Bart Gunn

American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist

Mike Plotcheck (born December 27, 1965) better known by his ring names, Bart Gunn and Mike Barton, is an American former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist.

Bart Gunn
Plotcheck during his time in The Smokin' Gunns as Bart Gunn
Born(1963-12-27)December 27, 1963
Titusville, Florida
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Bart Gunn
Brett Colt
Bodacious Bart
Mike Barton
Billed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Billed weight258 lb (117 kg)
Billed fromAustin, Texas
Trained byCaesar Barraza
Blackjack Mulligan
Boris Malenko
Debut1991
RetiredDecember 10, 2007

Career

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Plotcheck is known for competing in the World Wrestling Federation for 6 years. During that time, he formed The Smokin' Gunns with his kayfabe brother Billy Gunn. He also feuded with Billy Gunn when the team broke up. He was also a member of the tag team The Midnight Express and competed under the name "Bodacious Bart" along with "Bombastic" Bob Holly.

Plotcheck won the WWF's shoot boxing tournament, the Brawl for All in 1998 when he defeated his tag team partner Bob Holly in the first round, Steve Williams in the second round, The Godfather in the semi-finals, and Bradshaw in the finals.[1] Plotcheck also faced boxer Eric "Butterbean" Esch at WrestleMania XV but was knocked out in 30 seconds. He was released from the WWF a short time after.[1]

He then competed for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1998 to 2002 where he had a successful tenure. He left AJPW to wrestle for New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2002. He left in 2004.

Plotcheck decided to start a mixed martial arts career and debuted on June 17, 2006. He defeated Wesley "Cabbage" Correira at Rumble On The Rock: Beatdown in less than two minutes by technical knockout because of a cut that Correir suffered during the bout. In his second fight he faced Ikuhisa "The Punk" Minowa at PRIDE Bushido 13 and lost by unanimous decision.

Championships

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Plotcheck held many championships during his professional wrestling career:

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Where Are They Now? Bart Gunn". WWE. Archived from the original on 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2013-07-08.

Other websites

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