With a father like the “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith and a grandfather and uncle like Stu Hart and Bret “Hit Man” Hart, DH Smith has a wrestling lineage second to none. He grew up in the industry, idolizing his father and uncles Bruce, Bret, Owen and Jim “The Anvil” Hart, among other members of the Calgary, Alberta, Canada’s first family. Now, after years of training, DH is ready to carry on his family’s rich legacy.
Smith uses the initials “DH” in tribute to his relatives. But that’s not the only way he pays homage to his heritage. Like his father, he chooses to have “Rule, Britannia” blare every time he enters the squared circle. Sometimes watching DH can be like watching a Bulldog highlight reel. He shares his dad’s unique blend of power, grace and agility. And he brings the kind of grit, determination and dedication to excellence that is a Hart family hallmark. DH also uses his father's famed running powerslam to finish off opponents.
Indeed, it’s difficult not to see Davey Boy Smith when watching DH. But DH is his own man and determined to write a new chapter in his family’s novel of greatness in the sport of kings. The British Bulldog’s pup has bite and represents a new generation of Harts in WWE. And somewhere up in the squared circle in the sky, Davey Boy is looking down on DH and smiling with approval.
