Wikipedia:Tony Ricca

Thomas Ricca (born June 7, 1968) is an American professional wrestler, also known by the ring names Tony Ricca of the World Wrestling Federation now WWE and The Pharaoh. He is an entrepreneur, author and the founder of the New Jersey-based promotion AKW Arena Kage Wrestling and Women's Championship Wrestling. Tom was ranked as the Number one Wrestler in the American Pro Wrestler Rankings for one year in 1991 as Tony Ricca and the following two years as The Pharaoh in which he had won all of his matches. Ricca was seen in Jersey Shore Family Vacation series 'The Hitch-uation' in 2019.

Early life and career
Ricca was born and raised in Hammonton, New Jersey. He is a 1986 graduate of Hammonton High School. He trained as a wrestler under Larry Sharpe and debuted November 9, 1990, as one-half of the tag team "The Hammonton Hitmen". His debut was at a charity event that benefited the troops that were serving in the Gulf War. After his debut, Ricca was asked to work independently as "The Hammonton Hitman". In 1991 Ricca was contracted and wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation, now WWE. On July 29, 1991, Ricca wrestled in a nationally televised episode of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF)'s Superstars of Wrestling, against Jim Duggan. The episode aired on August 31, 1991. Ricca brings caged professional wrestling to downtown Hammonton. Ricca also wrestled with house shows and other non-televised wrestling matches. In 1992, at "The Brawl at the Hall," Ricca, a 1986 graduate of Hammonton High School, debuted as The Pharaoh against Glen "Madman" Osbourne in the first main event. Pharaoh pinned Osbourne after a flying back flip of the top rope. Ricca is the Founder of Cannoli World, LLC. The business offers Cannoli products from its dessert food truck and store front and can be found at festivals in South Jersey.