John Raymond Rivera
Acting Born Oct 28, 1982 Havana, Cuba 24 credits
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 teams like Havana Pitbulls, Forever Hooligans and Roppongi Vice—while also transitioning into commentary and backstage production duties.
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Full filmography
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019) as Rocky Romero
- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019)
- Scorpion (2014) as Thug #1
- New Japan Pro Wrestling (1972) as Rocky Romero
- All Elite Wrestling: Collision (2023) as Rocky Romero
- All Elite Wrestling: Collision (2023)
- All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (2021) as Rocky Romero
- AEW Unrestricted (2020) as Rocky Romero
- TNA iMPACT! (2004) as Rocky Romero
- TNA iMPACT! (2004)
- Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2010) as Rocky Romero
- ROH on HonorClub (2023) as Rocky Romero
- AEW Dark: Elevation (2021) as Rocky Romero
- Hey! (EW) (2022) as Rocky Romero
- Ring of Honor Wrestling (2009) as Rocky Romero
- NJPW STRONG (2020) as Rocky Romero
- Major League Wrestling: Underground TV (2003)
- Lucha Libre USA (2010) as Azteko
- ROH Final Battle 2024 (2024) as Rocky Romero
- All In (2018) as Rocky Romero (Battle Royale)
- NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 14 (Final) (2016) as Rocky Romero
- AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022 (2022) as Rocky Romero
- NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 6 (2016) as Rocky Romero
- NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026 (2026) as Rocky Romero