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On January 2, 1993, Atlas entered a tournament to crown a new United States Heavyweight Champion following the vacating of the title by an injured Rick Rude. Atlas pinned Van Hammer in the quarterfinals.
- 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
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- 250 lb (113 kg)
- July 10, 1974
Andrew Hall. No one better than Flair on the mic or in the ring. 2y. Joe Buschman. brings back so many memories.. as kids my brothers and use to rush home after church on Sunday to watch this. 2y. View more comments. 2 of 178. Ric Flair/Tony Atlas ConfrontationGeorgia Championship Wrestling.
Atlas then moved on to the Northeast independent area in late 1988. He joined International Championship Wrestling (owned and operated by Mario Savoldi) where he turned heel and under the management of The Duke (not Pete Doherty) won the ICW Heavyweight title from Joe Savoldi. Atlas lost the belt to Vic Steamboat in Middletown, NY.