At a USA Championship Wrestling event in Jackson, Tennessee on July 7, Matt Riviera and Boyd Bradford would present Superstar Bill Dundee with a briefcase containing $100,000 if Dundee would agree to retire from wrestling. He also began his first foray into promoting professional wrestling events at the age of 17 after meeting his mentor, wrestling trainer and promoter Bill Ash. Two-time NWA Tag Team champion "Raging Bull" Manny Fernandez always prided himself as one of the businesss toughest wrestlers. There arent many names I forget from the 80s when writing this blog, but I havent thought of Sylvano Sousa in years. But most humiliatingly, he was 0 and 26 against Pete The Duke of Dorchester Doherty! S.D. Johnny Clifton J. Clifton. cowboy frankie laine, don kernodle (ex-Kangaroo) ricky sexton, johnny defazio, smasher sloan, sonny king, chuck oconnor, swede anderson, great yatsu, chief big heart, tony altimore, pete sanchez, kevin sullivan? Seriously, Rodz is more famous than a lot of WWE main roster talent. [8] On August 9, 1980, at the Showdown at Shea, he was defeated by "Polish Power" Ivan Putski. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Crossroads League Gold Glove Right Fielder (2022) . Similar artists. And Invader 3 sticks with his side of the story, insisting that the injuries he sustained were 100% legit and confirmed by his doctor. In another interview, this time with TMPT, Manny was more explicit in his explanation of what happened against Invader 3. He had his biggest run with Estrada as Los Conquistadores. Riviera and Lawler would next meet on February 16 at USA Championship Wrestlings Thunderdome event in Jackson, TN in a Thunderdome Cage Match. The No. Go figure! I first started watching WWWF All Star wrestling back in 1966 and he was already a fixture on T.V. All Star Wrestling 12/15/1979 On April 6, 1959, they won the Southern version of the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship by defeating Alberto and Enrique Torres. In 1980, Rivera was once again wrestling in Los Angeles. Mr. Hito was fantastic. [1] Rivera was nominated for Tropical New Artist of the Year at the 1994 Lo Nuestro Awards.[2]. Putski in 79. So they can go to HRT places, they can get testosterone, you know, 100 milligrams a week, whatever they prescribe nowadays, umm, they can get hCG, they can do, you know, hGH if they want. Wrestling style: Technician. even then,the ratings were outdated and they had articles written years before,I had never seen such a weird magazine, but it was a treasure,juxtaposing time and space in the wrestling world.There was an article there calledThree Rivers Report that mentioned Bill Berger as a successful fan favorite.It blew my young mind because I had only seen Berger Plus, Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas, Ivan Putski, and many more in action! Omranuddin Tara Khail Johnny Robles. Marzino a young guy in his twenties had to put the old man Altamore over in his 50s. Thanks! During the interview, Riviera asked Palumbo repeatedly about the types of supplements that Triple H was taking, inferring that Triple H may have been using steroids. With that disclaimer, we have strived to provide relevant information to help you, the reader, decide what really happened during this notorious encounter. Youre right, he was a classic jobber who for a while seemed to be a pushed star, but settled into the prelim matches. Pro Wrestling Enterprises/Arena Publishing, Inc. -. Sharpe actually challenged Backlund for the title at the Philadelphia Spectrum in 1983, which I vaguely remember seeing at the time on the USA Network when it used to show house show cards. Vctor Rivera (born May 25, 1944) is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler.Between 1967 and 1981, he held the NWA Americas Tag Team Championship 12 times, the NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship five times, the WWF International Tag Team Championship, and numerous other titles.. Professional wrestling career. After being told at the age of 15 that he was too young to legally being training as a professional wrestler, Riviera began doing everything he could to get his foot in the door of the wrestling business such as creating wrestling programs. Ion Croitoru, aka Johnny K-9, aka Bruiser Bedlam, has died. Tiger Chung Lee Lee originally came in as a mid-level star and actually challenged Tito Santana for the Intercontinental Title, but he eventually settled into jobber status (although he always got his offense in). Records are through Sunday and results are from trackwrestling.com. He began wrestling professionally in 1953 and retired in 1977, having worked in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. While wrestling, he was still involved in promoting wrestling events, as well as beginning college. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Great Bend. For example, when one wrestler strikes the other in Puerto Rico, youll hear the fans enthusiastically chanting, "Fua! I remember STEVE KING getting whooped by Jesse The Body Ventura, Adrian Adonis, and, in what was scary to me @ 11 years old, bloodied by Blackjack Mulligans claw. "When I saw that he was going to land on me, I couldnt move. As such, Doctor D unexpectedly fought Swede Hanson! Welcome to the crazy wrestling world in Puerto Rico, where kayfabe and truth still intermingle! Rudy Diamond, Ken Juggan, Steve King, Gypsy Rodriguez, Israel Mattea, Barry Hart, Babyface George, Frank Williams, Mike Bell, Nick DeCarlo. If you want to get involved, please make sure to let us know - email beyondwrestling@gmail.com if you have any questions. Sylvano Sousa was breifly a champion in Canada-I have to search long and hard to find the exact info.He was strong and had a rugged,handsome look. Frankie Williams and Steve King, of course. In the third fall, Riviera was disqualified after hitting Terry with a chair. Overview ; Biography ; Discography ; Songs Knowing that there is a man named Johnny Rivera, the Invader 3, who dared to sacrifice himself for the good of lucha libre was something. A pre-match interview with The Grand Wizard & Bugsy McGraw followed by the WWWF debut match of a young S. Similar to Hennig, Gilbert became a huge star, this time outside of the WWF before dying way too young. They held the title for three months before dropping them to the team of Mr. Moto and Duke Keomuka. Dave Barbie, Sal Gee, Ron Dee, Joe Mirto, Paul Roma, Jim Powers, Jim Young, Aldo Marino, Mr X,Terry Gibbs, John Rizzo, Rick Hunter. 4 talking about this. Story Links. I still believe it was because Marzino was good friends with Savoldis Massachusettes girlfriend Joann. for 40 reps, and 380 lbs. I saw Scicluna on the first WWF house show I ever attended live. I went on to the airport and walked onto the airplane with my wrestling gear. Johnny began using a mask design containing scattered stars and a planet resembling Saturn on each side even before his future tag team partner Invader 1, did. It looks like hes going to pass out with all that blood loss. I found this page searching for a jobber on an old Pipers Pit, Dave Barbie. ", "Right. Jerry Lawler came to the aide of Dundee. One of the foremost reasons Bill Apter has lasted five decades in this business is his consummate professionalism and respect towards the wrestlers. Results ; Info ; Varsity This quote would cause the WWE to release a press statement attempting to clarify their Wellness Policy guidelines on growth hormone use: WWEs comprehensive Talent Wellness Policy, which is administered by an independent, third-party, clearly states hGH and hCG are among a long list of banned substances, however, due to certain medical conditions, there are a variety of therapeutic exemptions that account for approximately 7% of our contracted talent.[24], The story was picked up by numerous websites, including Forbes.com, Deadspin.com, & BleacherReport.com[25], On February 14, 2018, Matt Riviera made his hip hop music debut, releasing the song and music video for Best Meats in the Rump (Juicy), a collaboration with DJ Mr. Mixx of controversial rap group, 2 Live Crew, & pro wrestling manager, Boyd Bradford. His first album was released in 1991, and since then he has scored fifteen hit singles, including the Billboard Latin Tropical #1 "Se Parecia . [2], Two Rivers made his professional debut in February 1953 in Detroit, facing Rose Martino of Italy. He has previously worked as a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Rodz . Not to be confused with Invader 1 . Although Bruiser Brody died two months after the above-discussed match, Manny either purposefully distorts his timeline when speaking about the match, or he believes all of this happened after Brodys death. He also beat Ivan He worked against such wrestlers as "Wild Bull" Curry and Larry Hamilton. "Hes the one who came up to me and told me the sad story of what happened to Brody. [10], Matt Riviera and Jerry Lawler would face off in a match on May 17, 2018 at CWA WrestleRaise V in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with the stipulation that if Lawler lost, he would kiss Rivieras foot and if Riviera lost, Lawler would get 5 minutes in the ring with Rivieras manager, Boyd Bradford. This included writing articles and taking photographs. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. His coach is Warren Martin owner of Sync Fitness in Conway, AR.[30]. On December 4, 2015, The Iron Empire captured the coveted NWA World Tag Team Championships from The Heatseakers at an NWA Mid South event in Robinsonville, Mississippi. "The LVR Boy" Matt Riviera Wins Sheriff Buford Pusser Memorial Cup", "VH1 Cancels Reality Shows Featuring Ryan Jenkins", "The Matt Riviera Show The Matt Riviera Show", "WWE statement on recent remarks by bodybuilder about Wellness Policy", "Triple H's Nutritionist Stirs Up WWE Steroid Controversy With Comments On HGH", "Matt Riviera & DJ Mr. Mixx: Best Meat's in the Rump (Juicy) [feat. Rodz currently runs a wrestling school in Brooklyn, NY. Recruits Add Event Add Wrestler Add Recruit. "If you dont know by now, people are so stupid. Its the only way its going to come out. Gender: Male. [3] Traditional Championship Wrestling was able to secure a national cable deal in 2013 with Cox Sports Television that would allow people all over the country to see Riviera and other TCW stars perform weekly. To call him a jobber does not do him justice or serve history correctly. The spectacle that night between Manny Fernandez and Invader 3 was both horrific and unforgettable. He said Williams has to put Marzino over. And in 1983 and 1984, both teamed as The Invaders in the newly renamed WWF. The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz - Rodz was one of those prelim wrestlers who was a step above . And Ill always remember the master of the flying dropkick El Olympico. not on this list? Dont forget Dale Wolfe! He had a successful amateur boxing career in Golden Gloves, winning 29 matches and losing 3. [4], Two Rivers was trained by Don Eagle, a former World Heavyweight Champion in the Boston-based American Wrestling Association. How could you forget jobber Fred Marzino? 146 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, TCW Tag Team Championships, (5 times) with Jeff Jett, Tim Storm, Greg Anthony, and, 1st Annual Buford Pusser Memorial Cup Champion (1 time), The Border Patrol (Agent Gunn and Agent Maxx), Team Extreme (Khris Germany and Kit Carson), Disturbing Behavior (Jeff Daniels and Tim Renesto), The Usual Suspects (A.J. "I went back, Manny explained, and a couple of fishy things happened when all the dressing room lights went out, and I was by myself. Riviera promoted Global Pro Wrestling, which after a name change, became Traditional Championship Wrestling. JJ Rivera (21) OF - Career Achievements: All-Crossroads League Second Team (2022) . He also has promoted wrestling events. This happened at a small venue in Catao where Capital Sports Promotions, now known as WWC, had their TV tapings. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Special Delivery Jones Jones is an interesting choice here, because you could argue he wasnt really a jobber. "I dropped three knees on his sternum," Manny described. Kenny Ackles, Gordo Chihuahua, Pedro Rodriguez, and Paul Diamond. While it is true that the WWF relegated the great Swede Hanson to a Well, that goes back to the Bruiser Brody story- Im sure a lot of people know what happened to Bruiser Brody. 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Change). One line Ill never forget from him: Im so cool they can feel the breeze across their face. All that said, his win-loss record seems to say jobber to me (but a very popular jobber). Steele and Murder One), The Kingz of the Underground (Ryan Genesis and Scot Summers), The Heatseekers (Elliot Russell and Sigmon), This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 01:19. As for Rodz, I had no idea that he was known as Java Ruuk early in his career. He also had The show's premise was that reality show contestant, Megan Hauserman would eliminate contestants, one by one until she chose the winner, whom she would marry. Brother, I started a full-scale riot with Carlos Colon, ended up with stitches right here that almost lost my lip. Hes just done what he came to Puerto Rico to accomplish.. What does Elmira, NY, have that Fall River doesnt? Doctor D David Schultz was supposed to wrestle some upper-tier talent. NJPW Greatest Wrestlers ( Los Grandes Luchadores de NJPW, en espaol) fue el segundo Saln de la Fama de New Japan, establecido en 2007 para honrar a los luchadores que han luchado por la promocin. Once outside, the cameras and some concerned fans looked on and followed the group of wrestlers as they looked to place Invader 3 in a car instead of an ambulance. He was about 275 lbs, and I was around 170 to 180 lbs. Screen. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Swede Hanson was a legend,right to the end. Other prelim wrestlers whom I recall include Israel Matia, the Hangman, A.J. Unique about this wrestler was that dispite his status, whenever he did live in-house shows at the Providence Civic Center, or at the Bank Street Armory in Fall River, he was cheered like a good guy from a small contingent of Portuguese fans who attended the show. Also, from the early 1980s WWF, Laurent Soucie (got a push of sorts, that faded quickly) and Barry Hart (had the heart on the back of his jacket, I think this was also Barry Horowitz?) The show would only go on to air three episodes due to controversy surrounding one of the contestants. [20] He plays a large role in Pulitzer Prize-winner Paul Muldoon's poem, "My Father and I and Billy Two Rivers". [1][5] When he, also from Kahnawake, returned to the reservation on a break from wrestling, he met 16-year-old Two Rivers, became his guardian and took him to Columbus, Ohio, for training. Watch the match in question, Manny Fernandez vs. Invader 3: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. De 2007 a 2011, las inducciones comenzaron el 6 de marzo, aniversario de la fundacin de la promocin. Paybacks a brothers way. what about lee wong, paul vachon,, leo burke?, the hangman was neil guay from quebec, poirrier, was baron gattoni ever a jobber? (111 kg) at 5'11'' (1.80 m) Birthplace. The same argument might apply to Hennig, whom no one would call a career jobber, although he was a curtain-jerker in 1981. The Assasin had such a great wrestling character. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it . Powerbombed on top of the stretcher. A golf course in the village of Oka, Quebec, planned to expand onto land claimed by the Mohawk as traditional land. The startled referee seemed agitated and frantically called for the bell. John Rodriguez [3] (born May 16, 1941) is an American former professional wrestler. SD Jones was a mid-level star on the West Coast. He also lost about a dozen matches each to Jose Estrada, Jose Luis Rivera and Johnny Rodz (never winning even one against any of them), and even made a winner out of wrestlers like Tony Colon, Angelo Gomez and Steve King! Payback. They threw a daggum rock with barbed wire wrapped around it, hit me right here, and almost jerked my whole lip off. Two months before the slaying of Bruiser Brody, something very bizarre occurred in Puerto Rico. I liked him far far better than McMahon and occasionally got the pleasure of seeing one of their old shows that was broadcast in black and white and shown as a fill in which featured Ray Morgan as the man behind the microphone, and of whom someone once said of him: That he set the standard for all ring announcers who followed, which are exactly are my sentiments of him. We would be pleased if you would write one. [1] He also formed a tag team with Don Eagle from 1956 to 1959. After leaving the WWF, he feuded with Pedro Morales in Hawaii and California. unknown. "Was this a spontaneous thing? NWA World Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles version), NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship, "World Tag Team Championship official title history", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Victor_Rivera_(wrestler)&oldid=1112407989, NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Champions, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, CPW Brass Knuckles Championship (2 times), WSA Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with, The Twin Devils (Twin Devil #1 and Twin Devil #2), This page was last edited on 26 September 2022, at 05:56. The arena was going crazy. Of course, he lost to King Kung Bundy in about 20 seconds on that big show. But the good thing about wrestling is its not a professional sport per se, more entertainment, they are allowed to take hormone replacement. The confusion of Mannys timeline of events is either on purpose or by accident, as demonstrated throughout this piece. He wrestled and almost beat Bob for the title at M.S.G. What made the jobber great was they looked like your or your friends dad. I must have seen this 4 or 5 times in the early 80s. He defeated Penn State's 2021 champion Roman Bravo-Young in the 2020 Big Ten final at Rutgers' Jersey Mike's Arena. Professional wrestler Victor Rivera May 25th 1943 in Puerto Rico passed away passed away November 28th 2002 in North Carolina Barry Los Angeles California in the cemetery in the 9th of December 2002 in the cemetery of Inglewood California 4 Vince McMahon honor and put them in that in the Hall of Fame. He's been a frequent guest on several podcasts and has a few bylines on TheLogBook.com, where he shares stories of pop culture and retro-related awesomeness. [19], Two Rivers' name has entered popular culture in many forms. During that last WWF run in the 80s he lost alot of The Mohawk people objected to the plan to cut down a sacred grove of pines and build on their burial ground. They worked with each other many times and Marzino was taken as the heel by the fans if you can believe that one. And he concluded, Id be interested to see the actual medical report. I remember one Saturday afternoon thinking that Sd Jones was actually going to win a match. And he does it two more times! [4], After retiring from wrestling, Two Rivers became involved in the governance of the Kahnawake reservation, serving as an elder,[3] chief,[8] and councillor. After the third knee, wrestlers Miguelito Perez, TNT (Savio Vega), Huracn Castillo Jr., and The Youngbloods stormed the ring to aid their fallen comrade. "People today still tell me, Hugo, reveal how they did that. I cant. The Invaders [2] with Invader #1 (as Invader #2) Mask Losses. Nonetheless, he was respected during this final run and Me and Bruiser Brody were very close. Unfortunately, the most egregious event that has forever blackened the reputation of what people outside of Puerto Rico think about their wrestling was the murder of Bruiser Brody in July of 1988. Vctor Rivera (born May 25, 1944) is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler. Jos Alberto "El Canario" 2 concerts. Debut. Higgins Jr. was selected to the first team, Taylor is a second team honoree and Whitney-Sidney lands on the third team. In 1978, Two Rivers became a leader of the Mohawk nation on the Kahnawake reservation. He was 53 years old, and is survived by his wife and three children. But after his match with Invader 3 in Puerto Rico, hes gained an infamy few wrestlers would long to carry. The violent "Indian Strap Match" he engaged with the hard-hitting Wahoo McDaniel at the AWAs Super Clash III is the stuff of legend. Professional wrestler Victor Rivera May 25th 1943 in Puerto Rico passed away passed away November 28th 2002 in North Carolina Barry Los Angeles California in the cemetery in the 9th of December 2002 in the cemetery of Inglewood . How long do you think that person is going to last without puking?". Everybodys trying to say the thing was worked unless you were there, haha! Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV. Bulldog Lee Henningabout 70 years old and 160 pounds. In-ring experience: 47 years. One guy u didnt mention was Iron Mike Sharp. "I still watch this incident, and I get goosebumps. 28 Feb 2023 17:35:29 As a promoter, Riviera took a local wrestling show and expanded it to an hour long show that was available to watch throughout the United States. asked the interviewer. Unless you were the one getting hit with the knee! for 1 rep, 225 lbs. Dundee would accept the metal briefcase & then nail Riviera & Bradford with it before taking off with the money.
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