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2 Tuff Tony

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2 Tuff Tony
Born
Anthony Borcherding

(1974-06-06) June 6, 1974 (age 52)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
OccupationProfessional wrestler
Years active1996–present
Known forHardcore wrestling style, appearances in IWA Mid-South, JCW, Big Japan Pro Wrestling

Anthony Borcherding (born June 6, 1974), who performs under the ring name 2 Tuff Tony, is an American professional wrestler distinguished for his hardcore wrestling approach. His extensive career includes appearances in various promotions such as Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, Combat Zone Wrestling, Big Japan Pro Wrestling, and Juggalo Championship Wrestling.

Tony has claimed heavyweight championship gold on eleven occasions, capturing titles like the BBW Wrestling Heavyweight Championship, ICW Heavyweight Championship, IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship twice, JCW Heavyweight Championship six times, and MRW Heavyweight Championship. Additionally, he held the DDT Pro-Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship once and was a three-time IWA Mid-South Hardcore Champion, ultimately recognized as the final titleholder. In 2006, alongside Mad Man Pondo, he triumphed in the IWA Mid-South Double Death Tag Team Tournament. From 1996 until 2001, Tony competed in Extreme Championship Wrestling against notable wrestlers including Pablo Marquez, EZ Money, Doug Furnas, Twiggy Ramirez, Steve Corino, and Chris Chetti.

Early career (1996–1999)

Tony’s wrestling journey began when friends Robert and Jerry invited him to train with The Moondogs in Arkansas. Moondog Spot identified Tony’s natural aptitude and allowed him to train without charge alongside them. His debut match took place at a modest bingo hall in Indiana, where he encountered wrestler Corporal Robinson. Subsequently, Tony teamed with Robinson and Mad Man Pondo for a national tour that gained visibility through Smart Mark Video’s distribution.

Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (1999–2007)

In 1999, Tony started competing for Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (IWA-MS), making his debut against Rolling Hard and embracing the promotion’s hardcore wrestling style. Under Mad Man Pondo’s mentorship in hardcore wrestling techniques, Tony engaged in a storyline rivalry endorsed by owner Ian Rotten.

On April 29, 1999, Tony captured the IWA Mid-South Hardcore Championship from Pondo but briefly lost and then regained the title. In February of the following year, he dropped the hardcore championship but shortly thereafter secured the IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship. On March 4, he unified both championships by defeating Pondo and Delilah Starr; however, he lost this unified title two weeks later. He reclaimed the heavyweight championship on March 2 but relinquished it a month afterward.

In 2006, Tony partnered with Mad Man Pondo to win the first-ever IWA Mid-South Double Death Tag Team Tournament, overcoming prominent teams such as Children of Pain, Dysfunction with Corporal Robinson, and Tough Crazy Bastards in the final round.

Juggalo Championship Wrestling (1999–present)

Tony’s initial involvement with Insane Clown Posse occurred at ICP's Strangle-Mania Live in 1997. By 1999, he appeared alongside Robinson and Pondo at the Dan Curtis Memorial event, which led to bookings for Insane Clown Posse’s inaugural Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) show. His matches were broadcast nationally and featured at Gathering of the Juggalos festivals.

During a 2007 JCW tour filming the internet series SlamTV!, Tony was involved in a prominent feud with Tracy Smothers. Following an attack that temporarily sidelined him, storyline events led to Smothers’ arrest before Tony made his comeback. At Bloodymania, Tony defeated Bull Pain in a Louisville Slugger match. On January 26, 2008, teaming with Violent J, Tony won the JCW Tag Team Championship, though their victory was later nullified and the championship vacated.

The rivalry with Smothers extended into SlamTV! season two and incorporated complex narratives involving Smothers’ daughter Isabella and rapper Boondox. At Bloodymania II, after Isabella was replaced due to injury, Tony and Boondox secured a victory over Smothers and Bull Pain.

In 2008, Tony became part of the faction Juggalo World Order, which notably staged an "invasion" at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s Turning Point PPV by attending front-row seats to promote their group before being removed. At Bloodymania III, Tony lost a "Loser leaves JCW" match against Viscera (wrestler), aided by interference from Balls Mahoney; he was later reinstated under conditions restricting his title challenges and event participation.

At October’s Hallowicked After-Party event, Tony debuted under a mask as 2 Strong John opposing Balls Mahoney. During March 2010’s Oddball Bonanza show, he introduced his signature inverted sitout package piledriver finisher called "Dick for Dinner." At Bloodymania IV, after unmasking as Hollywood Chuck Hogan during a tag team loss alongside Mad Man Pondo to Balls Mahoney and Necro Butcher, Tony assaulted Mahoney.

In 2011 at Monster's Island, Tony lost to Sabu amid post-match attacks orchestrated by villainous manager Charlie Brown. Later teaming with Rhino at St. Andrews Brawl to defeat Sabu and Rob Conway earned them a number one contender spot for the JCW Heavyweight Championship. At Send in the Clowns that year, Tony won the heavyweight title by defeating Butler Geeves but subsequently lost it to Officer Colt Cabana at Above The Law.

On May 26, 2012’s Hatchet Attacks pay-per-view event, Tony reclaimed the vacant JCW Heavyweight Championship by overcoming Kongo Kong for his second reign. He dropped the title to Necro Butcher on October 31, 2013. On May 4, 2014, he recaptured the vacant heavyweight championship against Krimson but was defeated by Weedman on April 19, 2015.

Tony features alongside former JCW tag partner Corporal Robinson in Wrestling with Disaster, an underground wrestling documentary available on YouTube.

On December 16, 2020, Tony earned his fifth JCW Heavyweight Championship by defeating Teddy Hart. Most recently on December 21, 2024, he secured the JCW American Championship after besting Caleb Konley.

Big Japan Pro Wrestling (2000–2006)

In 2000, Tony became part of Big Japan Pro Wrestling through an introduction by Mad Man Pondo, who was serving as the American booker at the time. He underwent training within the local circuit and contributed to event logistics, which earned him admiration from fellow wrestlers. Beginning with singles competition, Tony gradually embraced the distinctive Japanese wrestling techniques. By his third tour, he and Pondo established the tag team known as Baka Gaijin ("Stupid Foreigners"), which quickly garnered significant enthusiasm from audiences and colleagues alike. Their partnership continued with frequent tours up until 2006.

Personal life

Borcherding lives in Louisville, Kentucky alongside his daughter and son. Throughout his career, he has sustained numerous injuries including approximately 30 concussions, a severed wrist artery, a fractured leg, split eyebrows, and lasting scars on his forehead. In 2001, Tony and Corporal Robinson briefly signed contracts with Extreme Championship Wrestling prior to its closure but retained strong connections within the wrestling community.

Championships and accomplishments

External links

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