Ricardo Rodriguez (wrestler)
Encyclopedia
Jesús Rodríguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler
and ring announcer, currently signed to WWE, performing on its RAW
brand
under the ring name
Ricardo Rodriguez as Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer and occasional wrestler.
on August 14, 2009, on the first day of the Young Lions Cup VII tournament and Dragon Gate USA
, in which he competed in a Dragon Gate Fray match which was won by Brad Allen on March 26, 2010. Rodriguez was also a trainer for California
based promotion, Fit Pit Pro Wrestling. He has also wrestled in So Cal Pro, EMLL, CWX, NWPW, NWT/NTLL, BPW, VPW, & IWL.
making his debut on December 2, 2010, in a 10-man Tag match with Husky Harris, Buck Dixon, Matt Clements and Kenny Li, where they defeated the team of Big E. Langston, Darren Young, James Bronson, Kevin Hackman and Roman Leakee
. On December 17, 2010, Chimaera lost to Richie Steamboat
.
Since appearing on WWE television, he is now competing in FCW under the Ricardo Rodriguez gimmick. On August 28, 2011, Ricardo Rodriguez said that Alberto Del Rio was his Employee that he went to his father to sign him. Ricardo Rodriguez formed a stable called "the Ascension" with Conor O'Brian, Tito Colon
, Kenneth Cameron, and Raquel Diaz. However, by September 26, the Ascension no longer associated with Rodriguez, as a video package promoting the Ascension only featured the latter four Ascension members without Rodriguez, and when the Ascension had their first match together in October, Rodriguez did not accompany them.
, Rodriguez would take Del Rio's place in a WWE Pro Over-The-Top-Rope Challenge
match, but was quickly eliminated by R-Truth
. On NXT, Rodriguez would feud with Del Rio's rookie, Conor O'Brian, after he claimed a rat problem. On the January 18 edition of NXT, Rodriguez and O'Brian brawled backstage, which would set up Rodriguez's first singles match in the WWE against O'Brian, in which Rodriguez would get the upset victory. After the match, O'Brian was eliminated from NXT. From the February 1 edition of NXT, Rodriguez would solely become the Pro to Del Rio's new rookie, Brodus Clay
after winning four-way elimination match which allow him to change his Pro.
At the 2011 WWE Draft
, Rodriguez and Del Rio were drafted to the Raw brand; the duo clashed with Big Show when Rodriguez ran over Big Show's leg with Del Rio's car, kayfabe
injuring him. Later that night, Del Rio placed the blame solely on Rodriguez. On his return to Raw on June 13, Big Show attacked Del Rio, and when Rodriguez came to his employer's aid he was brutally attacked instead.
On July 18, Rodriguez returned to his duties as Del Rio's ring announcer. On the September 12 episode of Raw, Rodriguez would compete in his first match on the brand, teaming with Del Rio in a losing effort against John Cena
and Bret Hart
.
Professional wrestling
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and ring announcer, currently signed to WWE, performing on its RAW
WWE RAW
WWE Raw ) is a sports entertainment television program for WWE that currently airs on the USA Network in the United States...
brand
WWE Brand Extension
WWE, formerly the World Wrestling Federation and World Wrestling Entertainment , currently promotes its core business of professional wrestling through two "brands" named after their two major television shows Raw and SmackDown...
under the ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
Ricardo Rodriguez as Alberto Del Rio's personal ring announcer and occasional wrestler.
Early career
Rodriguez formerly wrestled for promotions as the masked wrestler Chimaera, most notably for the promotions Chikara, in which he lost to K.C. DayThe Miracle Ultraviolence Connection
The Miracle Ultraviolence Connection is an American professional wrestling stable consisting of Cheech, Cloudy, and Brodie Lee. The team has gone by several names and are known for their work in Combat Zone Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Chikara and other independent promotions.-In wrestling:*Brodie...
on August 14, 2009, on the first day of the Young Lions Cup VII tournament and Dragon Gate USA
Dragon Gate USA
Dragon Gate USA is an American professional wrestling promotion founded in 2009 as an international expansion of the Japanese promotion Dragon Gate.Gabe Sapolsky, former head booker of Ring of Honor, serves as the promotion's Vice President....
, in which he competed in a Dragon Gate Fray match which was won by Brad Allen on March 26, 2010. Rodriguez was also a trainer for California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
based promotion, Fit Pit Pro Wrestling. He has also wrestled in So Cal Pro, EMLL, CWX, NWPW, NWT/NTLL, BPW, VPW, & IWL.
Florida Championship Wrestling (2010–present)
Rodriguez would work under the Chimaera name in Florida Championship WrestlingFlorida Championship Wrestling
Championship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...
making his debut on December 2, 2010, in a 10-man Tag match with Husky Harris, Buck Dixon, Matt Clements and Kenny Li, where they defeated the team of Big E. Langston, Darren Young, James Bronson, Kevin Hackman and Roman Leakee
Joe Anoa'i
Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoa'i is a professional wrestler and former Canadian football defensive tackle. He is signed to WWE and wrestles in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling under the ring name Leakee....
. On December 17, 2010, Chimaera lost to Richie Steamboat
Ricky Steamboat, Jr.
Richard Blood, Jr. is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring names Ricky Steamboat, Jr. and Richie Steamboat. He is signed to WWE, and wrestles in Florida Championship Wrestling , WWE's developmental territory as Richie Steamboat...
.
Since appearing on WWE television, he is now competing in FCW under the Ricardo Rodriguez gimmick. On August 28, 2011, Ricardo Rodriguez said that Alberto Del Rio was his Employee that he went to his father to sign him. Ricardo Rodriguez formed a stable called "the Ascension" with Conor O'Brian, Tito Colon
Orlando Colón
Orlando Colón is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He began working in Hybrid Pro Wrestling, an independent circuit in Schoolcraft, Michigan. In 2006, Colón debuted in the World Wrestling Council, a promotion owned by his uncle, Carlos Colón. While working with WWC, he had a brief...
, Kenneth Cameron, and Raquel Diaz. However, by September 26, the Ascension no longer associated with Rodriguez, as a video package promoting the Ascension only featured the latter four Ascension members without Rodriguez, and when the Ascension had their first match together in October, Rodriguez did not accompany them.
Alberto Del Rio's ring announcer (2010–present)
Rodriguez debuted for the WWE on the SmackDown brand on August 20, 2010, as Ricardo Rodriguez, a personal ring announcer to Alberto Del Rio. As well as being his personal ring announcer, Rodriguez would also try and help Del Rio win some of his matches by distracting his opponents. On the January 4, 2011 edition of WWE NXTWWE NXT
WWE NXT is a sports entertainment television program produced by WWE that debuted on February 23, 2010. Described as a hybrid between reality television and WWE's scripted live event shows, the premise of the show follows select talent contracted to WWE's developmental territory Florida...
, Rodriguez would take Del Rio's place in a WWE Pro Over-The-Top-Rope Challenge
Battle royal (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a battle royal is a multi-competitor match type in which wrestlers are eliminated until one is left and declared winner...
match, but was quickly eliminated by R-Truth
Ron Killings
Ronald Aaron "Ron" Killings is an American professional wrestler and rapper. He is currently signed to WWE working on its Raw brand. Since working for the company, he has been a one time United States Champion under the ring name R-Truth and a two time Hardcore Champion under the ring name K-Kwik...
. On NXT, Rodriguez would feud with Del Rio's rookie, Conor O'Brian, after he claimed a rat problem. On the January 18 edition of NXT, Rodriguez and O'Brian brawled backstage, which would set up Rodriguez's first singles match in the WWE against O'Brian, in which Rodriguez would get the upset victory. After the match, O'Brian was eliminated from NXT. From the February 1 edition of NXT, Rodriguez would solely become the Pro to Del Rio's new rookie, Brodus Clay
Brodus Clay
George Murdoch is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name, Brodus Clay. He is signed to WWE, where he wrestles on its Raw brand and its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling...
after winning four-way elimination match which allow him to change his Pro.
At the 2011 WWE Draft
2011 WWE Draft
The 2011 WWE Draft was the eighth annual draft held by WWE, which took place on April 25. With a core business of professional wrestling, the corporation held a draft to exchange personnel assigned to one of its two television programs that are independent brands that represent WWE...
, Rodriguez and Del Rio were drafted to the Raw brand; the duo clashed with Big Show when Rodriguez ran over Big Show's leg with Del Rio's car, kayfabe
Kayfabe
In professional wrestling, kayfabe is the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" or "true". Specifically, the portrayal of professional wrestling, in particular the competition and rivalries between participants, as being genuine or not of a worked nature...
injuring him. Later that night, Del Rio placed the blame solely on Rodriguez. On his return to Raw on June 13, Big Show attacked Del Rio, and when Rodriguez came to his employer's aid he was brutally attacked instead.
On July 18, Rodriguez returned to his duties as Del Rio's ring announcer. On the September 12 episode of Raw, Rodriguez would compete in his first match on the brand, teaming with Del Rio in a losing effort against John Cena
John Cena
John Felix Anthony Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, rapper, and television personality. He is currently signed to WWE as a member of its WWE Raw brand....
and Bret Hart
Bret Hart
Bret Hart is a Canadian on-screen personality, writer, actor and Semi-retired professional wrestler. Like others in the Hart wrestling family, Hart has an amateur wrestling background, including wrestling at Ernest Manning High School and Mount Royal College...
.
In wrestling
- Finishers
- As Ricardo Rodriguez
- Corkscrew splash from the top rope — FCW
- Running splash — WWE
- As Chimaera
- Chimaera's Rage (Corkscrew splash from the top rope)
- As Ricardo Rodriguez
- Signature moves
- Bridging fallaway slam (often preceded by a Single knee facebreaker followed by a Big boot) - As Chimaera
- Corner springboard enzuigiri
- DropkickDropkickA dropkick is an attacking maneuver in professional wrestling. It is defined as an attack where the wrestler jumps up and kicks the opponent with the soles of both feet; this sees the wrestler twist as he or she jumps so that when the feet connect with the opponent one foot is raised higher than...
- MoonsaultMoonsaultA moonsault, moonsault press, or back flip splash is a professional wrestling aerial technique. Much of its popularity in American wrestling is attributed to The Great Muta, despite it being used in North America by "Leaping" Lanny Poffo years before Muta came from Japan.In a standard moonsault,...
- NeckbreakerNeckbreakerIn professional wrestling a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent’s neck. One type of neckbreaker involves the wrestler slamming an opponent's neck against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee, head or shoulder...
- Springboard crossbody
- NicknameNicknameA nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
s- "R-Rod"
- Wrestlers managedManager (professional wrestling)In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
- Alberto Del Rio
- Brodus ClayBrodus ClayGeorge Murdoch is an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name, Brodus Clay. He is signed to WWE, where he wrestles on its Raw brand and its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling...
- Entrance themesMusic in professional wrestlingMusic in professional wrestling serves a variety of purposes. The most common uses of music in professional wrestling is that of the entrance theme, a song or piece of instrumental music which plays as a performer approaches the ring...
- "Realeza" by Jim Johnston featuring Mariachi Real de Mexico (WWE/FCWFlorida Championship WrestlingChampionship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...
; August 20 2010 – present)
- "Realeza" by Jim Johnston featuring Mariachi Real de Mexico (WWE/FCW
Championships and accomplishments
- Battleground Pro Wrestling
- BPW Maximum Championship (1 time)
- CWX
- CWX Lucha Libre Championship (1 time)
- Insane Wrestling League
- IWL Tag Team Championship – with Jason Watts (1 time)
- New Wave Pro Wrestling
- NWPW Tag Team Championship – with Jason Watts (1 time)
- NWT/NTLL
- NWT/NTLL Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Vendetta Pro Wrestling
- Vendetta Pro Tri-Force Championship (1 time)