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John Raymond Rivera

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John Raymond Rivera

Born Oct 28, 1982 · 43 years323 titles 308 movies · 15 TV
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Biography

John Raymond Rivera, better known by his ring name Rocky Romero, is a Cuban-American professional wrestler and commentator currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he also serves in executive and talent liaison roles. Debuting in 1997, Romero has built a decorated career as a tag team specialist, winning multiple IWGP and ROH Tag Team Championships as part of Havana Pitbulls, Forever Hooligans, and Roppongi Vice, while also transitioning into commentary and backstage production duties.

Also known as

Black Tiger IV · Black Tiger · Rocky Romero · Azteko · Chico El Luchador · Grey Shadow · John R. Rivera

Born

Oct 28, 1982

Havana, Cuba

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Roles across career

Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).

322

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Writing

1

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Career timeline

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1972 1 title(s)

2000 1 title(s)

2002 1 title(s)

2003 2 title(s)

2004 23 title(s)

2005 13 title(s)

2006 13 title(s)

2007 14 title(s)

2008 10 title(s)

2009 2 title(s)

2010 5 title(s)

2011 4 title(s)

2012 8 title(s)

2013 13 title(s)

2014 12 title(s)

2015 19 title(s)

2016 20 title(s)

2017 30 title(s)

2018 23 title(s)

2019 21 title(s)

2020 11 title(s)

2021 14 title(s)

2022 10 title(s)

2023 14 title(s)

2024 11 title(s)

2025 23 title(s)

2026 5 title(s)