Bill Irwin / The Goon - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Bill Irwin / The Goon, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Barney William Irwin was born in Pecos, Texas on September 17, 1954, and he is currently 70 years old.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameBarney William Irwin
  • Ring Names
    • Bill Irwin (March 21, 1997 - May 10, 2014)
    • The Goon (June 25, 1996 - March 1, 1997)
    • Bill Irwin (June 4, 1984 - July 19, 1996)
    • Super Destroyer (#1) (November 7, 1983 - June 3, 1984)
    • Bill Irwin (September 30, 1977 - November 6, 1983)
  • Born September 17, 1954 (age 70)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlacePecos, Texas
  • Billed From
    • Pecos, Texas (September 30, 1977 - May 10, 2014)
    • Duluth, Minnesota (June 25, 1996 - March 1, 1997)
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 250 lbs (113 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (July 21, 2007 - May 10, 2014)
    • Wrestler (September 30, 1977 - June 8, 2003)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMarch 21, 1997May 10, 2014
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMarch 10, 1996March 1, 1997
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFJune 17, 1994August 13, 1994
    PromotionGlobal Wrestling FederationGWFJune 28, 1991July 2, 1993
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMay 24, 1989January 31, 1991
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 24, 1989December 31, 1990
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWADecember 7, 1987March 20, 1989
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFAugust 31, 1986April 28, 1987
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJuly 14, 1985May 4, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 30, 1977June 4, 1985
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 30, 1985June 4, 1985
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWANovember 17, 1984December 10, 1984
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWMarch 22, 1982October 22, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJune 19, 1983January 12, 1984
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWMarch 16, 1983December 31, 1983
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEJune 19, 1981September 4, 1981
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 4, 1981May 30, 1981
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 14, 1981May 24, 1981
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJuly 7, 1980February 1, 1981
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 5, 1979November 29, 1979
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCApril 5, 1979July 26, 1979
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEAugust 29, 1978March 29, 1979
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWFebruary 4, 1978July 24, 1978
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPSeptember 30, 1977March 6, 1978
  • Images History

    Mar 1996
    Mar 1996
    May 1989
    May 1989
    Mar 1982
    Mar 1982
    Sep 1977
    Sep 1977
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelSeptember 30, 1977May 10, 2014
  • Finishers

    • Bicycle Kick (September 30, 1977 - May 10, 2014)
    • Superplex (September 30, 1977 - May 10, 2014)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf - Single (October 25, 1991 - December 20, 1996)
    • Theme Song"Charge" by Jim Johnston - Single (June 25, 1996 - March 1, 1997)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Central States Wrestling

    • 1 WWA Central States Tag Team Championship (with Bryan St. John)

    Championship Wrestling from Georgia

    • 1 NWA National Tag Team Championship (with Scott Irwin)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Larry Latham)

    Global Wrestling Federation

    • 1 GWF Brass Knuckles Championship
    • 1 GWF North American Tag Team Championship (with Black Bart)

    Lutte International

    • 1 Canadian International Tag Team Championship (with Scott Irwin)

    NWA Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Frank Dusek)

    Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 1 UWF Tag Team Championship (with Leroy Brown)

    World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 5 NWA American Tag Team Championship (1 with King Kong Bundy, 3 with Super Destroyer #2, 1 with Scott Irwin)
    • 4 World Class World Television Championship

    World Class Wrestling Association

    • 2 WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Long Riders - Scott Irwin (June 4, 1984 - September 8, 1986)
    • Super Destroyers - Super Destroyer #2 (May 6, 1980 - June 3, 1984)
    • Wild Bunch - Black Bart, Jeff Raitz (October 25, 1991 - December 20, 1996)

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