Top 5 WWE Moments - Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart

#2 The Re-Formation of the Hart Foundation

The Hart Foundation

After a lengthy feud with his brother Owen, Bret Hart finally saw the red and white maple leaf light. With a fury of Canadian patriotism and a rekindling of family values, The Hart Foundation were reunited. At least, that's how Canadians tell the story.

Americans have a slightly different point of view, as The Hart Foundation also arguably reunited over their mutual disdain for the United States. In the United States, Bret Hart was seen as a trader and a turncoat, a Canadian version of Sgt. Slaughter.

Bret Hart decried the lack of family values and PG entertainment he saw on WWE television. The Attitude Era was getting off to a start. Gone were the days of wholesome family entertainment and it truly did hurt the Hitman's wrestling purist heart. He found solace in old foes and familiar friends.

The Hart Foundation would reunite; but, this time it would include Owen Hart, Davey Boy Smith, and long-time family friend Brian Pillman. The team was despised in the United States; but, absolutely beloved in Canada. The band was back together and this time their bond was unbreakable. They were truly family once again.

This was never so evident than on July 6th, 1997 when The Hart Foundation teamed up against some of WWE's most beloved Superstars; "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Goldust, Ken Shamrock and The Legion of Doom. The event was aptly titled In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede and took place in Hart Country: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

After asserting Canadian wrestling dominance, Bret Hart asked for America's five best wrestlers and the team of Austin, Goldust, Shamrock, and L.O.D. answered his call; but, even they couldn't anticipate what was waiting for them beyond their northern border. While The Hart Foundation was hated in the United States, they were beloved in Canada. The American babyfaces were met with intense disdain and the Hart Foundation with adulation and a hero's welcome.

Ultimately, America's neighbors to the north were successful and backed up their claims of Canadian dominance with a hard fought victory. Neidhart was undoubtedly instrumental in the win as he wore Austin down in the bout. The audience appropriately chanted the Anvil's name in one of the powerhouse's proudest moments. Inevitably Owen Hart pinned the worn down American hero Austin, as the Calgary, Alberta, Canada crowd roared in approval.