Captain Rooney made his début at Gym Wars 8, teaming with the IwW International Heavyweight Champion, Shéamus O'Shaunessey (S.O.S.), against Vic Viper and the Ballymun Bruiser. During the match, Viper and Bruiser zoned in on Rooney's leg, and eventually got the win as Bruiser blasted Ray in the skull, with a can of imported Dutch beer. Despite this steep learning curve, Captain Rooney still intends to use this experience to rise to the élite of IwW.

Captain Rooney has 2 years' experience under his belt, having been trained by two-time British Commonwealth Champion Fergal Devitt, and he hopes to keep gaining valuable experience to someday, hopefully, reach the very top of IwW.

Rooney likes to use power moves, like the Blue Sky on Mars and the Ray's Edge to work on the backs of his opponent, as well as his chain and technical skills, leading up to his 100% Fun submission hold-- a move this fan favourite hopes to use to garner him many victories in the promotion.