Bill Irwin
Professional wrestler and entertainer
Born
September 17th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Bill Irwin is a retired American professional wrestler. He gained prominence in the wrestling world during the late 1980s and 1990s. Irwin competed in various wrestling promotions, including the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He portrayed distinctive characters, notably the 'Goon' in WWF, and was recognized for his in-ring skills and performances. Irwin also worked under the ring name 'Blackjack' and had significant runs in several territories across the U.S. during his career. After retiring from in-ring competition, he transitioned to various roles in wrestling-related activities, including training and mentoring younger wrestlers.
Competed in WWF as 'The Goon'
Worked in WCW and various wrestling promotions
Portrayed 'Blackjack' in multiple territories
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