Dakota Darsow
Encyclopedia
Dakota Darsow is an American professional wrestler
. He is best known for his time working in World Wrestling Entertainment
(WWE) developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling
(FCW), under the ring name
s Maverick Darsow and Barry Allen.
Darsow is a second-generation professional wrestler; his father Barry Darsow
has also been professional wrestler, best known as Demolition Smash and Repo Man.
in Maple Grove, Minnesota
. He played football
on the school team and was named an All-Conference Honorable Mention. He was signed by the University of Minnesota Crookston
football team as a linebacker
. Darsow is shown in the film Jobbers, which is scheduled to be released in 2009.
, including Steel Domain Wrestling, Great Lakes Championship Wrestling, the International Association of Wrestling, and Northern Star Entertainment.
and was sent to compete in Florida Championship Wrestling
. He debuted under his real name in a quick loss to Drew McIntryre
. He then had a match against Ian Richardson
, before changing his ring name
to "Maverick Darsow". He competed in six-man tag team matches, with Brett DiBiase
and Tank Mulligan
as his tag team partners, losing to Lawrence Knight
, Kaleb O'Neal and Tyson Tarver
, but defeating Tristan Delta, Derrick Bateman
, and Abraham Washington. After teaming with Jon Cutler and Dawson Alexander Esq.
to defeat Abraham Saddam Washington and his Secret Service faction, he defeated DH Smith
in a singles match on March 26.
On June 5, it was revealed that Darsow had been released from his WWE developmental contract.
's Impact Wrestling television show, losing to Zema Ion
in a three–way first round match of a tournament for a TNA contract, which also included Federico Palacios
.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
. He is best known for his time working in World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE) developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling
Florida Championship Wrestling
Championship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...
(FCW), under the ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
s Maverick Darsow and Barry Allen.
Darsow is a second-generation professional wrestler; his father Barry Darsow
Barry Darsow
Barry Darsow is a former American professional wrestler who is known as Smash, one half of the tag team Demolition, and as Krusher Kruschev, Repo Man, and The Blacktop Bully...
has also been professional wrestler, best known as Demolition Smash and Repo Man.
Personal life
Darsow attended Maple Grove Senior High SchoolMaple Grove Senior High School
Maple Grove Senior High is a public high school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota at 9800 Fernbrook Lane North.-School history:Maple Grove Senior High was the third public high school built by Osseo School District 279; it opened in 1996...
in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Maple Grove, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 50,365 people , 17,532 households, and 13,955 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,532.3 people per square mile . There were 17,745 housing units at an average density of 539.9 per square mile...
. He played football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
on the school team and was named an All-Conference Honorable Mention. He was signed by the University of Minnesota Crookston
University of Minnesota Crookston
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a four-year university located in Crookston, Minnesota. With 1,600 undergraduate students , it is one of five campuses in the University of Minnesota system. Currently, students from 29 countries and 40 states are enrolled .Located on the northern edge of...
football team as a linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
. Darsow is shown in the film Jobbers, which is scheduled to be released in 2009.
Independent circuit
He has competed in several wrestling promotionsProfessional wrestling promotion
A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. Promotion also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event...
, including Steel Domain Wrestling, Great Lakes Championship Wrestling, the International Association of Wrestling, and Northern Star Entertainment.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2008–2009)
In late 2008, he signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
and was sent to compete in Florida Championship Wrestling
Florida Championship Wrestling
Championship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...
. He debuted under his real name in a quick loss to Drew McIntryre
Drew Galloway
Andrew "Drew" Galloway is a Scottish professional wrestler signed with WWE, where he wrestles on the Raw brand as Drew McIntyre.He began training from the age of 15 in England, before moving back to Scotland to begin his career...
. He then had a match against Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson
Ian William Richardson CBE was a Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of the Machiavellian Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards trilogy. He was also a leading Shakespearean stage actor....
, before changing his ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
to "Maverick Darsow". He competed in six-man tag team matches, with Brett DiBiase
Brett DiBiase
Brett DiBiase is a retired American professional wrestler and professional wrestling referee. known for his time with the WWE, where he worked in their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. He is a former FCW Florida Tag Team Champion with Joe Hennig as The Fortunate Sons.Brett...
and Tank Mulligan
Taylor Rotunda
Taylor Rotunda is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE and wrestles in their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling , as Bo Rotundo. He is a former two time FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion and has previously held the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship...
as his tag team partners, losing to Lawrence Knight
Stu Sanders
Stuart Alexander "Stu" Bennett is an English professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE where he performs on its SmackDown brand under the ring name Wade Barrett...
, Kaleb O'Neal and Tyson Tarver
Tyrone Evans
Tyrone Evans is an American professional wrestler . He is best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he performed on the Raw brand under the name Michael Tarver as a member of The Nexus...
, but defeating Tristan Delta, Derrick Bateman
Michael Hutter
Michael Hutter is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling, under the ring name Derrick Bateman...
, and Abraham Washington. After teaming with Jon Cutler and Dawson Alexander Esq.
David Otunga
David Daniel Otunga is a professional wrestler and former reality television actor. He is signed to WWE, appearing on the Raw brand under his real name. He's a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, having one reign each with Michael McGillicutty and John Cena. He was the runner-up on the first season...
to defeat Abraham Saddam Washington and his Secret Service faction, he defeated DH Smith
Harry Smith (wrestler)
Harry Smith is a Canadian professional wrestler of English descent. He is currently working for Inoki Genome Federation and is best known for his tenure in WWE, where he won the Unified Tag Team Championship along with Tyson Kidd before being released from his contract on August 5, 2011...
in a singles match on March 26.
On June 5, it was revealed that Darsow had been released from his WWE developmental contract.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2011)
On June 23, 2011, Darsow made an appearance on Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
's Impact Wrestling television show, losing to Zema Ion
Shiima Xion
Michael Paris is an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name, Shiima Xion. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where he competes as Zema Ion, while also working both on the American independent circuit and in Mexico.-Early career:Michael Paris claims that...
in a three–way first round match of a tournament for a TNA contract, which also included Federico Palacios
Federico Palacios
Walter Kirney is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for working under the ring name Azrieal for independent promotions such as Ring of Honor and Jersey All Pro Wrestling.-Total Nonstop Action Wrestling:...
.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Barely Legal – adopted from his father, Barry DarsowBarry DarsowBarry Darsow is a former American professional wrestler who is known as Smash, one half of the tag team Demolition, and as Krusher Kruschev, Repo Man, and The Blacktop Bully...
- Crowbar (Single leg boston crab) – adopted from his father
- Barely Legal – adopted from his father, Barry Darsow