Tony Nese

The Premier Athletes

Josh Woods

Ariya Daivari

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tony Nese, 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 Nese was born in Ridge, New York on August 6, 1985, and he is currently 40 years old.

He is currently working for All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor under the ring name of Tony Nese.

Currently, he is a member of the team of The Premier Athletes (with Josh Woods and Ariya Daivari).

Tony Nese has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameAnthony Nese
• Ring Names
  • Tony Nese (July 13, 2016 - Present)
  • Anthony Nese (July 7, 2011 - November 26, 2016)
  • Tony Nese (November 5, 2009 - July 6, 2011)
  • Maverick (April 22, 2006 - August 21, 2010)
  • Matt Maverick (September 23, 2005 - April 21, 2006)
• Born August 6, 1985 (age 40)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceRidge, New York
• Billed From
  • Long Island, New York
• Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
• Weight
  • 196 lbs (89 kg)
• NicknamesThe Premier Athlete

Career History

• Roles

  • Wrestler (September 23, 2005 - Present)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionAEW	October 23, 2021	Present
  PromotionROH	March 23, 2023	Present
  PromotionWWEBrand 205 Live	November 29, 2016	June 25, 2021
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	September 26, 2016	May 29, 2017
  PromotionHOH	October 6, 2012	December 16, 2016
  PromotionEVOLVE	November 20, 2010	November 13, 2016
  PromotionDGUSA	November 4, 2012	April 5, 2014
  PromotionPWG	August 9, 2013	March 28, 2014
  PromotionTNA	July 7, 2011	May 17, 2012

• Images History

  

  Nov 2021

  

  Sep 2016

  

  Jul 2011

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		August 21, 2020	Present
  Face		July 3, 2020	August 20, 2020
  Heel		September 3, 2019	July 2, 2020
  Face		April 7, 2019	September 2, 2019
  Heel		August 7, 2018	April 6, 2019
  Face		April 10, 2018	August 6, 2018
  Heel		September 26, 2016	April 9, 2018
  Face		July 7, 2011	September 25, 2016

• Finishers

  • 450° Splash (September 23, 2005 - Present)
  • The Running Kneese - Running Knee Strike on an opponent sitting on the corner (February 13, 2017 - Present)
  • Reverse Piledriver (September 3, 2019 - Present)
  • Pumphandle Michinoku Driver II (September 27, 2016 - February 12, 2017)
  • Reverse Piledriver (November 5, 2009 - September 26, 2016)
  • Single Leg Boston Crab (September 23, 2005 - April 5, 2014)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Light Weight" by Mikey Rukus - Single (July 27, 2022 - Present)
  • Theme Song"Starting Lineup" by Mikey Rukus - with Josh Woods - Team (March 5, 2023 - August 10, 2023)
  • Theme Song"The Premier Athlete" by James Wamsley - Single (October 23, 2021 - July 26, 2022)
  • Theme Song"Win It All" by CFO$ - Single (September 26, 2016 - June 25, 2021)
  • Theme Song"Buried in the Static" by Lost in a Name - Single (June 23, 2016 - July 14, 2016)
  • Theme Song"Do You Know Who You Are" by Atreyu - Single (May 1, 2016 - November 13, 2016)
  • Theme Song"Future Gladiator" by Kevin MacLeod - Single (September 14, 2014 - April 30, 2016)
  • Theme Song"Last Train Coming" by Maylene & The Sons of Disasters - Single (October 12, 2013 - September 13, 2014)
  • Theme Song"Please, Please" by Sensory Creatures - Single (June 28, 2012 - October 11, 2013)
  • Theme Song"The Great Physician" by Sensory Creatures - Single (November 20, 2010 - June 27, 2012)

Titles & Accomplishments

• Dragon Gate, Dragon Gate USA & EVOLVE

  • x1 Open the United Gate Championship (with Trent Beretta / Barreta & Caleb Konley)

  World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x1 WWE Cruiserweight Championship

• Family Wrestling Entertainment

  • 1 FWE Tag Team Championship (with Jigsaw)

  Five Borough Wrestling

  • 1 FBW Heavyweight Championship

  International Wrestling Cartel

  • 1 IWC Super Indy Championship

  New York Wrestling Connection

  • 2 NYWC Heavyweight Championship
  • 1 NYWC Tag Team Championship (with Plazma)
  • 1 NYWC Interstate Championship
  • 1 NYWC Fusion Championship

  Pro Wrestling Syndicate

  • 1 PWS Tri-State Championship

• Other Accomplishments

  • WWE Cruiserweight Championship #1 Contendership Tournament Winner (2019)
  • DGUSA Six Man Tag Team Tournament Winner (2014 - with Caleb Konley & Trent Baretta)
  • FWE Openweight Grand Prix Winner (2013)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • The Premier Athletes - Josh Woods, Ariya Daivari (April 5, 2024 - Present)
  • The Varsity Athletes - Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods (July 27, 2022 - August 10, 2023)
  • 205 Live OGs - Ariya Daivari (January 22, 2021 - June 25, 2021)
  • Buddy Murphy & Tony Nese - Buddy Matthews / Murphy (August 7, 2018 - April 7, 2019)
  • Drew Gulak & Tony Nese - Drew Gulak (October 10, 2016 - February 5, 2018)
  • The Zo Train - Ariya Daivari, Drew Gulak, Enzo Amore, Noam Dar (September 24, 2017 - January 23, 2018)
  • The Premier Athlete Brand - Brian Cage, Caleb Konley, SoCal Val, Su Yung / Susie / Susan, Trent Beretta / Barreta, Mr. A, Andrea (February 23, 2014 - April 1, 2016)
  • The Premiere Gods - Papadon (June 28, 2014 - July 30, 2015)
• Managers
  • Mark Sterling

Tony Nese Games Appearances (4)

WWE Main Series (2/26)

WWE 2K20

WWE 2K19

Other Games (2)

Universe

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