Quick Facts
Biography
Max Barsky (born February 18, 1991) is a Jewish-American professional wrestler best known by his ring name David Starr. Starr has wrestled for promotions such as Combat Zone Wrestling, Evolve, Revolution Pro Wrestling, westside Xtreme wrestling, Ring of Honor, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and many others.
Early life
Starr began amateur wrestling at the seven. He continued with collegiate wrestling in high school at Abington High. 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 149-157 pounds. He went to Elizabethtown College before transferring to West Chester University. Starr transferred back to Elizabethtown College before dropping out in 2012. He was an National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) National qualifier at 157 pounds.
Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2012–present)
David started wrestling in 2012 where he debuted in World Xtreme Wrestling. His first match was against Supreme Lee Great in February 2012. On February 2nd 2013, he unsuccessfully challenged Tommy Suede for the WXW Ultimate Hybrid Championship.
On November 10, 2016 at Revolution Pro Wrestling's "Global Wars: Night One" in London, England; Starr teamed with Tyler Bate and Trent Severn losing to Evil, Tetsuya Naito, and Sanada. Evil got the pin on Starr.
Combat Zone Wrestling (2013−present)
On January 12, 2013, Starr debuted for Combat Zone Wrestling at CZW Ascension. Later that year at CZW Night Of Infamy 12 he unsuccessfully challenged for the CZW Wired Tv Title. At CZW Best Of The Best XIII The Juicy Product defeated OI4K in a CZW World Tag Team Championship number one contendership match. Later that month The Juicy Product defeated The Beaver Boys to capture the CZW World Tag Team Championships for the first time.
Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2016–present)
On March 10, 2017 entered the 2017 16 Carat Gold Tournament. He was eliminated in the first round by WALTER. 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.
World Wrestling Entertainment
In 2014, Starr competed in a WWE tryout at the WWE Performance Center.
Ring of Honor (2016–present)
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.
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 BJ Whitmer to attack all three participants in the match.
Starr made his return to ROH on the April 23rd episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling attacking 2017 Top Prospect Tournament winner Josh Woods. On Night 4 of ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Starr was defeated by Josh Woods.
Total-Nonstop Action Wrestling (2016)
On July 13–14, Starr made his Total Nonstop Action Wrestling debut at One Night Only: X-Travaganza 2016 tapings. Starr was one of five outside independent wrestlers taking on various X Division stars. Starr lost to Suicide in a ladder match qualifying match to determine an X Division Championhip number one contender. Starr was also one of seven lumberjacks in the opening contest in which Chuck Taylor defeated Rockstar Spud.
Personal life
Starr pays 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, Ronda Rousey and Muhammad Ali. Starr is good friends with Tyler Bate.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Product Placement (German suplex)
- Roaring Elbow (Discus elbow smash)
- Nicknames
- "The 104 Minute Man"
- "All That And A Bag Of Chips"
- "The Cream In Your Coffee"
- "Davey Wrestling"
- "The Jewish Cannon"
- "King Of Taunts"
- "The Main Event"
- "The Most Entertaining Man in Pro Wrestling"
- "Mr. 104"
- "Mr. Americanrana"
- "The Product"
- "The Physical Embodiment of Charisma"
- "Your Favorite Wrestler's Favorite Wrestler"
Championships and accomplishments
- Combat Zone Wrestling
- CZW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) with JT Dunn
- East Coast Pro Wrestling
- ECPW Keystone Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Full Impact Pro
- FIP World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with JT Dunn
- New Horizon Pro Wrestling
- NHPW Hi-Fi Championship (1 time)
- New York Wrestling Connection
- NYWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with JT Dunn
- Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling
- PPW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- PPW Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2013)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No.197 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2013.
- Rockstar Pro Wrestling
- Rockstar Pro Championship (1 time)
- Tier 1 Wrestling
- Tier 1 Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Mike Verna
- Westside Xtreme Wrestling
- World Tag League (2016) - with Shane Strickland
- wXw Shotgun Championship (2 times)
- wXw World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Shane Strickland
- Women Superstars Uncensored
- WSU Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with JT Dunn
- Xtreme Wrestling Alliance
- XWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)