John Raymond Rivera

John Raymond Rivera

Actor

Havana, Cuba
October 28, 1982

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.

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Representative Works

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017
NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017
9.7
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NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall 2020
NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall 2020
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NJPW Dominion 6.6 in Osaka-jo Hall 2021
NJPW Dominion 6.6 in Osaka-jo Hall 2021
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NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015
NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015
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NJPW Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall 2016
NJPW Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall 2016
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AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
8.9
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ROH Final Battle 2024
ROH Final Battle 2024
6.2
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NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 1
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 1
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NJPW The Night Before Rumble on 44th Street
NJPW The Night Before Rumble on 44th Street
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NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 14 (Final)
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 14 (Final)
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NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 7
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 7
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ROH Death Before Dishonor Zero Hour
ROH Death Before Dishonor Zero Hour
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017
2017Winner

Best Performance

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017

NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall 2020
2020Nominee

Best Performance

NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall 2020

NJPW Dominion 6.6 in Osaka-jo Hall 2021
2021Nominee

Best Performance

NJPW Dominion 6.6 in Osaka-jo Hall 2021

Career Highlights

NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015
2015Highlight

Best Performance

NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall 2015

NJPW Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall 2016
2016Highlight

Best Performance

NJPW Dominion 6.19 in Osaka-jo Hall 2016

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