British Bulldogs, Behind SIGNATURE MOVE: F5 Rolled Into One Mass of Humanity
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MEMBERS: David Heath (formerly known as Gangrel) BRODUS THE BROOD Edge & Christian, Matt & Jeff Hardy B BRITISH CLAY In 1998, a mystical force appeared in World Wrestling B HT: 6’7” WT: 375 lbs. Entertainment. Led by the David Heath, known in FROM: Planet Funk WWE as Gangrel, Edge & Christian BULLDOGS SIGNATURE MOVE: What the Funk? often entered into WWE events rising from underground surrounded by a circle of ames. They 1960 MEMBERS: Davey Boy Smith, Dynamite Kid As the only living, breathing, rompin’, crept to the ring as their leader sipped blood from his - COMBINED WT: 471 lbs. FROM: England stompin’, Funkasaurus in captivity, chalice and spit it out at the crowd. They often Brodus Clay brings a dangerous participated in bizarre rituals, intimidating and combination of domination and funk -69 frightening the weak. 2010 TITLE HISTORY with him each time he enters the ring. WORLD TAG TEAM Defeated Brutus Beefcake & Greg With the beautiful Naomi and Cameron Opponents were viewed as enemies from another CHAMPIONS Valentine on April 7, 1986 dancing at the big man’s side, it’s nearly world and often victims to their bloodbaths, which impossible not to smile when Clay occurred when the lights in the arena went out and a ▲ ▲ Behind the perfect combination of speed and power, the British makes his way to the ring. red light appeared. When the light came back the Bulldogs became one of the most popular tag teams of their time. victim was laying in the ring covered in blood. In early Clay’s opponents, however, have very Originally competing in promotions throughout Canada and Japan, 1999, they joined Undertaker’s Ministry of Darkness. Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith jumped to WWE in the mid-1980s and BROCK LESNAR little to smile about. At nearly 400 1970-79 quickly gained tag-team success, as well as the hearts of the fans. HT: 6’3” WT: 295 lbs. pounds, the Funkasaurus is both an The Brood left Undertaker’s faction and battled the -09 FROM: Minneapolis, Minnesota irresistible force and immovable object Hardy Boys. During one match, the brothers and their Shortly after making their WWE debut, the British Bulldogs, behind SIGNATURE MOVE: F5 rolled into one mass of humanity. manager were doused in blood. As Edge & Christian grew as a tag team, they removed themselves the tutelage of Capt. Lou Albano and rocker Ozzy Osbourne, defeated Making matters worse for his from their leader’s in uence. For a brief period of time, Gangrel recruited Matt & Jeff Hardy, forming a the Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) for the World opposition, he couples his jaw-dropping 2000 TITLE HISTORY New Brood, but it broke apart when the Hardys acquired a new manager. Both Edge & Christian and Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 2. The popular duo girth with a speed and agility rarely the Hardy Boys became two of WWE’s most successful tag teams. David Heath faded from the scene maintained a strong hold of the titles for ten months before losing Defeated The Rock on August 25, 2002 found in men his size. This unique until his 2007 return to at WWE’s Raw 15th Anniversary special. ▲ them to the Hart Foundation in January 1987. The match proved very WWE Defeated Kurt Angle on combination helped catapult Clay to CHAMPION ▲ costly, as some questionable of ciating by Danny Davis also led to March 30, 2003 (3 TIMES) victories over the likes of Drew Dynamite Kid suffering serious injury. Defeated Kurt Angle on McIntyre and Curt Hawkins upon his September 18, 2003 1980 Following the loss, the Bulldogs took some time off to rehab Dynamite re-debut on Raw in 2012. HT: 5’4” FROM: Houston, Texas When Brock Lesnar entered WWE, he brought BROOKE Kid’s injuries. When they returned, they immediately set their sights Prior to discovering his funky side, Clay -99 on gaining revenge on Davis. Teaming with Tito Santana, The Bulldogs with him a championship amateur career and was a Rookie on season four of NXT, In 2006, Brooke saw the WWE Diva Search as her ticket to the big time. WWE, on the other hand, did not. She was cut -89 an overwhelming physique. The impressive sought vengeance at WrestleMania III when they battled Davis & the where he grossed more than twice as from the competition just prior to the nal eight hopefuls being announced. combination caused many to believe they were Hart Foundation. Unfortunately, the match didn’t go in their favor, as many victories than any other rookie. 1990 looking at “The Next Big Thing.” Over the Despite being eliminated, the aspiring Diva made a solid impression on WWE of cials, who offered her a spot in their the dastardly Davis weaseled his way to a win. As a result of his impressive won-loss course of his WWE career, Lesnar proved developmental program. After just a few months of training, the beautiful brunette made it to the big time when she record, Clay earned a spot in the ▲ The Bulldogs’ popularity reached new heights when they added those predictions to be correct. debuted on ECW in January 2007. As a member of Extreme Exposé, Brooke performed seductive dance routines season’s nale. mascot Matilda to the team. The lovable bulldog accompanied alongside Kelly Kelly and Layla. The threesome electri ed male audiences and caught the eye of recording artist ▲ Under the tutelage of Paul Heyman, Lesnar Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith to ringside for all their Fellow Rookie Johnny Curtis eventually Timbaland, who placed the girls in his music video, “Throw it on Me”. matches and quickly became a fan favorite. Her made an immediate impact upon his 2002 took home NXT’s top honors but that 1990 debut. A mere three months into his career, popularity eventually drew ire of The Islanders, who didn’t stop Clay. The big man was he won the prestigious King of the Ring dognapped the adorable pooch. quickly scooped up by Alberto Del Rio -89 tournament. Two months later, he beat to serve as the Mexican Aristocrat’s HT: 6’0” WT: 248 lbs. FROM: Brooklyn, New York -99 The Islanders’ distasteful act lead the Bulldogs to The Rock for the WWE Championship. In bodyguard. The role was not foreign to THE BROOKLYN BRAWLER SIGNATURE MOVE: Sidewalk Smash another Six-Man Tag Team Match when they short, Lesnar accomplished more in six partnered with fellow animal lover Koko B. Ware to Clay, who served as Snoop Dogg’s 1980 months than most Superstars do in an From the rough streets of Brooklyn, New York, this Superstar was brought into WWE by Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. During a 1989 episode of protection years earlier. battle the dognappers and their manager Bobby entire career. Prime Time Wrestling, the Brooklyn Brawler made his presence felt when he jumped the Red Rooster and handed him a ve boroughs Heenan at WrestleMania IV. Much like their Simply protecting Del Rio eventually beat-down. ▲ Over the next two years, Lesnar WrestleMania III match, the Bulldogs began to lose its luster for Clay, and it ▲ continued to shine, especially The man from the County of Kings had a short-lived partnership with another New York City native, Bad News Brown. The were unable to secure victory. The wasn’t long before the rhythm took over Bulldogs struggled to get back on against Undertaker. At No Brawler also battled with Koko B. Ware after the fans voted for the two Superstars to lock up for Coliseum Video’s Fan his soul. Today the fun-loving 2000 Mercy 2002, he defeated Favorites video cassette release. track following the WrestleMania Funkasaurus is one of the most popular the ”Deadman” inside the IV loss, and disappeared from the and dominating Superstars in WWE. The Brooklyn Brawler continued his street- ghting ways into the 1990s. He appeared on WWE television for the WWE scene by 1989. demonic Hell in a Cell. At the remainder of the decade and developed a reputation for showing up whenever he felt someone needed to get -09 Despite the woes following year’s event, Lesnar roughed up. You just never know when the Brawler will appear on Raw or SmackDown and take his rough-housing they experienced beat Undertaker in a Biker Chain tactics to the next big Superstar. 1970-79 late in their Match. He even last eliminated the tenure, “Deadman” to win the 2003 Royal Rumble. Dynamite With his victory in the Royal Rumble, Lesnar ▲ ▲ Kid & earned the opportunity to challenge Kurt Davey Boy Angle for the WWE Championship at BROTHER LOVE WrestleMania XIX. Lesnar left WWE in 2004 Smith used Dressed in a white suit, the red-faced Brother Love claimed to preach the good word of love to WWE audiences of the late 1980s a unique to start an NFL career. While fans never and early 1990s. The sight of him invoked thoughts of scandalous televangelists; despite nearly being booed out of every arena, he 2010 saw him on the gridiron, he soon blend of constantly used his annoying catchphrase to tell people how he felt: “I love you!” announced he was starting a career in -69 quickness and strength mixed martial arts. Before illness derailed Brother Love is best known for hosting a weekly interview segment appropriately named The Brother Love Show. He used - to build an his career, fans were treated to a taste of the segment to verbally attack popular Superstars of the time. His long list of dissatis ed guests includes Hulk Hogan, his past in October 2010, when Brock Brutus Beefcake and Dusty Rhodes.