Davey Boy Smith Jr.
A second-generation powerhouse who carved his own legacy in Japan's dojos, becoming a decorated tag team specialist and world champion.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Canadian professional wrestler·Birthday: August 2·Millennials
Biography
Carrying the famous British Bulldog name came with immense expectation, but Harry Smith—performing as Davey Boy Smith Jr.—determinedly built his reputation on his own terms, far from the WWE spotlight that made his father famous. He trained in the punishing gyms of Japan's pro-wrestling circuit, embracing the strong-style physicality that valued toughness and technique. His breakthrough came in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he formed the dominant Killer Elite Squad with Lance Archer, a bruising tandem that captured the IWGP Tag Team Championships three times. Smith proved he was more than a tag team expert by winning All Japan's prestigious Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship, the top prize in one of Japan's oldest promotions. With a foundation in catch wrestling and a presence in MLW, he represents a global, hybrid style of wrestler, honoring his family's legacy while fiercely authoring his own.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Davey was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Davey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Davey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship, one of Japanese wrestling's most historic titles.
- A three-time IWGP Tag Team Champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling as part of the Killer Elite Squad.
- A two-time MLW World Tag Team Champion and two-time Opera Cup winner in Major League Wrestling.
- A two-time GHC Tag Team Champion in Pro Wrestling NOAH, showcasing his success across multiple major Japanese promotions.
Did You Know?
He is the son of the late WWE Intercontinental Champion Davey Boy Smith (The British Bulldog) and the nephew of Bret 'The Hitman' Hart.
He is a trained catch wrestler under the legendary Billy Robinson.
He made his professional wrestling debut at the age of 15 in 2001.
He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
“I learned my craft in Japan, where respect is earned in the ring.”
