this excellent video. Though it was sad, it brought back this great memory--rest in peace Davey Boy Smith.

    • @gracehawley9628
      @gracehawley9628 3 роки тому

      Someone besides me remembered Matilda

    • @glamgal7106
      @glamgal7106 3 роки тому

      @@gracehawley9628 Actually I saw Matilda from watching VHSs of the British Bulldogs. That's how I got to ask Davey that question.

  • @dantheman4838
    @dantheman4838 5 років тому +272

    Davey Boy Smith vs Bret Hart at Summer Slam in 1992 was one of the greatest wrestling matches I witnessed as a kid. I was rooting for Bret (because always rooted for Bret) but as a Brit I was happy for The Bull Dog. Summer Slam 92 was legendary.

    • @nortonsegahippie4574
      @nortonsegahippie4574 5 років тому +4

      Favorite match and wasn't able to watch it till 2000's great performers Hart and Smith

    • @shorty846
      @shorty846 5 років тому +7

      Davey was on drugs by match day, Bret spoke about that some years later.

    • @Monada79
      @Monada79 4 роки тому +4

      I had people spoil it for me. I was waiting for event on sky but my bitchy neighbour had a friend who was at Wembley who told her everything. I would not have cared who won (Kayfabe and all that) but still.

    • @keithfreeman9196
      @keithfreeman9196 4 роки тому +1

      @@nortonsegahippie4574 p

    • @gametimex3969
      @gametimex3969 4 роки тому +3

      Is that a Jack Johnson profile pic? Good taste

  • @cgasucks
    @cgasucks 3 роки тому +91

    You know that Davey Boy is too unstable when Steve Blackman wants to end his matches with him quickly.

  • @Sonnie125
    @Sonnie125 3 роки тому +9

    It’s sadly Ironic hearing what Warrior was saying , only to pass away too soon himself as well ..
    There is definitely a link of wrestlers dying far too young …
    Hope you have found some inner peace Davy boy , you were a hero to a lot of youngsters growing up 🇬🇧

  • @ganghettoromero9577
    @ganghettoromero9577 5 років тому +219

    R.I.P. British Bulldog.

  • @plshelpmeawkdough
    @plshelpmeawkdough 3 роки тому +33

    It’s insane how many people Davey had that truly cared about him yet despite all that he still found solace in drugs.. truly is heart breaking. Despite Warrior inadvertently being one of the reasons for Davey’s back pain came about and probably could’ve worded it better.. he was right, the only person who could’ve saved Davey Boy Smith was Davey Boy Smith.

    • @jonathancrosby2959
      @jonathancrosby2959 Рік тому +2

      That wasn't Jim's fault, that was WCW's creative team, and I'm pretty sure Bischoff knew about it. So it's his fault too.

    • @plshelpmeawkdough
      @plshelpmeawkdough Рік тому

      @@jonathancrosby2959 everyone who knew about it yet decided to not inform the talents, had a fault in it.

    • @WHATISUTUBE
      @WHATISUTUBE Рік тому +3

      I dont blame him for the morphine. If he was waking up in the night screaming for 3 weeks steaight the pain must've been excruciating.

  • @jeanandre6998
    @jeanandre6998 3 роки тому +67

    My mother’s dream boy, my mother loved him so much she nicknamed our cat bulldog lollll and every time I got beads in my hair she would say my hair was like the bulldog. RIP Davey Boy the British Bulldog. My momma loved u ❤️❤️❤️

    • @blitheringrando1410
      @blitheringrando1410 2 роки тому +5

      Thats cute. I didnt think about the fact that while little kid me was enthralled in the battle, my mom was probably checkin out the physiques on display 😂

    • @dondamon4669
      @dondamon4669 2 роки тому

      Besides those braids in your hair

  • @kevinmurray7793
    @kevinmurray7793 4 роки тому +8

    Much love for you “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith ❤️ I was an obsessed fan of the WWF in the late 80s and early 90s as a young boy. I have many fond memories of my younger brother and me watching WWF events for hours and pretending to be professional wrestlers ourselves. We even went to many live events for pro wrestling. I had the chance to see Davey Boy in person once. He was always one of my favorites. The Ultimate Warrior was always my favorite, but I never got to see him in person. However, I did get to see many of my other favorites during my youth. I got to see Bret “Hitman” Hart; Jake “the Snake” Roberts; The Undertaker; Shawn Michaels; “Hacksaw” Jim Dugan; Big Boss Man; Sting; Flyin’ Brian Pillman and many others. I always liked WCW, but WWF always seemed like it was the best and most polished of all pro wrestling leagues.! I’ve battled addiction to painkillers in my adult life too. I know how hard it is to overcome; especially when your family and personal life is falling apart. You’ll always have a special place in my heart as one of my favorites Davey Boy! I hope you are finally at peace with God in Heaven. I hope to meet you one day when I’m there too.

  • @miamimagicians
    @miamimagicians 5 років тому +103

    So sad he died so young 39. At least the ultimate warrior got to live to be 54. RIP Davie One of the greatest of all time he wrestled everybody

    • @UnlockingYourEnergy
      @UnlockingYourEnergy 3 роки тому +5

      Guys that did steroids in the 80s just didnt fare well. Arnold was the one guy that got through it with only 1 heart surgery but still lived.

    • @8512124
      @8512124 3 роки тому +8

      @@UnlockingYourEnergy Hogan got away with it as well

    • @markwright5223
      @markwright5223 3 роки тому +12

      Strange then how Vince was a major steroid abuser and coke sniffer in the 80s and 90s but he's still around .....

  • @craiggraves5599
    @craiggraves5599 5 років тому +118

    One of the greatest tag teams ever. Watching Davey Boy wrestle was complete joy. Him and Dynamite Kid controlled the WWF tag team division. R.I.P to them both. Y'all left to soon.

  • @thebee3909
    @thebee3909 2 роки тому +19

    I remember when this happened. I was at a library wearing an NWO shirt. Some guy approached me and asked me if I heard about Davey boy Smith. I said no and then he told me that he had passed away and it was announced that day. I went to one of the computers and looked it up and sure enough… RIP Davey.

    • @thebee3909
      @thebee3909 Рік тому +1

      @Moon Cricket huh?

    • @crews-lj3ph
      @crews-lj3ph Рік тому +1

      ​@mooncricket8192what are you talk about

  • @Dakatari
    @Dakatari 3 роки тому +10

    Substance Abuse has destroyed the lives of so many people. Rest In Peace Davey Boy Smith may your legacy live on through your son Davey Boy Jr

  • @maxpokebruh27
    @maxpokebruh27 2 роки тому +24

    I am happy to hear that Bret Hart had attended both funeral services. I can't imagine what his mental had to have been at the time of Davey's passing. Pillman, Owen, Davey and his parents, all my sympathies to Davey's family and friends.

  • @leoconchola3163
    @leoconchola3163 5 років тому +83

    I was devastated when he passed on RIP Bulldog he should be in the WWE Hall Of Fame

    • @richallenxbox1976
      @richallenxbox1976 4 роки тому +6

      Technically he is, as part of the Bulldogs tag team, he deserves it in his own right though IMO.

    • @rhondafulton9065
      @rhondafulton9065 4 роки тому +6

      @@richallenxbox1976 They are not in the wwe hof and they should be

    • @lisamariegreenaway8693
      @lisamariegreenaway8693 3 роки тому +6

      He is now. Watch the wwe Hall of fame 2020

    • @draztiktunez7104
      @draztiktunez7104 3 роки тому +2

      Agreed

    • @floppa1756
      @floppa1756 2 роки тому

      Same here I cry when I hear his theme

  • @teddybouka
    @teddybouka 5 років тому +24

    You need a lot of nerve damage and pain killers to even walk with the injuries Davey had. RIP Davey

  • @senseitroop9717
    @senseitroop9717 5 років тому +68

    R.I.P Daveyboy Smith aka The British Bulldogg

  • @foreverred105
    @foreverred105 3 роки тому +8

    His run in 1999-2000 was tragic. Them jeans didn't do nothing for him at all. RIP Bulldog 🇬🇧

  • @nzgersfan
    @nzgersfan 5 років тому +8

    I think when bulldog won the I.c title at summerslam in England it was one of those moments as a kid when you thought wow this is real.. The celebration the reaction everything seemed so genuine and that match was one of the greatest intercontinental title matches ever... R.I.P BB

  • @CH0SEN_0NE
    @CH0SEN_0NE 5 років тому +304

    Davey's drug issues aren't on Bret. Bret did A LOT for him over the years including handing him the best match he ever had.

    • @Showtime6192009
      @Showtime6192009 5 років тому +29

      they never said the drug issues was on Bret they said that Bret did not look after Bulldog in wcw in 97-99 if he did he would never have been fired by wcw when he was injured (wcw trademark of firing wrestlers when they are injured)

    • @rxtsec1
      @rxtsec1 5 років тому +16

      And apparently he slept with Brett's 2 sisters

    • @sammyb.randall6312
      @sammyb.randall6312 5 років тому +7

      @@Showtime6192009 never knew that , WCW , fired wrestlers when they were injured and I was an big fan of WCW back then now I see why they folded .

    • @sammyb.randall6312
      @sammyb.randall6312 5 років тому +6

      @@rxtsec1 wow the bulldog he got around in humping around with bretts 2 sisters , lol .

    • @togibok18
      @togibok18 5 років тому +8

      Sammy B . Randall WCW did the same thing to Austin 3:16 . Eric like the Bitch ass that he is fired Steve over the phone.

  • @andrewfairbairn9670
    @andrewfairbairn9670 3 роки тому +13

    Met him in 1990s in Edinburgh. Loveliest guy u could meet. Still have signed vhs video he signed

  • @nigelpacitti6421
    @nigelpacitti6421 5 років тому +14

    Followed his career when he wrestled as Young David along side Dynamite on the uks World of Sport.A sad loss and a very informative download of his latter life and the demons he faced.Thanks for posting SUBSCRIBED

  • @mrf19741
    @mrf19741 5 років тому +25

    Always was a British Bulldog Fan. RIP.

  • @andrewfairbairn9670
    @andrewfairbairn9670 4 роки тому +7

    Met British bulldog when I was 14 in Edinburgh at signing. Genuine and really mice guy. Signed my British bulldog vhs video which I still have to this day.
    Should of been wwe champion

  • @EM-xb1uc
    @EM-xb1uc 3 роки тому +5

    Sad. I liked both Davey and Dynamite Kid as a tag team. They worked great together. They will be missed but not forgotten. Thanks for the memories.

  • @jad43701
    @jad43701 5 років тому +25

    Most likely the Staph infection weakened his heart causing the heart attack. We lost our son to that same issue, minus the drugs of course.

    • @colinwilkie2279
      @colinwilkie2279 5 років тому +8

      Jeff sorry too hear about your son. I had the same thing happen too me. Now I've got two steel rod's running along my spine, like splint's. I'm lucky i can walk. like Davey Boy Smith., I kept saying my back hurts big time. They kept saying, it's probably a stretched muscles etc. then about a week or so later, I couldn't walk, after all the test I went through. They put me straight into surgery. 13 hours later. I'm put into a hospital spinal rehabilitation section, for 7 month's learning too walk again. I too have trouble with the pain pills, now. If only Doctors picked, it up earlier. ó

    • @heatherboyd7058
      @heatherboyd7058 4 роки тому

      I had staph and it takes about two to three weeks to get into your bloodstream. When I went to the hospital I had mine for a week and 3 days but I found I had staph. They told me it wasn't in my bloodstream everyday you have to squeeze out the pus and bleach what you use or touch. It was horrible but I found out I was allergic to latex Band-Aids is it kept ripping off my skin one of the worst pains I had.

  • @72Dexter72Manley72
    @72Dexter72Manley72 5 років тому +41

    I grew up loving wrestling in the 80's and 90's.. But the first time i saw Davey Boy Smith I was like damn, This guy right here is Power. That running power slam was Fantastic.
    I started lifting weights because I wanted to be built like he was.
    RIP Davey Boy and Dynamite Kid.

    • @72Dexter72Manley72
      @72Dexter72Manley72 5 років тому +1

      @JV Harbin Damn Straight !!.

    • @FingerBreakerWu
      @FingerBreakerWu 5 років тому +4

      He really didn’t bulk up until he lost Dynamite and had to establish himself as a standout in singles competition where size got you everywhere. Before he became “The British Bulldog”, he was only billed as being 12 pounds bigger than Dynamite.

    • @youreagoddamngenius9099
      @youreagoddamngenius9099 4 роки тому

      Did you include steroids into that regimen? If not, it won't work!

    • @72Dexter72Manley72
      @72Dexter72Manley72 4 роки тому

      @@youreagoddamngenius9099 No Man, you don't need steroids to build a good physique.

    • @youreagoddamngenius9099
      @youreagoddamngenius9099 4 роки тому

      @@72Dexter72Manley72 you know damn well, I was talking about BB physique!

  • @tythegolfer6279
    @tythegolfer6279 5 років тому +143

    Thx mate. Sad but good watch. 95 Rumble as kid i was hoping Davey won instead of HBK

    • @Showtime6192009
      @Showtime6192009 5 років тому +3

      even tho iam english i was rooting for HBK,

    • @commanderstarstrider7176
      @commanderstarstrider7176 5 років тому +4

      Oh yeah I remember that. I think they were numbers 1 and 2 and oddly were the last two left.

    • @weworldwide1348
      @weworldwide1348 5 років тому +1

      back then, me too. That didn't last too long tho as Shawn definitely was the better performer and deserved it.

    • @santinotupou9127
      @santinotupou9127 5 років тому +3

      British Bulldog should have won 1995 royal rumble.

    • @weworldwide1348
      @weworldwide1348 5 років тому +1

      @@commanderstarstrider7176 oddly, yeah.. almost as if the whole was scripted LOL

  • @a27dub
    @a27dub 4 роки тому +18

    I agree with Bret he could've been just as big. He's still one of the best to never hold the belt...

  • @Iceman-xe7jo
    @Iceman-xe7jo 5 років тому +92

    British Bulldog vs Bret Hart 1992 Summerslam.
    The greatest wrestling match in history.

    • @razwanakram4446
      @razwanakram4446 5 років тому +5

      Mankind vs undertaker
      Hell in the cell 1998

    • @fallyneprinciotta9058
      @fallyneprinciotta9058 5 років тому +21

      Anything Bret Hart was and will always be the best there was, the best there is and the best it ever will be!!!

    • @sleazyfellow
      @sleazyfellow 5 років тому +7

      @@razwanakram4446 that's not a wrestling match.

    • @Number1WuFan
      @Number1WuFan 5 років тому +4

      So many great matches but this was def a great match

    • @Showtime6192009
      @Showtime6192009 5 років тому +3

      fantastic Match But Would Not Call It The Greatest wrestling Match In History

  • @Larry
    @Larry 5 років тому +173

    Most excellent video sir, I really enjoyed it!!!

    • @WrestlingBios
      @WrestlingBios  5 років тому +23

      Hello you! Thank you Guru Larry. Have watched your stuff for years. I'm a huge fan :)

    • @RetroUnlim
      @RetroUnlim 3 роки тому +3

      @@WrestlingBios he’s a good un is that Larry 😀 I’m a big fan of your work sir, some brilliant detailed wrestling videos!

    • @GregHuffman1987
      @GregHuffman1987 3 роки тому

      larry bundy, the man thats everywhere ♡♡

  • @selectgood_timesidfrommemo3192
    @selectgood_timesidfrommemo3192 3 роки тому +17

    Would love to see more information on his upbringing in the UK and how he got into wrestling in the first place.

    • @hazardtriplezero
      @hazardtriplezero 2 роки тому +2

      It's one of the strengths of this channel. He does a really good job of separating In-Ring highlight videos and behind the scenes biographies.

  • @manigje1
    @manigje1 4 роки тому +58

    He looked good with the cornrows

    • @jeanandre6998
      @jeanandre6998 3 роки тому +5

      Ugh and the beads 😍😍😍😍

  • @theawfulgambler
    @theawfulgambler 2 роки тому +4

    Would love to see you re do this one. You’ve evolved so much and I feel a 2022 remake would be a blast.

  • @jmgfx4161
    @jmgfx4161 4 роки тому +10

    He was always one of my favorite wrestlers. This is heart breaking.

  • @yautjawarrior8708
    @yautjawarrior8708 5 років тому +7

    The British Bulldogs were one of my favorite tag teams growing up. I liked Davey Boy Smith when wrestled with Camp Cornett, Hart F., and with the late great Owen Hart. It's sad that he couldn't straighten out his life and lived longer.

  • @tkdguy5494
    @tkdguy5494 4 роки тому +31

    Warrior was also harsh regarding Hennig’s death. And yet, Warrior himself died at a young age most likely from his past steroid use.

    • @Batman-wv5ng
      @Batman-wv5ng 4 роки тому +2

      TKD Guy Yes steroid and drugs.

    • @BobbyChrisafis
      @BobbyChrisafis 3 роки тому +5

      Warrior's father and grandfather died at the exact age he died, all three from heart attacks. Sting confirmed this. It was hereditary. Warrior knew he wasn't making it out of his 50s, his words on Raw the night before were not coincidental.

    • @starrsmith3810
      @starrsmith3810 9 місяців тому

      I mean honestly Warriors was always a hypocrite

  • @Dessan01
    @Dessan01 5 років тому +99

    A lot of people don’t know that Dynamite and Davy are descended of a family of public executioners - Billington and sons carried out many executions across prisons in the U.K. at the turn of the 20th century, James Billington was said to have had a lifelong fascination with hanging and built a gallows in his back yard and practiced on stray cats and dogs, he had also wrestled in his youth. James died of bronchitis at the age of 54 and one of his sons Tomas died a month later from injuries sustained, after falling through his own trap door. The remaining Billington’s still in hanging suffered from alcoholism and would eventually be put out of business by the more famous Pierrepoint family.
    There was also a psychotic bare knuckle fighter in the family called Joe - he was extremely paranoid and violent, he would beat up anyone who dared to walk past his house - this sounds a bit like dynamite to be honest, some stuff is in the genes if you ask me.
    RIP Bulldog.

    • @WrestlingBios
      @WrestlingBios  5 років тому +22

      So interesting. It would certainly explain a lot. Really fascinating that, considering Tom's temperament, he's a descendant of lawful executioners.
      Im on holiday soon and I bought Dynamite's book. Can't wait to get it started.

    • @marcf905
      @marcf905 5 років тому +8

      Are you saying it's like a curse?

    • @JohnKobaRuddy
      @JohnKobaRuddy 5 років тому +18

      So a family of sociopaths then?!

    • @evilubuntu9001
      @evilubuntu9001 5 років тому +7

      Cool story bro.

    • @billbird6494
      @billbird6494 5 років тому +7

      @@marcf905 I think he's saying it's in the genes.

  • @FingerBreakerWu
    @FingerBreakerWu 5 років тому +116

    Davey and Warrior could have formed a tag team called The Roid Warriors.

  • @RoyMelling555
    @RoyMelling555 4 роки тому +14

    I saw him when he visited Heaton Park in Prestwich Manchester. It was the only time I met a pro wrestler and was able to walk next to him.

  • @ganghettoromero9577
    @ganghettoromero9577 5 років тому +14

    If it wasn't for Davey boy Smith falling on the trapdoor, he would never had a drug addiction and would still be alive today.

    • @CoolGobyFish
      @CoolGobyFish 5 років тому +2

      drug addiction is genetic. it would have come out some other way.

    • @weworldwide1348
      @weworldwide1348 5 років тому +3

      how can you say that when he had already been doing crack long before that? He obviously was no stranger to drugs before that incident, and no, there's no such thing as a casual crack smoker LOL

    • @starrsmith3810
      @starrsmith3810 4 роки тому +1

      More like it worsened

    • @madamefeast4824
      @madamefeast4824 3 роки тому +1

      He already had a blatant drug issue for years prior

    • @michaelohare3157
      @michaelohare3157 3 роки тому

      WCW should pay..

  • @robertsmith4875
    @robertsmith4875 5 років тому +60

    These wrestling stories are so sad

    • @TheArmyofHades
      @TheArmyofHades 3 роки тому +1

      Hopefully the new wrestlers stories wont be as aweful, now that we are aways from the steroid/painkiller era and all. But recalling davey boy, guerrero, benoit, chyna so many great wrestlers dead from drug and steroid abuse damn these were dark days.

    • @arthuritchybollix5064
      @arthuritchybollix5064 3 роки тому

      They sort of have to take steroids

  • @OsAbliNgin911
    @OsAbliNgin911 5 років тому +4

    Brings back childhood memories. I met a couple of the British Bulldog's relatives in England in the 90s at a popular recreation center in southwest London. Had the greatest Summerslam match with Bret Hart my favorite wrestler of all time. I was surprised he won. R.I.P British Bulldog. He deserves to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. His steriods use should not be an issue especially since Ultimate Warrior was eventually inducted and unfortunately died hours after his Hall of Fame speech. Ultimate Warrior was on steriods too and died of a heart attack too.

  • @ceannasai5731
    @ceannasai5731 4 роки тому +2

    Yeah sad..... nearly 20 years now... where does the time go huh???. He was a brilliant talent.. I remember heading to Spain in August 1990 aged 10 in my mother's car going to the Airport.... Davy was on the front cover of the WWF monthly magazine as I read it inside out and over and over again to beat the travelling boredom... 🌴 Thanks for the memories.... and thanks for the upload.

  • @jasonyoung3070
    @jasonyoung3070 5 років тому +15

    The British Bulldog was 1 of my favorite wrestlers when i was growing up early 90s

  • @morningstar7896
    @morningstar7896 5 років тому +41

    It be 17 years since he left us this month 💔

  • @vinnievega9843
    @vinnievega9843 5 років тому +4

    He was the reason l got into wrestling. And was fortunate enough to be at Wembley when he had that epic match with Bret Hart.
    Sad video but great memories
    Thank you. RIP Davey boy.

  • @angelvalle9963
    @angelvalle9963 4 роки тому +12

    Loved that standing drop kick he was one hell of a wrestler.

  • @vt248
    @vt248 5 років тому +70

    Truly classless statement by Jim Hellwig, how hypocritical of him to speak against someone for drug use

    • @yallevereatenbeans2723
      @yallevereatenbeans2723 5 років тому +20

      especially since the dumbass ended up dying the same way

    • @meltyboys946
      @meltyboys946 5 років тому +6

      i think warrior always said things to others he was similar to in a ways of kinda yelling at himself, Helwig knew he was dying too, I think that's why he was so cynical.

    • @corkystorky
      @corkystorky 5 років тому +5

      what do you mean 'classless', they're of the same class idiot that's why Warrior had all the right to speak about it

    • @michaelcookston7795
      @michaelcookston7795 5 років тому +2

      Paul Blart Mall Cop Warrior. Died of a heart attack not drugs.

    • @alicongo
      @alicongo 5 років тому +2

      @@michaelcookston7795
      Warriors heart was massively enlarged from heavy steroid use, also crazy high blood pressure, he was taking an unholy amount of steroids from over 30 years

  • @freddesanantotx4905
    @freddesanantotx4905 3 роки тому +7

    RIP Davey Boy Smith✨🙏one of my childhood favorites and WM 7 when he beat The Warlord is a classic

  • @JackOSUrulz
    @JackOSUrulz 5 років тому +22

    It’s real simple....to survive into old age in wrestling at the pro “sports entertainment” level, you have to be a very strong individual psychologically. The temptations and pressures are just too great, weakness in either one will not end well. Sure, that can be extrapolated into life in general really, but the pressure cooker that comes with fame under these circumstances (especially in something where your physical condition is the centerpiece of the profit margin both individually and as a component of a corporation) is far greater than the average. DaveyBoy might have been successful in many things in life, but the timing of a few unfortunate events and the environment of those events eventually wore him down and influenced his decisions.

  • @bigbad123321
    @bigbad123321 3 роки тому +2

    He was my favourite wrestler as kid. I'm 36 now. I can't believe he was only 3 years older than what I am now when he died. So young

  • @actualmastermind
    @actualmastermind 5 років тому +8

    Great videos! Nostalgic. Keep making them for the sake of true wrestling fans

  • @arturokarl8022
    @arturokarl8022 5 років тому +22

    He put Britain on the map mate should be given the highest honour

    • @foreverred105
      @foreverred105 3 роки тому +1

      🇬🇧

    • @hubertgreen
      @hubertgreen 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah just Having around 25% of the globe dident make England famous it was a pro wrestler!!!

    • @chucksmanhood3074
      @chucksmanhood3074 3 роки тому +2

      Sir Davey Boy Smith and Sir Thomas Billington. Make it happen Elizabeth.

  • @RNCV-uf7wu
    @RNCV-uf7wu 3 роки тому +6

    As a huge fan of Davey, his death was one of the hardest ones to hear

  • @ijustdontgiveadamn
    @ijustdontgiveadamn 5 років тому +27

    Oh Warrior... The irony

    • @Mcbevhills
      @Mcbevhills 5 років тому +1

      Bruh

    • @gman8761
      @gman8761 4 роки тому

      Spot on

    • @jeanandre6998
      @jeanandre6998 3 роки тому

      Seriously. You should watch what u say when you aren’t perfect smh

  • @beastmode6663
    @beastmode6663 5 років тому +40

    R.I.P. so sad, I loved watching him wrestle

  • @allhell138
    @allhell138 2 роки тому +4

    Really loved the Bulldogs, and Dave’s Boy in particular, especially when he came back with the braids. His final return was a bummer, between the jeans and midcard status , it just wasn’t the same.

  • @laburnibyboone3435
    @laburnibyboone3435 3 роки тому +5

    He really stands out in history and im people's memories.
    He left a big and memorable mark

  • @austinoldfield5251
    @austinoldfield5251 5 років тому +28

    This man deserved a much larger push then he received. One of the best muscle men in history

    • @mox19380
      @mox19380 Рік тому

      i mean he main evented the 2nd biggest pay per view wwf had in 92 summerslam and went over (he was on a bender the entire weekend of the event and couldn't remember the spots he and bret had planned)
      he was in the main event scene in wcw vs Vader until he put a guy in a comma in bar
      not to mention how many times he and dynamite were tag team champs
      he ruined is own push by not being able to control his demons. of course he wasn't alone in having demons but his played a massive role in being a detriment to his ability to perform

  • @joeruck
    @joeruck 5 років тому +7

    Wow what a great video, I didn't know any of this. Great job

  • @claytonclawser7900
    @claytonclawser7900 3 роки тому +1

    Dude... this is my new favorite channel! I was a die hard wrestling fan from Wrestlemania 9 through the attitude Era. Keep it coming!

  • @woulddragon
    @woulddragon 4 роки тому +6

    May you now know the peace that eluded you in life, Mr.Smith.

  • @dachronicalalittlebitofeve6630
    @dachronicalalittlebitofeve6630 4 роки тому +2

    I hate how ppl like Brett and warrior both shot on Davey by talking about the drug issue when they always forget to mention or gloss over the damage that was done to his back and the pain he was in

    • @starrsmith3810
      @starrsmith3810 9 місяців тому

      To be fair he had a problem with them before. The injury just made it worst.
      But yeah Warrior was a hypocrite there.

  • @Scorch1028
    @Scorch1028 5 років тому +5

    Davey Boy Smith and the Ultimate Warrior bought anabolic steroids from the same dealers, and ironically, it was the hidden trapdoor (for the Ultimate Warrior) at Fall Brawl 1998, that Davey injured his back on.

    • @weworldwide1348
      @weworldwide1348 5 років тому

      Didn't he know there was one? How come he was the only one taking 2 bumps on that door? It was obviously there for the whole damn PPV.

    • @winterking5254
      @winterking5254 5 років тому

      @@weworldwide1348 So u think he deliberately landed on the trapdoor twice, hard enough to crack a vertebra in his spine? Seems unlikely to me....

  • @amyntut
    @amyntut 5 років тому +11

    I wish , like many, that he could've fought his demons and be wrestling now with his son . Loved watching him wrestle when I was growing up .

  • @santinotupou9127
    @santinotupou9127 5 років тому +14

    My favorite power house wrestler all time love his theme song one my favorite I miss him R.I.P Dave Boy Smith aka Brtitsh Bulldog

  • @ronniemorales5485
    @ronniemorales5485 5 років тому +7

    Second video I’ve watch from your channel! I just subscribed... Great content

  • @johnnyfletcher1961
    @johnnyfletcher1961 5 років тому +17

    I always liked the British Bulldog. He was tha Man!!

  • @mickeypetro2730
    @mickeypetro2730 5 років тому +4

    Love this channel one of the best ones I found in a long time
    Keep up and the great work and keeper coming
    Good luck and god bless.

  • @uniquerebel385
    @uniquerebel385 5 років тому +5

    There are always forces out there plotting to assist the drive down depression lane and then a helping hand from addictive drugs that give a sense of comfort. We will always respect him for what he enjoyed doing most, my heart is forever with his family 😇💙🕊

  • @madeinthebronx_83
    @madeinthebronx_83 8 місяців тому

    I remember back in 96/97 when Bulldog and Owen Hart were in upstate NY signing autographs and taking pics. I took a pic with Bulldog, got his poster signed and took a pic of Owen by himself. R.I.P. Bulldog and Owen. I will never forget that day!

  • @commanderstarstrider7176
    @commanderstarstrider7176 5 років тому +5

    I remember when I heard. So sad. I was a big fan when I was a kid. Nice video.

  • @tflo3482
    @tflo3482 4 роки тому +3

    I grew up with bulldog and I remember when Angle started to gain popularity thinking that Bulldog should be in that spot. I think Bret is right and that British Bulldog could have been what Angle became had he not had the serious addiction issues. Their body type and look were so similar and with Kurt's actual wrestling background and submissions style they could've faced each other without being clones. Another what if in wrestling history but I'll always remember the bulldog fondly

  • @shane1489
    @shane1489 4 роки тому +14

    I didn’t really like Warrior then and after watching these bios, including his own, I come to despise the man.

    • @nica8822
      @nica8822 4 роки тому +3

      He was trying to deflect the fact that the secret door he was coming through ruined his mates life

  • @shocktrauma85
    @shocktrauma85 Рік тому +1

    If there is a wrestling heaven, then I know the Bulldog and Owen are probably wrestling the Legion of Doom with The Anvil in their corner. RIP to all these legends.

  • @ChillPill365
    @ChillPill365 5 років тому +182

    I've always wondered what must go through the genius minds of those who decide to mess with professional wrestlers at bars. What on earth would possess someone to make an advance towards Davey Boy's wife? Dude was built like a brick shithouse. "Real" fighter or not.

    • @WrestlingBios
      @WrestlingBios  5 років тому +62

      I think Big Show also had problems with a guy at a bar and Show knocked him out. Guy tried to sue him afterwards.
      Of all people... The Big Show...

    • @ChillPill365
      @ChillPill365 5 років тому +34

      @@WrestlingBios I remember that. There was a video of the incident. It was back in his WCW days when he was in his prime. Show threw a mean punch, too. Very quick for his size, obviously. Freak athlete. Remember how he used to do drop kicks off the top rope and stuff? About killed the dude LOL

    • @miesvaillanykyisyytta3252
      @miesvaillanykyisyytta3252 5 років тому +22

      From what I've understood DBS actually put the guy in a more or less 'legit' submission hold which rendered him helpless, possibly semi-conscious and then he fell with serious consequences a little bit like Hulk Hogan choking out the tv presenter on television a long time ago. Back in the day pro-wrestlers would learn many kinds of holds and moves; some of them purely aesthetic and dependent on cooperation and some of them combat oriented.

    • @nathanmartin24
      @nathanmartin24 5 років тому +38

      Pretty simple answer to your question;
      Alcohol

    • @leeclegg2943
      @leeclegg2943 5 років тому +10

      Good job they didnt start a fight with Haku/Meng or Andre

  • @callumbyrne3692
    @callumbyrne3692 4 роки тому +2

    Such an interesting video my man. I’ve just discovered your videos and I am loving every single minute of them. I love videos about wrestling history and biographies.

  • @manofaction1807
    @manofaction1807 3 роки тому +10

    It really is hard to watch these as you realize the lost potential and talent in the WWF/ WWE.

  • @56postoffice
    @56postoffice 3 роки тому +2

    For a guy of his size, he had amazing technical ability who could rival legendary technicians like Bret Hart and Mr Perfect. *Rise In Paradise,* Davey Boy Smith.

  • @84Terminator
    @84Terminator 5 років тому +24

    One of the highest energies in the ring. RIP

  • @andydhillon1977
    @andydhillon1977 2 роки тому +1

    I hurt my back recently where I couldn't even lay down peacefully. I would randomly have to jump out of bed due to the pain. It lasted for 3 weeks.
    Back I juries can be debilitating. I can't imagine what many of these wrestlers go through with all of their injuries!

  • @undertaiker8676
    @undertaiker8676 5 років тому +3

    Growing up in the attitude era when the bulldog came out my brother's went wild.. and I see why.. he woulda have and should have been the biggest thing in wwf.. memories though! Rip davey boy Smith

  • @marcyoung6595
    @marcyoung6595 5 років тому +2

    Great video! Bulldog was my favourite wrestler. Gone far too soon.

  • @AngryLawyer87
    @AngryLawyer87 5 років тому +16

    LOL...
    Ultimate Warrior had no room to talk about Davey Boy Smith.

    • @jerrymorganjr
      @jerrymorganjr 5 років тому +1

      Warrior didn't smoke crack though.

    • @mountzod
      @mountzod 5 років тому

      @@jerrymorganjr How do you know? Lol

    • @charlesbranscomb8493
      @charlesbranscomb8493 5 років тому +4

      @@jerrymorganjr oh well he did everything else under the sun. Ans do you have proff he didnt do crack.

    • @jrodagormykid9063
      @jrodagormykid9063 5 років тому

      Jerry Morgan JR dude I don't think any amount of roids could've solely been responsible for UW insane energy. I'm thinking he was most definitely smoking rocks or at least railing Tony Montana size mountains of blow

  • @tariqtariqtariq88
    @tariqtariqtariq88 3 роки тому +1

    We used to buy gum in the mid 90's that had wrestlers stickers that you collect to win a game... and British Bulldog was the rare sticker

  • @casanovaclown
    @casanovaclown 4 роки тому +7

    Them braids made Davy look more intimidating. I remember watching him back in the early 90's. Looking at what WWE has turned into could make a grown man cry. Just terrible....

    • @23zonebg
      @23zonebg 4 роки тому +3

      You ain’t lying

  • @yup3675
    @yup3675 4 роки тому +1

    Him and Sting were my favorite. RIP Bulldog and RIP to my Grandfather, who watched wrestling every time it was on, with me.

  • @hermanbooger5431
    @hermanbooger5431 5 років тому +32

    Greatest European Champion Ever. ..........well besides D'lo Brown R.I.P. BULLDOG.

    • @ii9714
      @ii9714 5 років тому +5

      I have no idea why the Bulldog is not in the hall of fame

    • @TTJJCC
      @TTJJCC 5 років тому

      He was wayyyy better than D Lo Brown. No question.

    • @hermanbooger5431
      @hermanbooger5431 5 років тому

      @@TTJJCC Whatever D'lo Brown is a 6x European Champion do ya research kid

    • @TTJJCC
      @TTJJCC 5 років тому

      @@hermanbooger5431 just because you win the belt more times, doesn't mean you're a better champion. Using that logic you must believe the John Cena was a better world champion than Shawn Michaels or Bret Hart. And I hope you don't believe that

    • @TTJJCC
      @TTJJCC 5 років тому

      @Jah Jah King Opinons can be wrong. That's a fact

  • @dharminderbhambra249
    @dharminderbhambra249 Рік тому

    I grew up in 1980s saying these guys wrestling. They used to come to a place in the UK in Wolverhampton I watch these guys for years, and my father used to tend all the Events with people suchlike Big Daddy, every Saturday, all every other Saturday. Broke all her hearts will be missed but will always be remembered in our heart you are. ❤❤❤

  • @thetreblerebel
    @thetreblerebel 4 роки тому +7

    I loved the Bulldog in the early 90s. Witherspoon Union Jack robe and beads in the hair. That running powerslam boi!

    • @abc456f
      @abc456f 2 роки тому

      He was a real powerhouse! When he did the running powerslam, he carried his opponent like a feather.
      Great finisher!

  • @xdinked7502
    @xdinked7502 3 роки тому +2

    The British Bull Dog was my brother inlaws cousin through marriage, I didnt know him when I was younger n bulldog was one of my all time favourites. The connection was only discussed whilst watching WWE one night n I brought him up

  • @TheBullshit2011
    @TheBullshit2011 5 років тому +11

    They all side.. wrestling has a dark side😢😢

  • @vinnymac7565
    @vinnymac7565 2 роки тому +1

    I remember my mom looking at me crazy when I asked to get a British flag to wear as a cape.