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Barry O


(Slam! Wrestling) Part 1: The Other Orton
(Slam! Wrestling) Part 2: Breaks His Silence
(Slam! Wrestling) Part 3: Scandal/Drugs/Recovery

Title History

  • NWA (Los Angeles) Americas Tag Team titles w/Hector Guerrero defeating Twin Devils (May 11, 1979);
  • ICW (Poffo) Southeastern Tag Team titles w/Bob Orton Jr. defeating ???????? (October ??, 1979);
  • WOW (World Organized Wrestling) Heavyweight title (1 day);
  • IWF Heavyweight title ();

Career Highlights

In The Beginning

World Wrestling Federation:

  • Barry O was most known as a jobber in the World Wrestling Federation..
  • February 23, 1985– WWF: Tony Garea defeated Barry O..
  • April 9, 1985– WWF: Barry O defeated Rene Goulet..
  • April 16, 1985– WWF: Mike Rotundo & Barry Windham defeated Barry O & Jim Haley..
  • April 29, 1985– WWF: Rick McGraw defeated Barry O..
  • May 7, 1985– WWF: Paul Orndorff defeated Barry O..
  • May 8, 1985– WWF: British Bulldogs defeated Barry O & Moondog Spot..
  • May 26, 1985– WWF: Barry O defeated Don Kolov..
  • June 4, 1985– WWF: Barry O & Moondog Spot defeated Jim Young & Bobby Leon..
  • June 17, 1985– WWF: Lanny Poffo & Pedro Morales defeated Barry O & Joe Rizzo..
  • June 22, 1985– WWF: Lanny Poffo defeated Barry O..
  • June 26, 1985– WWF: George Steele defeated Barry O..
  • July 20, 1985– WWF: Jim Brunzell defeated Barry O..
  • July 22, 1985– WWF: Tony Atlas defeated Barry O..
  • August 10, 1985– WWF: Pedro Morales defeated Barry O..
  • September 9, 1985– WWF: Uncle Elmer & Cousin Junior defeated Barry O & Jerry Adams..
  • September 22, 1985– WWF: King Tonga defeated Barry O..
  • October 1, 1985– Paul Orndorff, Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell defeated Barry O, Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart..
  • October 21, 1985– WWF: Tony Atlas & Mike Rotundo defeated Barry O & Mike Sharpe..
  • October 22, 1985– WWF: Pedro Morales & Tito Santana defeated Barry O & John Rizzo..
  • November 12, 1985– WWF: King Tonga & Ricky Steamboat defeated Barry O & Joe Mirto..
  • November 25, 1985– WWF: Jesse Ventura defeated Barry O..
  • December 17, 1985– WWF: King Tonga, Junkyard Dog & Ricky Steamboat beat Barry O, Mr. X & Joe Mirto..
  • January 1, 1986– WWF: Hillbilly Jim defeated Barry O..
  • January 12, 1986– WWF: Barry O defeated Jose Luis Rivera..
  • January 25, 1986– WWF: Jim Brunzell defeated Barry O..
  • February 7, 1986– WWF: Dan Spivey defeated Barry O..
  • February 14, 1986– WWF: King Tonga beat Barry O..
  • March 1, 1986– WWF: Jim Powers defeated Barry O..
  • March 11, 1986– WWF: The Killer Bees defeated Barry O & Les Thorton..
  • September 16, 1986– WWF: Raymond & Jacques Rougeau defeated Barry O & Hercules..
  • September 28, 1986–Prime Time Wrestling: Barry O defeated Frankie Laine.
  • October 6, 1986– WWF: The Islanders (Tama & Haku) defeated Barry O & Steve Lombardi..
  • October 11, 1986–Superstars: The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) defeated Barry O & Hercules Hernandez.
  • October 12, 1986–Wrestling Challenge: The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) defeated Barry O & Butch Cooper.
  • October 25, 1986–Superstars: The Islanders (Haku & Tama) defeated Barry O & Steve Lombardi.
  • October 29, 1986– WWF: Tom Zenk & Rick Martel defeated Barry O & The Gladiator..
  • November 2, 1986–Wrestling Challenge: The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) defeated Barry O & Tiger Chung Lee.
  • November 15, 1986–Superstars: The Islanders (Haku & Tama) defeated Barry O & The Gladiator.
  • November 23, 1986–Wrestling Challenge: The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated Barry O & The Gladiator.
  • December 7, 1986–Wrestling Challenge: Hillbilly Jim, Pedro Morales & Tito Santana defeated Barry O, Brian Costello & Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • December 13, 1986–Superstars: Hillbilly Jim, Pedro Morales & Tito Santana defeated Barry O, Moondog Spot & The Raider.
  • January 5, 1987– WWF: Ricky Steamboat defeated Barry O..
  • January 17, 1987–Superstars: Ricky Steamboat defeated Barry O.
  • January 25, 1987–Wrestling Challenge: The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) defeated Barry O & David Vance.
  • January 26, 1987– WWF: Paul Roma defeated Barry O..
  • February 16, 1987– WWF: Koko B. Ware defeated Barry O..
  • February 22, 1987–Wrestling Challenge: The Junkyard Dog defeated Barry O.
  • February 23, 1987–MSG Network: Outback Jack defeated Barry O.
  • March 8, 1987–Wrestling Challenge: Tito Santana defeated Barry O.
  • March 14, 1987–Superstars: Koko B. Ware defeated Barry O.
  • March 21, 1987– WWF: Tom Zenk & Rick Martel defeated Barry O & Dusty Wolfe..
  • March 22, 1987–Wrestling Challenge: Tom Magee defeated Barry O in a dark match.
  • April 12, 1987–Wrestling Challenge: The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid) & Tito Santana defeated Barry O, Jimmy Jack Funk & The Gladiator.
  • April 18, 1987–Superstars: The Can-Am Connection (Rick Martel & Tom Zenk) defeated Barry O & Dusty Wolfe.

Stampede Wrestling:

  • Barry O wrestled for Stampede as “The Zodiac”, a tribute to his father, who wrestled under that name in Florida in the 70s..
  • July 30, 1990– World Wrestling Federation: Brooklyn Brawler (Steve Lombardi) defeated Barry O..
  • August 26, 1990–Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Barry O & Chris Duffy.
  • September 1, 1990–Superstars: Jimmy Snuka defeated Barry O.
  • September 22, 1990–Superstars: The Texas Tornado defeated Barry O to retain the Intercontinental title.
  • September 30, 1990–Wrestling Challenge: Tito Santana defeated Barry O.
  • March 26, 1991–Prime Time Wrestling: Greg Valentine defeated Barry O.
  • April 13, 1991–Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Barry O.
  • April 21, 1991–Wrestling Challenge: Jake Roberts defeated Barry O.
  • April 27, 1991–Superstars: The Rockers (Marty Jannetty & Shawn Michaels) defeated Barry O & Bill Lucas.

Retirement:

  • Barry O was one of the most outspoken critics during the sex scandal that hit the WWF in the early 1990’s..
  • 2005-06: Barry Orton co-wrote, directed and executive produced an independent film called “Tweak the Heat”..
  • January 29, 2011–Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Barry Orton participated in a Legends Wrestle-Royale in Los Angeles, California..
  • March 19, 2021: Barry O passed away at the age of 62.
Updated: March 21, 2021 @ 8:15 am

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Trained By

Bob Orton Sr.,
Bob Roop,
Tully Blanchard

Debut

1976-1991

Birthday

May 28, 1958

Hometown

Born in Amarillo, Texas
Now Resides in Las Vegas

Gender

Male

Height

6'1"

Weight

220 lbs (100 kg)

Finishing Move(s)

Falling Starr

Favorite Move(s)

Notable Feuds

Status

Deceased