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{{short description|American professional wrestler}}
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'''Thomas Matera''' (born December 13, 1980) is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and [[personal trainer]], better known by his [[ring name]] '''Antonio Thomas'''. He is best known for his stint with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] on the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] as one half of [[The Heart Throbs]].
'''Thomas Matera''' (born December 13, 1978) is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and [[personal trainer]], better known by his [[ring name]] '''Antonio Thomas'''. He is best known for his stint with [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]] on the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] as one half of [[The Heart Throbs]] under the ring name '''Antonio'''.


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==


=== Early career (2001–2005) ===
=== Early career (2001–2004) ===
Matera made his debut in late 2001 under the name Antonio Thomas, and quickly became a mainstay on the [[New England]] [[independent circuit]].<ref name="Wrestleview">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1263279298.php?style=dark|title=Training camp with Antonio Thomas|date=2010-01-12|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=2010-01-31|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Over the next few years, he wrestled for several [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]], including [[New England Championship Wrestling]], [[Chaotic Wrestling]], and the Eastern Wrestling Alliance (EWA).<ref name="Wrestleview"/>
Matera made his debut in late 2001 under the name Antonio Thomas, and quickly became a mainstay on the [[New England]] [[independent circuit]].<ref name="Wrestleview">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1263279298.php?style=dark|title=Training camp with Antonio Thomas|date=2010-01-12|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=2010-01-31|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Over the next few years, he wrestled for several [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]], including [[New England Championship Wrestling]], [[Chaotic Wrestling]], and the Eastern Wrestling Alliance (EWA).<ref name="Wrestleview"/>


In early 2003, Thomas began training with [[Rick Harrison]], and began working for Bradley's Wrestling Federation of America (WFA) promotion. There he won the WFA Heavyweight Championship, and held it throughout most of 2003-2004.<ref name="Wrestleview"/>
In early 2003, Thomas began training with [[Rick Harrison]], and began working for Bradley's Wrestling Federation of America (WFA) promotion. There he won the WFA Heavyweight Championship, and held it throughout most of 2003–2004.<ref name="Wrestleview"/>


Thomas then began teaming with his long-time friend [[Romeo Roselli]], who was wrestling as Johnny Heartbreaker, and the pair formed a [[tag team]] called The Heartbreakers.<ref name="OWOW"/> On January 23, 2004, The Heartbreakers defeated Cueball and Nick McKenna to become the EWA Tag Team Champions.<ref name="OWOW"/>
Thomas then began teaming with his long-time friend [[Romeo Roselli]], who was wrestling as Johnny Heartbreaker, and the pair formed a [[tag team]] called The Heartbreakers.<ref name="OWOW"/> On January 23, 2004, The Heartbreakers defeated Cueball and Nick McKenna to become the EWA Tag Team Champions.<ref name="OWOW"/>


=== World Wrestling Entertainment (2005–2006) ===
=== World Wrestling Entertainment (2004–2006) ===
In July 2004, Thomas signed a developmental contract with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) and was sent to [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW).<ref name="OWOW"/> In OVW he continued to team with Heartbreaker, but it was not until February 2005 that Heartbreaker was officially signed to a developmental contract with WWE.<ref name="OWOW"/>
In July 2004, Thomas signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment ([[WWE]]) and was sent to [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW).<ref name="OWOW"/> In OVW he continued to team with Heartbreaker, but it was not until February 2005 that Heartbreaker was officially signed to a developmental contract with WWE.<ref name="OWOW"/>


On April 18, 2005, [[Darren Matthews|William Regal]] and [[Yoshihiro Tajiri|Tajiri]] successfully defended the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Championships]] against the debuting [[The Heart Throbs|Heart Throbs]] (Thomas and Heartbreaker, now known simply as Antonio and Romeo respectively).<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/19/1003769.html|title=Raw: Lotteries, locks and lethal lascerations|date=2005-04-19|last=Tywalk|first=Nick|accessdate=2010-01-31|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> They went on to participate in a Tag Team Turmoil match for the World Tag Team Championship at the 2005 [[Backlash (2005)|Backlash]] [[pay-per-view]], although they were unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/05/02/1021811.html|title=Hulkamania rules Backlash|date=2011-04-11|last=Sokol|first=Chris|accessdate=2010-01-31|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>
On April 18, 2005, [[William Regal]] and [[Yoshihiro Tajiri|Tajiri]] successfully defended the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Championships]] against the debuting [[The Heart Throbs|Heart Throbs]] (Thomas and Heartbreaker, now known simply as Antonio and Romeo respectively).<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/19/1003769.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714052255/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/19/1003769.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Raw: Lotteries, locks and lethal lascerations|date=2005-04-19|last=Tywalk|first=Nick|accessdate=2010-01-31|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> They went on to participate in a Tag Team Turmoil match for the World Tag Team Championship at the 2005 [[Backlash (2005)|Backlash]] [[pay-per-view]], although they were unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/05/02/1021811.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630060044/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/05/02/1021811.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=Hulkamania rules Backlash|date=2011-04-11|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=2010-01-31|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>


The Heart Throbs, who have portrayed [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]], mainly appeared on the ''Raw'' B-show, ''[[WWE Heat|Heat]]''. They had short-lived feuds with [[Nick Dinsmore|Eugene]] and William Regal, [[Rosey and The Hurricane]], and V-Squared ([[Sean Morley|Val Venis]] and [[Viscera (wrestler)|Viscera]]).<ref name="Wrestleview"/>
The Heart Throbs, who have portrayed [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]], mainly appeared on the ''Raw'' B-show, ''[[WWE Heat|Heat]]''. They had short-lived feuds with [[Eugene (wrestler)|Eugene]] and William Regal, [[The Hurricane and Rosey]], and V-Squared ([[Val Venis]] and [[Viscera (wrestler)|Viscera]]).<ref name="Wrestleview"/>


During the first episode of ''Heat'' in 2006 the pair turned [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] and began educating the crowd by bringing two "hot chicks" into the ring and getting them to read a book.
During the first episode of ''Heat'' in 2006 the pair turned [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] and began educating the crowd by bringing two "hot chicks" into the ring and getting them to read a book.
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After his release from WWE, Thomas returned to working on the New England independent circuit.
After his release from WWE, Thomas returned to working on the New England independent circuit.


On May 27, 2006, Thomas debuted for MXW and pinned Jason Blade after the match was interrupted by [[Romeo Roselli]]. At InterPromotional Incident on July 8, 2006, Thomas and Blade defeated the team of Roselli and [[Xavier (wrestler)|Xavier]]. On November 10, 2006, Thomas wrestled [[Antonio Cesaro|Claudio Castagnoli]] in one half of the main event at Capital Collision in Albany, NY. His most recent appearance for MXW was at Brass City Battle on November 12, 2006 where he took on [[Slyk Wagner Brown]].
On May 27, 2006, Thomas debuted for MXW and pinned Jason Blade after the match was interrupted by [[Romeo Roselli]]. At InterPromotional Incident on July 8, 2006, Thomas and Blade defeated the team of Roselli and [[Xavier (wrestler)|Xavier]]. On November 10, 2006, Thomas wrestled [[Antonio Cesaro|Claudio Castagnoli]] in one half of the main event at Capital Collision in Albany, NY. His most recent appearance for MXW was at Brass City Battle on November 12, 2006, where he took on [[Slyk Wagner Brown]].
In June 2007, Thomas toured [[Italy]] with the Nu-Wrestling Evolution promotion.<ref name="OWOW"/>
In June 2007, Thomas toured [[Italy]] with the Nu-Wrestling Evolution promotion.<ref name="OWOW"/>


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On July 28, 2012, The Heart Throbs made their debut for [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]], teaming with [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt and Nick Jackson) in an eight-man tag team match, where they were defeated by [[Hallowicked]], [[Jigsaw (wrestler)|Jigsaw]], [[Mike Quackenbush]] and [[UltraMantis Black]].<ref name=ChikaraResults>{{cite web|url=http://www.chikarapro.com/results.php |title=Past results |accessdate=2012-07-28 |work=[[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624172045/http://www.chikarapro.com/results.php |archivedate=2013-06-24 }}</ref> The Heart Throbs returned to the promotion on November 18, losing to [[Sean Waltman|1-2-3 Kid]] and [[Marty Jannetty]] in a tag team match.<ref name=ChikaraResults/>
On July 28, 2012, The Heart Throbs made their debut for [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]], teaming with [[The Young Bucks]] (Matt and Nick Jackson) in an eight-man tag team match, where they were defeated by [[Hallowicked]], [[Jigsaw (wrestler)|Jigsaw]], [[Mike Quackenbush]] and [[UltraMantis Black]].<ref name=ChikaraResults>{{cite web|url=http://www.chikarapro.com/results.php |title=Past results |accessdate=2012-07-28 |work=[[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624172045/http://www.chikarapro.com/results.php |archivedate=2013-06-24 }}</ref> The Heart Throbs returned to the promotion on November 18, losing to [[Sean Waltman|1-2-3 Kid]] and [[Marty Jannetty]] in a tag team match.<ref name=ChikaraResults/>


On February 1, 2013 Thomas captured the vacant [[NECW Heavyweight Championship]], defeating Johnny Thunder at [[New England Championship Wrestling|NECW]] ''Snowbrawl''. The championship was vacated in the first place due to the previous title holder, Sean Burke, breaking his ankle during an NECW title defense with Antonio Thomas. Thomas and Burke would end in a time limit draw that night.<ref name="A New NECW Heavyweight Champion Is Crowned">{{cite web|title=A New NECW Heavyweight Champion Is Crowned|url=http://www.necw.tv/2013/02/11/online-update-43/|accessdate=22 February 2013}}</ref>
On February 1, 2013, Thomas captured the vacant [[NECW Heavyweight Championship]], defeating Johnny Thunder at [[New England Championship Wrestling|NECW]] ''Snowbrawl''. The championship was vacated in the first place due to the previous title holder, Sean Burke, breaking his ankle during an NECW title defense with Antonio Thomas. Thomas and Burke would end in a time limit draw that night.<ref name="A New NECW Heavyweight Champion Is Crowned">{{cite web|title=A New NECW Heavyweight Champion Is Crowned|url=http://www.necw.tv/2013/02/11/online-update-43/|accessdate=22 February 2013}}</ref>


===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007)===
===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007)===
On March 11, 2007, Thomas and Roselli appeared at [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]'s [[Destination X (2007)|Destination X]] pay-per-view as [[Christy Hemme]]'s mystery team. Renamed "The Heartbreakers", they lost to [[New Age Outlaws|The Voodoo Kin Mafia]] ([[Brian Gerard James|B.G. James]] and [[Monty Sopp|Kip James]]).
On March 11, 2007, Thomas and Roselli appeared at [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]'s [[Destination X (2007)|Destination X]] pay-per-view as [[Christy Hemme]]'s mystery team. Renamed "The Heartbreakers", they lost to [[New Age Outlaws|The Voodoo Kin Mafia]] ([[Road Dogg|B.G. James]] and [[Billy Gunn|Kip James]]).


===Japan===
===Japan (2008, 2010)===
Thomas has wrestled for [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]. Thomas and [[Akebono Tarō|Akebono]] were defeated by [[Rene Dupree]] and [[Viscera (wrestler)|Big Daddy Voodoo]]. Ryota Hama, Masayuki Kono and [[Shuji Kondo]] defeated [[Masakatsu Funaki]], [[Akebono Tarō|Akebono]] and Antonio Thomas.
Thomas has wrestled for [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]]. Thomas and [[Akebono Tarō|Akebono]] were defeated by [[Rene Dupree]] and [[Viscera (wrestler)|Big Daddy Voodoo]]. Ryota Hama, Masayuki Kono and [[Shuji Kondo]] defeated [[Masakatsu Funaki]], [[Akebono Tarō|Akebono]] and Antonio Thomas.


===Italy===
===Italy (2012)===
On September 12, 2012, he has been nominated as head trainer for the Italian promotion Rome Wrestling Academy.
On September 12, 2012, he has been nominated as head trainer for the Italian promotion Rome Wrestling Academy.


==Other media==
==Other media==
Matera appeared on the September 7, 2008 edition of [[Sox Appeal]].
Matera appeared on the September 7, 2008 edition of [[Sox Appeal]]. He was on the wrestling observer live show.
He was on the wrestling observer live show.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928002034/http://www.pwmania.com/interviews.php?page=antoniothomas Interview]
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Latest revision as of 05:27, 13 November 2024

Antonio Thomas
Birth nameThomas Matera
Born (1978-12-13) December 13, 1978 (age 45)
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Antonio Thomas[1]
Antonio[1]
Promise Thomas
Thomas Santell[2]
The Promise[1]
Billed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Billed weight235 lb (107 kg)[1]
Billed fromHumboldt, Iowa
Trained byLance Storm
Kevin Landry[1]
Steve Bradley
Jeff Costa[1]
Killer Kowalski[1]
Ohio Valley Wrestling[1]
DebutSeptember 2001[3]

Thomas Matera (born December 13, 1978) is an American professional wrestler and personal trainer, better known by his ring name Antonio Thomas. He is best known for his stint with World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand as one half of The Heart Throbs under the ring name Antonio.

Professional wrestling career

[edit]

Early career (2001–2004)

[edit]

Matera made his debut in late 2001 under the name Antonio Thomas, and quickly became a mainstay on the New England independent circuit.[4] Over the next few years, he wrestled for several promotions, including New England Championship Wrestling, Chaotic Wrestling, and the Eastern Wrestling Alliance (EWA).[4]

In early 2003, Thomas began training with Rick Harrison, and began working for Bradley's Wrestling Federation of America (WFA) promotion. There he won the WFA Heavyweight Championship, and held it throughout most of 2003–2004.[4]

Thomas then began teaming with his long-time friend Romeo Roselli, who was wrestling as Johnny Heartbreaker, and the pair formed a tag team called The Heartbreakers.[1] On January 23, 2004, The Heartbreakers defeated Cueball and Nick McKenna to become the EWA Tag Team Champions.[1]

World Wrestling Entertainment (2004–2006)

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In July 2004, Thomas signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).[1] In OVW he continued to team with Heartbreaker, but it was not until February 2005 that Heartbreaker was officially signed to a developmental contract with WWE.[1]

On April 18, 2005, William Regal and Tajiri successfully defended the World Tag Team Championships against the debuting Heart Throbs (Thomas and Heartbreaker, now known simply as Antonio and Romeo respectively).[1][5] They went on to participate in a Tag Team Turmoil match for the World Tag Team Championship at the 2005 Backlash pay-per-view, although they were unsuccessful.[6]

The Heart Throbs, who have portrayed heels, mainly appeared on the Raw B-show, Heat. They had short-lived feuds with Eugene and William Regal, The Hurricane and Rosey, and V-Squared (Val Venis and Viscera).[4]

During the first episode of Heat in 2006 the pair turned face and began educating the crowd by bringing two "hot chicks" into the ring and getting them to read a book.

On February 10, 2006, WWE announced that The Heart Throbs had been released from their contracts.[1]

Independent circuit (2006–present)

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Thomas in 2008

After his release from WWE, Thomas returned to working on the New England independent circuit.

On May 27, 2006, Thomas debuted for MXW and pinned Jason Blade after the match was interrupted by Romeo Roselli. At InterPromotional Incident on July 8, 2006, Thomas and Blade defeated the team of Roselli and Xavier. On November 10, 2006, Thomas wrestled Claudio Castagnoli in one half of the main event at Capital Collision in Albany, NY. His most recent appearance for MXW was at Brass City Battle on November 12, 2006, where he took on Slyk Wagner Brown. In June 2007, Thomas toured Italy with the Nu-Wrestling Evolution promotion.[1]

On February 22, 2009, Thomas competed in a dark match for Ring of Honor, teaming with Prince Jaleel in a loss to Andy Ridge and Alex Payne.[1] In May 2009, Thomas won the NECW Iron 8 Tournament.[4]

On July 28, 2012, The Heart Throbs made their debut for Chikara, teaming with The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in an eight-man tag team match, where they were defeated by Hallowicked, Jigsaw, Mike Quackenbush and UltraMantis Black.[7] The Heart Throbs returned to the promotion on November 18, losing to 1-2-3 Kid and Marty Jannetty in a tag team match.[7]

On February 1, 2013, Thomas captured the vacant NECW Heavyweight Championship, defeating Johnny Thunder at NECW Snowbrawl. The championship was vacated in the first place due to the previous title holder, Sean Burke, breaking his ankle during an NECW title defense with Antonio Thomas. Thomas and Burke would end in a time limit draw that night.[8]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007)

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On March 11, 2007, Thomas and Roselli appeared at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Destination X pay-per-view as Christy Hemme's mystery team. Renamed "The Heartbreakers", they lost to The Voodoo Kin Mafia (B.G. James and Kip James).

Japan (2008, 2010)

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Thomas has wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Thomas and Akebono were defeated by Rene Dupree and Big Daddy Voodoo. Ryota Hama, Masayuki Kono and Shuji Kondo defeated Masakatsu Funaki, Akebono and Antonio Thomas.

Italy (2012)

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On September 12, 2012, he has been nominated as head trainer for the Italian promotion Rome Wrestling Academy.

Other media

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Matera appeared on the September 7, 2008 edition of Sox Appeal. He was on the wrestling observer live show.

Personal life

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Matera is a certified personal trainer, and plans to obtain a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning.[4] He grew up in Ludlow, Massachusetts and attended Ludlow High School, after attending Birchland Park Middle School in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. As of 2020, he was married on 10/31/2020 and living in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Championships and accomplishments

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Thomas after winning the NECW Iron 8 tournament in May 2009

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "Antonio Thomas". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
  2. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Thomas Santell (Formerly known as Antonio Thomas)". August 29, 2017.
  3. ^ "Profile". CageMatch. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Martin, Adam (January 12, 2010). "Training camp with Antonio Thomas". WrestleView. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
  5. ^ Tywalk, Nick (April 19, 2005). "Raw: Lotteries, locks and lethal lascerations". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ Sokol, Chris (April 11, 2011). "Hulkamania rules Backlash". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ a b "Past results". Chikara. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  8. ^ "A New NECW Heavyweight Champion Is Crowned". Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  9. ^ "Independent Wrestling Results - January 2004". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
  10. ^ "Independent Wrestling Results - May 2004". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
  11. ^ "NECW Snowbrawl 2013 results". Retrieved February 21, 2013.
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