Actor
John Raymond Rivera
October 28, 1982 · Havana, Cuba
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.
Notable work
Often works with
Kazuchika Okada
6 titles together
All In, AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
Danielle Glanville
5 titles together
All Elite Wrestling: Collision, ROH Final Battle 2024, AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025 - Zero Hour
David Stephen Finlay III
5 titles together
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound For Glory 2021, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 14: Night 1
Tony Schiavone
4 titles together
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite, All Elite Wrestling: Rampage, All Elite Wrestling: Collision
Jonathan Good
4 titles together
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite, All Elite Wrestling: Collision, AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
James Cipperly
4 titles together
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite, All Elite Wrestling: Rampage, AEW x NJPW Presents Forbidden Door 2022
Full filmography · 150
ROH Death Before Dishonor Zero Hour
as Rocky Romero
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
as Rocky Romero - English Commentary
2026
NJPW Tiger Mask's Retirement Match
as Black Tiger
2026
ROH Global Wars - Cincinatti
as Rocky Romero
2026
AEW Revolution 2026: Zero Hour
as Rocky Romero
2026
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
as Rocky Romero and as Rocky Romero - English Commentary
2026
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
as Rocky Romero - English Commentary
2026
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
as Rocky Romero
2025
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025 - Zero Hour
as Rocky Romero (Ringside)
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15
as Rocky Romero
2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
as Rocky Romero
2025NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12
as Rocky Romero - English Commentary
2025