Tony Halme

Tony Halme

1963-01-06 – 2010-01-08 (age 47) Helsinki, Finland
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Biography

Tony Christian Halme was a Finnish politician, athlete, author, actor, and singer. He was a member of the Finnish Parliament from 2003 to 2007, representing the True Finns party as an independent politician. Halme was also known by the pseudonym Viikinki, which he used while appearing in Gladiaattorit, a Finnish version of the TV game show Gladiators, in the 1990s. He was also a professional wrestler best known for his appearances with Catch Wrestling Association (CWA), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name Ludvig Borga; a mixed martial artist and the first fighter from the Nordic countries to ever compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC); and a professional boxer who held the Finnish heavyweight title.

During his time in CWA, he was an accomplished main eventer, who headlined many events for the company including the company's flagship event Euro Catch Festival three times.

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Known For

Die Hard: With a Vengeance
Lionheart
Lionheart

1990

as security guard

Fist of the North Star
American Tigers
American Tigers

1996

as Dettman

Death Match
Death Match

1994

as Han's #1 Bodyguard

China Dragon
Whatever It Takes
Whatever It Takes

1998

as Opponent

WWE Survivor Series 1993
WWE Survivor Series 1993

1993

as Ludvig Borga

The Book of Fate
The Book of Fate

2003

as Commander

WCW/New Japan Supershow III
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force
Viikinki
Viikinki

2022

as Self (Archive footage)

The Master Demon
The Master Demon

1991

as Viktor

WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1993
Ponterosa
Ponterosa

2001

as Mauri

Inside the WWF
Inside the WWF

1994

as Ludvig Borga

UWF Blackjack Brawl
UWF Blackjack Brawl

1994

as Finland Hellraiser Thor

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