29. Tony Garea

When a lot of wrestling fans were first discovering professional wrestling in the 80’s, they saw a Tony Garea at the end of his career whose main job was to put heels over during their first few matches in the WWF.

Tony Garea did that job very well, but it wasn’t long before that he was a great Tag Team wrestler for Vince McMahon Sr. and was always in championship and contenting tag teams there. A lifetime face, he was a good soldier for Stamford and considering he still works there in various capacities, A Hall of Fame induction for a man with tenure as long as Tony Garea is certainly within the realm of possibility.

Should Tony Garea be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 99.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.2%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0.1%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Anthony Garcia (Real Name)
Billed From: Auckland, New Zealand
Key Championships Held: NWA World Tag Team (San Francisco) w/Pat Patterson
WWF World Tag Team (5) (1w/Haystacks Calhoun, 1w/Dean Ho, 1w/Larry Zbyszko 2w/Rick Martel)
Why they will get in: His lengthy tenure alone, in the ring and in the back might grant him an induction.
Why they won't get in: As solid as he was, Tony Garea never approached the top of the card.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Won his first Title in the United States winning the WWF World Tag Team Title teaming with Haystacks Calhoun (5/20/73)
2. Received WWF World Title Shot against Superstar Billy Graham (7/9/77)
3. Wrestled Harley Race at MSG (12/18/78)
4. With Rick Martel defeated the legendary Wild Samoans to win the WWF World Tag Team Titles (11/8/80)
5. With Rick Martel beat the Moondogs to win his last major championship (7/21/81)