John Raymond Rivera
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.
Acting
TV
Scorpion
as Thug #1
2014
TV
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
as Rocky Romero
2019
TV
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
2019
TV
TNA iMPACT!
as Rocky Romero
2004
TV
TNA iMPACT!
2004
TV
All Elite Wrestling: Rampage
as Rocky Romero
2021
TV
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
as Rocky Romero
2023
TV
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
2023
Movie
All In
as Rocky Romero (Battle Royale)
2018
Movie
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024: Zero Hour
as Rocky Romero
2024
TV
AEW Dark: Elevation
as Rocky Romero
2021
Movie
AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
as Rocky Romero
2022
TV
Ring of Honor Wrestling
as Rocky Romero
2009
TV
New Japan Pro Wrestling
as Rocky Romero
1972
Movie
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound For Glory 2021
as Rocky Romero
2021
Movie
NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall
as Rocky Romero
2017
Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1
as Rocky Romero - English Commentary
2020
Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 1
as Rocky Romero
2021
Movie
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 1
as Rocky Romero
2024
Movie
ROH Final Battle 2024
as Rocky Romero
2024
Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
as Rocky Romero - English Commentary
2026
Movie
AEW Revolution 2026: Zero Hour
as Rocky Romero
2026
Movie
IMPACT Wrestling x NJPW: Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive
as Rocky Romero
2023
Movie
AEW Worlds End 2023: Zero Hour
as Rocky Romero
2023
