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See more ». Trademark: Gorilla press slam. Nickname: Mr. USA See more ». Star Sign: Taurus. Getting Started Contributor Zone ». Edit page. Clear your history. USA" Tony Atlas is also one of the most influential and significant African-American Superstars in the history of sports-entertainment.

Prior to beginning his in-ring tenure, Atlas had a successful career as a bodybuilder, winning the title of Mr. He also won numerous power lifting and bench press competitions, cementing his reputation as a bona fide strongman.

Known for his imposing physique and signature Gorilla Press Slam, "Mr. Atlas also won several other regional championships during his time in the NWA. He also competed in the AWA for a brief time near the end of the promotion's existence. Following his departure from WCW, Atlas remained active in various independent promotions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, while also becoming a certified personal trainer in his home state of Maine.

Even though he scaled back his in-ring appearances, Atlas got involved in other aspects of sports-entertainment. In addition to personal training, "Mr. He ran a small wrestling school in Maine as well. Sent into the Hall by good friend SD Jones, Atlas gave one of the most memorable and moving acceptance speeches ever, touching on how he overcame extreme poverty during his youth in Virginia to become a sports-entertainment legend.