Emanuel Rodriguez
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 14, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1993–2025 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 72 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Emanuel Rodriguez (Acting).
Source 1: TMDB Bio & Info.
Name: Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez.
Identity: Mexican-American professional wrestler.
Ring names: Samuray Del Sol, Kalisto, Octagón Jr., Emanu.
WWE history: Performed as Kalisto; member of Lucha Dragons (won NXT Tag Team Championship with Sin Cara) and Lucha House Party.
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 68.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: November 14, 1986.
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler born on November 14, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is known for his work in acting with 68 known credits. In professional wrestling, he currently performs under the ring name Samuray Del Sol. He is also known as Kalisto, Octagón Jr., and Emanu. During his time in WWE, he performed as Kalisto and was a member of the Lucha House Party. As a member of the Lucha Dragons, he won the NXT Tag Team Championship alongside Sin Cara.
"Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler born on November 14, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is recognized for his acting credits, which total 68. Rodriguez currently performs under the ring name Samuray Del Sol and has also been known as Kalisto, Octagón Jr., and Emanu. He is best known for his tenure in WWE, where he performed under the name Kalisto. During this time, he was a member of the Lucha House Party and the Lucha Dragons. As part of the Lucha Dragons, he won the NXT Tag Team Championship alongside Sin Cara."
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Career overview
Subject: Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez.
Role: Mexican-American professional wrestler.
Ring names: Samuray Del Sol, Kalisto, Octagón Jr., Emanu.
WWE Career: Performed as Kalisto. Member of Lucha Dragons and Lucha House Party.
Achievements: Won the NXT Tag Team Championship as a member of the Lucha Dragons alongside Sin Cara.
TMDB Data: Known for acting, 68 known credits, male, born November 14, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler who is also known for his work in acting. Born on November 14, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, he has been credited with 68 known credits. He is recognized by several names, including Samuray Del Sol, Kalisto, Octagón Jr., and Emanu.
Paragraph 2: Wrestling Career/WWE.
Rodriguez is best known for his tenure in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Kalisto. During his time there, he was a member of the Lucha House Party. He was also a member of the Lucha Dragons, a group in which he won the NXT Tag Team Championship alongside Sin Cara.
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Source [1] Bio: "Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler, currently performing under the ring name Samuray Del Sol. He is best known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Kalisto, as a member of both the Lucha Dragons (whom he won the NXT Tag Team Championship as a member, with Sin Cara) and Lucha House Party."
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1. Name: Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez.
2. Nationality/Profession: Mexican-American professional wrestler.
3. Current ring name: Samuray Del Sol.
4. WWE name: Kalisto.
5. Groups: Lucha Dragons, Lucha House Party.
6. Achievement: NXT Tag Team Championship with Sin Cara as part of Lucha Dragons.
7. TMDB info: Known for acting, 68 credits, Male, Birthday Nov 14, 1986, Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA.
8. Aliases: Kalisto, Samuray del Sol, Octagón Jr., Emanu.
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Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler who is recognized for his work in acting. He has 68 known credits listed on The Movie Database. Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, on November 14, 1986, Rodriguez is also known by several other names, including Samuray del Sol, Kalisto
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
72 titles- WXM Ground Zero (2025) as Samuray del Sol
- AAA Triplemania Regia III (2025) as Octagon Jr.
- CMLL 90 Aniversario (2023) as Samuray del Sol
- AAA TripleMania Regia II (2021) as Samuray del Sol
- WWE Survivor Series 2020 (2020) as Kalisto (Preshow Battle Royale)
- WWE Clash of Champions 2020 (2020) as Kalisto (Preshow)
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019) as Samuray Del Sol
- WWE Crown Jewel 2019 (2019) as Kalisto (Ringside)
- WWE WrestleMania 35 (2019) as Kalisto (Preshow)
- WWE Survivor Series 2019 (2019) as Kalisto (Preshow)
- WWE Super ShowDown 2019 (2019) as Kalisto
- WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Kickoff (2019) as Kalisto
- WWE Greatest Royal Rumble (2018) as Kalisto
- WWE Royal Rumble 2018 (2018) as Kalisto
- WWE Royal Rumble 2017 (2017) as Kalisto
- WWE Survivor Series 2017 (2017) as Kalisto
- WWE Elimination Chamber 2017 (2017) as Kalisto
- WWE WrestleMania 33 (2017) as Kalisto (Preshow)
- WWE TLC: Tables Ladders & Chairs 2017 (2017) as Kalisto
- WWE Extreme Rules 2017 (2017) as Kalisto (Preshow)
- WWE Best of Raw & SmackDown Live 2016 (2017) as Kalisto
- NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III (2017) as Kalisto
- WWE WrestleMania 33 Preshow (2017) as Kalisto
- WWE 205 Live (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE 205 Live (2016)
- Countdown (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE Royal Rumble 2016 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE Survivor Series 2016 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE WrestleMania 32 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2016 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2015 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE The Best of Raw & SmackDown 2015 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE Extreme Rules 2016 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE Payback 2016 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE Fastlane 2016 (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE WrestleMania 32 Preshow (2016) as Kalisto
- WWE Night of Champions 2015 (2015) as Kalisto
- WWE Survivor Series 2015 (2015) as Kalisto
- WWE SummerSlam 2015 (2015) as Kalisto
- WWE Elimination Chamber 2015 (2015) as Kalisto
- WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2015 (2015) as Kalisto
- WWE NXT Live: From San Jose 2015 (2015) as Kalisto
- NXT TakeOver: Rival (2015) as Kalisto
- NXT TakeOver: R-Evolution (2014) as Kalisto
- NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way (2014) as Kalisto
- NXT TakeOver (2014) as Kalisto
- PWG: Is Your Body Ready? (2013) as Samuray del Sol
- PWG: All Star Weekend 9 - Night Two (2013) as Samuray del Sol
- PWG: All Star Weekend 9 - Night One (2013) as Samuray del Sol
- Dragon Gate USA REVOLT! 2013 (2013) as Samuray del Sol
- Dragon Gate USA Mercury Rising 2013 (2013) as Samuray del Sol
- DGUSA Open the Golden Gate 2013 (2013) as Samuray del Sol
- DGUSA Heat 2013 (2013) as Samuray del Sol
- EVOLVE 19 (2013) as Samuray Del Sol
- EVOLVE 22 (2013) as Samuray Del Sol
- EVOLVE 20 (2013) as Samuray Del Sol
- EVOLVE 21 (2013) as Samuray Del Sol
- WWE Main Event (2012)
- Dragon Gate USA Heat (2012) as Samuray del Sol
- Dragon Gate USA Mercury Rising 2012 (2012) as Samuray del Sol
- Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2012 (2012) as Samuray del Sol
- Dragon Gate USA Untouchable 2012 (2012) as Samuray del Sol
- Dragon Gate USA Fearless 2012 (2012) as Samuray del Sol
- Dragon Gate USA Uprising 2012 (2012) as Samuray del Sol
- EVOLVE 17 (2012) as Samuray Del Sol
- WWE NXT (2010) as Kalisto
- WWE NXT (2010)
- TNA iMPACT! (2004)
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Kalisto
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999)
- Raw (1993) as Kalisto
- Raw (1993)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Emanuel Rodriguez best known for?
Emanuel Rodriguez is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019), WWE 205 Live (2016), WWE 205 Live (2016), Countdown (2016).
When and where was Emanuel Rodriguez born?
Emanuel Rodriguez was born on November 14, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Emanuel Rodriguez have?
Emanuel Rodriguez has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Emanuel Rodriguez's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Emanuel Rodriguez (Acting). Source 1: TMDB Bio & Info. Name: Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez. Identity: Mexican-American professional wrestler. Ring names: Samuray Del Sol, Kalisto, Octagón Jr., Emanu. WWE history: Performed as Kalisto; member of Lucha Dragons (won NXT Tag Team Championship with Sin Cara) and Luch...
Emanuel Rodriguez by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019) as Samuray Del Sol — aged about 32
- WWE Main Event (2012) — aged about 25
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) as Kalisto — aged about 12
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) — aged about 12
- WWE SummerSlam 2015 (2015) as Kalisto — aged about 28
- TNA iMPACT! (2004) — aged about 17
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