We at Last Word On Pro Wrestling covered said news with the companys point of view on that regard. Jose Rivera has always known as The Giant Of San Lorenzo. Team Puerto Rico. But he's earned the respect of the people there. Thunder and Lightning is a Puerto Rican professional wrestling tag team consisting of Reynaldo Rodriguez (born December 3, 1972, in Bayamn, Puerto Rico)[2] and Alex Cruz (born October 18, 1975, in Bayamn, Puerto Rico)[3] under the ring names Thunder and Lightning respectively. WebAfter being released by the WWF Castillo join the newly formed International Wrestling Association (IWA) in Puerto Rico and reunited with Los Boricuas Savio Vega and Miguel Perez. The ideal of some is for the title to go to Carlos Calderon and have him defend either against Carlito for the sake of establishing him by beating the legend or by bringing in a name from the U.S. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); document.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); document.getElementById("ak_js_3").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); [] se ha dicho mucho sobre lucha libre en Puerto Rico. They need to develop new stars, but that monopoly goes to WWL. WebFranklin GOMEZ. It would go to be a success as they would win the WWC World Tag Team Championships 3 times together, prior to Jose Rivera finalizing his time as an active pro wrestler. Now it seems that Konnan has some kind of deal with the company, which might bring other AAA wrestlers to WWC, as was the case with Texano Jr. Roco Muoz-Ledo. Logos are registered trademarks of respective organizations. Held up after the match against Los Templarios: Ash. On November 17, 2011, at the NPW "November 2 Remember" show Thunder and Lightning were crowned new NPW World Tag Team Champions in Gurabo, Puerto Rico.[8]. They won 10 WWC Tag Team titles together from April 2000 to August 2003 when they left the company for the IWA. It was proclaimed that only he could make any kind of positive strive in Puerto Rican wrestling. In these cases, it is known that a wrestler held the title at a certain time but not when he/she won it. No wrestling venues suffered any damage and it all hinges on the status of Puerto Ricos electrical grid. Its attendance is a very clear dip from the already low Golpe De Estado show. While the island may not be the major territory it used to be all the way to the 2000s, it is still a very active territory that always tends to have something worth talking about. IWA PR had some title changes, with Puro Macho looking on the outside. However, it happens to be the same timeslot the IWA had when it first started airing in 1999 on Telemundo, the other station that fits as 2nd or 3rd on the island. Success that would peak incredibly years later. As such, their October 30 event simply had a portion air as a Facebook Live stream. Be sure not to confuse him with Jose Luis Rivera, best known to WWF fans as one half of Los Conquistadores. Defeat Sons of Samoa and La Artillera Pesada: Thunder & Lightning in a 3-way match. "Hey, he was a hero. . HOT. We have just been informed of the sad death of the "Gigante de San Lorenzo" Jos Rivera, A long time Carlos Colon's Top Lieutenant. $12.50. On a personal level, I knew little of Jose Rivera. Ratings were through the roof, hitting millions by the week and selling out arenas. Aiding him to fend off Hugo Savinovichs constant attempts to eliminate Colon. I've got a wife and four kids. Just prior to their 49th Anniversary show, their weekly TV shows had hit rock-bottom quality-wise as graphics were embarrassingly awful, the matches shown were actually from other companies. As the companys female roster as well as several women from outside fight to become the first LAWE Womens Champion. GZW Speaking of GZW, the company has also postponed its Odio & Venganza [Hatred & Vengeance] event which was scheduled to be headlined by recently acquired top star Louis Forza against Peruvian wrestler Rayo. BEST. Hopefully electricity is restored prior. * Special thanks to Daniel Cordero for the recent updates since 2014 and Collection Spot for the picture of the first version belt. Since I live in Puerto Rico, and the last wrestling show I attended here was back in 2019 for a Hugo Savinovich sponsored event called Fight Forever , I decided to make LAWE my return to local pro Things even got better in August, when he debuted for World Wrestling Council Puerto Ricos premier promotion and now is featured nationally throughout the island in Puerto Ricos number one channel WAPA and WAPA America. Lions were ranked among the nation's top three teams, even winning the dual-meet national title. Inferno matches, Scaffold matches, Barbed Wire matches, and other match types since the early 80s favored crowd-brawling and weapon use. I lived through one of the hot periods, when IWA and WWC were fighting it out weekly, but that lasted from like 1999 to 2003, I think. His only example of such needed credibility? AB Morales has been a pro wrestling fan since 1997, witnessing Mankind being thrown off Hell In A Cell. On October 18, 2014, Thunder and Lightning won the vacant WWL World Tag Team Championships. A native of Puerto Rico, Morales moved to New York in his teens, where he discovered wrestling. Unofficial or disputable claims. Twice, he has been named Athlete of the Year. "This is my last go-around," White says. In reality, he wanted to book that match, but CWA managed to announce it first, so the fact that a group of people hes not a fan of managed to book a dream match using talent from a promotion hes expressed interest in working for was met negatively. Known by many wrestlers that either live or just compete on the island since the 80s. Defeat Zcion in a handicap match when Jimenez is injured. The video packages recounting the feuds from their Facebook and YouTube were cool. Vacant on 83-03-14 when Scorpio leaves WWC. Puerto Rico. They also need to change their title belt back to Mike Mendoza (or another wrestler), because Angel Fashion is failing as their main champion. He married Zoriber in 1992 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he not only fell in love with the scenic Caribbean island, but also the tastes of his now-favorite delicacies, such as arroz con gandules (rice and peas), Churrasco (meat) and tostones (fried plantains). Their shock & swerve style booking and their beloved Nada Es Lo Que Parece (Nothing is what it seems) tagline fans hold so dear just does not cut it anymore for their product. "It was awful, knowing his knees could collapse on him at any time.". The first iPPV, although small, still put them as the top promotion of the island. [5] On February 9, 2013, Thunder & Lightning were betrayed by Barrabs and later reunited by Ray Gonzlez. News Sport Finance A top of the card act that captivated the audience right away. "I stopped in '92. pic.twitter.com/NG9T6kiNgo, Historia de La Lucha Libre Puertorriquea (@historia_libre) October 14, 2022. White, indeed, was an outstanding athlete, shooting low on his opponents, and consistently spinning behind them or cradling one of their legs onto his shoulder. The man that started in a very successful film out of Puerto Rico, Por amor en el Caserio, He dreamed of becoming a stable in the Puerto Rican wrestling scene.The I got there at 7:50 pm and there was an announcement in the ring that while they planned to start the show exactly at 8, they were going to start a little bit late due to the car jam outside. Just like it was in U.S. wrestling star Bruce Baumgartner's heart, when at the age of 36, he won a bronze medal in Atlanta. Rebellion member Mecha Wolf, of course, is very well regarded on the island. WebGanaycobra Programas Y WinnersLogin to Access Now Username: Password: Don't Have an Account? increble obra de arte!!!! "Nobody knows the obstacles he's had to overcome," Zoriber says. Hey, with the right sponsorship, I'd be at the U.S. Training Facility in Colorado Springs right now, but I never tried out for the U.S. team, so that has made it easy for me to wrestle in Puerto Rico.". Held up after the match against Solid Gold: Jos. "I'm very proud to be from the U.S.," says White, a native of Ligonier, Pa. "But I'm also very proud to represent Puerto Rico. D-Von Dudleys sons, TNT were also scheduled for the event, challenging for the Tag Team titles. Olympic Results. The first being Judo Gene LeBell vs Milo Savage in 1963. Defeat Kangaroos in rematch. 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AB Morales has been a pro wrestling fan since 1997, witnessing Mankind being thrown off Hell In A Cell. Emerald FlowShow #31: The GOAT Does It Again, Super J-Cast The Return of NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania. They were quick to implement their typical social-political realism to LAWEs social media videos. He was a wrestling star, she was a cheerleader, who often would hear legendary football coach Joe Paterno "getting angry at the players" from far away. "I love wrestling. Win by forfeit when Jason injures his knee. I mean, he came from a college where everyone knew him, to an island where no one knew him, and where they spoke a different language. "But one day I was asked to wrestle. This type of wrestling drew 20,000 fans weekly, so arguing about the rules goes out the window. Web Icicidirect. Sports. WWL still has the best roster, but WWC has a better television deal and bigger stars like the Colons. Things were going smooth, but as always, the nostalgia ran out. In 1977, he would begin teaming up with perpetual top star of Puerto Rico, Carlos Colon. Retired. Emmanuel Figueroa Rosado is a young writer out of Puerto Rico and has been writing for Last Word on Pro Sports for two years. And unfortunately, wrestling from Puerto Rico has not been well preserved. Most of these other guys are full-time athletes.". When that failed, the legendary Colon family split, with Carlos Colons children Carlito, Eddie (Primo) & Stacy returning to WWC while Colons brother and nephew Jose & Orlando (Epico) opted to remain with the new project. For the first event, they were loud. Both members trained in various small independent Puerto Rico wrestling federations, before signing with Puerto Rico's World Wrestling Council, the major wrestling federation on the island at the time, in April 2000 where the two men would join under the "Thunder and Lightning" gimmick. "I just feel like I'm doing something my body was built to do. These listings are also. Their second announcement is the header of this portion. 1 Penn State in front of Sold-Out Crowd. Led by senior Nate Shea, the Pioneers were the top-finishing team from the Mt. 1976. If I was to take on a venture like that now . Held up after the match against Kangaroos on 78-01-14 in Caguas, PR. Finally, CWA have their hopes with Cuervo de Puerto Rico. WWL average close to 300 fans per show and had the best stars on the island. Known as El Gigante De San Lorenzo (The Giant from [town] San Lorenzo) he has been described as the perfect #2 babyface. Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:23 AM PST | Updated: moments ago SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Puerto Rico is closing the U.S. territorys only zoo following years of Some fans started to leave after the three-hour mark. There they challenged the companies then Tag Team Champions Death & Nemesis. Starting Friday, November 5, at 11:59 PM (One minute away from midnight and it becoming Saturday, November 6), CWA will debut their major TV new series, Campeones Del Hexadrilatero (Champions of the Six-Sided Ring), on TeleOnce. The match ended at first with a DQ when the established heel team, La Anexin, interrupted the match. https://t.co/gcrButvLOD, Lucha Libre IWA Halloween Mayhem en la Cancha Pedro Lpez (GBA) del Barrio Ro en Guaynabo. WebTrained by. Would love your thoughts, please comment. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. WebUNLV wrestling team looks to raise funds for tournament in Puerto Rico. The main event was the best match of the night, with the Lucha Bros, Pentagon and Fenix, wrestling the NWA tag champs La Rebelin, Damian 666 and Mechawolf, who is Puerto Rican and was known here before as Mr. The show has gone back to being strictly on YouTube and the channels subscriber count has now been made public due to YouTube making changes. WWC is going to the offensive to reclaim their throne. By all accounts, he was seen as being the islands #2 star, just behind WWE Hall Of Famer Carlos Coln, prior to his retirement. The red carpet section of their tickets sold out. Moreover, young prospects like Justin Dynamite and Mark Davidson rose up to prominence. Vacant on 03-12-12 when the team leaves the promotion. Indie Watch: Franco Varga Bringing the Thunder to the Pro Wrestling World, Preview: AEW Dynamite Card (10/18/22) Tuesday Night Dynamite, Historia de la Lucha Libre Puertorriquea. There were times he wrestled -- not knowingly -- with a broken bone in his lower back. The format is either YYYY-MM-DD or YY-MM-DD. Copyright 1995-2023 puroresu.com. Its expected that WWC will follow suit. [7], On October 1, 2011, both men made a surprise appearance at New Professional Wrestling "Genesis" Anniversary Show in Aquas Buenas, Puerto Rico. The island is supported by U.S. military, with U.S. currency and passports the norm. Savio Vega is swimming against the tide and the end might come at any moment. 1976. CWA has its Guerra de Reyes show scheduled for January, but the hype is not there. 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As the island struggles to get its footing following the pandemic, its clear the IWA lives on in its nostalgia with fans and even that seems to dwindle, sadly. Which is still IWA vs IWE. #todosSomosLucha#orgenes https://t.co/HNVGbdbJeI. A territory between Alabama and northern Florida which would be the home of Jose Rivera prior to his arrival in Puerto Ricos Capital Sports Promotions. Rivera would travel the territories as was to be done in that era of pro wrestling. I grew up with WWE and ROH, then my fandom moved on to Japanese wrestling, so Im what you can consider the mythical casual fan, but for Puerto Rican wrestling. Seeing him be one of the top stars of the promotion. Title held-up on 01-10-20 in Caguas, PR after a controversial match with Super Gladiador & Bronco ends in a double pin. Moving on from the move to major TV for CWA, Latin American Wrestling Entertainment (LAWE) has been a very controversial topic. WebHANNIBAL PUERTO RICO WRESTLING CLIPS! The win by Jasmine Camacho-Quinn marked Since then, he has observed and studied the nature of the pro wrestling world. [10] On January 6, 2015, they lost the titles against Spectro and Kronya, but Thunder and Lightning regained the titles on March 21, 2015. var vclk_options = { sid: 11669, placement_id: 'faf683dc-a8b9-443c-316a-9c22984f3fe6', version: '1.4' }; This web site exists to provide the information on professional wrestling and is neither affiliated nor endorsed by any pro-wrestling organization. It was supposed to be the setup for their next major card where Gilbert and Xavant would continue the companys top feud and legend Ray Gonzalez would be challenging the near seven foot tall Puerto Rico Champion Nihan, the companys number two feud. Meanwhile, the best promotion of the previous year, World Wrestling League, had an exodus of stars that included Mecha Wolf 450. The channel is one of the 4 top TV stations on the island; arguably, 2nd or 3rd depending on the point of view as far as programming and viewership go. Something CSP/WWC would start accomplishing frequently here. However, at the time, it cant be denied that Jose Rivera not only helped establish CSP/WWC as a top star, but by also cultivating another who would also raise the bar as far as success would go. By default when La Revolucin no-show the title defense. "It's sometimes a struggle," says White, who works a polo-and-slacks, 9-to-5 job for Medi-Share, an insurance alternative company in Melbourne, before traveling to Orlando about three times a week to train with the University of Central Florida wrestling club. Policy, Capitol Sports / World Wrestling CBS The Young and the Restless Spoilers For March 2: Lily Plays Dirty; Abby Tries to Keep the Peace, Peacock Days of Our Lives Spoilers For March 2: Sarah gets shocking news! Even Penta and Fenix were making an appearance in my backyard. Privacy First, it launched with the intention of assimilating the long-standing World Wrestling Council (WWC). IWA PR returned and had a lot going on. Marcelino Rivera Alicea (born August 6, 1960), better known as Jose Luis Rivera, is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler. On a sad note, wrestling super-fan Yolanda Yoli Serrano passed away this week. Win by forfeit; title change never acknowledged on TV; declared vacant on 98-12-18. Plus, Sonny says goodbye to Salem. Stay tuned to theLast Word on Pro Wrestlingfor more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. Call of Dutys Crimsix shares his thoughts on the ongoing GOAT debate, Get Ready for Sentinels Star TenZs Next Big VALORANT Play: New Season, New Role, New Goals. Himself of course. Posted on Published: December 28, 2019- Last updated: December 29, 2019, Taz Scheduled To Appear On AEW Dynamite On January 1st. Jose Riveras tag team with Carlos Colon has been argued with many as being the best in the history of Puerto Rico. Defeat La Artillera Pesada: Thunder & Lightning. His move seemed to matter more, his arsenal changed a lot and even his attitude towards the fan, the man seemed to now be getting it. Credits for information on this site are given Win rematch by forfeit when Santana no-shows. 24H. Open The Voice Gate - Looking ahead to Champion Gate, Rey de Parejas and More! Wikipedia lists it as a 16,000-seat baseball stadium. Born in Puerto Rico, he's one of the most knowledgeable of the territory's modern landscape as well, developing his own website (Impacto Estelar) to detail it's happenings, making him a rare fully bilingual (Spanish/English) writer in wrestling. Castillo made a return to WWC in 2006 and formed a tag team with Chris Joel, and has held the WWC World Tag Team Championship as a member of the Starr Corporation. La Rosa Negra got the second biggest pop of the night in a decent women tag match. Stay tuned to theLast Word on Pro Wrestling for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. With the event only having one great match and with the rest being decent, I would not recommend going out of your way to see a specific one. Diablo Velasco. Lets rundown the latest in wrestling news from Puerto Rico. 248 Super J-Cast The Return of Fantasticamania. The tag team eventually returned to WWC to begin a feud with current WWC Tag Team Champions "La Revolucion". WWL landed an iPPV deal with Fite Tv and did two of such shows. They currently work for World Wrestling Council. The events prime hook is its focused on womens wrestling. Behind the coaching of Indiana University's Bob Knight, the USA cruised to a 9-0 record and the gold medal, while averaging 100.8 points a game. 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