Anecdotes

In February of 2001 Darsow was re-hired by the WWF. Using the nickname Repo- Man. He was hired for television, but then the Federation decided to keep him working off-camera, so he now an agent for the WWF.

Three times WWF Tag-Team Champion (with Ax) from 1988 - 1990.

In 1995 at WCW Uncensored, Barry as the Blacktop Bully defeated Dustin Rhodes in the first ever "King of the Road" match. Barry Darsow & Dustin Rhodes were both suspended and fired by WCW for blading during the match putting themselves at risk.

As a member of Demolition (with Ax), Smash currently holds the record for the longest WWF Tag Team title reign. Demolition's first title reign lasted from March 27, 1988 to July 18, 1989, nearly 16 months.

On September 29, 2007, after nearly 17 years apart, Smash reunited with the other founding member of Demolition, Ax (Bill Eadie), for a Demolition reunion. The two wrestled for an independent wrestling promotion known as the UXW. They won the promotion's tag team championships on that night. The duo planned on inviting Crush (Brian Adams) to join their reunion, but he had passed away the month before.

Used to be a national champion powerlifter with the United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF). He held a two-man deadlift record with Wayne Bloom (Beau Beverly, Wayne the Train).

Built his own cabin in Northern Minnesota. He loves hunting.

He was originally going to be one half of the Road Warriors (Legion of Doom) with Joe Laurinaitas (Animal).

Released from World Championship Wrestling after losing to Chris Benoit on "WCW Saturday Night". (novembre 1999)

After the tag team Demolition disbanded in 1991, Smash performed as a singles wrestler until he became Repo Man.

As part of the team Demolition, Smash became co-holder of the WWE tag team titles in March 1988. They defeated Strike Force at Wrestlemania IV.