Barry Horowitz Names the GREATEST Enhancement Talent of All Time!

[@davidcoleman9317]

It's nice to see Barry . He and I wrestled against The Hart Foundation on my very first appearance in the WWF. I traveled with Barry Hardy ,Gillberg and Koko B. Ware. It was a great experience. Good to see you still doing well . Take care brother.

[@1986jon19]

What was your wrestling name?

[@BobDraver]

Barry's attitude and overall demeanor are a refreshing change. A true role model. Love this man.

[@eerslink5498]

Freakin' Barry is just such a good guy. Incredible attitude, doesn't want to leave people out just...a real gentleman. I admire his thoughtfulness.

[@richardhannon8872]

Barry has always been a great worker. I've often wondered why he never became a manager or a trainer in the business. Please ask him that.

[@tommykincaid4162]

I was so pissed I pressed enter before I said exactly what you said about Barry, class act!

[@johnygrasa]

The Mulkey brothers took beatings like no other.

[@shaunclifton5281]

Killer stuntmen for sure.

[@joeadair6170]

I was going to say them also.

[@studbourbon798]

They should have carried the belts .

[@stevejamieson8468]

Mulkeymania!!!

[@jayrule13]

My God, they made everything look devastating.

[@davidhunter1555]

Barry does a great job of showing the universality of strong work. Being ready, being dedicated, being humble, and being willing and able to learn are keys to success in any field.

[@Rocky91DTA]

I just want to say we need more of you two doing interviews like this because Barry Horowitz and you James are just gold !!! And thank you mister Horowitz for your absolutely legendary wrestling and personal skills great to hear good people doin good things!!!!!

[@St_Clinton]

Barry is the Best... Barry Horowitz, Johnny Rodz, Iron Mike, SD Jones, George South and others all deserve to be in the HOF as they were all great Star Makers.

[@buyystocks]

steve king

[@kuma1388]

George South used to say, “just call me a professional wrestler because that’s what I am”

[@nothingislogical]

Barry seems like a very cool, humble guy. He's not some old, bitter asshole bitching about how so and so held him down. He's just like, "Hey, I was an enhancement guy. I had a good niche and made money from it. I wish I had more but I'm happy with what I got." It's refreshing to see someone so optimistic doing a shoot interview.

[@uncleedsautographsandstuff8813]

My top 3 are interchangable depending on the day. Barry Horowitz, S.D.Jones and Johnny Rodz

[@albertstepulevage8217]

The "unpredictable" Johnny Rodz.

[@uncleedsautographsandstuff8813]

@@albertstepulevage8217 absolutely one of the best!!

[@nickmrt2670]

Probably my list of enhancement talent as well. Also let’s not forget about Frankie Williams

[@uncleedsautographsandstuff8813]

@@nickmrt2670 I have a soft spot for the Mulkey Brothers. Those 2 always got the shit kicked out of them and it always looked BRUTAL!!

[@MortonT1958]

The Mt. Rushmore of enhancement talent: Barry Horowitz Iron Mike Sharp Johnny Rodz George South SD Jones finishes #5

[@brandondavenport6147]

Barry Horowitz is so awesome 👍

[@livethegimmick24-7]

I used to get a kick out of Barry with the patting himself on the back gimmick. I played hs football at that time on the defensive line. Every time I got a sack on the qb I'd do the pat on my back gimmick. Good times!

[@Dave711701]

Some of my favorites - Horowitz of course, Iron Mike Sharpe, Bob Bradley, Duke of Dorchester and Jeff Craney always used to crack me up.

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

Craney never seemed to get much offense in. The others always seemed to get a moment in every match.

[@Dave711701]

@@AdventuresWithMe00 That's why he used to crack me up, there was just this funny way about him the way he would take bumps and sell moves.

[@InabnettMusic]

Barry is such a great guy and great talent. I'm glad he has had such a great career, Cheers, Barry!

[@scottwilson3741]

Horner used to say "I'm a star maker waiting to be a star"

[@jbsmith8848]

Man, he seems like such a nice dude. No ego, no delusion, no bitterness. This is a breath of fresh air when it comes to wrestling personalities. Congratulations on having him on. I would 100% wear his merch to the gym if he has any.

[@donwilcox728]

Jose Estrada, Jonny Rodz, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Jose Luis Rivera, Ron Shaw Pete Sanchez, Rick McGraw, Steve Lombardi, Barry Hart, SD Jones, Frankie Williams, Pete Doherty, Bob Bradley, Jeff Craney, Charlie Fulton.

[@tomjones5650]

Vincente Pomenti Joe Turko, "Hey Mr. Referee."!!!

[@kjlemovitz]

Sacluna and Sharpe at work ne time were being pushed as stars

[@kjlemovitz]

Frank Williams, Lee Wong were 2 more enhancement wrestlers

[@barrywreap5122]

Bob Bradley really had a good look for a title contender. Jeff Craney was my favorite "Average Joe"

[@toybarons]

I can remember going to Maple Leaf Gardens back in the early 1980s and seeing Iron Mike Sharpe. He was was one of my fav wrestlers. I don't think I've never seen him give a bad match. He was always solid in the ring.

[@SueStarks]

Barry is one of the nicest people who I met as a kid.. Johnny Rodz and George South have trained a lot of successful people and all deserve respect

[@johnnikollaj496]

As a kid in the mid 80's I really thought Iron Mike Sharpe was fucking AWESOME.

[@everybodywantstoruletherad279]

It’s great seeing guys like Barry talking good about the business they love

[@zantara]

One of my favorite matches on Prime Time Wrestling was Barry Horowitz vs Iron Mike Sharpe. Both of them were so much fun to watch. Best of all, I had absolutely no idea who was going to win. I agree with many others on here that are enjoying these interview segments with Barry Horowitz. He comes off like such a nice guy with vast knowledge of the business. I hope James talks to him many more times to come.

[@LoganCharlesII]

4:01 Talking about the Ultimate Warrior lol

[@mrgrrr9552]

I remember watching Horowitz finally start winning in GWF. It was awesome.

[@Huestein2000]

I’m not familiar with that company, was that before or after his time in WWF?

[@mrgrrr9552]

@@Huestein2000 i think it was in the middle. It was called the global wrestling federation. It didn't last long but i believe a number of guys who would eventually get famous passed thru .

[@mrgrrr9552]

I believe JBL and the Harlem Heat both got started there.

[@amesgamez]

Barry is so genuine, grounded and humble, it's refreshing. Shout out to some of my favorite enhancement talents from the 80's - Iron Mike Sharpe, Quick Draw Rick McGraw, Jose Luis Rivera, Tiger Chung Lee, Paul Roma, George South, Jim Powers, Rocky King.

[@jamesdenardo9594]

Barry Horowitz best interview in my opinion

[@pipepicasso8112]

I'm a big fan of "Iron" Mike Sharpe, "Canada's Greatest Athlete". He was so entertaining with his boisterous, " No, No, No". I would have to say, being a Baby face Enhancement talent has to be the hardest thing to do. A heel just does the typical heel stuff. A baby face has to win the crowd over with them typically not knowing who you are.

[@alanguages]

I saw a match between Iron Mike and Jerry Allen. Iron Mike won, since it was happening in Ontario. The crowd popped despite, Iron Mike using a foreign object placed inside his forearm cover. Iron Mike also was in the first episode of Dolly Parton's tv show where she married Hulk Hogan. Enhancing Hulk Hogan of all people.

[@dlopezdlo11]

Iron Mike grunts were legendary

[@pauldittrich978]

Iron Mike Sharpe rules!(RIP).

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Mike Sharpe should have received more of a push. We loved seeing a Canadian bloke in the ring as kids. Pete Doherty was hilarious with some of his antics. Great comments from Barry who is truly one of the greats. Thanks James I have come to enjoy your clips.

[@RealMisawa]

I had a feeling he would say Reno Riggens. My favorite WWF jobber.

[@Fatman-g8k]

I am thoroughly impressed with Barry Horowitz. What an outlook on life and the business.

[@sabrecrusher]

A few names who I've always remembered from when I first starting watching WCW in about 1990, Tommy Angel, Tim 'Powerhouse' Parker, Joe Cazana, Pablo Crenshaw, Magnum Force, The Cajun Predator, Jeff Gamble, Allan Iron Eagle, Gil Ganatella, Diamond Dave Johnson, Chuck Coates

[@sabrecrusher]

Also loved seeing Reno Riggins and Bob Cooke getting a mention.

[@mrmoose6619]

Barry and Iron Mike were my two favorite Enhancement Talents around... I always knew they would not win... but at least they always made a good show of it and really put the star over. Reno Riggins and SD Jones deserve recognition as well... the four singles Enhancement Talents of note.

[@donc7354]

A vast majority of them were extremely talented athletes who were for the most part told to lose or to hold back. Granted, there were many who seemed to have as much talent as a football tackling dummy but still had the will to get in the ring with some.of the roughest characters in wrestling.

[@MovieEnvy]

Look at how they take a suplex. That’s how you could tell who was a wrestler and who was a tackling dummy.

[@graemesefton7944]

I always felt the WWF/WWE missed a golden opportunity to promote one of their 'enhancement talents' by having them appear in a Royal Rumble and win it because no-one really focused much on them. They could then have had this build-up to Wrestlemania with a 3-way title match between 2 of the biggest stars of the day and an absolute underdog. It would have had to be a 3-way match because the underdog wouldn't have been enough to make it a headline act. Barry Horowitz would have been absolutely perfect in this role. We could have seen him training, trying to believe. Just basically a real Rocky-type of story, where he would have gotten to Wrestlemania and wrestled the match of his life, including a couple of near-pins in the midst of spending a lot of time outclassed and outmatched but still getting up and fighting.

[@phychmasher]

3:43 Barry's doing an interview and still thanks somebody off camera for bringing him something. Love this guy!

[@PrimetimeD]

It's been a real treat watching these videos with Barry. He's a real pro, and has a great attitude.

[@vortega472]

Yoda, I love Barry Horowitz - and just so you know I've finally subscribed to this channel because of these interviews. This man is one of the nicest guys and a great worker.

[@michaelmarkowski204]

Barry has a great attitude and tells very interesting stories. I saw a long shoot interview with George Gray (One Man Gang) a few years ago and he's also a very nice guy with great stories about his life and career. Would like to see James do a shoot with him.

[@daerth4423]

Talk about someone who's seen it all. I love that you do so many interviews with "enhancement talent". Their perspective is always interesting, even more so then some of the bigger stars a lot of times.

[@lord-vast]

Barry F N Horowitz...I Watched You As A Kid Into Adulthood In The 80s & 90s & I Was A Fan, Thank U & I Am So Glad U Are Still Here With Us, God Bless You Sir, You've Lived The Dream❗#respect #respectsir

[@James-xx4kb]

Don’t care if he wasn’t a premier guy, Barry Horowitz is a legend!

[@Spooky_515]

As far as best enhancement talent goes George South is a good answer. It’s also the trendy answer of the last couple years. If you asked this question in early 2000’s people would’ve said Brawler or Barry, SD Jones is memorable. Early 80’s it was Johnny Rodz

[@positively_broad_st3780]

My favorite regular enhancement guys were S.D. Jones and Jose Luis Rivera. They were allowed an occasional victory on Superstars though...

[@djpee25]

Brian Walsh,a bit random but check him out in some wwf work (vs.Bam Bam and specialy against 1-2-3 kid),He sold very well,and was really athletic!

[@jamiepreston1490]

Good for you Barry! Hall of Fame material right here!!

[@chadczternastek]

Since the magic phase of wrestling is long gone forever, it's great to hear these shoots to hear how these guys who you worshipped as kids made it happen. It was a combination of so many variables that will never be there. Might as well hit the nostalgia. This guy is so humble and down to earth.

[@Kris_Bo]

Very delicately asked at the beginning of the question given how Barry doesn't like his career referred to using certain phases. Respect! and well researched....really enjoying your channel and your interviews.

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

*Dear Mattel* Elite series *123* : Classic Star Makers (yes, a line of job figures!) If they're from the 80's/90's, I'd buy'em!!

[@One_Bonehead_Name]

Iron Mike Sharpe at the top of the list. Way to dig back to GCW...Mike Jackson. I can remember a match with Flair, as a kid, I seriously thought he was gonna take the belt.

[@Mochi_Madness87]

Barry is a real good guy. I remember when he got his push after he finally got his first win in WWF, I was totally rooting for him.

[@CanadianSam999]

One of the magic moments for me was the "HOROWITZ WINS!" The shock ending, and the joy of seeing him finally get the W! And Iron Mike, did he ever know how to engage the crowd! Absolute master. I recall seeing/hearing him at Maple Leaf Gardens and the crowd cheering for Mike instead of the Babyface he was wrestling.

[@jamespalmer5679]

Even Barry knows "Snitching is a No-No".

[@John-nd4fu]

Barry patting himself on the back,😂 remember my mom saying what in the hell is he doing? I laughed out loud.

[@jajenkinson]

Mine would be Mike Jackson, Barry Horowitz, George South, and Italian Stallion

[@NYKgjl10]

Always loved Duane Gill and Iron Mike Sharpe. Got a chance to see him at a live show many years ago. Mike Sharpe was so believable with his shots he lays onto his opponent and the noises...lol...Memories.

[@zygmundzygmundowski]

I always enjoyed when Barry wrestled ! Celebrated all of his seven wins😄

[@ElGuapo-d8n]

It's so cool to hear the guys I grew up watching. This guy was a big part of the shows back in the day.

[@MediaM5]

WHAT BARRY SAID WAS TRUE! HAPPY I HEARD THIS HERE FROM BARRY AND YES IM USING CAPS FOR THIS!! that story was and is true. i was trained by sharpe in bricktown nj. i and a few others were trained by him know of this story barry mentioned. many dont remember. but yes, sharpe when he came in along with murraco at that time. sharpe was supposed to have a good run with backlund and was being pushed. murraco and sharpe were also a tag team. so vince sr put them 2gether. it didnt fare well, so after the world title run which got clipped, in which sharpe basically said he got screwed out of that, that run stopped suddenly for whatever reasons.so they teamed up. did it for a while, but again according to sharpe vince didnt like the direction of the team and split em up so murraco can go for the IC title. sharpe then was left like dust in the wind so to speak. its all politics like barry said. so afterward mike sharpe wsa the king of enhancement talent. gotta remember, sharpe was well known in canada, nwa, mid south and other places. but in wwf he was enhancement. he made all look lik a star. this is also why mike sharpe was so LOUD and verbal in the ring with the armband as well. why? well sharpe told me u need to stand out. doesnt matter if ur match is 20 min or 2 min, if your "jobbing" many matches, or going over most, you need to stand out. that mike did and is still talked about 2day.

[@junioralsept9335]

Snake Brown was my favorite jobber at the time in Georgia Championship Wrestling...😊

[@nateinindy3460]

Yes, Snake Brown, and Lee Scott. We called him the kick out king. But you truly thought you witnessed an ass kicking by the end of every Lee Scott match.

[@kuunami]

I get really genuine vibes from this man.

[@smogity]

Don't forget my favorite star maker...SONNY BLAZE!!!

[@KGV1374]

I love how he describes the Ultimate Warrior. Obviously not overly fond of him.

[@HansGruberfan]

After his program with Martel. Tito became an upper level enhancement talent. He's my number 1. With Barry number 2.

[@robertcoggeshall3071]

Tito wasn't really enhancement. He was solid mid carder.

[@Suckle-berry]

Grew up watching him. Cool to hear him

[@janiluckarin6633]

paul roma, if he is willing to talk would be great :)

[@AdventuresWithMe00]

- Frank Williams - SD Jones - Mac Rivera - Charlie Fulton - Johnny Rodz - Jose Estrada - Pete Dougherty - Bob Bradley

[@thegamerstableboardgamesto386]

I think it would be remiss not to mention the Hardyz. They enhanced for years before becoming legit stars.

[@lee-ur7nt]

To this day, I can remember Barry Horowitz winning against Skip..I liked him as a kid an wanted to see him win. So I remember jumping out of my seat.

[@jamesg1974a]

I always like Barry and the Brawler but I came of age during the mid to late 80s and we only saw WWF

[@DoubleJackpot]

This guy is AWESOME!! Pat yourself on the back, I would love to meet you, You are a really amazing guy.

[@jameskelly5672]

Im going with s.d jones

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

Same here, man. Also, how many enhancement talents have an action based on them?

[@DaveJosephs]

I'd never heard an interview with Barry until now...definitely a down-to-earth guy who speaks his mind in a good way about his profession. I have to say that any time he was in the ring I enjoyed watching him, whether as a face or a heel. I'm old enough to remember when Iron Mike Sharpe was given a big push in the WWWF...I could be wrong but I think he was either managed by Lou Albano or Freddie Blassie at the time.

[@richiehunt5097]

Lee Scott and Chris Hamrick.

[@jphasson]

Absolutely love both of these guys!!

[@mvjr7758]

Barry was definitely a solid guy in ring. Good to see him again.

[@gulfy09]

Barry Horowitz number 2. Iron Mike Sharp Canada's greatest athlete lol.. like Horowitz says it's just a job and he loves his job not many people can agree

[@ninolama]

Iron Mike Sharpe!

[@LoganCharlesII]

On Georgia Championship Wrestling back in the day, Snake Brown was one of my favorite heel enhancement talents.

[@LoganCharlesII]

Mike Jackson and Gerald Finley were two others.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Like Barry, Snake Brown had some individuality. Loved watching him rake guys across the back and cackle like a chickenshit.

[@Fatman-g8k]

Jim Cornette tells a hilarious Mike Sharpe getting locked inside of arenas because he would work out after the matches, take hour long showers and be forgotten about. Sharpe and Barry are my two favorite underneath guys of all time. If things were all in all fair, those two would have had a program with each other for the world title. I can close my eyes and see it. What a match.

[@kidgrebo1]

My brother and I used to call them extras in the late 80's and early 90's.

[@ricogonzalez7508]

Barry was great the guy you rooted for knowing he was going to lose I’m 55 and he’s part of my youth hof worthy in itself

[@DeadKoby]

I've always referred to gents like Barry as TV Opponents. He could work a match just fine, and keep the crowd into it.

[@timothy4664]

Barry was one the few enhancement guys that you remembered. If you grew up in the 80s, we saw them every single week. I am from south east new england. I saw tons of matches with guys like Barry. Many of them went on to be major names but i remember him. I remember Pete Dougherty, Duke of Dorchester but that's because he was local. Pete and Barry were both booked to win though and for me i think that was special. For me it never mattered that Barry wasnt a major winning talent. When i saw him win. Unreal

[@fredsiewert8556]

I liked him as a wrestler and here he is great too what he all knows. Awesome attitude

[@meztizo_americano86]

Barry is looking in better health than many of his wrestling contemporaries

[@earmstrong8266]

Kne of my favorites was quick draw Rick McGraw

[@fixpacifica]

Saw him wrestle in a live WWF match against Bret Hart. Incredible match, and McGraw almost won.

[@Steven-rp8zo]

Barry is a class act! One of the best to ever do it!

[@donrajah1738]

Mike The Milkman Milliman was my favorite enhancement talent. Powers didn't have a gimmick & no mic skills. S.D. Jones was seriously underrated and should have been a mid card player.

[@fixpacifica]

Jake "The Milkman" Milliman. Must have seen him in at least a hundred AWA matches and he never won. Saw SD Jones at my first WWF live show, and remember thinking, "Man, this guy is a really good." The enhancement talent always were more impressive live than they were on TV.

[@mikejejenich-pb5zx]

All I remember as a kid. Was laughing. When iron mike sharpe wrestled. The grunting and screaming 👋🤣

[@joshduke1743]

Reno Riggins was great and underrated.

[@Rendezman562]

well put Barry.... respect!!!!

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

Still love that whole angle they did with the body donas

[@ReelBeefTV]

Amazing guy. Pat this man on the back!

[@midtownradioandrecords]

We need to have a petition to put Barry in the hall of fame and add him to the video games. Seriously.

[@rondellschuyler7074]

Another good interview. Love Barry's interviews. Four Horseman manager James JJ Dillon said good workers and the independent scene are neccessary for pro wrestling to succeed. Wrestling needs good workers and a independent circuit to be a talent pool much like pro baseball has a minor league to pull talent from.

[@lrm215]

Johnny Rodz!!!

[@steinarvilnes3954]

He may no thave been a top wrestler, but compared to many earlier stars of about the same age, he sure seem to be in a lot better shape physically and mentally. Especialy for being born in 1959! :) The kind of guy I did not give much thought back then, but when thinking back I understand how important people like him was for making the wrestling shows work.

[@dskofich]

Kenny Jay from the AWA

[@jimh.412]

Sodbuster

[@michaelmarkowski204]

Don't forget George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski.

[@astronomydork4377]

Barry was and is awesome. Mad respect Starmaker.

[@PattyPat162]

Barry Horowitz in the HOF along with Brooklyn Brawler !!!!

[@jphasson]

Lee Scott has got to up there. His match with Sid Vicious is the greatest squash I've ever seen.