Rocky Romero

Known as: Rocky Romero, Chico El Luchador, Azteko, Black Tiger (IV), Grey Shadow, Black Emperor
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Rocky Romero, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

John R. Rivera was born in Los Angeles, California on October 28, 1982, and he is currently 42 years old.

He is currently a Wrestler and Producer, working for All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre on the Junior Heavyweight and STRONG division under the ring name of Rocky Romero.

Currently, he is a member of the teams of The Don Callis Family and RPG Vice (with Trent Beretta).

Rocky Romero has won a total of 14 championships in major promotions during his career.

Rocky Romero Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJohn R. Rivera
  • Ring Names
    • Rocky Romero (April 6, 2009 - Present)
    • Chico El Luchador (August 1, 2020 - November 13, 2020)
    • Azteko (August 7, 2010 - September 9, 2010)
    • Black Tiger (IV) (April 2, 2005 - April 5, 2009)
    • Rocky Romero (September 13, 1997 - April 1, 2005)
    • Grey Shadow (February 1, 2008 - September 23, 2008)
    • Black Emperor (May 5, 2007 - May 8, 2007)
  • Born October 28, 1982 (age 42)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceLos Angeles, California
  • Billed From
    • Havana, Cuba
  • Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
  • Weight
    • 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • NicknamesAzucar; Mr. Forever; Darkness' Trickster

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (September 13, 1997 - Present)
    • Producer (August 7, 2020 - Present)
    • Manager (March 3, 2013 - August 16, 2021)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight November 9, 2010Present
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand STRONG August 21, 2020Present
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWOctober 18, 2023Present
    PromotionRing of HonorROHApril 27, 2023Present
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLAugust 18, 2022Present
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWOctober 14, 2023February 29, 2024
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWNovember 10, 2021June 26, 2022
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTMarch 24, 2022May 5, 2022
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTOctober 23, 2021November 11, 2021
    PromotionRing of HonorROHMarch 2, 2013April 6, 2019
    PromotionRevolution Pro WrestlingRPWApril 6, 2018September 9, 2018
    PromotionEVOLVE WrestlingEVOLVEOctober 17, 2015January 24, 2016
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 13, 2010May 21, 2011
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAANovember 15, 2008July 4, 2010
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJanuary 26, 2007March 27, 2010
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight October 18, 2008April 5, 2009
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLFebruary 1, 2008September 23, 2008
    PromotionPro Wrestling NOAHNOAHBrand Junior Heavyweight February 15, 2007January 20, 2008
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 30, 2006December 21, 2007
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight May 14, 2005July 30, 2006
    PromotionRing of HonorROHApril 23, 2004December 3, 2005
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight October 6, 2002August 17, 2004
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLJuly 4, 2003December 5, 2003

  • Images History

    Feb 2023
    Feb 2023
    Apr 2016
    Apr 2016
    Apr 2009
    Apr 2009
    Apr 2005
    Apr 2005
    Oct 2002
    Oct 2002

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelApril 17, 2025Present
    FaceMay 4, 2014April 16, 2025
    HeelJuly 4, 2010May 3, 2014
    FaceApril 6, 2009July 5, 2010
    HeelApril 2, 2005April 5, 2009

  • Finishers

    • Ankle Lock (September 13, 1997 - Present)
    • Diablo Armbar - Flying Twisting Crucifix Armbar (April 6, 2009 - Present)
    • High Speed Roundhouse Kick to the head of a seated or kneeling opponent (April 6, 2009 - Present)
    • Kurayaminoten / Kurayami Piledriver - Cradle Kneeling Reverse Piledriver (April 6, 2009 - Present)
    • Foreign Devil / Gargoyle - Diving Double Knee Drop (April 6, 2009 - Present)
    • Contract Killer - with Alex Koslov - Inverted Death Valley Driver + Springboard Knee Drop combination (July 7, 2012 - January 9, 2015)
    • Contract Killer - with Davey Richards - Inverted Death Valley Driver + Springboard Knee Drop combination) (November 9, 2010 - May 2, 2012)
    • Black Tiger Bomb - Sitout Crucifix Powerbomb (April 2, 2005 - April 5, 2009)
    • Tiger Suplex (April 2, 2005 - April 5, 2009)
    • Kneeling Reverse Piledriver (April 2, 2005 - April 5, 2009)
    • Cuban Missile Crisis - with Ricky Reyes - Backbreaker + Diving Knee Drop combination (September 1, 1999 - June 10, 2007)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Dale Azucar" by Rocky Romero - Single (June 11, 2023 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Grand Finale" by Rocky Romero feat. Gla$s - Single (November 10, 2021 - June 10, 2023)
    • Theme Song"Nakasuzo Road" by Rocky Romero - Single (November 29, 2017 - November 9, 2021)
    • Theme Song”Roppongi 3K” by Rocky Romero - with Roppongi 3K - Team (March 3, 2013 - August 16, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Lo Que Pasó, Pasó" by Daddy Yankee - Single (March 2, 2013 - April 6, 2019)
    • Theme Song"RPG Vice" by Rocky Romero feat. Beretta - with Beretta - Team (March 13, 2015 - September 16, 2017)
    • Theme Song"Hooligans, Never Say Die" by Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov - with Alex Koslov - Team (July 7, 2012 - January 9, 2015)
    • Theme Song"Forever!!" by Yonosuke Kitamura - Single (November 9, 2010 - July 6, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Ella Me Levanto" by Daddy Yankee - Single (November 15, 2008 - July 4, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Spanish Flava" by Tim Kvasnosky - Single (January 26, 2007 - March 27, 2010)
    • Theme Song"D-Generation X" by Chris Warren Band - with D-Generation MEX - Team (November 15, 2008 - July 17, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Juke-Joint Jezebel" by KMFDM - Single (April 2, 2005 - April 5, 2009)
    • Theme Song"Satellite" by The Beloved - Single (February 1, 2008 - September 23, 2008)
    • Theme Song"B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" by Rick Ross feat. Styles P. - Single (October 6, 2002 - August 17, 2004)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Ring of Honor

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance

    Major League Wrestling

  • Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

    • 1 World Historic Welterweight Championship
    • 3 CMLL World Super Lightweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling From Hollywood

    • 1 UWN Television Championship

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 2 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship

    Empire Wrestling Federation

    • 5 EWF Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Reyes)

    International Wrestling Council

    • 1 IWC Tag Team Championship

    Lucha Libre Internacional Independiente

    • 1 LLII Championship

    Millennium Pro Wrestling

    • 1 MPW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Reyes)

    Mobius

    • 1 Apex of Triangle Championship (with Kikutaro & Koju Takeda)

    Ultimate Pro Wrestling

    • 1 UPW Tag Team Championship (with Ricky Reyes)

    WrestleCircus

    • 1 Big Top Tag Team Championship (with Beretta)

    Other titles

    • 1 Talk 'N Shop A Mania 24/7 Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NJPW Best of the American Super Juniors Winner (2006)
    • ROH Trios Tournament Winner (2005 - with Ricky Reyes & Homicide)
    • CMLL Copa Bicentenario Varonil Winner (2022 - with Místico)
    • CWFH Percy Pringle Memorial Cup Winner (2016)
    • M1W The Hall Of Fame Cup Winner (2011)
    • Toryumon Young Dragons Cup Tournament Winner (2004)
    • SoCal Uncensored's Tag Team of the Year (2001 - with Ricky Reyes)

Teams & Relations

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