Anthony Gareljich

Tony Garea, born Anthony Gareljich on September 20, 1946, is a retired professional wrestler from New Zealand. He gained recognition in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as part of the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation. Garea, the son of Croatian-born Ivan Gareljich, was born in Auckland to parents of Yugoslavian and Irish descent. Before entering the world of professional wrestling, he excelled as a sprinter and rugby player. Garea trained under Wild Don Scott and made his wrestling debut in New Zealand. He later competed in the NWA San Francisco territory before signing with Vince McMahon, Sr.'s WWWF in 1972.More