George Barnes (wrestler)

George Cloughessy is an Australian actor and professional wrestler he wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling[5] and World Championship Wrestling and various other promotions in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Mexico and North America.[6][7]

George Barnes
Birth nameGeorge Cloughessy[1]
BornBalmain, New South Wales, Australia
ResidenceBalmain, New South Wales, Australia
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)George Barnes
Billed height[2]
Billed weight[3]
Billed fromBalmain in Sydney, Australia[4]
Debut1969

Professional wrestling career

He toured the United States with success several times in the 1970s and 1980s and teamed with fellow Aussies Bill Dundee and Johnny Gray,[8][9] and when he returned to Australia he changed his gimmick to anti-Aussie and pro-American and claimed that he had become a Yank and hated everything Australian.[10]

Personal life

He was a lifelong fan of the Balmain Tigers, which became one of his wrestling gimmicks.[11]

Championships and accomplishments

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