Every Member Of The Hart Foundation, Ranked By Likability

The legacy of the Hart family may have originated in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but it has extended around the world. Through several eras and across numerous wrestling promotions, the Harts are an entrenched name in the world of wrestling. Having produced many top-notch wrestlers from the family tree, their influence continues to extend as new wrestlers are trained under the tutelage of family members which has created a new generation of the Hart Foundation.

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Whether fans recognize the Hart Foundation with Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart or the reimagined version with second-generation wrestlers, the Harts have become synonymous with WWE. With unique blends of technical prowess and smash-mouth strength, the tag team and faction of the Hart Foundation is the definition of tag team excellence, even if not all members of the dynasty are well-liked by fans.

9 The Name 'Hart Foundation' Originated From Jimmy Hart's Group Of Wrestlers

The Mouth Of The South Is One Of The Best Managers In WWE History

There is no denying "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart's resume when it comes to his managerial record. Whether he was managing Hulk Hogan through a WWE Championship run or his affiliation with the original Hart Foundation, Hart was respected and well-known as a manager of champions.

However, Jimmy Hart's irritating demeanour and antics at ringside were often so distracting during matches that it was enough to take away from what was happening inside of the ring. Between the megaphone and jumping around the ringside area, not every fan has fond memories of Jimmy Hart during his Hart Foundation days.

8 DH Smith Lacked The Charisma Of Other Hart Members

David Hart Smith Was A Member Of The Hart Dynasty

The resurgence of the Hart Foundation with a new generation as the Hart Dynasty in 2009 was a breath of fresh air in WWE. Alongside Tyson Kidd and Natalya, DH Smith was part of a group of second-generation wrestlers looking for similar success to their families in WWE and started off with a bang, but things eventually fizzled out.

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Despite early success as a tag team, the Hart Dynasty did not seem poised for continued success and some pointed to the lack of charisma from DH Smith. Unlike his father, Smith did not connect with fans on a personal level and seemed to fall flat as time went on. Thankfully, he has experienced further success in Japan following his WWE run, and seems to have rectified any issues from his early career.

7 The Anvil Always Added Intensity And Charisma

Jim Neidhart Teamed With Bret Hart For Several Years

As a tag team, The Hart Foundation is considered to be one of the top teams in WWE history. With a unique blend of power and finesse, both Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart were seemingly the perfect combination and their impact on tag team wrestling is still felt today.

While Bret was able to transition into a beloved fan favourite, Neidhart's look and demeanour made it difficult for fans to connect with him, even as a good guy. As a prototypical 1980s wrestler with big muscles and a tough-guy look, he was not someone fans wanted to run into in a dark alley, despite being a loved figure today.

6 The Loose Cannon Always Left Fans Guessing

Brian Pillman Was A Member Of The Hart Foundation In 1997

Due to Brian Pillman's wrestling career being cut short in 1997, his WWE tenure was incredibly short. With only one year in the history books of the company, Brian still made an impact throughout his entire career as an unpredictable loose canon that made fans respect his commitment to the wrestling craft.

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Brian's ability to blur the lines between fact and fiction has made him a legend in wrestling today and has left him a special place in the hearts of fans. Arguably, Brian was well ahead of his time and seemingly would have fit in perfectly in the modern era of wrestling.

5 Tyson Kidd Was On The Verge Of Breaking Out

Tyson Kidd Teamed With David Hart Smith Early On

Few people in the world of wrestling have a bad thing to say about Tyson Kidd, and he has earned an enormous amount of respect from his time both inside and outside of the ring. While his in-ring career was cut short due to injury, he has captured a new way of giving back to the business in his role behind the scenes as a producer for WWE.

With a love for the wrestling business that is contagious, it is clear that Tyson loves was he does, even while he was performing on the undercard. Arguably, Tyson was overlooked during his in-ring career which endeared him more to audiences who were rooting for him every step of the way.

4 Wrestling Fans Loved The British Bulldog

Davey Boy Smith Became The First European Champion In WWE History

Many wrestlers today have "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith to thank for paving their way into the wrestling business. As both a tag team and singles specialist, Smith used his blend of power and agility to become a very successful upper midcard wrestler in WWE and around the world.

While recent memories of wrestling returning to hometown crowds have produced some great memories, there are few which will be able to rival that of The British Bulldog returning to Wembley Stadium at SummerSlam 1992. The love and appreciation that the UK crowd showed for Smith proved just how much fans adored The British Bulldog.

3 Owen Hart Was Always Loved By Everyone

The King Of Harts Finally Joined His Brother Bret In 1997

While the tragedy of Owen Hart's passing is what most fans recall of his career, it is important to remember just how special Owen was to the wrestling business. With a perfect combination of charisma, agility, strength and technical prowess, Owen could have been among the wrestling greats had his career not been cut short.

Not only was Owen blessed with the Hart family legacy to help him inside the ring, but he also proved that smaller wrestlers should be taken seriously inside the ring. He may not have always been appreciated by the crowd due to his great ability to work as a bad guy, but he surely had their respect every step of his career and beyond.

2 Natalya Has Earned The Respect From Fans

Natalya Managed The Hart Dynasty Early In Her WWE Career

While many wrestlers have etched their names in the history books of WWE, very few can claim to have achieved world records based on their careers. Due to her longevity in WWE, Natalya has produced several Guinness Book of World Records entries that others may never be able to catch.

With records for her appearances on pay-per-views, WrestleMania and amount of matches during her over fifteen-year career with WWE, Natalya has scratched and clawed her way to earning the respect of fans. As someone who seemingly eats, sleeps and breathes professional wrestling, Natalya has become a beloved fixture of WWE.

1 Everyone Respected The Excellence Of Execution

Bret Hart Is The Most Famous Member Of The Hart Foundation

For fans who have only witnessed Bret Hart's wrestling career through video, they missed out on witnessing not only one of the most gifted performers inside of the ring but one that was beloved by audiences around the world. Bret's ability to connect with fans is second to no one and truly sets him apart from others of his generation.

Bret's love for professional wrestling may have stemmed from his legacy as a Hart family member, but it was his approach with fans while he was at the top that made him so popular. It was not uncommon to see fans cry at ringside at the mere sight of The Hitman, which is not something every wrestler can achieve.