John Raymond Rivera
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
ROH: Without Remorse
2008
ROH: Eye of The Storm
2008
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound For Glory 2021
as Rocky Romero
2021
NJPW Resurgence 2021
as Rocky Romero
2021
NJPW Battle In The Valley 2023
as Rocky Romero
2023
ROH: Take No Prisoners
as Rocky Romero
2008
IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive
as Rocky Romero
2023
NJPW Dominion 6.16
as Rocky Romero
2012
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2011
as Rocky Romero
2011
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 2
as Rocky Romero
2022
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 1
as Rocky Romero
2022
NJPW Capital Collision 2023
as Rocky Romero
2023
ROH: Bedlam In Beantown
as Rocky Romero
2008
NJPW The Spiral
as Rocky Romero
2002
NJPW Battle In The Valley 2021
as Rocky Romero
2021
ROH: Final Battle 2021
as Rocky Romero
2021
NJPW STRONG Independence Day 2023 - Day 1
as Rocky Romero
2023
NJPW STRONG Independence Day 2023 - Day 2
as Rocky Romero
2023
NJPW Music City Mayhem
as Rocky Romero
2022
ROH: A New Level
as Rocky Romero
2008
TV Appearances
AEW Dark: Elevation
as Rocky Romero
2021
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
as Rocky Romero
2019
Major League Wrestling: Underground TV
2003
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
as Rocky Romero
2010
Scorpion
as Thug #1
2014
AEW Unrestricted
as Rocky Romero
2020
Ring of Honor Wrestling
as Rocky Romero
2009
New Japan Pro Wrestling
as Rocky Romero
1972
Lucha Libre USA
as Azteko
2010
TNA iMPACT!
as Rocky Romero
2004
NJPW STRONG
as Rocky Romero
2020