Barney Irwin

Barney Irwin

Born: September 17, 1954
in Pecos, Texas, USA
is an American former professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Wild" Bill Irwin. Irwin is also known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation as The Goon in 1996. He is the brother of the late Scott Irwin. Working in both the Mid South and also the WCCW in 1981, he would leave the Mid South in 1982 for WCCW, and now going by the name Wild Bill Irwin, he won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship off Al Madril and then having became a member of H & H Ltd tagging with Bugsy McGraw to win the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) then Vacate the NWA Texas Heavyweight belt owing to a match between him and David Von Erich by 1983s after blaming McGraw for losing them the Tag belts then afer a light feud began teaming with King Kong Bundy becoming North American Tag Team Championship witch he would do another 4 times with his brother Bill as both original tagteam named The Super Destroyers not ECW later version and there last run was as The Lone Riders also in that year he won the WCCW Television Championship to complete his total of 7 time. what?

Making a late return in 1983 to WCCW as Super Distroyer #2 with his brother Scott and managed again by Skandor Akbar and recent NWA North American Tag Team Champions for the first time.

Irwin later provided extensive commentary on the WWE's "The Triumph and Tragedy of WCCW" video retrospective of World Class Championship Wrestling, regarding his time in Texas, what it was like to wrestle in the Dallas Sportatorium, and his fateful trip with David Von Erich to Japan.

Irwin stayed in wrestling in the independents and resurfaced in the NWA during 1989. Later he would form a tag team with Black Bart in the Global Wrestling Federation from 1991 to 1992.[5] Irwin, as "Wild" Bill Irwin, also appeared sporadically in World Championship Wrestling, including in a loss to Davey Boy Smith in Smith's WCW debut at SuperBrawl III

In 1996, Irwin wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation as The Goon, a hockey character who was "kicked out of every league he ever participated in." He made his TV debut on the July 20, 1996 episode of Superstars. The gimmick did not last long, as he left a few months after arriving.

In 2001, Irwin returned to the WWF for one night, resuming the gimmick of "The Goon" for the gimmick battle royal at WrestleMania X-Seven.

On Raw XV, the 15th-anniversary WWE Raw special on December 10, 2007, Irwin, wrestling as "The Goon" once again, and sporting a thick moustache, participated in the 15th Anniversary Battle Royal. He was eliminated by the Repo Man.

Movies for Barney Irwin...

Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals
Title: Trish & Lita – Best Friends, Better Rivals
Character: Bill Irwin
Released: June 11, 2019
Type: Movie
Behind the scenes, Trish Stratus and Lita are the best of friends, but when they go eye to eye in a WWE ring, they become two of WWE’s greatest adversaries. For the first time ever, WWE Home Video collects this historic rivalry from beginning to end with Trish and Lita: Best Friends, Better Rivals. From their first foray into sports entertainment as valets, to their legendary matches for the WWE Women’s Championship, to their team ups, this set covers their parallel journeys together in sports entertainment.
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WWE: The Best of Raw - After the Show
Title: WWE: The Best of Raw - After the Show
Character: (archive footage)
Released: April 22, 2014
Type: Movie
Your backstage pass for when the cameras stop rolling! Monday Night Raw has delivered pulse-pounding excitement to TV viewers for over 20 years. But what happens when the telecast ends? For the first time ever, see what happens after the screen fades to black! Watch WWE's most colorful personalities cut loose for the live audience! From Stone Cold Steve Austin beer bashes, hilarious improv, red-hot matches and heartwarming tributes, it's all here!
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WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Title: WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
Character: (archive footage)
Released: August 13, 2013
Type: Movie
The greatest moments from WWE's long and storied history with Madison Square Garden.
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WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
Title: WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
Character: (archive footage)
Released: August 23, 2011
Type: Movie
The WWE takes a look at the 50 most incredible and outrageous moments in its history.
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WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
Title: WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
Character: The Goon
Released: December 26, 2007
Type: Movie
A collection of the greatest moments of the first 15 years of Monday Night Raw.
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Heroes of World Class
Title: Heroes of World Class
Character: Super Destroyer II
Released: December 26, 2006
Type: Movie
In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
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WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
Title: WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
Character: The Goon
Released: April 1, 2001
Type: Movie
WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.
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WCW SuperBrawl III
Title: WCW SuperBrawl III
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: February 21, 1993
Type: Movie
SuperBrawl III took place on February 21, 1993 from the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina. This event marked the return of Ric Flair to WCW. The main event was Big Van Vader defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Sting in a White Castle of Fear Strap match. The Great Muta defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes defended the WCW U.S. Heavyweight Championship against Maxx Payne. Other matches include The Rock N' Roll Express vs The Heavenly Bodies (from Smokey Mountain Wrestling), Cactus Jack vs Paul Orndorff in a Falls-Count-Anywhere match, "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith vs "Wild" Bill irwin, and Chris Benoit vs. 2 Cold Scorpio.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: The Goon
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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WCW Halloween Havoc '90
Title: WCW Halloween Havoc '90
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: October 27, 1990
Type: Movie
WCW Halloween Havoc '90 took place on October 27, 1990 from The UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. The main event was Sting versus Sid Vicious in defense of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Lex Luger defended the NWA US Championship against Stan Hansen while the NWA World Tag Team Champions, Doom, defended against Ric Flair and Arn Anderson. Other matches included Junkyard Dog vs Moondog Rex, The Steiner Brothers vs The Nasty Boys, The Freebirds vs The Renegade Warriors, and 3 other matches.
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WCW Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain Madness
Title: WCW Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain Madness
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: September 5, 1990
Type: Movie
WCW Clash of The Champions XII took place on September 5, 1990 at the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina. There were 4,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 5.0 rating on TBS. The Master Blasters debuted at this event, however, after approximately one week Iron was replaced by Blade. Ric Flair was disqualified due to interference by Stan Hansen. After their match, Sting attempted to unmask the Black Scorpion, tearing away his black mask only to reveal a red mask underneath. The Scorpion quickly escaped when the "real" Black Scorpion appeared on the entrance ramp. Although he was never truly unmasked, the Black Scorpion that Sting wrestled was Al Perez.
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NWA The Great American Bash '89: The Glory Days
Title: NWA The Great American Bash '89: The Glory Days
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: July 23, 1989
Type: Movie
The Great American Bash (1989) was the fifth annual The Great American Bash professional wrestling event produced by WCW under the NWA banner and the second to be produced as a PPV event. It took place on July 23, 1989 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The main event was a standard wrestling match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Ric Flair defended the title against Terry Funk. Featured matches on the undercard were Road Warriors, Midnight Express and Steve Williams versus Fabulous Freebirds and Samoan Swat Teamin a WarGames match, Lex Luger versus Ricky Steamboat for the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, Sting versus The Great Muta for the NWA World Television Championship, Steiner Brothers versus Varsity Club (Mike Rotunda and Kevin Sullivan) in a Texas Tornado match, Jim Cornette versus Paul E. Dangerously in a Tuxedo match, The Skyscrapers versus Dynamic Dudes and a Two-Ring King of the Hill Battle Royal.
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NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & Glory
Title: NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & Glory
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: June 14, 1989
Type: Movie
Clash of the Champions VII took place on June 14, 1989 at the Ritz-Epps Fitness Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The show drew a 3.8 rating on TBS. This show was used to build the Great American Bash 1989 PPV on July 23.
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CSW International Bash
Title: CSW International Bash
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: February 2, 1989
Type: Movie
NWA Central States Wrestling presents an all-star card!
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
Title: WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: October 15, 1988
Type: Movie
The King and The Modern-Day Warrior collide with both The WCCW & AWA World Titles on the line!
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
Title: WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: December 25, 1987
Type: Movie
The High Holidays bring high tension deep in the heart of Texas. Can The Von Erich's come out unscathed?
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AWA: WrestleRock '86
Title: AWA: WrestleRock '86
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: April 20, 1986
Type: Movie
The AWA supercard was broadcast from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 20, 1986. It was the AWA's final stadium show.
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Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984
Title: Pro Wrestling USA Star Wars: December 1984
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: December 25, 1985
Type: Movie
December 29, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey at The Meadowlands
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AWA: SuperClash '85
Title: AWA: SuperClash '85
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: September 25, 1985
Type: Movie
SuperClash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first SuperClash professional wrestling supercard event promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA). It was billed as AWA's flagship supercard, their biggest event of the year. The event was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1985, only a few months after WrestleMania, which was promoted by the rival World Wrestling Federation (WWF) promotion. The show drew a paid attendance of 20,347, although it was announced as 25,000. SuperClash – Night of Champions was one of the co-promotional efforts by the AWA, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) to compete with the WWF's increasing national presence and popularity. The jointly promoted venture was known as Pro Wrestling USA.
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AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Title: AWA Wrestling For a Cure
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: August 16, 1985
Type: Movie
The Biggest stars of the mat game converge in Boston to help The Muscular Dystrophy Association!
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WCCW Parade of Champions
Title: WCCW Parade of Champions
Character: Super Destroyer #2
Released: May 6, 1984
Type: Movie
The first annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas features David's brother Kerry Von Erich battling Ric Flair for The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship.
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
Title: WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
Character: Super Destroyer #2
Released: December 25, 1983
Type: Movie
The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Title: WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Character: Super Destroyer #1
Released: November 24, 1983
Type: Movie
Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
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WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Title: WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: June 17, 1983
Type: Movie
Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82
Title: WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: December 25, 1982
Type: Movie
Kerry Von Erich faces Ric Flair in a bloody Steel Cage Match with Michael "P.S" Hayes as referee with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship hanging in the balance!
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WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)
Title: WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: August 15, 1982
Type: Movie
It's Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship on the line in a grueling best 2 of 3 falls contest!
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WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show
Title: WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: June 4, 1982
Type: Movie
The Texas Legend rides off into the sunset. but tries to take down a mountain of a man in Big Daddy Bundy and take his Texas Championship before the sun sets.
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81
Title: WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81
Character: "Wild" Bill Irwin
Released: December 25, 1981
Type: Movie
Christmas Day bring the action and excitement of World Class Championship Wrestling comes in the form of season's beatings when the Von Erich boys ride into town.