Dan Barry

What up everyone and welcome to another McInterview. Today I had the privilege of re-interviewing Everyone’s Favorite Wrestler and mine, Dan Barry. Dan Barry has had a strong year since our last interview. He picked up the NYWC Cruiserweight Title again, and also added the prestigious SSCW Cruiserweight title to his mantle. He also started off and maybe had the best showing in what is considered one of the best matches in Long Island Wrestling history, The Pyscho Circus. Come enjoy this interview as Dan Barry discusses his career, NYWC, his big head and more. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Don't forget to check out Dan Barry's first interview at Dan Barry's First DOI Interview

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Hey Daniel, it's been a long time since we sat down and conducted an interview, so welcome back, and thanks for rejoining us. First off, how is life in the world of Dan Barry?

Dan Barry: It's pretty crazy. A lot of school, lot of work, regular work and wrestling going on. Not a lot of Dan Barry time.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Since our last interview, NYWC has skyrocketed as not just one of the premier training facilities, but as a legit, respected promotion. Being one of the veterans, how do you feel about NYWC's recent success and where do you see the promotion heading?

Dan Barry: I can only see things going up, there are a lot of surprises coming up and fans won't know what to expect at NYWC. I helped plant the seeds and now it's growing very fast.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Why is your head so big?

Dan Barry: There is actually a medical reason for this. When I was younger, I had a disease called communicative something or other disorder in which there is a tube that brings spinal fluid to the brain. Mine is something like 3 times the size of most peoples. And it used to cause seizures. Im better now tho, just with an abnormally large melon.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: In the last interview we did, about a year ago, you said that your match with Johnny Ova, the second meeting between you two in an NYWC ring, was your favorite of all time. Does that match still hold up, or do you have a new favorite?

Dan Barry: Upon further investigation, I like the 1st match between me and him better, less bumps. Another Favorite of mine now is Me vs Reefer 1 and the TLC match I had with the 2 of them. Can't forget psycho circus.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You have wrestled in USA Pro on various occassions, but never had a regular spot. Being NYWC bred, do you consider USA Pro the competition? What are your feelings on USA Pro and Frank Goodman? What promotion do you think is the number 1 fed in NY?

Dan Barry: I do not consider USAPro competition because we draw different fans. We are slightly more family oriented. I happen to like Frank Goodman, and I am a masked maniac mark. I love working for USAPro, but when I do, I feel like I'm lost in the fray so to speak, being as there is so much talent over there. But I do get to share a lockerroom with some of the best. I think that NYWC is #1 on Long Island, and USAPro is #1 In the boroughs. The only reason I say that is because at their Bethpage show, it was supposedly a "dead" crowd, and our crowds are never dead.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You have collected a few cruiserweight championships. Do you think you're typecast into that spot? Do you think you can do more than just cruiserweight matches?

Dan Barry: I am a cruiserweight. It's not so much type cast, I like it here, no one would wanna see me as a World Champ. I think I've proven I can do the TLC, CAGE, BARBED WIRE, I wanna work a very technical match soon.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your thoughts on the whole RF Fiasco?

Dan Barry: Fuck Him. I hope a Gorilla Rapes him.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Being from Mepham, Long Island, can you go into detail what it's like living in a town of sodomy?

Dan Barry: Well the whole town meets every Thursday for broomsticks and pinecones night at the armory.... NO wait you fuck! We arent sodomizers!

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What is the most disgusting story that has happened to you in the ring?

Dan Barry: Having my tooth knocked into my lip. And one time some guy took a shit and not in the bathroom.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: How hard is it having a job, going to school, and being a weekend warrior?

Dan Barry: This is my gift this is my curse. With great power comes great responsibilty. Sorry I blacked out. What was the question?

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Can you explain "The Zig Zag" Bar in Belleville, NJ? Can you tell us some funny stories that happened there concerning a one Carmine Sabia Jr.?

Dan Barry: The Bartender Rips Carmine apart. It's a pretty funny thing. The food is ok, but it's all about the atmosphere and the Carmine stories. I think he's the fake poster.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Who is the funniest motherfucker in wrestling and why?

Dan Barry: Marty Janetty - the man is fucking insane.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What's the deal with Brimstone? You wrote a column about him in the past. For the people playing along at home, can you tell us what is up with this dude?

Dan Barry: He's a waste of life. If I had a gun with 1 bullet and Rob Feinstein and Brimstone were in a room, I'd shoot Feinstein and beat Brimstone to death with the gun so that he suffers more.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You worked for JCW and participated in the 2003 J-CUP. What was that like? How was it working for JCW?

Dan Barry: The J-cup was an experience. I was so excited, but I worked it with a Broken ankle, I think I wouldve won if it weren't for the bum ankle. I liked working for JCW but I left with a sour taste in my mouth. Well I didn't so much leave as never got booked again, but I still feel like I was kind of shit on.

Word Association

John Curse
-Funny Guy, can't drive in reverse

Greg Stengel
- Mayor McCheese helps NYWC in many ways.

Mike Mayhem
-Helped me a lot with my training, never got my serious 1 on 1 match with him.

Frank Goodman
- Good businessman. Draws a great crowd, Given me opportunities im very thankful for.

Ricky O
- Nice guy to me, apparently I pissed him off somehow.

Carmine Sabia
- George Steinbrenner of the NJ indys. Given me the cruiserweight ball and I appreciate it.

Fat Frank
- Im trying to send him my tape, but I dont have any of my matches.

Johnny Ova
-Helped make me what I am today. IM THE CHAMP! OVA! If I never wrestled him, I wouldn't be as popular in NYWC as I am today.

Reefer
- Given me some great matches An underrated talent.

Deranged
- Wish I could've had a better match with him. Very talented.

Smoked Out
- Hasn't been around in forever. Why is he on this thing?

Kevin Matthews
- Ballsy. I can't pee with someone standing next to me, and he did it on camera.

Tyler Payne
- My roadtrip buddy. Good friend of mine and apparently we are, "cool as shit".

Dickie Rodz
-Underrated. Having good matches with him now and hope it continues

Solution
- Great Tag team in the ring. Great assholes outside the ring. Nah I like them both and I would like to work them.

DRS
- I can't find their pajamas.

Mikey Whipwreck
- Helping me a lot. More talented then people realize. Sets a good example in the NYWC lockerroom

Wayne
- Love watching his Gimmick Funny as hell. Nice guy

Ru Starr
- Very smart. Is going places and I wont be surprised to see him on TV soon

Ring Rats
- Never met one

Road trips
- Fun on the way to the show. Miserable on the way home.

Internets role on wrestling
- Helps get me booked so I'm not complaining Message Boards - Funny when my name isnt mentioned

The Masked Maniac
- Entertaining.

Plazma
- learning as he goes. Can possibly become on of the best

Low Life Louie
- Nice guy, I'd work him in a hardcore match if it was booked.

Johnny Bravado
- Haven't seen him around lately Nice guy tho

Dana Dameson
- Always reintroduces herself to me. I guess I'm not cool enough to get remembered

Bastion Booger
- Dad?

Giant Gonzales
- better on Baywatch

Declaration of Independents
- Needs my picture all over this site

Dan Barry
- Enjoying himself. And thats all that matters

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You are the longest reigning SSCW Cruiserweight Champion, holding the title for 7 months. What is it like representing SSCW as the champ?

Dan Barry: It's a good feeling . I am their longest reigning champion and that means a lot to me.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Alot of NYWC guys, including yourself, Tyler Payne, and others have been working in other indy promotions and branching out. What do you think the NYWC's role on wrestling is today? Is it fair to call it the OVW of the North East?

Dan Barry: I think of that as a compliment. NYWC is growing fast and we hope it will become one of the big northeast feds.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What pisses you off about wrestling?

Dan Barry: Shit talking, and haters. It doesn't bother me anymore. I'm here for me.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Do you have any good ring rat stories?

Dan Barry: No. I'm not the guy ring rats go after.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What's a normal life in Barryland?

Dan Barry: Tryin to get through the day in a generally good mood. No need for stupid petty bullshit

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Where do you see yourself on the upcoming DOI 250?

Dan Barry: On the front cover.

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What do want to say to anyone reading this?

Dan Barry: Buy my merchandise

Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Thanks for this interview and good luck in your future matches.