David Starr (wrestler)

David Starr
Starr in 2019
Birth nameCharles Max Barsky[1][2][3]
Born (1991-02-19) February 19, 1991 (age 33)[4][5]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[4][5]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Davey Starr
David Starr
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[4]
Billed weight211 lb (96 kg)[4]
Trained byAdam Cole[5][6]
Combat Zone Wrestling Academy[7]
DJ Hyde[5][7]
Drew Gulak[7]
Masada[7]
Sami Callihan
Samu[5][7]
Tommy Suede[7]
Wild Samoan Pro Wrestling Training Center[5]
DebutFebruary 18, 2012[7]
Retired2020[4]

Charles Max Barsky[1] (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, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. He held championships and won tournaments for companies based in Australia, North America, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom.[8][9][10][11]

Following a sexual abuse allegations in 2020, Barsky denied the claims but announced he was immediately leaving the wrestling industry.[12]

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  3. ^ Barrasso, Justin (May 1, 2019). "The Week in Wrestling: David Starr Builds a Worldwide Profile by Being Unapologetically Himself". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
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  8. ^ "Titles « David Starr « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "Tournaments « David Starr « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Career « David Starr « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  11. ^ "The World's Largest Wrestling Database". Wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  12. ^ Pollock, John (June 17, 2020). "David Starr issues lengthy statement reacting to major allegations". POST Wrestling. Retrieved March 13, 2023.