Tony Atlas: Profile, Career Stats, Titles & Gimmicks

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 72 years old.

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

Tony Atlas has won a total of 8 championships 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.

Tony Atlas Profile Index

Profile Info

Real NameAnthony White
GenderMale
Born April 23, 1954 (age 72)
NationalityUnited 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

Ring Names & Gimmicks
- 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)
Roles
- Wrestler (July 10, 1974 - Present)
- Manager (July 8, 2008 - June 29, 2009)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWE	June 30, 2009	April 30, 2010
PromotionWWEBrand ECW	July 8, 2008	June 29, 2009
PromotionWWF	March 10, 1997	March 31, 1997
PromotionWCW	October 10, 1992	February 5, 1993
PromotionWWF	August 4, 1990	January 19, 1991
PromotionWCWA	November 10, 1986	December 7, 1987
PromotionWWF	October 29, 1984	September 8, 1986
PromotionAWA	July 13, 1984	October 28, 1984
PromotionWWF	January 18, 1980	May 16, 1984
PromotionNWA	July 10, 1974	October 14, 1984
PromotionNWA GCW	March 19, 1983	May 17, 1983
PromotionMSWA	October 9, 1982	March 11, 1983
PromotionGAC	August 27, 1982	March 11, 1983
PromotionSWCW	April 3, 1981	May 14, 1982
PromotionGAC	January 25, 1980	August 7, 1981
PromotionNWA GCW	December 8, 1978	April 20, 1981
PromotionJCP	September 25, 1977	July 29, 1979
PromotionNWA GCW	November 25, 1976	April 10, 1978
PromotionJCP	July 17, 1975	November 9, 1976
PromotionWSS	October 20, 1975	October 31, 1975

Finishers
- Bearhug (July 10, 1974 - Present)
- Military Press Slam (July 10, 1974 - Present)
Images History

Jul 2008
Jul 1974

Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to
Heel July 8, 2008 June 29, 2009

Alignment	Details	from	to
Heel		July 8, 2008	June 29, 2009

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2006)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2021)
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF World Tag Team Championship (with Rocky Johnson)
National Wrestling Alliance
- x1 WCWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship
World Class Championship Wrestling
- x1 WCWA Television Championship
- x1 WCWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Skip Young)
World Wrestling Council
- x2 UWP Caribbean Heavyweight Championship
- x1 AWF North American Heavyweight Championship
- x1 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (with Miguelito Pérez)
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
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)
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)