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 71 years old.
Bill Irwin / The Goon Profile Index
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 71)
- Nationality
United 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
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (July 21, 2007 - May 10, 2014)
- Wrestler (September 30, 1977 - June 8, 2003)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMarch 21, 1997 May 10, 2014 Promotion 
WWFMarch 10, 1996 March 1, 1997 Promotion 
GWFJune 17, 1994 August 13, 1994 Promotion GWFJune 28, 1991 July 2, 1993 Promotion 
WCWMay 24, 1989 January 31, 1991 Promotion 
NWAMay 24, 1989 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
WCWADecember 7, 1987 March 20, 1989 Promotion 
UWFAugust 31, 1986 April 28, 1987 Promotion 
AWAJuly 14, 1985 May 4, 1986 Promotion NWASeptember 30, 1977 June 4, 1985 Promotion 
CWFJanuary 30, 1985 June 4, 1985 Promotion 
CWANovember 17, 1984 December 10, 1984 Promotion 
WCCWMarch 22, 1982 October 22, 1984 Promotion 
GCWJune 19, 1983 January 12, 1984 Promotion 
MSWMarch 16, 1983 December 31, 1983 Promotion 
STAMPEDEJune 19, 1981 September 4, 1981 Promotion 
CWFFebruary 4, 1981 May 30, 1981 Promotion 
JCPMay 14, 1981 May 24, 1981 Promotion CWAJuly 7, 1980 February 1, 1981 Promotion CWFAugust 5, 1979 November 29, 1979 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCApril 5, 1979 July 26, 1979 Promotion 
NWA TRI STATEAugust 29, 1978 March 29, 1979 Promotion GCWFebruary 4, 1978 July 24, 1978 Promotion JCPSeptember 30, 1977 March 6, 1978 -
Images History
Mar 1996
May 1989
Mar 1982
Sep 1977 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel September 30, 1977 May 10, 2014
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Finishers
- Bicycle Kick (September 30, 1977 - May 10, 2014)
- Superplex (September 30, 1977 - May 10, 2014)
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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
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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)