If you are a fan of professional wrestling, you may have heard of the Hart family, one of the most influential and successful wrestling dynasties in history. The Hart family has produced many legendary wrestlers, such as Stu Hart, Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Jim Neidhart, Davey Boy Smith, and Natalya Neidhart. But did you know that there is another member of the Hart family who is also a wrestler? His name is Teddy Hart, and he is the nephew of Bret Hart. In this article, we will explore how Teddy Hart is related to Bret Hart, and what his wrestling career has been like.
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Who is Teddy Hart?
Teddy Hart, whose real name is Edward Annis, was born on February 2, 1980, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is the son of Georgia Hart and B.J. Annis. Georgia Hart is the oldest daughter of Stu and Helen Hart, and the sister of Bret Hart. This makes Teddy Bret’s nephew, and also the cousin of many other wrestlers, such as Harry Smith, T.J. Wilson, Natalya Neidhart, Mike Hart, Matt Hart, Bruce Hart Jr., and Torrin Hart.
Teddy started wrestling at a young age, following the footsteps of his uncle Bret and his grandfather Stu. He made his debut in 1995, when he was only 15 years old. He teamed up with his brother Matthew to defeat his cousin Harry Smith and T.J. Wilson in Rockyford, Alberta. He also wrestled for Stampede Wrestling, the promotion founded by his grandfather Stu in Calgary.
In 1998, Teddy made history by becoming the youngest wrestler ever to sign a developmental contract with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). He was only 18 years old at the time. He was sent to train with Dory Funk Jr. at the Funkin’ Conservatory in Florida. However, his stint with WWE was short-lived, as he was released in 2002 due to attitude problems and backstage issues.
What has Teddy Hart done in wrestling?
After leaving WWE, Teddy continued to wrestle on the independent circuit. He worked for various promotions, such as Ring of Honor (ROH), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Wrestling Society X (WSX), Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW), Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA), and Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA).
Teddy was known for his high-flying and innovative style of wrestling, as well as his controversial and unpredictable behavior. He often performed risky moves that amazed the fans but also angered his opponents and promoters. He also had several legal troubles and personal issues that affected his career.
One of Teddy’s most notable achievements was forming The Hart Foundation 2.0 with his cousins Harry Smith and T.J. Wilson, and his friend Jack Evans. The group wrestled for Major League Wrestling (MLW) in 2003 and 2004, and won the MLW Tag Team Championship twice. Teddy also formed The New Hart Foundation with Jack Evans in ROH in 2004.
In 2007, Teddy returned to WWE for a brief period. He appeared on an episode of Raw as part of a tribute to his uncle Bret Hart. He also wrestled a few matches for Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), WWE’s developmental territory at the time. However, he was not re-signed by WWE.
In 2010, Teddy joined AAA in Mexico. He became part of a faction called Los Perros del Mal (The Dogs of Evil), led by Perro Aguayo Jr. He won the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship twice during his tenure with AAA.
In 2018, Teddy rejoined MLW as part of a new version of The Hart Foundation, along with Davey Boy Smith Jr., Brian Pillman Jr., and ACH. He won the MLW World Middleweight Championship once and the MLW World Tag Team Championship twice with Davey Boy Smith Jr.
In 2020, Teddy was released by MLW due to breach of contract and misconduct allegations. He has since wrestled sporadically for other independent promotions.
To sum up, Teddy Hart is related to Bret Hart by blood. They are uncle and nephew. Teddy is the son of Georgia Hart, who is Bret’s sister. They are both part of the famous Hart family of professional wrestlers.
Teddy has followed Bret’s footsteps in becoming a wrestler, but he has not achieved the same level of success or popularity as his uncle. Teddy has been praised for his talent and charisma, but he has also been criticized for his attitude and behavior.
Teddy has often expressed his admiration and respect for Bret, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Bret has also supported Teddy in his career, and has defended him from some of the negative comments he has received.
Teddy and Bret are two members of a wrestling dynasty that has left a lasting legacy in the industry. They are both proud of their family heritage, and they share a passion for the sport they love.
