TONY HALME PASSED AWAY
  • 01/10/2010 (3:22:54 pm)
  • Georgiann Makropoulos

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Dave Meltzer has informed us that Tony Halme has passed away. Our condolences to Tony's family, friends and fans
 
January 6th, 1963 - January 9, 2010
   

Tony Christian Halme, who wrestled under his real name with New Japan Pro Wrestling as a headliner in the early 90s, and as Ludvig Borga for WWF in the mid-90s, passed away last night in Finland.  No details are available regarding the cause of death.  

Halme, a 6-3, 300-pound powerlifter and boxer, was Randy Couture's first-ever opponent on May 30, 1997.  Couture won the match via choke in 57 seconds. 

 

 
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