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Age: 32 Fed: WWF Weight: 226 lbs. Style: High flyer/technical Highest Accolade: WWF Intercontinental Champion Native Country: Canada The wrestling world lost one of its greats when Owen Hart tragically died May 23 at WWF's Over the Edge PPV. He will be remembered as a loving family man, a good friend, a fun-loving prankster and a great wrestler. Donations can be made to: The Alberta Children's Hospital 1820 Richmond Road S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2T 5C7 1988 Debuted in the WWF as the Blue Blazer. The talented high-flyer won "Pro Wrestling Illustrated's" Rookie of the Year for 1987. 1992 After the briefest of stints in WCW, he made it to Japan in the early '90s before returning to the WWF to team with Jim Neidhart as "The New Foundation," which received a substantial push in '92. Despite being a popular and capable team, they soon broke up as Neidhart left the federation and Hart formed the mid-card tag team "High Energy" with Koko B. Ware. Hart had already teamed with Ware several times when he was the Blue Blazer. 1993 At "Survivor Series," Hart teamed with his brothers against Jerry Lawler and his Knights. A falling-out with Bret during the bout led to a heel turn and a long-awaited push for Hart as a singles star. 1994 Defeated Bret cleanly in the opener of "Wrestlemania X" at 20:21. The match remains one of the greatest encounters in "Wrestlemania" history. That June, Neidhart returned to the federation and helped Owen Hart defeat Razor Ramon in the finals of the 2nd annual "King of the Ring" tournament, after Hart had already put away Tatanka and the 1-2-3 kid (X-Pac) in opening rounds. Hart feuded with Bret over the world title for the rest of the year as the pair put on a string of excellent matches, including a steel-cage encounter at "Summerslam" that marked the return of the "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith to the federation. Smith teamed with Bret against Owen and Neidhart on "Raw," and headlined cards around the U.S. and in Europe. 1995 Teamed with Yokozuna to win his first world title, the WWF tag belts, at "Wrestlemania XI." The team, managed by Jim Cornette, rolled through '95, dominating a feud against the British Bulldog and Lex Luger while holding teams such as The Smoking Gunns and Men on a Mission at bay. 1996 Bulldog, now a heel, teamed with Hart to win the tag straps. The duo was so good in the ring that it often got loud ovations, despite playing the part of "rulebreakers." 1997 Lost in the finals of the European Championship tournament in Germany to Smith shortly before "Wrestlemania." The match was a total classic. Shortly thereafter, Bret turned heel and reunited the family to form the New Hart Foundation, which included the late great Brian Pillman and a returning Neidhart. Defeated Rocky Maivia for the Intercontinental Title April 27 on "Raw." He lost it to Steve Austin at "Summerslam" in August. It's said that scripted ending to the match involved Owen piledriving Austin multiple times; but on the first (an inverted piledriver with no neck support), Austin's neck was severly damaged, and he lost feeling in his body for several minutes. Hart, immediately aware he was injured, worked the fans while Austin recovered somewhat. Owen then set himself up to be rolled up from behind, as Austin interpreted his intent correctly and made an extremely weak cover. The finish remains one of the worst looking in history, but is acknowledged as a work of intuitiveness and quick thinking on the part of both stars. After Austin was forced to forfeit the title due to injury, Hart won an ensuing tournament to decide the new champion on Oct. 5 (the same tragic day Brian Pillman was found dead in his hotel room). He dropped the title to Austin in a short, no-bumps match at the "Survivor Series" on Nov. 9, putting Austin over cleanly with the stunner. 1998 Turned face after brother Bret was screwed at the "Survivor Series," but quickly reverted to heel after a feud with Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the Euro title, which he held for two months. 1999 Formed a successful tag team with Jeff Jarrett and won the tag team titles the day after the "Royal Rumble." Combined, the new champions have the potential to be the best since Hart teamed with Davey Boy Smith and before. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height:5'10" Weight:234 lbs. Hometown:Boston, Massachusetts The Move:Death Valley Driver Covered in tattoos and sporting body piercings galore, the sight of Saturn inflicts fear in any man that dares to enter the ring. This former Army Airborne Ranger uses the survival skills he picked up in combat training to demolish his rivals. Saturn's wrestling career began at the infamous Killer Kowalski's wrestling school. At first turned down due to his height, Saturn's persistent nature and innate fierceness won him a spot in Killer's gym. This former WCW Television champion combines an arsenal of moves with his debiliating submission hold, The Rings of Saturn, to bring his opponents to their knees. Not only a star in the ring, Saturn's alternative look and lifestyle has earned him a place in music videos, most notably hip hop sensation House of Pain's "Jump Around." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height:6'2" | Weight:235 lbs. The Move:Even Flow DDT Like his literary counterpart, Raven is a symbol of impending doom that strikes fear in the hearts of all who dare to enter the ring with this dark man. This shadowy figure surrounds himself in a shroud of mystery, allowing only a select few to enter his dark world. This former leader of the "Flock" leads the assault on all that is good and wholesome in the world of professional wrestling. Raven's look displays his love of pain; the numerous tattoos and body piercings constant reminders of his suffering. Often heard shouting, "What about Me... What about Raven?!," the crowd is always sure to hear of the tremendous injustice that Raven must suffer. Raven's rivals fear his creative methods of inflicting pain, especially his dreaded Even Flow DDT. After terminating his opponent, he will subject the crowd to his dark views, frequently quoting his hero, Edgar Allen Poe. Whether moaning about his misspent youth or pummeling his opponents in the ring, will he put up with injustice again? "Quoth the Raven, nevermore."
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