David Smith ( November 27 , 1962 â `` May 18 , 2002 ) was an English professional wrestler who was best known for wrestling with World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) and World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) under the ring names , ( The ) British Bulldog and Davey Boy Smith .
David Smith ( November 27 , 1962 â `` May 18 , 2002 ) was a British professional wrestler , better known as `` The British Bulldog '' Davey Boy Smith , who was born in Golborne in North West England , United Kingdom . Smith is known for his appearances with Stampede Wrestling , the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling .