Wolfgang (wrestler)

Wolfgang (wrestler)
Barry Young (born 3 December 1986) is a Scottish professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand, under the ring name Wolfgang.
Professional wrestling career
Insane Championship Wrestling
Wolfgang debuted on Insane Championship Wrestling's debut show in 2006 and challenged Drew Galloway for the ICW Heavyweight Championship at the next event.
Wolfgang captured his first championship in ICW at ICW: Tramspotting in 2013 when he defeated Andy Wild for the ICW Zero-G Championship. On 31 October 2017, Wolfgang defeated Joe Coffey for the ICW World Heavyweight Championship. He held the title for 189 days before losing it to Trent Seven.
WWE (2016–present)
NXT UK (2016–2022)
On 15 December 2016 it was revealed that Young would be one of 16 men competing in a two-night tournament to crown the first ever WWE United Kingdom Champion on 14 and 15 January 2017. Young defeated Tyson T-Bone in the first round, advancing to the quarter-finals. In the quarter-finals, he went on to defeat Trent Seven before losing to Seven's tag team partner Tyler Bate in the semi-finals.
On 13 September 2017 episode of NXT, Wolfgang faced Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship in a losing effort. After the match, Wolfgang was brutally attacked by The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, and Kyle O'Reilly). This attack ended when Trent Seven and Tyler Bate came out to help Wolfgang. On 18 June 2018, it was announced that Young would fight Adam Cole on the 2nd night of the UK Championship Tournament, for the NXT North American Championship. He would go on to lose the match.
Young turned heel on the 31 October edition of NXT UK after a losing match against Mark Andrews, allying himself with brothers Mark and Joe Coffey against Andrews, Flash Morgan Webster, and Travis Banks. On the first 5 December episode of NXT UK, the trio of Wolfgang and the Coffey brothers was officially dubbed Gallus (Scottish slang for daring or confident) during a segment calling out British Strong Style, as well as the returning Travis Banks.
NXT (2022–present)
On NXT Heatwave, Gallus made their NXT 2.0 debut, attacking Diamond Mine. On 23 August 2022, Gallus made their tag team debut on NXT facing NXT UK Tag Team Champions Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs, which they would go on to win via countout. At Worlds Collide, Gallus became the second team eliminated from the Fatal four-way tag team elimination match for the NXT and NXT UK Tag Team Championship. Gallus would go on to have a rivalry with Briggs and Jensen, with the latter winning a No Disqualification tag team match between the teams. Gallus were later suspended on September for attacking officials.
At New Year’s Evil on 10 January 2023, Gallus returned from their suspension and won a gauntlet match to become the #1 contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship, which they won on Vengeance Day the month after. At NXT: The Great American Bash, Gallus lost the NXT Tag Team Championship to Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, ending their reign at 176 days.
Iron Girders Pro Wrestling
Young is the owner, operator and head coach of the Iron Girders Pro Wrestling Gym and Iron Girders Pro Wrestling (IGPW) and wrestling promotion in Glasgow. Trainers include former ICW World Heavyweight Champions Stevie Boy and BT Gunn.
IGPW began running events on 26 March 2022 In addition to trainee talent and coaches, IGPW events have featured Eric Young, Leyton Buzzard and Kenny Williams.
IGPW has also collaborated with other events and promotions in Scotland. In March and April 2022, they hosted two Scottish Interpromotional Championship title changes. In September 2022, IGPW participated in the ACME Comic Con by hosting a two-night tournament to crown the inaugural ACME Comic Con Interpromotional Championship, which was won by Eddie Castle.
In June 2023, IGPW promoted two events with Fife Pro Wrestling Asylum, which featured FPWA's Andy Roberts defending the Union of European Wrestling Alliances European Heavyweight Championship against IGPW's BT Gunn and Kez Evans. On 22 July 2023, IGPW presented a wrestling card for the Alexandra Park Festival Day.
Championships and accomplishments
British Championship Wrestling
BCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
BCW Openweight Championship (2 times)
BCW Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Darkside (3), Red Lightning (1), and James Scott (1)
Insane Championship Wrestling
ICW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
ICW Zero-G Championship (1 time)
ICW "Match of the Year" Bammy Award – for Legion (Mikey Whiplash, Tommy End & Michael Dante) vs New Age Kliq (BT Gunn, Chris Renfrew & Wolfgang) at Fear & Loathing VIII (2015)
Square Go! (2016)
PBW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
PBW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Lionheart
PBW Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2006)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked No. 203 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2019
Rock N Wrestling
Highland Rumble (2016)
Showcase Pro Wrestling
SPW British Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Scottish Wrestling Alliance
NWA Scottish Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
SWA Laird of the Ring Championship (1 time)
SWA Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Falcon (1) and Darkside (1)
Laird Of The Ring Tournament (2007)
W3L Heavyweight Champion (1 time)
W3L Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Darkside
Seven Deadly Sins Tournament (2010)
Wrestle Zone Wrestling
wZw Interpromotional Championship (1 time)
WWE
NXT Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mark Coffey
NXT UK Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mark Coffey
Scottish Wrestling Network
SWN Award (1 time)
Outstanding Recognition Award for Extraordinary Service (2017)
Hall of Fame (2017)
References
External links
1986 births
21st-century professional wrestlers
Living people
Scottish male professional wrestlers
Sportspeople from Glasgow
NXT Tag Team Champions
NXT UK Tag Team Champions