David Starr (wrestler)

{{short description|American professional wrestler}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2021}}

{{Infobox professional wrestler

|name = David Starr

|image = David Starr, February 2019 (cropped).jpg

|caption = Starr in 2019

|birth_name = Charles Max Barsky{{Cite web|url=https://www.jewishtelegraph.com/prof_407.html|title=Wrestler Has Starr Quality - But Has To Fight Antisemitism|last=Cailler|first=Adam|publisher=Jewish Telegraph|accessdate=June 15, 2023}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/abington/athlete_stats.htm?id=15092|title=Max Barsky|publisher=PA-Wrestling.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/05/01/wwe-news-roh-david-starr-interview-finn-balor|title=The Week in Wrestling: David Starr Builds a Worldwide Profile by Being Unapologetically Himself|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=May 1, 2019|publisher=Sports Illustrated|access-date=May 26, 2019}}

|names = Davey Starr
David Starr

|height = 5 ft 11 in{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=14181&gimmick=David+Starr|title=David Starr profile|access-date=April 24, 2017|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database}}

|weight = 211 lb

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|02|19}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thepwashow.com/glam-slam-the-product-david-starr/|title=Glam Slam: "The Product" David Starr|publisher=ThePWAShow.com|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821193829/http://www.thepwashow.com/glam-slam-the-product-david-starr/|url-status=dead}}

|birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

|spouse =

|billed =

|trainer = Adam Cole{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlecrap.com/rants/the-count-of-10-the-product-david-starr/|title=The Count of 10: "The Product" David Starr|last=Henry|first=Justin|date=October 25, 2013|publisher=WrestleCrap.com|access-date=May 3, 2017}}
Combat Zone Wrestling Academy{{cite web|url=http://www.theproductds.com/bio.html|title=Bio|publisher=TheProductDS.com|access-date=April 29, 2017|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008181419/http://www.theproductds.com/bio.html|url-status=dead}}
DJ Hyde
Drew Gulak
Masada
Sami Callihan
Samu
Tommy Suede
Wild Samoan Pro Wrestling Training Center

|debut = February 18, 2012

|retired = 2020

}}

Charles Max Barsky (born February 19, 1991) is an American retired professional wrestler best known by his ring name David Starr. Starr has wrestled for promotions including Combat Zone Wrestling, Evolve, Progress Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling, Westside Xtreme Wrestling, Over the Top Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling, Defiant Wrestling, Rockstar Pro Wrestling and IWA Mid-South.He held championships and won tournaments for companies based in Australia, North America, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=14181&page=11 |title=Titles « David Starr « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=14181&page=16 |title=Tournaments « David Starr « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=14181&page=20 |title=Career « David Starr « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=27536&bild=1&details=3 |title=The World's Largest Wrestling Database |publisher=Wrestlingdata.com |access-date=January 23, 2020}}

Following a sexual abuse allegations in 2020, Barsky denied the claims but announced he was immediately leaving the wrestling industry.{{cite news |last=Pollock |first=John |date=17 June 2020 |title=David Starr issues lengthy statement reacting to major allegations |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2020/06/17/david-starr-issues-lengthy-statement-reacting-to-major-allegations/ |work=POST Wrestling |location= |access-date=13 March 2023}}

Early life

Starr began amateur wrestling at age seven.{{cite web|url=http://enzuigiri.com/a-starr-is-born-indie-wrestlings-hottest-free-agent-david-starr|title=A Starr is Born: "Indie Wrestling's Hottest Free Agent" David Starr|last=Bradley|first=Lance|date=May 13, 2017|publisher=Enzuigiri.com|access-date=May 14, 2017|archive-date=October 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009041554/http://enzuigiri.com/a-starr-is-born-indie-wrestlings-hottest-free-agent-david-starr/|url-status=dead}} He continued with wrestling at Abington High School. Starr graduated in 2009 and was third all-time with 92 wins, and placed in the top 16 at the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Nationals between 149 and 157 pounds.

He attended Elizabethtown College, before transferring to West Chester University. Starr transferred back to Elizabethtown College before dropping out in 2012. He was a National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) National qualifier at 157 pounds.

Professional wrestling career

=Independent circuit (2012–2019)=

Starr started wrestling in 2012, when he debuted in World Xtreme Wrestling.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=14181&page=4&year=2012&promotion=26|title=David Starr|access-date=April 24, 2017|publisher=Cagematch}} His first match was against Supreme Lee Great in February 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=76380|title=WXW C4/BCWF|access-date=April 24, 2017|publisher=Cagematch}} On February 2, 2013, he unsuccessfully challenged Tommy Suede for the WXW Ultimate Hybrid Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=91240|title=WXW C4 - February 2, 2013|publisher=Cagematch - Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=May 7, 2017}}

Starr debuted for Beyond Wrestling in 2013, losing to Latin Dragon in a four-way dark match in 2013 at Beyond Americana. He was eliminated by Shane Strickland{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=96030|title=Beyond Beyond Americana|publisher=Cagematch.net - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 19, 2017}} On November 16 and 17, Starr wrestled at Beyond Tournament For Tomorrow II. He lost to Christina Von Eerie in block B on the first night.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=103865|title=Beyond Tournament For Tomorrow II - Block B|publisher=Cagematch.net}} He lost to John Silver on the second night in a four-way match which also included Matthew Palmer and Rory Mondo.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/artman/publish/miscliveevents/article10034399.shtml|title=11/17 Beyond Wrestling Tournament for Tomorrow 2: Zim's in-person report of Eddie Edwards and Biff Busick's 5-star ironman match, Tommaso Ciampa vs. Chris Dickinson, Michael Elgin vs. Jaka, PWG's Candice LeRae, and much more|last=Zimmerman|first=Zack|date=November 18, 2013|publisher=ProWrestling.net|access-date=April 4, 2018}} On August 28, 2016, Starr defeated Eddie Edwards at Beyond Battle Of Who Could Care Less.{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/08/29/828-beyond-wrestling-results-zims-in-person-report-on-tommy-end-vs-donovan-dijak-matthew-riddle-vs-chris-dickinson-eddie-edwards-vs-david-starr-jonathan-gresham-vs-tracy-williams/|title=8/28 Beyond Wrestling results: Zim's in-person report on Tommy End vs. Donovan Dijak, Matthew Riddle vs. Chris Dickinson, Eddie Edwards vs. David Starr, Jonathan Gresham vs. Tracy Williams|last=Powell|first=Jason|publisher=ProWrestling.net|date=August 29, 2016}} At Americanrana 2017, he defeated Donovan Dijak.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=178489|title=Beyond Americanrana 2017|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=August 24, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/david-starr-8472.html|title=David Starr|access-date=April 24, 2017|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database}}

Starr defeated Eddie Kingston in an I Quit match at AAW Wrestling's AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined's United We Stand in July 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=171046|title=AAW United We Stand 2017|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=August 24, 2017}} Starr defeated Mike Quackenbush after hitting him with a lariat at Game Changer Wrestling's Joey Janela's Spring Break 2 during WrestleMania 34 weekend, on April 6, 2018.{{cite web|title=GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 2|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=192621|website=Cagematch|access-date=April 7, 2018}}{{cite web|last1=Csonka|first1=Larry|title=Csonka's GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break 2 Review|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-gcw-joey-janelas-spring-break-2-review/|publisher=411Mania|access-date=April 7, 2018}} The same day, Starr defeated Martin Stone at a RevPro event.{{cite web|title=RevPro Wrestlecon 2018|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=175528|website=Cagematch|access-date=April 7, 2018}} Starr challenged for the AAW Heavyweight Championship on May 11, 2019, when he was defeated by Sami Callihan.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aaw-take-no-prisoners-results-51119-mjf-and-jacob-fatu-pull-double-duty-sami-callihan-retains|title=AAW 'Take No Prisoners' Results (5/11/19): MJF And Jacob Fatu Pull Double Duty, Sami Callihan Retains|last=Thompson|first=Andrew|date=May 12, 2019|publisher=Fightful.com|access-date=May 26, 2019}}

In April 2019, Israeli Pro Wrestling Association's Passover Bash event, was announced to feature Jay Lethal defending the ROH World Championship against Starr.{{cite web|url=https://www.jpost.com/International/Wrestler-Starr-slams-Sinclair-in-politically-charged-promo-removes-it-584123|title=Jewish wrestler slams 'Fascist' Sinclair in promo, gets censored |last=Reich|first=Aaron|date=March 22, 2019|work=The Jerusalem Post|via=jpost.com|access-date=March 22, 2019}} In March, Starr released a video on his feelings on the match, which Ring of Honor ordered to have taken down.{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/david-starr-ring-of-honor-roh-israel-promo-removed-sinclair-broadcasting/|title=David Starr Got Political, Censored Before ROH Title Match In Israel|date=March 20, 2019|website=UPROXX|access-date=March 21, 2019}} A couple of weeks prior to the match, Lethal lost the championship at G1 Supercard, and wound up losing in the non-title match. So the match would still take place, but with no title on the line.{{cite web|url=https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Ring-of-Honor-Wrestinling-and-IPWA-collide-in-Israeli-style-587560|title=Pro wrestling invades Israel for Passover|last=Reich|first=Aaron|date=April 22, 2019|work=The Jerusalem Post|via=jpost.com|access-date=April 22, 2019}} He later blasted Ring of Honor, saying they lied to the promotion and the fans, by not having the title defended like they said.

=Combat Zone Wrestling (2013−2018,2019)=

On January 12, 2013, Starr debuted for Combat Zone Wrestling at CZW Ascension.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=89689|title=CZW Ascension

|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=May 12, 2017}} Later that year at CZW Night of Infamy 12 he unsuccessfully challenged for the CZW Wired TV Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=100247|title=CZW Night Of Infamy 12|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=May 12, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/czw/night-of-infamy-12-17779.html|title=CZW Night Of Infamy 12|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=May 12, 2017}} At CZW Best Of The Best XIII The Juicy Product defeated OI4K in a CZW World Tag Team Championship number one contendership match.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=107888|title=CZW Best Of The Best XIII

|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=May 13, 2017}} Later that month, The Juicy Product defeated The Beaver Boys to capture the CZW World Tag Team Championships for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=107889|title=CZW To Infinity|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=May 13, 2017}} The Juicy Product lost the titles to OI4K at CZW Deja Vu 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=112935|title=CZW Deja Vu 2014|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=June 19, 2017}} At Night Of Infamy 2014, Starr lost to Drew Gulak.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=112938|title=CZW Night Of Infamy 2014|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=June 19, 2017}} In 2016 at CZW Best of the Best, Starr made it to the finals only to lose to Jonathan Gresham.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/czw/best.html#15|title=Best of the Best Tournament 15|publisher=prowrestlinghistory|access-date=June 14, 2017}}

On April 14, 2018, Starr participated in Best of the Best 17. Both Starr and Tessa Blanchard advanced to the semi-finals after both applied submissions on Peter Avalon. Starr advanced to the finals after he defeated Blanchard and Matt Riddle in a triple-threat match. He went on to the finals and defeated Zachary Wentz to win the Best of the Best 17.{{cite web|url=http://www.czwrestling.com/2018/04/16/quick-results-from-best-of-the-best-17/|title=Quick Results from Best of the Best 17|publisher=Combat Zone Wrestling|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418040149/http://www.czwrestling.com/2018/04/16/quick-results-from-best-of-the-best-17/|url-status=dead}}

=WWE tryout (2014)=

Between March 26 and 28, 2014, Starr competed in a WWE tryout at the WWE Performance Center alongside Michael Elgin, Roderick Strong, Kevin Steen, A. C. H., Willie Mack, and Zane Dawson.{{cite web|url=http://www.latinone.com/articles/5253/20140330/wwe-new-trailer-rocks-hercules-movie-released-wrestlemania-30-card-almost-complete.htm|title=WWE News & Notes 2014: New Trailer for The Rock's "Hercules" Movie Released, Wrestlemania 30 Card Almost Complete (Video)|last=Molina|first=Ed|date=March 30, 2014|publisher=LatinOne.com|access-date=May 23, 2018}}

=Ring of Honor (2016–2017)=

On January 9, 2016, Starr was involved in a dark match which was fatal four-way against Leon St. Giovanni, Ken Phoenix, and Foxx Vinyer to qualify for 2016 ROH Top Prospect Tournament in which St. Giovanni won.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3776|title=Top Prospects Tournament 2016|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=May 3, 2017}}

In a match for Ring of Honor Wrestling which was taped on July 16, 2016; Starr was in a four-corner survival match against Cheeseburger, Joey Daddiego, and Tim Hughes. It ended in a no-contest as Punishment Martinez was summoned by B. J. Whitmer to attack all four participants in the match.{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/08/31/831-powells-ring-of-honor-tv-review-christopher-daniels-and-frankie-kazarian-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-roh-tag-titles-war-machine-vs-keith-lee-and-shane-taylor-dalton-castle-and-the-boys-vs/|title=8/31 Powell's Ring of Honor TV Review: Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian vs. The Young Bucks for the ROH Tag Titles, War Machine vs. Keith Lee and Shane Taylor, Dalton Castle and The Boys vs. The Cabinet|last=Powell|first=Jason|publisher=ProWrestling.net|date=August 31, 2016}}

Starr made his return to ROH on the April 23 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling attacking 2017 Top Prospect Tournament winner Josh Woods.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/23/roh-hits-misses-422-sydal-returns-roh-tv-title-scrll-kazarian-rush-top-prospect-tourney-final-cody-daniels/|title=ROH HITS & MISSES 4/22: Sydal returns, ROH TV Title, Scurll, Kazarian, Rush, Top Prospect Tourney final, Cody, Daniels|last=Mills|first=Mike|publisher=PWTorch.com|date=April 23, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/26/426-powells-ring-honor-tv-review-marty-scurll-vs-frankie-kazarian-roh-tv-title-top-prospect-tournament-finals-josh-woods-vs-john-skyler-lio-rush-vs-shane-taylor/|title=4/26 Powell's Ring of Honor TV Review: Marty Scurll vs. Frankie Kazarian for the ROH TV Title, Top Prospect Tournament finals with Josh Woods vs. John Skyler, Lio Rush vs. Shane Taylor|last=Powell|first=Jason|publisher=ProWrestling.net|date=April 26, 2017}} On Night 4 of ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Starr was defeated by Josh Woods. Later that month, Starr would go on to lose again to Woods.{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/05/31/531-powells-ring-honor-tv-review-marty-scurll-welcomed-bullet-club-cody-rhodes-vs-frankie-kazarian-jay-lethal-vs-beer-city-bruiser-david-starr-vs-josh-woods/|title=5/31 Powell's Ring of Honor TV Review: Marty Scurll welcomed into Bullet Club, Cody Rhodes vs. Frankie Kazarian, Jay Lethal vs. Beer City Bruiser, David Starr vs. Josh Woods|last=Powell|first=Jason|publisher=ProWrestling.net|date=May 31, 2017}}

=Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2016–2020)=

On October 2, 2016, Starr and Shane Strickland defeated Zack Sabre Jr and Marty Scurll in the final of World Tag Team League 2016 to win the wXw World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=148796|title=wXw World Tag Team League - Night 3|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=May 14, 2017}} On November 18, 2016, Starr defeated Tyler Bate to become wXw Shotgun Champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=148819|title=wXw Shotgun Live Tour: Gotha|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=June 19, 2017}} On December 10, Starr defeated Chris Brookes to become the Shotgun Champion for a second time.

On March 10, 2017, Starr entered the 2017 16 Carat Gold Tournament. He was eliminated in the first round by Walter.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwponderings.com/2017/03/12/wxw-16-carat-2017-results/|title=wXw 16 Carat 2017 Results|date=March 12, 2017|publisher=PWPonderings|access-date=May 3, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwponderings.com/2017/03/12/wxw-16-carat-2017-results/|title=WXW 16 Carat Gold Results: Cody Rhodes, Matt Riddle, Paul London Compete and More|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|date=March 12, 2017|publisher=411Mania|access-date=May 3, 2017}} On July 1, Starr defeated Angélico to win the Shotgun Championship for a third time.

On March 7, 2020, Starr put his wXw career on the line against Bobby Gunns at 16 Carat Gold Night 2, with the wXw World Championship also on the line. Gunns ultimately retained the title and Starr was forced to leave the company.

= European promotions (2016–2020)=

On November 10, 2016, at Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro)'s "Global Wars: Night One" in London, England, Starr teamed with Tyler Bate and Trent Seven, losing to Evil, Tetsuya Naito, and Sanada. Evil got the pin on Starr.{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/11/10/1110-rev-pro-global-wars-night-one-zack-sabre-jr-vs-katsuyori-shibata-for-the-british-heavyweight-title-will-ospreay-vs-bushi-tomohiro-ishii-vs-chris-hero-jushin-liger-vs-marty-scurll/0|title=11/10 Rev Pro Global Wars (Night One): Zack Sabre, Jr. vs. Katsuyori Shibata for the British Heavyweight Title, Will Ospreay vs. Bushi, Tomohiro Ishii vs. Chris Hero, Jushin Liger vs. Marty Scurll|last=Jacques|first=Paul|date=November 10, 2016|publisher=ProWrestling.net}} Starr won the RevPro British Cruiserweight Championship on May 11, 2018, at RevPro Epic Encounter 2018. He defeated Kip Sabian at a RevPro event on January 11, 2019, to successfully defend his title.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=220538|title=RevPro New Year's Resolution|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=May 26, 2019}} He would go on to hold the title 364 days, until losing it May 11, 2019, at RevPro Epic Encounter 2019 to El Phantasmo in a ladder match.{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2019/05/10/results-revolution-pro-epic-encounter-2019-at-york-hall/|title=Results: Revolution Pro Epic Encounter 2019 at York Hall|author=POST Wrestling Staff|date=May 10, 2019|publisher=Post Wrestling|access-date=May 26, 2019}}

In July 2017, Starr defeated Bobby Fish to qualify for What Culture Pro Wrestling's (WCPW) Pro Wrestling World Cup after hitting Fish with a Product Placement.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=174697|title=WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup - USA Qualifying Round|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=July 27, 2017}} Starr was eliminated by Jay Lethal. Around the same time WCPW turned into Defiant Wrestling, Starr joined the heel stable The Prestige with Joe Hendry and El Ligero.{{cite web|url=http://www.bodyslam.net/2018/02/19/defiant-chain-reaction-2018-results-2-18-18/|title=DEFIANT – Chain Reaction 2018 Results – 2/18/18|last=Haynes|first=Cassidy|date=February 20, 2019|publisher=BodySlam.net|access-date=May 26, 2019}} On January 5, 2019, Starr wrestled Pac in Pac's debut match for Defiant Wrestling.{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/pac-vs-david-starr-free-match/|title=PAC vs. David Starr to Stream Free on YouTube|last=Harris|first=Jeffrey|date=December 29, 2018|publisher=411Mania|access-date=May 26, 2019}} At Built to Destroy '19, Starr defeated Rampage to win the Defiant World Championship.

On February 11, 2018, in a match for International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom, Starr challenged Nick Aldis for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Starr was the fifth challenger in The Aldis Crusade. Starr tapped out to a Cloverleaf.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wvSGIkcgWs|title=Nick Aldis vs. David Starr - NWA Worlds Championship (2018)|publisher=National Wrestling Alliance|website=YouTube|access-date=April 4, 2018}}

At Super Strong Style 16 for Progress Wrestling, Starr won the SSS16 tournament that took place on May 6, 2019. In a promo leading up to the event, he called out Progress for their reliance on WWE contracted superstars, saying they lost their identity as an independent wrestling company. Due to him winning the tournament he will receive a match for the Progress Wrestling World Championship against NXT UK's Walter.{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2019/05/06/david-starr-wins-super-strong-style-16-sss16/|title=David Starr Wins Super Strong Style 16 (SSS16): PROGRESS|last=Richards|first=Alex|date=May 6, 2019|publisher=Last Word on Pro Wrestling|access-date=May 27, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/80490-resultados-de-progress-super-strong-style-16-dia-3|title=Resultados de PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 (Día 3)|last=Peralta|first=Sergi|date=May 6, 2019|publisher=Solo Wrestling|language=es|access-date=May 27, 2019}} Starr captured the Over the Top Wrestling World Championship from long-time rival and friend Jordan Devlin on October 26 in Dublin, Ireland. On June 18, 2020, Over the Top Wrestling announced Starr was stripped of the championship amidst allegations of sexual abuse against him.{{cite web|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|title=Multiple Promotions Sever Ties With David Starr Following Sexual Abuse Allegations|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/david-starr-stripped-multiple-titles-following-sexual-abuse-allegations|website=Fightful|date=June 18, 2020|access-date=July 22, 2020}}

Sexual abuse allegations

In June 2020, multiple former partners of Starr/Barsky came forward online alleging sexual, verbal, emotional, and financial abuse spanning years and these revelations kickstarted the global movement “#SpeakingOut movement,” often cited as the professional wrestling analogue to the MeToo movement. He denied all allegations but retired from pro-wrestling after being stripped of former titles and being denounced by multiple promotions and creative collaborators.{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Powell|title=David Starr accused of sexual assault by former girlfriend|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/18/david-starr-accused-of-sexual-assault-by-former-girlfriend/|website=ProWrestling.net|date=June 18, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2021}}{{cite web|title=David Starr Responds To Allegations, Premiere Date Set For The Miz's New Show | Fight-Size Update|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/david-starr-responds-allegations-premiere-date-set-miz-s-new-show-fight-size-update|website=Fightful|date=June 17, 2020|access-date=August 12, 2021}}

Personal life

Starr paid homage to his amateur wrestling career with a tattoo of the United States Wrestling logo on his right thigh. Starr's favorite wrestlers as a child were "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Chris Jericho, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Rock. Outside of wrestling, Starr is also a big fan of Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor, and Muhammad Ali.{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/danny-stone/david-starr-wrestling_b_16415392.html|title=Royal Ramblings Meets David Starr (WCPW Exclusive)|last=Stone|first=Danny|date=May 9, 2017|publisher=HuffPostUK|access-date=May 12, 2017}}

Starr is a member of Democratic Socialists of America and a passionate supporter of Bernie Sanders. Starr is Jewish.

Starr was also a vocal supporter for the unionization of professional wrestlers{{cite web|url=https://dailyddt.com/2020/04/30/david-starr-wants-people-wake-wwe-layoffs-join-fight-unionization/|title=David Starr wants people to 'wake up' about WWE layoffs and join the fight for unionization|last=Chance|first=Patches|date=April 30, 2020|publisher=Daily DDT|access-date=May 30, 2021}} and in 2019, he collaborated with Equity to form We the Independent, an organization made to help raise funds for wrestlers to unionize.{{cite web|url=https://cultaholic.com/posts/david-starr-on-trying-to-unionise-professional-wrestling-in-the-united-states/|title=David Starr on trying to unionize professional wrestling in the United States|last=Gibbons|first=Aidan|date=May 1, 2020|publisher=Cultaholic|access-date=May 30, 2021}} In the ensuing months of its founding, Starr's efforts were gaining attention from mainstream media, and allegedly WWE pressured independent wrestling promotions Progress Wrestling and Westside Xtreme Wrestling to cease booking Starr over his pro-union stances.{{cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/wrestling/wwe/wwe-david-starr-pressure/|title= WWE Allegedly Pressures Independent Promotions to Not Book Pro-Union Wrestler|last=Martin|first=Garrett|date=March 16, 2020|publisher=Paste Magazine|access-date=May 30, 2021}} However, since his sexual abuse allegations came into light in June 2020, We the Independent severed ties with Starr and has abandoned their social media and website.{{cn|date=January 2024}}

Championships and accomplishments

  • AAW Professional Wrestling
  • AAW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Eddie Kingston and Jeff Cobb{{cite web |url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=567 |title=AAW Tag Team Championship |website=Cagematch |access-date=October 19, 2018}}
  • Association les Professionnels du Catch
  • APC/wXw Fight for Paris Tournament (2020){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=6064&page=2 |title=Matches « Fight For Paris « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}
  • Combat Zone Wrestling
  • CZW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • CZW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with J. T. Dunn{{cite web|url=http://www.theproductds.com/accomplishments.html|title=Accomplishments|publisher=TheProductDS.com|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-date=August 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815014821/http://www.theproductds.com/accomplishments.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=27536&bild=1&details=3|title=David Starr - Titles|publisher=Wrestling Data|access-date=May 3, 2017}}
  • Best of the Best 17 (2018)
  • Defiant Wrestling
  • Defiant World Championship (1 time, final)
  • No Regrets Rumble (2019)
  • East Coast Pro Wrestling
  • ECPW Keystone Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Full Impact Pro
  • FIP World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with J. T. Dunn{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_78152.shtml|title=SHOW RESULTS - 5/2 FIP iPPV in Ybor City, Fla.: Juicy Product captures FIP Tag Titles, Trent Baretta defends FIP Title, more|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 3, 2017}}
  • International Wrestling Cartel
  • IWC Super Indy Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=280&page=5&reign=46 |title=Title Reigns « IWC Super Indy Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}
  • International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom
  • IPW:UK World Championship (1 time)
  • Kamikaze Pro
  • Relentless Division Championship (1 time)
  • New Horizon Pro Wrestling
  • NHPW Hi-Fi Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2834|title=NHPW Hybrid Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database}}
  • New York Wrestling Connection
  • NYWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with J. T. Dunn{{cite web|url=http://www.nywcwrestling.com/nywc-tag-team-championship|title=NYWC Tag Team Championship|publisher=New York Wrestling Connection|access-date=October 8, 2017}}
  • Over the Top Wrestling
  • OTT World Championship (1 time)
  • Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling
  • PPW Heavyweight Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2714|title=PPW Heavyweight Title|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=April 28, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ppwwrestling.com/ppwtitlehistory|title=PPW Title History|publisher=Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling|access-date=April 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504155904/https://www.ppwwrestling.com/ppwtitlehistory|archive-date=May 4, 2018|url-status=dead}}
  • PPW Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2013){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3617|title=PPW Heavyweight Championship Tournament|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=April 28, 2017}}
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Ranked No. 99 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2019.{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2019.html|title=PWI 500|access-date=January 10, 2020|publisher=profightdb.com}}
  • Progress Wrestling
  • Super Strong Style 16 (2019)
  • Revolution Pro Wrestling
  • RPW British Cruiserweight Championship (1 time){{cite web |title=RevPro Undisputed British Cruiserweight Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=2827 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=February 9, 2019}}
  • SWE World Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=246250 |title=RevPro New Year's Revolution « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1817&page=5&reign=21 |title=Title Reigns « SWE World Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}
  • Rockstar Pro Wrestling
  • Rockstar Pro Championship (1 time)
  • Tier 1 Wrestling
  • Tier 1 Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mike Verna{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3103|title=Tier 1 Tag Team Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database}}
  • TNT Extreme Wrestling
  • TNT World Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4214&page=5&reign=6 |title=Title Reigns « TNT World Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |access-date=January 23, 2020}}
  • Male Wrestler of the Year Award (2019)
  • Ultimate Pro Wrestling
  • UPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Westside Xtreme Wrestling
  • wXw Shotgun Championship (3 times){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2059|title=wXw Shotgun Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=April 28, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/europe/germany/wxw/wxw-sg.html|title=wXw Shotgun Championship|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com|access-date=April 28, 2017}}
  • wXw World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Shane Strickland{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/europe/germany/wxw/wxw-t.html|title=wXw World Tag Team Championship|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com|access-date=April 28, 2017}}
  • World Tag League (2016) – with Shane Strickland{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4058|title=World Tag League 2016|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=April 28, 2017}}
  • Women Superstars Uncensored
  • WSU Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with J. T. Dunn
  • Xtreme Wrestling Alliance
  • XWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Xtreme Rumble (2014){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=102575 |title=XWA Xtreme Rumble « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |publisher=Cagematch.net |date=January 18, 2014 |access-date=January 23, 2020}}

See also

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