John Raymond Rivera
Acting
Born October 28, 1982 · Havana, Cuba
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 Havana Pitbulls, Forever Hooligans, and Roppongi Vice, while also transitioning into commentary and backstage production duties.
Known For · 40 titles
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
New Japan Pro Wrestling
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
Scorpion
ROH on HonorClub
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
AEW Dark: Elevation
AEW Unrestricted
TNA iMPACT!
Ring of Honor Wrestling
Hey! (EW)
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
NJPW STRONG
Major League Wrestling: Underground TV
ROH: Year Three
AEW WrestleDream 2024: Zero Hour
ROH Final Battle 2024
Lucha Libre USA
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 14 (Final)
ROH: Best In The World
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 26 - Day 8
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 1
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 7
NJPW Tiger Mask's Retirement Match
Revolution Pro Wrestling- Live in New York 2019
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 26 - Day 15 (Final)
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2014
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 23 - Day 6
RevPro & NJPW: Global Wars UK
AEW Revolution 2026: Zero Hour
ROH: Field of Honor
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 1
PWG: Roger Dorn Night
PWG: Pimpin' In High Places
NJPW Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2018
All In
ROH: Southern Navigation
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 2