Tony Atlas - Pro Wrestlers Database
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tony Atlas, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Anthony White was born in Roanoke, Virginia on April 23, 1954, and he is currently 71 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler, under the ring name of Tony Atlas.

Tony Atlas has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Tony Atlas was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2021 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameAnthony White
  • Ring Names
    • Tony Atlas (September 14, 1991 - Present)
    • Saba Simba (August 28, 1990 - September 13, 1991)
    • Tony Atlas (July 10, 1974 - August 27, 1990)
    • Black Scorpion (February 22, 1991 - February 22, 1991)
    • Black Atlas (November 25, 1976 - April 21, 1979)
  • Born April 23, 1954 (age 71)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceRoanoke, Virginia
  • Billed From
    • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 275 lbs (125 kg)
  • NicknamesMr. USA; The Black Superman

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (July 10, 1974 - Present)
    • Manager (July 8, 2008 - June 29, 2009)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEJune 30, 2009April 30, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW July 8, 2008June 29, 2009
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFMarch 10, 1997March 31, 1997
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWOctober 10, 1992February 5, 1993
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 4, 1990January 19, 1991
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWANovember 10, 1986December 7, 1987
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFOctober 29, 1984September 8, 1986
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJuly 13, 1984October 28, 1984
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 18, 1980May 16, 1984
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJuly 10, 1974October 14, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWMarch 19, 1983May 17, 1983
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWOctober 9, 1982March 11, 1983
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACAugust 27, 1982March 11, 1983
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWApril 3, 1981May 14, 1982
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 25, 1980August 7, 1981
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWDecember 8, 1978April 20, 1981
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPSeptember 25, 1977July 29, 1979
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWNovember 25, 1976April 10, 1978
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJuly 17, 1975November 9, 1976
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSOctober 20, 1975October 31, 1975
  • Images History

    Jul 2008
    Jul 2008
    Jul 1974
    Jul 1974
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJuly 8, 2008June 29, 2009
  • Finishers

    • Bearhug (July 10, 1974 - Present)
    • Military Press Slam (July 10, 1974 - Present)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • Americas Wrestling Federation

    • 1 AWF North American Heavyweight Championship

    Century Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 CWA Heavyweight Championship

    Eastern Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 EWA Heavyweight Championship

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 with Tommy Rich, 1 with Mr. Wrestling II, 1 with Thunderbolt Patterson, 1 with Kevin Sullivan)

    International World Class Championship Wrestling

    • 2 IWCCW Heavyweight Championship

    International Wrestling (Quebec)

    • 1 WCWA Brass Knuckles Championship

    Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Tri-State

    • 1 NWA West Virginia/Ohio Heavyweight Championship

    New England Pro Wrestling

    • 1 NEPW Heavyweight Championship

    Southwest Championship Wrestling

    • 1 SCW Southwest Brass Knuckles Championship

    Universal Superstars of America

    • 1 USA Tag Team Championship (with S.D. Jones)

    World Class Wrestling Association

    • 1 WCWA Television Championship
    • 1 WCWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Skip Young)

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (with Miguel Perez Jr.)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2009)
    • PWI Most Improved Wrestler Of The Year (1980)
    • WON Strongest Wrestler (1981)
    • World Bodybuilding Guild Hall Of Fame induction (class of 2007)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas - Rocky Johnson (August 23, 1983 - November 23, 1984)
  • Managed WrestlersMark Henry

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