Barney Irwin

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Barney Irwin

Born September 17, 1954 · Pecos, Texas, USA (age 72)

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 Tex…

Known For

WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square GardenWWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden · 2013
WWE: Best of WWE at Madison Square Garden
★ 9.22013
MovieActionDrama
The greatest moments from WWE's long and storied history with Madison Square Garden.
WWE: The Best of Raw 15th AnniversaryWWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary · 2007
WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
★ 8.02007
Movie
A collection of the greatest moments of the first 15 years of Monday Night Raw.
WWE WrestleMania X-SevenWWE WrestleMania X-Seven · 2001
WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
★ 8.82001
MovieActionDrama
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.
WCW Halloween Havoc 1990WCW Halloween Havoc 1990 · 1990
WCW Halloween Havoc 1990
★ 6.01990
MovieAction
Terror rules the ring as Sid Vicious challenges Sting for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Lex Luger defends the United States Championship against Stan Hansen. Doom defends the NWA Tag Team Championship against Ric Flair & Arn Anderson. The Steiner Brothers battle The Nasty Boys.
WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE HistoryWWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History · 2011
WWE: OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
★ 8.02011
MovieActionDrama
The WWE takes a look at the 50 most incredible and outrageous moments in its history.
WCCW - Christmas Star Wars '82WCCW - Christmas Star Wars '82 · 1982
WCCW - Christmas Star Wars '82
1982
Movie
On Christmas night, Kerry Von Erich challenges reigning champion Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Trapped inside a steel cage with no disqualifications, the two icons collide in a high-stakes festivity-fueled fight!
NWA The Great American Bash 1989NWA The Great American Bash 1989 · 1989
NWA The Great American Bash 1989
★ 8.11989
MovieAction
Ric Flair defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Terry Funk. The Road Warriors, Midnight Express, and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams join forces to take on The Fabulous Freebirds and Samoan Swat Team in a War Games Cage Match. Lex Luger defends the United States Championship against Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Plus, Sting and more.
AWA WrestleRock 1986AWA WrestleRock 1986 · 1986
AWA WrestleRock 1986
★ 10.01986
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Nick Bockwinkel challenges Stan Hansen for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship.

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WWE WrestleMania X-SevenWWE WrestleMania X-Seven · 2001
WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
★ 8.82001
MovieActionDrama
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.

The Goon

NWA Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain MadnessNWA Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain Madness · 1990
NWA Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain Madness
★ 7.01990
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.

"Wild" Bill Irwin

Heroes of World ClassHeroes of World Class · 2006
Heroes of World Class
★ 8.52006
MovieActionDocumentary
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.

Super Destroyer II

AWA Super ClashAWA Super Clash · 1985
AWA Super Clash
★ 7.91985
MovieActionDrama
AWA Super Clash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first Super Clash 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 rival WWE promotion. The show drew a paid attendance of 20,347, although it was announced as 25,000. Super Clash – 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 WWE's increasing national presence and popularity. The jointly promoted venture was known as Pro Wrestling USA.

"Wild" Bill Irwin