[2] Berry was a nine-time NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion and an important smaller wrestler of the 1930s to the 1950s, as well as a famous professional wrestling manager in his later years.

Standing only 5'8", Berry had to find creative ways to win his matches, which is why he oftentimes turned to rule breaking.

Berry did not care, as his disregard for authority eventually led him to more than fifteen professional wrestling championship reigns over the course of his lengthy career.

As manager to such top stars as Gorilla Monsoon, The Fabulous Kangaroos and Bull Ramos, Berry was not above using his signature cane as a weapon.

Berry held the World Light Heavyweight Championship nine times between 1937 and 1947,[2] trading it often with Danny McShain.

[6] Berry began managing wrestlers in 1958, including The Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan).

Berry also managed Monsoon in a series of matches against WWWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino during the Monsoon-Sammartino feud.

[3] Berry also appeared on an episode of You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx as a contestant where he and his partner won $1000.