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.

Known For

Scorpion

as Thug #1

Scorpion

as Thug

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

as Rocky Romero

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite

TNA iMPACT!

TNA iMPACT!

as Rocky Romero

All Elite Wrestling: Rampage

as Rocky Romero

AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door: Zero Hour

as Rocky Romero

All In

as Rocky Romero (Battle Royale)

AEW Dark: Elevation

as Rocky Romero