On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Tony Garea, 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 Gareljich was born in Auckland, New Zealand on September 20, 1946, and he is currently 79 years old.
Tony Garea has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.
Tony Garea Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameAnthony Gareljich
- GenderMale
- Born September 20, 1946 (age 79)
- Nationality
New Zealand - Birth PlaceAuckland, New Zealand
- Billed From
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Tony Garea (March 20, 1972 - December 31, 2014)
Tony Garcia (February 12, 1971 - March 19, 1972)
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Roles
- Producer (January 30, 1989 - December 31, 2014)
- Part Time Wrestler (January 31, 1987 - January 29, 1989)
- Wrestler (February 12, 1971 - January 30, 1987)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWFOctober 7, 1972 December 31, 2014 Promotion 
LIJune 15, 1986 June 15, 1986 Promotion 
NWA, 
MLPOctober 3, 1982 January 23, 1983 Promotion NWA, 
JCPJuly 8, 1979 July 20, 1980 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 27, 1979 June 7, 1979 Promotion 
WCW AUSTRALIAOctober 29, 1978 November 3, 1978 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 21, 1978 June 1, 1978 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIAApril 1, 1978 April 1, 1978 Promotion NWAMarch 20, 1972 November 27, 1977 Promotion 
BTW SFFebruary 6, 1976 January 22, 1977 Promotion 
NWA GCWSeptember 3, 1975 January 27, 1976 Promotion 
CWFMarch 20, 1972 October 25, 1972 Promotion WCW AUSTRALIAFebruary 12, 1971 April 17, 1971 -
Images History
Oct 2007
Jan 1999
Jan 1983
Sep 1980
Jan 1977
Nov 1973Feb 1971 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face February 12, 1971 January 29, 1989 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to WWE Low Card July 23, 1984 January 29, 1989 WWE Mid Card August 16, 1980 July 22, 1984 WWE Inactive Various territories April 28, 1979 August 15, 1980 WWE Mid Card August 13, 1977 April 27, 1979 WWE Upper Card May 10, 1977 August 12, 1977 WWE Mid Card January 1, 1977 May 9, 1977 WWE Inactive Various territories October 1, 1975 December 31, 1976 WWE Mid Card May 2, 1973 September 30, 1975 WWE Low Card October 7, 1972 May 1, 1973
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Finishers
- Octopus Hold (February 12, 1971 - January 29, 1989)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Wind Him Up" by Saga - Single (May 14, 1983 - January 29, 1989)
- Theme Song"Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley - Single (April 16, 1983 - May 13, 1983)
- Theme Song"Eminence Front" by The Who - Single (April 9, 1983 - April 15, 1983)
- Theme Song"Private Eyes" by Darly Hall & John Oates - Single (October 16, 1982 - November 12, 1982)
- Theme Song"Kat Food" by Dixie Dregs - Single (July 31, 1982 - October 15, 1982)
- Theme Song"Voices inside my Head" by The Police - Single (November 14, 1981 - July 30, 1982)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
x5 WWWF/WWF World Tag Team Championship (2 with Rick Martel, 1 with Haystacks Calhoun, 1 with Dean Ho, 1 with Larry Zbyszko)
NWA Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (with Pat Patterson)
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame - Jack Brisco Spotlight Award (2024)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1973)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- B. Brian Blair & Tony Garea - B. Brian Blair (February 18, 1984 - July 1, 1984)
- Eddie Gilbert & Tony Garea - Eddie Gilbert (January 8, 1983 - May 7, 1983)
- Rick Martel & Tony Garea - Rick Martel (September 13, 1980 - April 2, 1982)
- Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea - Larry Zbyszko (August 6, 1977 - June 4, 1979)
- Dean Ho & Tony Garea - Dean Ho (November 1, 1973 - September 13, 1975)
- Johnny Gray & Tony Garea - Johnny Gray (March 20, 1972 - July 18, 1972)