Anthony Nese
Acting
Born August 6, 1985 · Ridge, New York, USA
Biography
Anthony "Tony" Nese is an American professional wrestler, known for wrestling throughout the Northeastern United States under his real name and under the ring names of Matt Cultrone, Matt Maverick, and Tony Ace. He is also known for his brief tenure in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2011 to 2012. Nese is currently signed to WWE on the 205 Live cruiserweight roster where he is a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion.
Known For · 40 titles
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
Raw
WWE NXT
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
ROH on HonorClub
WWE 205 Live
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
AEW Dark
AEW Dark: Elevation
WWE Cruiserweight Classic
Johnny Loves Taya
ROH Final Battle 2025 - Zero Hour
WWE WrestleMania 35
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
AEW Double or Nothing 2023
WWE Money in the Bank 2019
WWE Super ShowDown 2019
WWE Stomping Grounds
WWE Extreme Rules 2019
WWE Crown Jewel
DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior 2013
Dragon Gate USA Enter The Dragon 2013: Fourth Anniversary Celebration
CZW Cage of Death 17
ROH: Supercard of Honor 2024
WWN Supershow: Mercury Rising 2016
Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2012
Dragon Gate USA: Enter the Dragon 2013
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Dragon Gate USA Mercury Rising 2013
TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013
PWG: All Star Weekend X - Night One
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PWG: 2013 Battle of Los Angeles - Night One
PWG: Matt Rushmore
Dragon Gate USA Open the Ultimate Gate 2013
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