Anthony Felker (born August 13, 1961) is an American retired

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, referee, promoter and trainer. He is best known for his appearances in the Memphis-based promotion

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in the 1990s under the

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Tony Falk.

Professional wrestling career

Falk his debut in 1981 for International Championship Wrestling until the promotions folded in 1984. He worked for

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and

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. Also was a referee in WCCW where he reffed

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's first match. When World Class closed its doors it merged into

in Tennessee in 1989. Falk became a household name for the promotion until USWA folded in 1997. He also continued refereeing. He won the USWA Television Championship in May 1996 defeating

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. He dropped the title back to Armstrong two weeks later. After USWA, Falk stayed in Memphis working for Power Pro Wrestling, the United States Wrestling Organization and the independents until retiring in 2017. Falk trained his son, LT Falk to become a wrestler. Trained many other Tennessee wrestlers. He was also the promoter of All-Star Wrestling in

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from 1994 to 2004 and United States Wrestling Organization in Nashville, Tennessee from 2002 to 2013. In Paducah, the town celebrates "Tony Falk Day" on August 13 which is Falk's birthday.

Championships and accomplishments

* Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame **Class of 2021 *

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( 1 time) *

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**PWI ranked Tony Falk # 152 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the

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in 1992 **PWI ranked Tony Falk # 234 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the

in 1993 **PWI ranked Tony Falk # 315 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the

in 1994 **PWI ranked Tony Falk # 245 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the

in 1996 *

** WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship ( 1 time) *

** USWA Television Championship ( 1 time)

References

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