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Charles John Spencer (born July 19, 1977 in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, New York) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring names, Tony Mamaluke, Tony Marinara and Anthony LaGotta.

Career

Spencer began his wrestling career working for independent promotions in Florida under the names C.G. Afi and Casanova Jones. His first big break came when he signed with Extreme Championship Wrestling; there, he worked as the tag team partner of Little Guido, where they were both members of the Full Blooded Italians. After ECW went bankrupt, he worked for NWA Wildside for several years before relocating to Los Angeles to train at the New Japan Pro Wrestling Dojo under Antonio Inoki.

Spencer had a short stay in World Championship Wrestling as Tony Marinara where he played a New York mobster who managed Big Vito and Johnny the Bull. His storyline included a feud with Disco Inferno, who supposedly owed his "family" money. At one point, the feud also involved the likes of Lash LeRoux.

He appeared with the Full Blooded Italians at the ECW One Night Stand pay-per-view.

On October 2, 2005, Spencer returned to Ring of Honor along with Sal Rinauro. He and Rinauro challenged ROH Tag Team Champions Jimmy Jacobs and BJ Whitmer, and defeated them for the titles. They lost the titles to Roderick Strong and Austin Aries at Final Battle 2005 on December 17.

Profile

Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight: 155 lb (70 kg)
Born: July 19, 1977
Birthplace: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, New York
Trained by: Dean Malenko
Debut: 1998
Previous manager(s): "The Big Don" Tommy Rich
Quotes: "Shutuppa you face!"

Ring names

Anthony LaGotta
Casanova Jones
C.G. Afi
The Italian Monster
Tony Marinara
Tony Mamaluke

Finishing and signature moves

Dragon Panzer (Grounded dragon sleeper)
Italian Sleeper / Sicilian Necktie (front facelock with body scissors)
Italian Suplex (German suplex)
Sicilian Crab (Elevated single leg crab)
Sicilian Slice (Inverted double underhook facebuster)
Sicilian Stretch
Spaghetti Blender
Divorce Court (Jujigatame armbar)
Machine gun northern lights suplex
Springboard swinging DDT
Tornado DDT

Championships and accomplishments

Extreme Championship Wrestling

:*1-time ECW World Tag Team Champion (with Little Guido)

New Breed Pro Wrestling

:*1-time NBPW Cruiserweight Champion

Ring of Honor

:*1-time ROH Tag Team Champion (with Sal Rinauro)

Southern Championship Wrestling

:*1-time SCW Southern Heavyweight Champion

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