Its not every day that you see a large man willingly laying on the floor while a woman punches and kicks him in the face repeatedly, but Tony Atlas felt like sharing that kind of video on social media. Atlas then moved on to Southern Ontario area in late 1988. This and a disqualification loss to Nick Bockwinkel were Atlas' only defeats in singles competition. [15] In his first televised appearance as Simba, Atlas's history in the company was quickly acknowledged, but Vince McMahon claimed Atlas had "rediscovered his roots by legally changing his name". So Atlas and Arcidi simply break apart from their lock up for no good reason, look around a bit, then lock up again. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He now lives in Auburn, Maine, with his wife, Monika White.[25]. October 28, 1994 - USA: Brutus Beefcake & Cousin Luke vs. SD Jones & Tony Atlas ended in a double count-out. Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson together were known as "The Soul Patrol." Tony currently runs his own promotion throughout the New England area called Atlas Pro Wrestling. A driving accident was not the cause of death, it was a heart attack? One of his first feuds was with Jesse "The Body" Ventura, over who had the better physique. Gonzlez, who always maintained his innocence, was initially charged with first-degree murder but was later reduced and tried for involuntary homicide. One day, that officer approached Atlas and Atlas thought he was going to be arrested for something he did while he was homeless. "Joe, you're doing a good job," the WWE Hall of Famer and 1980s wrestling superstar said Friday, referring to President Joe Biden, when we ran into him at a gas station in Massachusetts. Both Atlas and Mantel appeared in 2019's Dark Side of the Ring episode on Bruiser Brody and explained what actually happened. Tony Atlas was born in Roanoke, VA on April 23, 1944. Thankfully we get a breather from this nonstop thrill fest with yes, you guessed it, At this point Alfred notes theyre not moving too fast. He defeated Jimmy Snuka on an independent show on June 28, 1992, in Wallingford, CT.[19] He later left IWCCW which left the IWCCW title vacant. wrestling Rock N' Roll Express, Tony Atlas & More Named to Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame 2021 Class. That being said, he is also known for his bizarre antics outside the business. Finally, we get a bit of lateral movement, with Arcidi whipping Mr. USA into the ropes and following up with aclothesline? Apparently Dan and Tony Atlas were tight at one point but had a falling out. I should note that both men were good guys at the time, with Gorilla pointing out the crowd isnt sure who to cheer for despite Arcidi being from Boston. WWE inducted Tony into their Hall of Fame in 2006, On January 7th, Atlas shared a video of himself lying on the floor while a woman stood over him as she punched him in the face repeatedly followed by several hard kicks to the head. While homeless and starving, Atlas discovered a Burger King in the area. Tony Atlas had a fantastic professional wrestling career that led to him becoming a well-respected legend amongst his fans and peers. WWE Hall Of Famer Tony Atlas recently gave his take on the situation during a sit-down interview with Boston Wrestling MWF. Atlas would continue to appear on ECW during The Abraham Washington Show as Abraham Washington's sidekick, until ECW went off air in February 2010. Deleted tweet from Maxwell Jacob Friedman. He is also known by his bodybuilding title, " Mr. USA " (a distinction he earned three times), the nom de guerre the "Black Superman", as well as an alter ego named Saba Simba. Theres a possibility youve heard of Atlas after all, he was featured in the WWF for quite some time not only in the ring, but also bringing him back after he retired for such fair as Legends House and The Abraham Washington Show, the latter of which was of such fantastic quality that we inducted it several years ago (and you can access it by clicking rightchere). While Atlas was certainly past his prime at this point when it came to wrestling, he was still able to put together a solid encounter and didn't look out of place. [2] He competed on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic independent circuit during the 1980s and 90s. Many people we spoke with, like Atlas, already got their shots. However, amongst all of his great matches and accomplishments are specific things that fans have forgotten about him. Atlas isn't the most talked-about wrestler, so fans tend to forget! In fact, Atlas recently posted a video of himself getting stomped on by a woman. He explained his thoughts in an interview with Boston Wrestling MWF (h/t WrestlingInc.com): "You always get it at home.Now, if she [does] decide to come back, they're going to destroy her. RIP Mr. Something that a lot of people forget about Tony Atlas was the fact that he was part of the WWE Network show, Legends House. Atlas returned to IWCCW in the fall of 1993 and faced Tommy Dreamer, Johnny Gunn, Tito Santana, and Primo Carnera III. Can you believe people used to lambast Gorilla for being a BAD commentator? NFL NBA Megan Anderson Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Arsenal F.C. Atlas was shown on RAW once more, again cheering for Maivia on the March 31 edition when Maivia wrestled Bret Hart.[23]. Strongbow Brothers v. Charlie Fulton & Frankie Williams 9. Main Eventer. Atlas pinned Van Hammer in the quarterfinals. This went on for a few days, until the Burger King manager noticed Atlas climbing out of one of the dumpsters. They'll job her out. #oldschool can give it and they can take it! Brock is the only one along with Triple H who always gives you the idea of being a real wrestler, a really great fighter." Fans didn't like it and the character had no real depth, which is why it was only a brief run that didn't really have any memorable storylines, hence why it is a forgotten part of Atlas' career. Tony Atlas on his Real Fight with Paul Orndorff 1970s-1990s Atlas started wrestling in 1974 for the National Wrestling Alliance World Wide/Mid Atlantic area. She added that loosened restrictions are likely playing a role in the rising numbers, and that means wearing masks and washing hands frequently remain important. You may think with his obvious power hed hurl Atlas halfway to Andover, but nah, he just kind sets him down to the mat without much impact. I mean, look at that he went airborne and everything with that head butt! Count your blessings, kids count your blessings! Tony Atlas Mr. USA's Tweets. USA Tony Atlas versus Boston strongman Ted Arcidi. In fact . In 1990 Atlas returned to the WWF where he wrestled as "Saba Simba" for the remainder of 1990 and into January 1991. Help make SquaredCircle safer and more inclusive by using the report button to flag posts and comments for moderator review. RELATED:10 Golden Era Wrestlers We Wish Were Around For The 24/7 Title. Atlas fights back with a wacky one-foot drop kick that looks like a total disaster. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. RELATED: 9 Wrestlers Who Had The Best Physique In The Ruthless Aggression Era. Charles Atlas (born Angelo Siciliano; October 30, 1892 - December 24, 1972) was an Italian-born American bodybuilder best remembered as the developer of a bodybuilding method and its associated exercise program which spawned a landmark advertising campaign featuring his name and likeness; it has been described as one of the longest-lasting and most memorable ad campaigns of all time. Teaming with The Barbarian, Atlas made his debut as a heel for WCW on the October 10, 1992, with a victory over Jeff Daniels and TA McCoy. Get the latest news on COVID-19 delivered to you. Jos Huertas Gonzlez a.k.a. We are talking about Tony Atlas, Hall Of Famer since 2006, who spoke to the microphones of Dan Mirade of Boston Wrestling, talking about Undertaker and the famous words that have labeled modern wrestling as 'soft', by Hulk Hogan and Andr The Giant and finally of the differences between modern wrestling and that of the past. Bodybuilder who was a three-time Mr. USA who went on to have a career in professional wrestling, working for the WCW, ECW, and WWE. He was always a very strong man and still is, even now in his late 1960s. Boston Wrestling MWF, Melrose, Massachusetts. 1This promotion is not to be confused with the NWA TriState promotion founded by Leroy McGuirk in the 1950s. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. "Tony is a leader of many talents.trainer, manager, and logistician. Wrestling Observer: Notes on Vince McMahon's Potential Return . Eventually, Atlas came to and he would spend the next few weeks with the woman. Atlas was released from his WWE contract on April 30, 2010. His opponent for this evening, however, may be something of a mystery to you. Alfred continues Theres not been a great deal of movement so far.. To which Boston, the home of Arcidi may I remind you, boos both guys out of the building. The Main Event. With many of the territories gone and with the WWF not an option at that pointAtlas was left without work. One week later he appeared on RAW again, this time holding Maivia back from attacking The Sultan. He started going back to the gym to work and would often notice a police officer giving him looks. He scored a win against Bob Orton and a non-title victory over WWF Intercontinental Champion Greg Valentine at the Steel Cage Turmoil round robin tournament in Hartford, CT on November 23, 1984 (a predecessor to the King of the Ring tournaments that were held later in the decade as annual house show events), but suffered his first defeat on his comeback when he lost to David Shultz. He is a knowledgeable and respected voice in the industry. Prior to beginning his in-ring tenure, Atlas had a successful career as a bodybuilder, winning the title of Mr. USA. Many years ago, TMZ did a story on Atlas fetish and he told the outlet that he had paid a woman $100 to smash his face. [18] After the Royal Rumble, he was taken off TV and was inactive with the company. WWE Hall Of Famer Tony Atlas is one of the better-known pro wrestling veterans in the industry right now. In the semi-finals he fell to Dustin Rhodes. Following a match with Steve Regal on February 5, Atlas left the promotion.[21]. With all that said, for whatever reason, the WWF decided to pit these two against each other in a battle of the bulls to see what would happen. Copy link. Atlas was once again making decent money and every week he would send the women 500 dollars to thank her for her generosity. https://youtube.com/watch?v=zFza2s6ZK9s&feature=share, Idk the whole story but I do know that in ALL the shoot interviews I've ever seen with Tony Atlas, he has never been so emotional before. Do you know why I said that? Tony Atlas Says Sasha Banks Is Not Needed By WWE - Big . The legend was paired with the World's Strongest Man as his manager, and it was a combination that did work very well. That being said, he is also known for his bizarre antics outside the business. Now rest assured, the company tried to make this a titanic struggle, with television commentators Lord Alfred Hayes and Gorilla Monsoon hyping up the battle prior to introductions as best they could. Atlas was living the life of a millionaire, but in reality, the most Atlas ever earned in a year for professional wrestling was $125,000. [9], Two months after departing the World Wrestling Federation, Atlas resurfaced in Verne Gagne's AWA. Officials in Massachusetts and nationwide are pushing for the unvaccinated to get their COVID shots ahead of the holidays. After he left the WWF he returned to IWCCW shortly thereafter facing Tito Santana and Vic Steamboat. Lesnar intended to start a career in the NFL, which would allow him to stay closer to home for longer. 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