Tony Atlas Full Career Shoot Interview

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  • Tony Atlas Full Career Shoot Interview
    WWE Hall of Famer and first black WWE World Tag Team Champion "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas does a full in-depth shoot interview with Great North Wrestling covering his impoverished upbringing, being paid to train in wrestling, working for Crockett, the NWA, The Kansas City territory, WWWF, WCW, WWE, witnessing Bruiser Brody's murder in Puerto Rico, his thoughts on Mark Henry, Hulk Hogan, CM Punk and much more! Tony will be appearing for GNW Friday May 25 in Pembroke ON and will be doing a wrestling seminar earlier that day! Special ticket prices of $2 for Kids 16 and under & $5 for adults will be in effect. More information on his GNW 2018 apperances at GreatNorthWrestling.ca!
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  • @awesome4k824
    @awesome4k824 6 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    i have nothing but huge respect for Tony Atlas and i love this shoot interview

    • @larry45044
      @larry45044 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      hes cool!! remember in the 80s him and rocky johnson were huge!! as in muscular!!

    • @ericcarver2083
      @ericcarver2083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love this guy what an amazing career he had

    • @nikobellic7829
      @nikobellic7829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      tony atlas is a great person wwf wwe should take care off him wrestlers need a union

    • @energyasylum997
      @energyasylum997 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's good.

    • @baseddave3387
      @baseddave3387 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he's a big dummy

  • @r2153
    @r2153 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    That "lady", his wife is an angel. That's what being human is about. Pure goose bumps.

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I HAD TO PAUSE THE TAPE TO WRITE HOW HAPPY I WAS TO HEAR THAT! LIKE THAT U2 SONG 'GRACE': GOD CAN "MAKE BEAUTY OUT OF UGLY THINGS"!

    • @dree35
      @dree35 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@southsideman4891 u2 gave free albums & people deleted it. In short : U2 sucks

    • @jrsmith1998
      @jrsmith1998 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tony is lying about how they met. His wife’s daughter confirmed it.

  • @NacheMan
    @NacheMan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Tony, as far as your reputation for being slow, or not very smart.... You could have fooled me, sir. You seem incredibly smart, very articulate and you seem like a likeable guy. Great interview guys!

    • @chunky9791
      @chunky9791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      NacheMan 17:17

    • @AHAYAH88
      @AHAYAH88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      NacheMan, it was all a part of the wrestling act. The WWF are all actors, don't be so naive.

    • @allwightallwong5045
      @allwightallwong5045 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      CASTDOWNSATAN Well then for an actor he did quite a good job convincing people

    • @mylesa.williams6281
      @mylesa.williams6281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Tony Atlas is a good man and a stand up guy. I enjoyed this interview the way he shared his insight along with experience of his life and career he shared. I was very touched and sad about the murder of Bruiser Brody but very impressed with Tony Atlas being the only person to help him. I'm glad he went to the beach and stayed there all night after the stabbing along with everything else that went on that evening and never going back in his hotel room if not for the wrestler Vega he would have been murdered. God bless Mr. USA Tony Atlas

    • @allwightallwong5045
      @allwightallwong5045 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Myles Williams Right. Funny how idiots accused him of leaving without testifying in court not knowing the reason behind it. They tell it as if everyone else their was concerned and he was the only witness. Smfh

  • @g0nzillamod315
    @g0nzillamod315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Met Tony just last fri at wrestlecon in new orleans. Stand up guy and nothing but respect for him. Mentioned his vid he put out not too long ago about him being homeless and said I'm glad he was able to push through it. Humble and genuine guy. Thanks for the autograph and the couple minutes to just chat brotha!

  • @r2153
    @r2153 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Tony isn't very educated but god damn he's articulate and can tell compelling stories.

  • @cduone
    @cduone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is one of the best interviews i've ever seen. Atlas has a heart of gold. Much respect to this brotha.

    • @southsideman4891
      @southsideman4891 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He does. God got His hand on him, it is obvious. God bless him and his family in Jesus' name.

    • @conanthebarbarian1971
      @conanthebarbarian1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tony's fkn awesome.

  • @JosephFrancisBurton
    @JosephFrancisBurton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Wrestling fan or not this was one fascinating and entertaining interview.

  • @AA_SE14
    @AA_SE14 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a humble man.. Seemed like he'd been through allot a REAL LEGEND.. Usually lose interest in interviews this long but both Atlas & the interviewer did really well.. Glad I saw it now very informative 👏🏾

  • @bradnimbus4836
    @bradnimbus4836 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I had to stop halfway for an appointment but I'm really looking forward to finishing up. I've never laughed so hard during an interview! That Andre impression was amazing!

  • @southsideman4891
    @southsideman4891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    BIG SMILE ON MY FACE WHEN HE SAID THEY WERE MARRIED 40 YEARS!!!
    MAN...THAT IS SO BEAUTIFUL!...

  • @barbershoppodcast
    @barbershoppodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    by far the most honest interviewee of them all - what a humble sweet great human.

  • @BluesHarpJammin
    @BluesHarpJammin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    One of the best shoot interviews I've ever heard. Funny as Hell!

  • @MrAitraining
    @MrAitraining 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Hannibal is on a roll! Best shoots on youtube. Another great one here.

    • @chunky9791
      @chunky9791 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MrAitraining 17:17

  • @sammydane5988
    @sammydane5988 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nobody tells better old wrestling stories than Tony Atlas! Jim Cornette is #2 to me!
    31:42

  • @TristianKelly
    @TristianKelly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I grew up watching tony with my grandfather... top 5 favorite wrestler for me. I enjoy watching his interviews now

  • @gp5676
    @gp5676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    what a genuine and great man - I remember being a huge fan of Tony when he was in WCCW

  • @rickhenry8035
    @rickhenry8035 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I find him 100% honest and hope he is doing well.

  • @1KingCoop
    @1KingCoop 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was born and raised in Roanoke, still live there to this day. Mr. Tony Atlas if i ever run into you one day i'd love to sit and just talk to you, you seem like a genuine good guy.

  • @robertstakston6207
    @robertstakston6207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What a legend. Big respect for him

  • @schoolcraft2850
    @schoolcraft2850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    He's lucky bullets don't turn corners... lmao !!

  • @garnettwoody7903
    @garnettwoody7903 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great interview Mr. Atlas. Thanks for being a role model showing what humility, hard work, and perseverance can do. You and Rocky Johnson winning the tag team Championship is one of my favorite memories of pro wrestling and the pride I felt in that milestone stays with me to this day. Continued blessings to you and yours Champ.

    • @frednugent2310
      @frednugent2310 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tony definitely is an outstanding role model. He's one of the very few wrestlers who you could label a role model.

  • @thomassmith1275
    @thomassmith1275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as a little boy in 1979 living in georgia i couldn't wait to see tony or mr wrestling no 2 on georgia championship wrestling great stuff great guy

  • @mannzymunster
    @mannzymunster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a story teller, a rare gift. Il have to get his book.

  • @TheRogueMonk
    @TheRogueMonk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    MUCH LOVE TO TONY.... bless him

  • @chunky9791
    @chunky9791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good shoot, glad to see Mr. USA still doing his thing!

  • @wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193
    @wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson were my heroes growing up man. Glad he's still going.

  • @burnhislope6379
    @burnhislope6379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen.

  • @williammunny1844
    @williammunny1844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great person Tony Atlas is. He was mostly before my time, but I remember him as Saba Simba and in early 90’s WCW. Mad respect for him!

  • @anthonydrosos8679
    @anthonydrosos8679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    as a little kid I met Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas in the Boston Gardens when they were the Champions I was at a concession stand and they were jogging down the hall with the belts on obviously late

  • @MrAitraining
    @MrAitraining 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Tony may not have had a great formal education and mispronounces some words but he is no dummy. You can hear his awareness, insight and common sense in just about every story.

  • @michaelsanders1675
    @michaelsanders1675 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    whats funny is i actually did a year in prison with george wells. and he told me the same andre story 😂.

  • @jdhawg1975
    @jdhawg1975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I know Harley Race
    I know Harley Race
    I know Harley Race

  • @GilesArt
    @GilesArt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    YES!! - God damn, I LOVE this guy!

  • @TrustJesus1611
    @TrustJesus1611 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is such an amazing interview. The part about Brody and his son had me tears. I lived in Puerto Rico for 5 years in the 90's and had a coversation with Victor Jovica in Cayey P.R. about me becoming a wrestler before I did. He was kind of a jerk to me. I walked away and pursued wrestling on my own and was successful in the Florida independent circuit. But upon meeting these guys, you can definitely sense the corruption and won't want to work a show for these guys. I know many people that were stabbed and even shot over wresting matches in those days in P.R.

  • @ridercherrycola1068
    @ridercherrycola1068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I met Tony in person. He told an old lady that I was his father. Only problem is I’m 40 years younger. The nicest funniest person I ever met.

  • @bp283
    @bp283 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Man I love these interviews, you learn so much.

  • @lasparklecovington1238
    @lasparklecovington1238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tony, you're so amazing... Bless you sir.

  • @MichaelSimmons.
    @MichaelSimmons. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great interview. A good, honest man. Take care Tony.

  • @HurricaneRonnie
    @HurricaneRonnie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watched this whole thing.. I could listen to his stories all day!

  • @ryann8680
    @ryann8680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tony Atlas is one of the all time greats and a true example of overcoming later in life

  • @ItsStevieBoy
    @ItsStevieBoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    C’mon boss man, get yourself some, boss man. 😆 brilliant.

  • @fiffle327
    @fiffle327 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At 43 years old. I was a huge fan 86-89.....whole life in florida, I'm super disappointed I wasn't a fan of his as a kid because I'm a HUGE fan now.
    Beautiful soul, God bless TA

  • @mlobeatsfcp
    @mlobeatsfcp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just a good humble and naive guy...A sweetheart

  • @bradnimbus4836
    @bradnimbus4836 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "I'd buy em the tennis shoes to walk on me"

  • @southsideman4891
    @southsideman4891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man...them words at the end kind of choked me up...we need to be more appreciative of what we have, and this great country we won the lottery on.
    I need to be...
    God bless Tony Atlas. God bless you all. God bless America.

  • @Stormy-hy2ou
    @Stormy-hy2ou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome interview Tony! I could listen to your stories all day man!

  • @sportsfan3168
    @sportsfan3168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got to meet Tony 6 tine every time we would talk 15-20 minutes he is always very friendly and welcoming to conversation with his fans

  • @tomjones2348
    @tomjones2348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing interview. Whatever personal problems Tony has had over the years, he's still a remarkable individual...with compassion.

  • @nicholasrourke3836
    @nicholasrourke3836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could listen to Tony for days he is so humble and such a great story teller. What a memory to. That Andre the giant story getting blown while eating is just great.

  • @nnnnick4444
    @nnnnick4444 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tony Atlas is a national treasure. He had ups and downs and tells it all with honesty and grace and, most importantly, he is entertaining as hell! God bless you Mr. Atlas!

  • @dennismarie6599
    @dennismarie6599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A venquilitist A vencwilitist ha ha I love this man Mr. Tony Atlas a legend and a genuinely decent human being thank you both

  • @brlundgr
    @brlundgr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This interview is wild...big thumbs up!

  • @therealjonpaw
    @therealjonpaw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Tony Atlas book is the craziest thing I've ever read i think it should've been called "Black Superman" I hope wwe or someone will do a 3 disc Tony Atlas documentary called "Black Superman"!

    • @TheHannibalTV
      @TheHannibalTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      We're going to be doing a follow up shoot interview with him next month that will cover other stories from the book.

    • @chunky9791
      @chunky9791 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      17:17 Awesome!

    • @eddiecoyle9152
      @eddiecoyle9152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Such a great interview,Tony has so many hilarious stories( His foot fetish stories had me laughing so hard!")....When I get my retirement check at the end of this month, first thing I'm going to do is buy his book,I wish only the best for Tony as he was one of my favorite wrestlers in the 70s and hope he gets good residuals from the book and hopefully W.W.E makes a DVD on him.....As we say in Boston,Massachusetts,Tony is one "Hot Shit"!!

    • @byronfoltz7328
      @byronfoltz7328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chunky9791 A

  • @yosefelisimeon6217
    @yosefelisimeon6217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Probably best wrestling interview

  • @SatoshiHODL
    @SatoshiHODL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the most fascinating wrestlers and interviews ever, and there are a lot (I.e., Scott Hall, etc.)

  • @DeeJay003
    @DeeJay003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great guy - excellent interview.

  • @mesube22
    @mesube22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to be a friend of Tony Atlas. He'd be a good guy to hang out with. So down to earth. The story about him being homeless and his soon to be wife. This old man cried, "just a little" ☺

  • @ralphguys6944
    @ralphguys6944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have nothing but total respect for Tony .
    He is a great person with a big heart !

  • @drumrboi72
    @drumrboi72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Back in Hi-Skool Tony Atlas an Lou Ferrigno were my 2 BIGGEST body building inspirations!😉

  • @brotherhood302
    @brotherhood302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Snyphillis and the clash"...🤔smh...although the best shoot I've ever heard yet!

  • @dsj80
    @dsj80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "He told me to shine!" Yo, that has to be the funniest story out of them all but I'm only 39:49 into it so we will see LMAO

  • @jihmns
    @jihmns 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listening to this at work. Thank you, Hannibal TV for another great interview.

  • @lizardsboy81westcoastshawn7
    @lizardsboy81westcoastshawn7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could listen to Tony atlas all day be a pleasure to buy the man a drink 👍💯

  • @cliflove5141
    @cliflove5141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    BROTHER Atlas thanks for many wrestling memories.

  • @BattleToads
    @BattleToads ปีที่แล้ว

    Storytelling is a lost art and Mr. USA is amazing at it, and I believe every word. He is so genuine and pure-hearted, I can't think of a single negative thing to say about him.

  • @conanthebarbarian1971
    @conanthebarbarian1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love tony, i remember watching him way back.

  • @joebrown3996
    @joebrown3996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to Tony atlas tell stories all day love him

  • @todbeard8118
    @todbeard8118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Tony Atlas! My idol as a teen because I was into pro wrestling and looked like a bodybuilder.

  • @ravindergill3604
    @ravindergill3604 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this guy can tell straight from the heart👌🏾

  • @justgojustdoit3363
    @justgojustdoit3363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have listened to hundreds of these and THIS IS THE BEST ONE OF ALL!!! Tony is so TRANSPARENT about himself the business, I mean everything. A very humble guy as well. Just from the old school where you just called it as it was no BS. I have TREMENDOUS RESPECT for this interview.

  • @bobbysutphin8082
    @bobbysutphin8082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony is truly a good soul i have nothing but respect for him.

  • @mrpapagiorgio3620
    @mrpapagiorgio3620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    tony is a good soul.....god bless him.....wish i could meet him

  • @citizenbeeswax7985
    @citizenbeeswax7985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wasnt expecting this shoot to be so damn good! Very fascinating. Tony atlas is an amazing storyteller and an even more amazing human being. We really get to know him much better. I enjoyed all 100 minutes of this interview.

  • @kenpringle563
    @kenpringle563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was very good !!
    5 stars 👍

  • @jayell8253
    @jayell8253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the interview. Such a good heart. And yes, God bless America. #KAG

  • @striker2479
    @striker2479 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Despite never really being a fan of him in the ring Atlas is my favourite shoot interview subject. Great guy, great to listen to.

  • @shawne1806
    @shawne1806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome interview, I really enjoyed it, Respect to Tony Atlas

  • @Knightlore
    @Knightlore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like people that are honest and regret their mistakes and work themself out of their problems. Tony is a great Person and i wish him only the best. Great Interview with an interesting Story!

  • @easty2323
    @easty2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony Atlas is a really cool dude. I love listening to him, he is so earnest and up front.
    He was hilarious on Legends House on the wwe network.

  • @donemerson699
    @donemerson699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tony has had quite a life. A diamond in the ruff!

  • @818bulldog4
    @818bulldog4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    him and Rocky Johnson were the ones who got me into training!!!!

  • @gunsandbodybuilding
    @gunsandbodybuilding 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love to hear Tony Atlas career stories & him telling it like it is, he's one of a kind.

  • @johnnymartinez733
    @johnnymartinez733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Huge respect for his mom frfr 🙌👌

  • @truckerp7294
    @truckerp7294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Are you a vecriquilcuis?" Bol 😂😂😂

  • @MichaelM-ot4sm
    @MichaelM-ot4sm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up watching him wrestle, it was very interesting to hear his journey and how the business of wrestling was back then. This was an awesome interview. Awesome interview Hannibal TV, great Job.

  • @sever427
    @sever427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tony Atlas the G.O.A.T 🐐

  • @ay613
    @ay613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Shoot interview I've seen.

  • @brianlewis7978
    @brianlewis7978 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mad Props to "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas!!!

  • @1Cruzer4u
    @1Cruzer4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh 1 More thing.
    If heard a interview with Tony from way back in 1991, his story has not changed at ALL.
    100% word for word identical.
    Which for me indicates he is telling the truth.

  • @frednugent2310
    @frednugent2310 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, Tony is a real true stand up dude. This is probably the best interview hands down. Tony had my undivided attention the entire time.

  • @sherilynette4589
    @sherilynette4589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great man! And still as gorgeous as he was 35 years ago.

  • @MetalBacon64
    @MetalBacon64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    52:41 "You a Venkrilloshit?"

  • @vxrdrummer
    @vxrdrummer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting man. Certainly not slow! Great stories as well. The sex stories are not often told like this either and some of it made me laugh. The tennis shoes, Andre in the resturant and JYD!!!

  • @isaaclee3793
    @isaaclee3793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent interview. Thanks Hannibal!

  • @jasondismuke4837
    @jasondismuke4837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm proud to be from the same state as this man.

  • @John2271
    @John2271 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome interview
    Thanks Hannibal

  • @Wako83
    @Wako83 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could listen to this gentleman all day man

  • @rufusedge11
    @rufusedge11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great interview

  • @alanliddell2281
    @alanliddell2281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can Watch This Interview. Forever And A Day. 😂💯💪🏿

  • @billywilliams8753
    @billywilliams8753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seems like a real nice guy. Really cool interview