Trivia

He got the name "Anvil" when he won an Anvil Tossing contest at the Calgary Stampede festival. Stu Hart paid him $500 to do it.

He and Ellie have three children - Jennifer, a master gourmet chef and caterer for one of the most prestigious companies in Calgary, Natalie, and Kristen ("Muffy"), who was married in early June 2007.

Shares birthday with professional wrestler Paul Wight and wrestling managers "Sensational" Sherri Martel and "Classy" Freddie Blassie.

Brother-in-law of Bret Hart and Owen Hart.

Was a member of the New Hart Foundation, a faction that was led by his brother-in-law Bret Hart, and included his late brothers-in-law Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith, as well as the late Brian Pillman, a Hart family friend. Ironically, prior to his death in 2018, Neidhart and Bret, who tagged together as the Hart Foundation in the early 90s, were the only surviving members of the faction.

Former pro-football player with the Oakland Raiders.

From late 1991 to early 1992, he briefly commentated for WWF Superstars (1986).

Threw Shotput in High School

Graduated from Newport Harbor High School in California

Headlined the NWA (UK) Hammerlock February 2003 tour. (February 2003)

Was the brother-in-law of Bret Hart.

WWE Hall of Famer.

Briefly wrestled as a singles wrestler, after the Hart Foundation team had disbanded in 1991.

Was fired from the WWE in February 1992, due to an alleged incident behind the scenes.

His signature gesture in his promos and interview was him constantly stroking his long beard.

Signature catchphrase: "Yeah baby!" followed by maniacal laughter.

In late 1991, Jim Neidhart and Owen Hart formed the tag team, the New Foundation. Unfortunately, it only lasted until early the following year when Neidhart left the WWE.