Anthony Charles Scott (July 15, 1935 – February 13, 2015) was a Welsh professional wrestler who wrestled under the ring name Tony Charles who worked in England, Japan, and the National Wrestling Alliance in the United States.

Charles started his professional wrestling career in 1959 in England for Joint Promotions.

In February 1968, Charles made his debut in Japan for International Wrestling Enterprise.

He became a three-time Southeast United States Junior Heavyweight Championship in Tennessee form 1979 to 1982.

In 1982, Charles went to Texas for World Class Championship Wrestling wearing a mask as The Checkmate.