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Anthony DeVito (born January 20, 1972) is an American professional wrestler, better known as Tony DeVito or simply DeVito. He is best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling as part of Da Baldies and with Ring of Honor as part of the Carnage Crew.[1][2]

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Professional wrestling career

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Early career (1991–1999)

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DeVito was trained by David Schultz and debuted in 1991.

In 1992, DeVito worked as an enhancement talent for WWF until 1997, losing to the likes of Mr. Perfect, Bam Bam Bigelow, Doink the Clown, Shawn Michaels, Phantasio and The Rock.

After leaving the company in 1997, he began working on the independent circuit.[3] In the late-1990s, DeVito appeared with promotions in the Northeastern United States such as Jersey All Pro Wrestling and Northeast Wrestling.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (1999–2000)

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In 1999, DeVito joined Extreme Championship Wrestling as a part of a faction called "Da Baldies" with Angel, Vito Lograsso, P. N. News, Vic Grimes and Redd Dogg. The characteristics of Da Baldies were that of bald headed thugs.[3] DeVito and Angel feuded with Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney, and then with New Jack.[3] At ECW Guilty as Charged, Da Baldies were "hired" to attack the team of Christian York and Joey Matthews, as well as Justin Credible and Steve Corino.[3] DeVito made his final appearances with ECW in December 2000, after which he wrestled sporadically on the independent circuit.

Ring of Honor (2002–2005)

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In April 2002, DeVito joined the nascent Ring of Honor promotion, where he formed a tag team with his long-time friend Loc known as the "Carnage Crew". The Carnage Crew was later expanded to include Masada, and then again to include Justin Credible. Credible left ROH in 2004, while Masada became a villain by betraying DeVito and Loc on May 22, 2004.

DeVito and Loc feuded with Special K, then with B. J. Whitmer and Dan Maff. After Maff left ROH, they began feuding with Whitmer and his new partner, Jimmy Jacobs. The Carnage Crew defeated Whitmer and Jacobs for the ROH Tag Team Championship on July 9, 2005, but lost it to Whitmer and Jacobs on July 23, 2005.[5]

DeVito made his final appearances with Ring of Honor in September 2005.

Late career (2005–present)

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DeVito left Ring of Honor in June 2005 and went into semi-retirement, making occasional appearances on the independent circuit.[2]

DeVito made two appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment (formerly the World Wrestling Federation) in mid-2006. On the June 20, 2006 episode of ECW on Sci Fi, DeVito appeared as Macho Libre (a parody reference to both Jack Black's titular character from the film Nacho Libre and "Macho Man" Randy Savage), losing to The Sandman in a squash match. On the July 4 episode of ECW on Sci Fi, DeVito reappeared as a faux preacher who verbally rallied against ECW until being attacked and chased from ringside by The Sandman.[6]

On November 15, 2016, DeVito opened his own wrestling school.[7] He had previously trained many wrestlers, including Bobby Fish.

Professional wrestling style and persona

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DeVito's signatures moves include the "Bronx Bomb" (a sitdown side slam) and the "F-U Moonsault" (a split-legged moonsault).[4][8]

Personal life

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DeVito is married with two children.[2][3]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • Assault Championship Wrestling
  • Atomic Legacy Wrestling
    • ALW Hardcore Championship (3 times, current)
    • ALW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with CJ O'Doyle
  • Eastern States Wrestling
    • ESW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Go Wrestling
    • GW Powerweight Championship (1 time)
  • Massachusetts Wrestling Association
    • MWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Nick Barberi[9]
  • Millennium Wrestling Association
  • MWA Hardcore Championship (1 time)
  • NEWF
    • NEWF Television Championship (1 time)
  • New Breed Wrestling
    • NBW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Big Guido
    • NBW Television Championship (1 time)
    • NBW United States Championship (1 time)
  • NWA Northeast
    • NWA Northeast Television Championship (1 time)[9]
  • Renegade Wrestling Federation
    • RWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[9]
  • Ring of Honor

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Anthony DeVito, better known by his ring name Tony DeVito, is an American professional wrestler born on January 20, 1972, in . He is best recognized for his style in (ECW), where he competed as a member of the street gang-themed stable Da Baldies from 1999 to 2001, often engaging in intense rivalries and brawls that defined the promotion's gritty aesthetic. DeVito also achieved prominence in (ROH) as part of the Carnage Crew faction, winning the with partner HC Loc on July 9, 2005, by defeating BJ Whitmer and , though they lost the titles two weeks later. DeVito's career began in the early 1990s, with training under veterans like David Schultz and a debut in 1992. He gained initial exposure as an enhancement talent, or "jobber," in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now ) from 1993 to 1995, appearing on shows like to put over rising stars. After a period in independent circuits, his ECW tenure solidified his reputation as a tough, no-holds-barred performer, aligning with wrestlers like (Spanish Angel) and in Da Baldies, a group known for its bald-headed, urban enforcer personas and involvement in multi-man matches at events like ECW's in 1999. Transitioning to ROH in 2002, DeVito's work with the Carnage Crew emphasized dominance and hardcore elements, contributing to the promotion's early growth before a brief return in 2006 as a lower-card talent. Throughout his over three-decade career, DeVito has wrestled across numerous independent promotions, including Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW), where he captured the Great American Championship in 2003, and continues to perform sporadically as a veteran trainer and competitor into the . Standing at 5'11" and weighing around 245 pounds, he employs a brawling style with signature moves like the Bronx Bomb (a modified ) and has feuded with notable figures such as and the Backseat Boyz. Married to Julie Weaver since 1998, DeVito has four children and resides in , occasionally sharing insights on his journey through podcasts and interviews that highlight the physical toll and camaraderie of .

Early life

Upbringing and family background

Anthony DeVito, professionally known as Tony DeVito, was born on January 20, 1972, in . DeVito grew up living with his parents during his early years.

Initial wrestling training

Tony DeVito began his journey in the early by training under the guidance of "Dr. D" David Schultz, a veteran wrestler known for his technical prowess and tough training style. This initial preparation took place in , where Schultz operated a wrestling that emphasized fundamental techniques essential for aspiring performers. Schultz's regimen focused on building core skills, including basic holds, chain wrestling sequences, and the ability to take safe falls, or "bumps," to withstand the physical demands of matches. DeVito completed this foundational training in 1991, which prepared him for entry into the professional ring without prior documented amateur or informal wrestling experience. Following his training, DeVito made his debut on the independent circuit in 1992, marking the transition from student to active competitor.

Professional wrestling career

Early independent career (1991–1999)

Tony DeVito made his debut in 1992, initially appearing as an enhancement talent for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in New York-area events. His early matches served to showcase established stars, building his in-ring fundamentals through high-profile losses. For instance, on July 26, 1992, at a taping, DeVito teamed with Tony Ulysses in a defeat to . These appearances quickly established him on the national stage, despite the one-sided outcomes. From 1993 to 1995, DeVito solidified his role as a WWF jobber, frequently competing on Monday Night Raw and other syndicated programs against top competitors. Notable defeats included a singles loss to Mr. Perfect on the September 13, 1993, episode of Raw, and another to on April 25, 1994, Raw, highlighting his resilience in stiff, physical bouts. Additional Raw appearances saw him fall to on December 6, 1993, and Fatu on August 7, 1995, often in squash matches that emphasized the victors' dominance while allowing DeVito to demonstrate technical proficiency and toughness. This period, following his training with , provided crucial experience against elite performers and helped forge his reputation as a reliable, hard-nosed New York wrestler capable of elevating opponents. After departing the WWF in 1996, DeVito returned to the independent circuit, wrestling in regional promotions across the Northeast, particularly in New York and . He focused on honing a brawling style with emerging hardcore elements, competing in untelevised events that emphasized gritty, street-fight-inspired action suited to his roots. A representative match from this era occurred on March 27, 1999, in Independent Superstars of (ISPW), where DeVito participated in a three-way bout against Derek Domino and Ray Odyssey in , showcasing his adaptability to multi-man chaos. These indie outings, though lower-profile, allowed DeVito to refine his aggressive persona and build local acclaim as a durable performer willing to engage in intense, no-holds-barred exchanges, setting the foundation for his later hardcore success.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (1999–2001)

In 1999, Tony DeVito joined (ECW) as a member of the stable Da Baldies, a group of bald-headed enforcers known for their involvement in the promotion's signature hardcore brawls and street fights. The faction, led by Spanish Angel, included , PN News, , and Redd Dogg, positioning themselves as street-tough antagonists who targeted fan favorites with weapons-laden assaults and no-holds-barred confrontations. DeVito's role emphasized his physicality as a midcard enforcer, often participating in multi-man tags that highlighted ECW's chaotic environment, such as a April 8, 2000, where he and Angel defeated and in a . DeVito's tenure featured key rivalries that embodied ECW's extreme style, particularly a prolonged feud with , where Da Baldies engaged in brutal, weapon-filled encounters including skateboards, fire extinguishers, and scaffold spots. Notable bouts included an October 12, 2000, six-man tag in , where Red Dogg, DeVito, and Angel lost to , , and in a street fight via pinfall after a series of hardcore exchanges. Earlier that year, on July 21, 2000, episode of , DeVito and Angel fell to and in a tag that escalated into a post-match brawl, underscoring Da Baldies' role as heels in multi-layered storylines. Another highlight was a July 23, 2000, appearance where DeVito and Spanish Angel defeated The Impact Players ( and ) by disqualification after Credible's use of a cane, further cementing the group's reputation for drawing out opponents' aggression. DeVito also challenged for the on May 11, 2000, alongside against champions and , losing via pinfall in a match that showcased Da Baldies' aggressive tandem offense but ended in defeat. His final ECW appearance came on December 23, 2000, at , challenging for the alongside against champions and , losing via pinfall in a match that showcased Da Baldies' aggressive tandem offense but ended in defeat. Throughout his time, DeVito contributed to ECW's gritty undercard by portraying a relentless, no-nonsense brawler aligned with the promotion's emphasis on unscripted violence and faction warfare.

Ring of Honor (2002–2005)

Tony DeVito debuted in on April 27, 2002, at the Night of Appreciation event, where he teamed with longtime associate H.C. Loc to form the Italian-American stable known as the Carnage Crew, defeating The Ring Crew Express (Dunn and Marcos) in their first match together. The group, portraying a street-tough faction from , later expanded at times to include and , emphasizing loyalty and brawling tactics rooted in DeVito's prior hardcore experience. Throughout 2002 and 2003, the Carnage Crew engaged in intense feuds with stables like the Natural Born Sinners ( and ) and , adapting their hardcore and street fight style—drawing briefly from DeVito's ECW enforcer role—to complement ROH's indie strong style focus on stiff strikes and technical wrestling. A notable early clash was a bunkhouse loss to the Natural Born Sinners on July 27, 2002, at Crowning a Champion, which highlighted the group's aggressive, weapon-heavy approach despite the defeat. By 2004, they incorporated more hardcore elements into bouts, such as a over BJ Whitmer and in a hardcore , solidifying their reputation as ROH's premier brawling team. In 2005, following Dan Maff's departure from ROH, DeVito and Loc shifted their focus to a heated rivalry with BJ Whitmer and , culminating in the Carnage Crew's capture of the on July 9, 2005, at , where they defeated the champions via piledriver. The reign proved short-lived, as Whitmer and Jacobs regained the titles on July 23, 2005, but the victory represented a career highlight for DeVito. DeVito's final ROH appearances came in September 2005, including a win with Shane Hagadorn over Derrick Dempsey and Pelle Primeau at on September 24, after which he departed the promotion, concluding a tenure defined by faction warfare and success.

Later career and semi-retirement (2006–present)

Following his departure from in 2005, DeVito made a brief return to World Wrestling Entertainment in 2006 as part of the ECW revival on Sci Fi. Wrestling under the Macho Libre, he appeared on the episode, where he was quickly defeated by The Sandman in a 21-second squash match. He followed this with another loss to on the July 4 episode of ECW on Sci Fi. From 2006 to 2015, DeVito maintained an active presence on the independent wrestling circuit, securing bookings in various regional promotions including Connecticut Championship Wrestling (CCW), Assault Championship Wrestling (ACW), and Eastern States Wrestling (ESW). In CCW, he competed frequently in high-profile bouts, including defenses of his heavyweight title against competitors like Slyck Wagner Brown and Ron Zombie. His ACW appearances featured intense matches, such as multi-man contests and challenges for the Great American Championship. Similarly, in ESW, DeVito participated in lightweight division events, leveraging his agile style in defenses and rivalries. These engagements highlighted his versatility in hardcore and tag team formats, often alongside partners from his earlier Carnage Crew days. Around 2016, DeVito entered semi-retirement, significantly reducing his full-time wrestling commitments after over two decades in the industry, with his in-ring activity shifting to occasional appearances amid considerations of age and physical wear. He adopted a freelancer status, focusing on selective bookings while accumulating 33 years of experience by 2025. In , following a brief hiatus, DeVito returned to the ring by reforming the Carnage Crew with HC Loc for indie events, including a match against The Now at Independent Superstars of Pro Wrestling. As of November 2025, at age 53, he continues sporadic competitions, such as multi-man hardcore matches in Atomic Legacy Wrestling, maintaining his role as a veteran performer without a regular schedule.

Professional wrestling style and personas

In-ring style

Tony DeVito is recognized as an allrounder in professional wrestling, blending technical fundamentals with a pronounced hardcore brawling approach honed during his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). His style emphasizes gritty, high-impact exchanges, often incorporating weapons such as chairs, tables, and kendo sticks in no-disqualification matches and street fights, reflecting the ultraviolent ethos of ECW promotions. Standing at 5'11" and weighing 245 pounds, DeVito's sturdy build supports a power-oriented offense, favoring ground-based strikes and slams over high-flying maneuvers. Early training under David Schultz instilled DeVito with core technical skills, including suplex variations like German suplexes and basic submissions such as armbars, which he adapted for dynamics to facilitate quick tags and coordinated assaults. Signature maneuvers like the Bomb—a sitdown side slam—and the split-legged demonstrate his versatility, allowing transitions between brawling and aerial spots when needed. In hardcore settings, he frequently employed devastating piledrivers to deliver conclusive high-impact blows amid chaotic weapon-filled bouts. DeVito's in-ring evolution began as a jobber in independent circuits and WWE dark matches during the early 1990s, where he focused on selling moves and enhancing opponents, before transitioning into a versatile hardcore performer in ECW and (ROH). This progression allowed him to integrate his technical base with brutal brawling, excelling in faction-based warfare that prioritized endurance and weapon improvisation over athletic flair. By the mid-2000s in ROH, his style had matured into a reliable mix of and hardcore resilience, contributing to tag team successes through synchronized high-risk maneuvers.

Gimmicks and factions

In the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1993 to 1995, Tony DeVito performed under a generic jobber persona, functioning as enhancement talent to elevate more prominent wrestlers by quickly losing matches to them. This unadorned character emphasized his role in building up stars without a distinct or attire, typical of mid-1990s WWF undercard performers. DeVito's most notable emerged in from 1999 to 2001, where he joined the faction Da Baldies as a bald-headed street thug enforcer. The group, characterized by their shaved heads and aggressive urban tough-guy aesthetics, positioned DeVito as a no-nonsense brawler aligned with the promotion's hardcore , often intervening in feuds to assert dominance through physical intimidation. He described the persona as an exaggerated "badass" archetype, distinct from his real-life personality, which allowed for intense, street-fight-style confrontations. Transitioning to (ROH) from 2002 to 2005, DeVito aligned with the Carnage Crew, adopting an Italian-American mobster persona that drew on New York underworld tropes for a gritty, organized-crime vibe. As part of this , alongside HC Loc and , he embodied a "wise guy" enforcer role, leveraging his roots to portray a street-smart, loyalty-driven operative in and multi-man scenarios. The gimmick emphasized familial bonds and territorial aggression, fitting ROH's intense independent scene. In his later appearances post-2006, DeVito maintained a tough New Yorker archetype, portraying a resilient, no-frills brawler reflective of his upbringing without significant alterations to the core persona. This enduring character, seen in promotions like Awesome Championship Wrestling, focused on his authentic East Coast grit and veteran enforcer presence.

Personal life and legacy

Family and residence

Tony DeVito has been married to Julie Weaver since February 14, 1998. He was previously married to Samantha Nelson. DeVito is the father of four children from his marriage to Weaver, though some earlier reports from the early 2000s described him as having two children at that time. DeVito and his family reside in .

Training career and influence

In 2016, Tony DeVito founded the Professional Wrestling University of (PWU) in South Daytona, , partnering with the promotion Go Wrestle to provide a structured training environment for aspiring wrestlers. The school emphasized a blend of old-school discipline—rooted in fundamentals like mat work and —with modern tools such as video analysis and conditioning programs, allowing students to train under DeVito and co-trainer John Diamond while networking with independent talent in the region. DeVito's training has significantly influenced the Northeast independent wrestling scene, where he mentored wrestlers drawing on his experiences in Extreme Championship Wrestling's hardcore style and 's technical approach. Notable trainees include , who debuted in 2002 under DeVito's guidance before achieving success in , , and as part of teams like and . He has also trained Hale Collins and Vik Dalishus of the tag team The Now, who have competed prominently in promotions like Awesome Championship Wrestling and the , crediting DeVito for instilling resilience and in-ring storytelling. Beyond his Florida-based school, DeVito made occasional guest appearances as a trainer, including co-leading specialized seminars with alumni like to focus on advanced techniques for early-career wrestlers. Amid his semi-retirement from full-time in-ring competition, DeVito contributed to the development of new talent through workshops and mentorship in and New York-area independents as of 2022.

Championships and accomplishments

Ring of Honor

In (ROH), Tony DeVito achieved his most notable championship success as part of the tag team Carnage Crew alongside HC Loc, capturing the once. The duo won the titles on July 9, 2005, at the event in , defeating the reigning champions BJ Whitmer and in a hard-fought match that highlighted their brutal, street-fight style. This victory marked the culmination of the Carnage Crew's persistent push in ROH's tag division, where DeVito and Loc had been building momentum through aggressive performances since their debut as a unit. Their reign lasted 14 days, during which they made one successful defense on July 16, 2005, at the Fate of an Angel event in , retaining the belts in an Ultimate Endurance match against a team of challengers that tested their endurance and resilience. The championship run ended abruptly on July 23, 2005, at in , , when Whitmer and Jacobs reclaimed the titles in a rematch, pinning DeVito after a intense brawl that underscored the short but impactful nature of the Carnage Crew's tenure as champions. This brief but high-profile accomplishment stands as DeVito's pinnacle achievement in ROH, elevating his status in one of the era's leading independent promotions and showcasing his role in the company's gritty landscape during the mid-2000s.

Independent promotions

Throughout his career, Tony DeVito competed extensively on the independent wrestling circuit, securing multiple championships in regional promotions outside of major organizations like and . These accomplishments highlight his versatility and longevity in the hardcore and singles divisions during the 1990s, , and into the . In Assault Championship Wrestling (ACW), DeVito won the vacant Great American Championship on June 8, 2003, by defeating Jeff Rocker in the tournament final at the Road to Damnation event; he held the title for nearly a year before a time-limit draw defense against Dylan Kage on March 21, 2004. In Connecticut Championship Wrestling (CCW), he captured the Heavyweight Championship on February 25, 2006, marking a brief but notable reign in the Northeast indie scene. DeVito also achieved success in Eastern States Wrestling (ESW), where he held the Light Heavyweight Championship across two reigns in late 1998 and early 1999, including periods from December 18, 1998, to January 1999 and January 30, 1999, to March 1999. Later, in Atomic Legacy Wrestling (ALW), he won the Heavyweight on July 1, 2023, by defeating champion ; DeVito defended the title successfully against Gary Wolfe on August 27, 2023, before losing it to on October 14, 2023, for a total reign of 105 days. Additionally, DeVito and CJ O'Doyle (as The Baldline) won the ALW on June 28, 2024, holding it for 170 days until December 15, 2024. Among other minor independent titles, DeVito held the NWA Northeast Television Championship from March 22, 1998, to October 4, 1998, for 196 days, and the Go Wrestling (GW) Powerweight Championship from April 21, 2018, to May 19, 2018, for 28 days. In ALW, he has also captured the Hardcore Championship three times, including an ongoing reign beginning July 27, 2025.

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