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Track artist. He wore a feathered headdress, had a Mohawk hairstyle, and performed a war dance during some of his matches. In 1978, Two Rivers became a leader of the Mohawk nation on the Kahnawake reservation. Another theory suggests that he supposedly drank either pigs or goats blood with vodka and somehow was able to regurgitate the nasty concoction on call after Mannys knee dropped. [7] He remained in Canada, facing such wrestlers as Sailor White, The Sheik, and Kurt Von Hess, for the rest of his career. He played a major role in blockading the Honor Mercier Bridge during the 1990 Oka Crisis. Alex Pawlowski Feb 23, 2017 1:30PM. In 1986, wrestling as Invader 3 in Japan, he faced many greats in AJPW, including Tiger Mask (Mitsuharu Misawa incarnation), Giant Baba, Animal Hamaguchi, and Masanobu Fuchi. I remember watching on tv when Hercules Hernandez beat the crap outta Saxon. Larry Zbysko,although he did lose these matches. Especially Masao Hattori, who has known me since 79. After he retired, he helped train Mick Foley and Shane Douglas. Two more knees came crashing down onto Invader 3- this time closer to the sternum. Eddie Gilbert Gilbert was often on the losing end of matches to the star heels in the early 80s, although he did get a rub from Backlund when the Masked Superstar attacked Gilbert with the corkscrew neckbreaker on the floor and Backlund helped him out. Roles: Singles Wrestler Tag Team Wrestler Trainer. Related Content. More blood, more panicking, and the screaming fans now on their feet made their presence felt. I believe that match is on Youtube now. [20] Riviera would appear in all three aired episodes. information about Berger or Three Rivers Wrestling Association is avalable now.I once bought an obscure Wrestling Revue magazine in the early 80s- 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. Frankie Williams and Steve King, of course. I remember Michael Saxon. (111 kg) at 5'11'' (1.80 m) Birthplace. Dont forget the mulkeys from old wcw days! Kenny Ackles, Gordo Chihuahua, Pedro Rodriguez, and Paul Diamond. asked the interviewer. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Episode 5 of The Matt Riviera Show featured an interview with former bodybuilder, Dave Palumbo. 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. He has previously worked as a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Rodz . After the third knee, wrestlers Miguelito Perez, TNT (Savio Vega), Huracn Castillo Jr., and The Youngbloods stormed the ring to aid their fallen comrade. Crossroads League Gold Glove Right Fielder (2022) . [17] The British band The Dogs D'Amour named a song after him on its In the Dynamite Jet Saloon album in 1988. Jose Estrada He was billed as heralding from Sandwich, New York, and it was a rare day, in fact a very rare day, that he ever won a match on television. He had a successful amateur boxing career in Golden Gloves, winning 29 matches and losing 3. Here are some of the guys I remember well: The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz Rodz was one of those prelim wrestlers who was a step above the normal jobber, in that he occasionally won a watch and people still respected him even if he often lost. This colors their shows with a throwback feel also found in countries like Mexico and Latin America. Two-time NWA Tag Team champion "Raging Bull" Manny Fernandez always prided himself as one of the businesss toughest wrestlers. 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. Matt Riviera (born May 18, 1983), is a Semi-retired American professional wrestler and podcast host. Marzino and Doherty were good friends and both were from Massachusettes. [1] He also formed a tag team with Don Eagle from 1956 to 1959. Doherty was around much longer than Marzino so it made sense for Marzino to have to put Doherty over. Ray Sepulveda 2 concerts. Savoldi did not like Marzino to much, so that was the reason for Marzino losing so much. Johnny Rivera later wrestled as The Invader #3. Longtime wrestling commentator Hugo Savnovich (WWF/WWE Spanish Announcer from 1994 to 2011 with Carlos Cabrera, and now with AAA) was a former wrestler and WWC's longstanding English and . One of the foremost reasons Bill Apter has lasted five decades in this business is his consummate professionalism and respect towards the wrestlers. [9] In 1990, Two Rivers helped lead the Mohawk nation during the Oka Crisis. although even as he was older, he was brutally strong and realistically Jeff Rhodes all thru the 70s the tall lanky blonde wrestler went up against all the main bad guys.and took tremendous beatings week after week..Finally winning his first match on tv vs The PatriotWhat do you know, Jeff Rhodes finally wins one was Vinces call.. rene goulet rusty brooks WWE Tony Leone Dennis Stamp AWA State Patrol George South WCW. View all concerts. 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. Find local showtimes and movie tickets for Ponyo 15th. [17] Riviera played a deputy in the film. Can you imagine the look? On the July 14 episode of USA Championship Wrestling, Dundee would appear for an interview with the briefcase, before being confronted by Riviera. However, by the 80s Scicluna became the guy who played the stepping stone to upcoming stars on the house shows. Man, I dont know how I forgot Sharpe on this list, but youre right, he was a classic jobber. Omranuddin Tara Khail Johnny Robles. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it . While wrestling, he was still involved in promoting wrestling events, as well as beginning college. Matt Riviera had his first professional wrestling match in 2001 for the Arkansas Association of Wrestling by teaming with Running Wolf to take on the team of Frank Thornton and "Big" Wes Jones. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Johnny Rivera is an American salsa singer of Puerto Rican descent. Those were the days. Rivera was born in the Bronx, NY, and attended high school at Benjamin Franklin High School. "Then one of them idiots stood over a bridge or overpass, and as I came in my little rental Toyota, they threw a cinder block through the window. He is formerly one half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions with Rob Conway as the tag team The Iron Empire. After a temporary visit to Puerto Read Full Biography. Petruzzi, Ron Shaw, the Black Demon, and Charlie Fulton. Looking for Johnny Rivera online? I always remembered Rivera from the old days. "Was there a backlash from WWC for injuring him and making him throw up [blood]?" 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. Place of Birth: Unknown, Unknown, Puerto Rico. I must have seen this 4 or 5 times in the early 80s. I mean, who among us who grew up watching Championship Wrestling will ever forget that guy? Men (Heavyweight):. But again Marzino would have to put Doherty over thanks to Savoldi. He sends his son Mario Savoldi over to tell Marzino he was going over. for my money Steve Lombardi the Brooklyn Brawler was the best jobber of all times. Dave Palumbo WWE Wellness Policy Controversy, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Matt Riviera Online World of Wrestling", "Traditional Championship Wrestling / Global Pro Wrestling (Arkansas)", "Local wrestling company lands deal - Traditional Championship Wrestling (TCW) is about to become a lot more familiar to both the citizens of Russellville and the rest of the United States. 1996. Very close to the Springfield Civic Center. With referee James Beard down, Riviera would hit Lawler with an object and pin Lawler. Clover lost the match without Hart or Niedhart getting in the ring, so Jimmy Hart had them beat the snot out of him for losing. Riviera then attacked Lawler, rolled Rich on top of Lawler and made the 3 count. ", "Yeah. They finally relaxed the rule when Mil Mascaras came along. Lexi Lemuz L. Lemuz. 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. I tried to tell him not to change my ticket.". I remember one Saturday afternoon thinking that Sd Jones was actually going to win a match. [10][11][12], Two Rivers appeared in several films, including Pocahontas: The Legend,[13] Black Robe, and Taking Lives. I got so excited I ran to my front door and screamed outside to anybody within earshot that Special Delivery was going to win!!! Pete Sanchez, among others, have already been mentioned here but others were Toms Marin, Eugenio Marin, As for Rodz, I had no idea that he was known as Java Ruuk early in his career. not on this list? Swede Hanson was not a jobber. Get all the history, facts, and stats on the Superstars you love in the updated WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment.This bumper new edition packs more than 1,100 Superstars into more than 400 exciting pages, making it the perfect reference e-guide for the WWE universe. wolfman farkus? King's (PA) Profile King's (PA) Edit Update Starters Compare King's (PA) to. Perfect, but in 1981, a skinny Hennig was a young buck who gave the heels all he had before losing. 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). Rivera left the WWWF again in 1979, and return for a match in 1989. Jos Alberto "El Canario" 2 concerts. Here's the Truth. Who else would go 0 and 26 to Pete Doherty (at times getting pinned by The Duke in less than three minutes)? Plus, Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas, Ivan Putski, and many more in action! Invader 3 has been severely injured. And I distinctly remember Jones getting promo time. I do vaguely remember him. Results ; Info ; Varsity Seriously, Rodz is more famous than a lot of WWE main roster talent. That knee must have broken ribs, perforated a lung, maybe even his liver or spleen! Dave Barbie, Sal Gee, Ron Dee, Joe Mirto, Paul Roma, Jim Powers, Jim Young, Aldo Marino, Mr X,Terry Gibbs, John Rizzo, Rick Hunter. Doctor D David Schultz was supposed to wrestle some upper-tier talent. Jorge Rivera is 51 today! Dave Darrow (real name; Dave Windoloski) was my brother in law Sadly he passed October 2015 I used to tag along to matches at the old Boston Garden I met the likes of Andre the Giant, Lou Albano, etc. Rivera would join forces with Andre the Giant in 1977. Manuel Soto, Jose estrada, and the jobber of all jobbers the great joe turco, I also remember an obese guy named Rusty Brooks, balding with a moustache, who often appeared in the early to mid-80s. Not to be confused with Invader 1 (Jos Gonzalez), Johnny Rivera worked in the WWWF and later the WWF, NWA Hollywood, AJPW (two tours), and WWC in Puerto Rico. At the age of 12 after coming across a television program, WCW Worldwide, Matt began his love for professional wrestling after watching Dick Slater wrestle. I felt death and thought the end was near, but God saved me.". A British racing horse shared it. People will believe anything. Garden City - Horace Good . Poor Freddie was just about every jobbers favorite pigeon, and was a guaranteed W for any ham and egger in need of an ego boost. All Star Wrestling 12/08/1979 The Grand Wizard leads Ken Patera to the ring to face Johnny Rivera. Singer Johnny Rivera was born and raised in the bosom of a Puerto Rican family settled in New York's Bronx, and studied at Manhattan's Benjamin Franklin High School. You take one of ours; well take ten of yours.". Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Ill always remember him as th 1st victim of Blackjack Mulligans clawhold, wher the big red X got placed over the T.V. Manny Fernandez could be as aggressive and unforgiving working face or heel. 9". His coach is Warren Martin owner of Sync Fitness in Conway, AR.[30]. Believe it or not, kayfabe still exists to a degree in wrestling. School Links. A. Unfortunately, said upper-tier talent never showed up. And he does it two more times! Manny quickly made himself scarce and was no longer seen as Invader 3 began swimming in blood, with the bottom of his white mask turning a dark crimson. [1], In 1971 and 1972, Two Rivers had several matches in Ontario and Quebec, often as part of a tag team with Johnny War Eagle. one time Marzino worked with Altamore in Boston. 40 years later I still remember it. By the time he got to the WWF in the 1980s, he was close to retirement. [2], Matt Riviera was born on May 18, 1983 in Russellville, Arkansas. [4] He spent the next several years in the United States, first in Ohio and then throughout the Atlantic Coast. RT @beyondwrestling: We had a massive turnout at @BIOProWrestling last Wednesday night in Worcester! Weight and Height. There are people who say we never went to the moon. Wildfire Tommy Rich, wearing a referee shirt attempted to take the key from outside official, Jerry Calhoun, before being stopped by Dangerous Doug Gilbert. 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. "I still watch this incident, and I get goosebumps. "After (a recent) procedure, my doctor asked me, What happened to you? I really have no words to describe what Im seeing!". However, Manny seemed to think it through when the Invader appeared and hesitated. 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. All I can tell you is Marzino was very good friends with Savoldis girlfriend Joann, so if that had anything to do with it I dont know. They threw a daggum rock with barbed wire wrapped around it, hit me right here, and almost jerked my whole lip off. [4] As a wrestler, Riviera has won the TCW Heavyweight Championship as well as multiple tag team championships with various partners such as Jeff Jett, as Reckage & Romance; with Tim Storm as the Natural State Connection; with Greg Anthony as The Empire; and with Jerry Lawler. They knew what I was going to do. He also had Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! How are you going to satisfy all the stupid people? A pre-match interview with The Grand Wizard & Bugsy McGraw followed by the WWWF debut match of a young S. But the jobberiest jobbers of em all were the Mulkeys. Sign up for IndependentWrestling.TV (https://independentwrestling.tv/promotion/BEYOND) using promo code BEYOND to stream every Beyond Wrestling event FOR FRE. He wrestled and almost beat Bob for the title at M.S.G. 1 blog for 1980s WWF pro wrestling and matches at the old Boston Garden, The image of the Boston Garden program is used with permission. At first, there was nothing out of the ordinary about the Fernandez and Invader 3 bout until about the 5-minute mark. Billy Two Rivers ( Mohawk name Kaientaronkwen, [3] May 5, 1935 - February 12, 2023) was a Canadian Mohawk professional wrestler. The reason why he lost every time was because of the promoter Angelo Savoldi. Because when we opened you, we saw some damage on your ribs, and we didnt dare touch any of that., "I explained that it was from a match I had with Manny Fernandez. The high risk he took was incredible. Ive witnessed broken legs and knees in kickboxing; teeth knocked out, but nothing like this.. Sometimes I think people back in the day forgot this wasnt real. Johnny Rivera | Profile. The match would see Jerry Lawler unintentionally throw a fireball into the face of one referee & Riviera pile drive another referee. That was one strange rule at MSG about no masks. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I remember Killer Khan knee dropping McGraws neck multiple times during a match, which I think to led to an injury angle. His cavity and stomach area have been ruptured. then, as was announcer Ray Morgan who continued on up until the early 1970s when he was unexpectedly replaced by Vince McMahon Jr. [2], Two Rivers made his professional debut in February 1953 in Detroit, facing Rose Martino of Italy. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. After the bell, James Beard discovered the object & reversed the decision in favor of Lawler. [1] He wrestled Bob Backlund in Madison Square Garden while working for the WWWF at the time. "Were in 2022, and fans, even wrestlers, still wonder about this. how to beat chiara hogwarts mystery year 2; prix pour remettre une pierre sur une bague They held the title for three months before dropping them to the team of Mr. Moto and Duke Keomuka. It was really great to see Swede get a big win. [16] Rodz founded the independent wrestling promotion known as World of Unpredictable Wrestling.[17][18]. Take A Listen Today! [2] Matt would go on to wrestle for various promotions throughout Arkansas and expanded to many other states and promotions. The Duke looked like a world champion in that match. Curt Hennig Sure, Hennig became a huge star in the AWA and later in the WWF as Mr. MMA Junkie: Bellator champ Johnny Eblen 'would really enjoy' a middleweight grand prix MMAFighting.com: UFC generated 'record revenues' in 2022 including 'the best sponsorship year ever' [1] Pro wrestling's blend of physicality and theatrics appealed to him and he soon became passionate about professional wrestling. . Riviera and Lawler would next meet on February 16 at USA Championship Wrestlings Thunderdome event in Jackson, TN in a Thunderdome Cage Match. Two Rivers was born in Kahnawake, Quebec, on May 5, 1935. Sorry, bad typing day. In 1980, Rivera was once again wrestling in Los Angeles. a few times he was allowed to get offense in but mostly strictly took the punishment. On January 5, 2019 at a USA Championship Wrestling event in Jackson, Tennessee, during a match between Lawler and Wildfire Tommy Rich, with the referee down & Lawler covering Rich, Riviera slid in the ring wearing a referee shirt, counted to 2 & stopped. 28 Feb 2023 17:35:29 Remember reading in the wrestling magazines of the day when he had to wear a mask with the just the face area exposed when he wrestled in Madison Square Garden because of an archaic rule that prohibited masked wrestlers from appearing at the particular venue. He landed flush with his right knee above Invader 3s stomach. Name: Preferred Name: Johnny Rivera. The Assasin had such a great wrestling character. Profile Profile. The agent. 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Im not sure whether his skills dropped several degrees before he arrived in the WWF or whether Japan wasnt the hotbed in 79 that it later became (Im betting on the former excuse). His first album was released in 1991, and since then he has scored fifteen hit singles, including the Billboard Latin Tropical #1 "Se Parecia Tanto a Ti" (1995). Bill Berger was my brother. However, he was not Mexican and considered a foreigner or an "invasor," to be more precise (which in English translates to "invader"). If you want to get involved, please make sure to let us know - email beyondwrestling@gmail.com if you have any questions. Mil Mascaras vs. Johnny Rodz Tony Garea fought WWWF Tag Team Champion Mr. Fuji to a 10-minute draw. He crushed Doctor D and then humiliated him on the mic. From 1957 to 1959, he wrestled primarily in North Carolina, also teaming with Antonino Rocca and Red Bastien. 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. Joe Turco, the Continental Nobleman. 4 moves in 8 minutes. He began wrestling professionally in 1953 and retired in 1977, having worked in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan and Canada. Hugo continued, "What happened was very dangerous. It affects me big time. He even made other jobbers look like champions. Even if Marzino worked with fill-in Joe Cruqnali the old man or Tony Altamore the other old man, Savoldi the moron would have Marzino put these old men over. But he also often lost to other people. Overview ; Biography ; Discography ; Songs Nonetheless, he was respected during this final run and 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! [1], In 1996, Rodz was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame class of 1996[13] by Arnold Skaaland.[1]. Whenever Darrow worked at the Civic Center with any other jobber including Marzino, Agent Savoldi would have Dave Darrow go over every time. JJ Rivera (21) OF - Career Achievements: All-Crossroads League Second Team (2022) . The show would only go on to air three episodes due to controversy surrounding one of the contestants. So, my mindset was, One of these guys is going to pay for it one way or the other., I got back, and I said, This has got to be done., I planned it out; my wife was a flight attendant for U.S. Air; I had my ride, did my thing, and got the hell out of there.". "If you dont know by now, people are so stupid. 11/9/77; Hamburg, PA; Fieldhouse 11/19/77: What about Mike Saxon. Wrestler Links. Charlie Fulton was a very decent preliminary wrestler in the early 80s. Everybodys trying to say the thing was worked unless you were there, haha! There you go. In the main event, he along with Iron Empire tag team partner Rob Conway, successfully defended the NWA World Tag Team Championship in a two out of three falls match against Rob Terry and Masakatsu Funaki. 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. Swede Hanson was a legend,right to the end. Fred Marzino was the best jobber in Boston with his unbelievable bumps. Also, Rudy Diamond. "Was this a spontaneous thing? He was such a jobber that he got elevated to substitute referee for a short period. [20] He plays a large role in Pulitzer Prize-winner Paul Muldoon's poem, "My Father and I and Billy Two Rivers". competitive matches against Andre the Giant,Bruno Sammartino and "Did Manny have something hidden in his knee pad? Plus, Ken Patera, Larry Zbyszko, and many more in action! In the 80s when I started first watching the WWF, yes, he was a jobber, but as you note, he wrestled for decades and was a star. Marzino was booked at the cape cod collisium and was working with Frankie Williams. In 2009, Matt Riviera further solidified his status as one of Arkansas' premier athletes when he won the Pro Wrestling Arkansas Heavyweight Championship. Retired. At that point, he wrestled several matches in Germany before returning to Canada. [1] Rivera was nominated for Tropical New Artist of the Year at the 1994 Lo Nuestro Awards.[2]. 11 yr. ago. On March 9 at USA Championship Wrestlings Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert Tribute Event in Jackson, Tennessee, a Falls Count Anywhere in Madison County Match took place, as Jerry Lawler and Doug Gilbert faced off against Matt Riviera & Tommy Rich. Its kind of sad the WWE doesnt hit cities like Fall River any more (probably because it doesnt have a modern arena), but then the tour will get to every mid-size city in upstate New York at least once a year. Statistics and information about the 955 matches fought by Johnny Rivera in our events database. Singer Johnny Rivera was born and raised in the bosom of a Puerto Rican family settled in New York's Bronx, and studied at Manhattan's Benjamin Franklin High School. I still believe it was because Marzino was good friends with Savoldis Massachusettes girlfriend Joann. [1][2], Wrestling in England and Scotland, Two Rivers gained fame due to his First Nations heritage. After a temporary visit to Puerto Read Full Biography. On the March 1, 2007 episode of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Impact showed the Latin American Xchange (LAX) attacking Rodz as part of their feud with Team 3D. What does Elmira, NY, have that Fall River doesnt? I remember going to the Ali Inoki closed curcuit match sat on floor looking up all night they had live matches and the Sammartino Hanson match but best remember a Card on Saturday afternoon house show with a net over the ring and the hockey glass up so fans couldnt throw things in ring coming from Philly we had nothing like that in Spectrum or TV tapings at Phila Arena in 1970s. All of this was taped on a Wednesday and broadcast that weekend. Lawler would pick up the pin fall victory after throwing a massive fireball in Rivieras face, making Lawler the new Arkansas Heavyweight champion. "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. Once he finally began to train to become a Professional wrestler, he discovered that the physicality it takes to be a pro wrestler might be too much for him. "First of all, I think they were more shocked, Manny added. Bob Backlund for the Championship in M.S.Garden. Palumbo vehemently denied that Triple H was taking steroids, because it would be a violation of WWEs Wellness Policy and went on to say that he was sure that Triple H would love to take steroids. Here is the schedule and scoreboard for any . At the Jerry Lawler 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Ballpark in Jackson, Tennessee on September 26, Jerry Lawler & The Rock N Roll Express (w/ Jimmy Hart) faced Matt Riviera, Wildfire Tommy Rich, & Dangerous Doug Gilbert (w/ Ron Ratcatcher) in a Thunderdome Cage Match. A list of wrestlers Rivera defeated during his career is a who's who of the sport. ', I dare anyone who says that to you to go drink a gallon of pigs blood and Vodka and go chase them around. as The Invader by Mano Negra ( 1983/02/20) as Invader #3 by Invader #2 ( 1998/08/01) Matches Fought. 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. The arena was going crazy. And Ill always remember the master of the flying dropkick El Olympico. Instead, Invader 3 stepped up to the challenge. I mean, the poor guy could never catch a break, and what I do not understand is that he even had to put over REAL ham and eggers who had NOT been around that long, such as Tony Colon, Angelo Gomez, Jerry Johnson and Steve King. The Executioners aka Killer Kowalski and Big John Studd in tag team action against Pat Barrett and Johnny Rivera from WWWF All Star Wrestling from 3/10/76. He turned a circus act into a homicide! Current Profile. [21], After learning a photograph of him was to be featured on the cover of Van Morrison's September 2017 album, Roll with the Punches, Two Rivers sued the singer and his label, Universal Music Group, in July, claiming they did not seek permission to use his likeness. 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. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. There are a few somewhat accepted theories on what happened between Manny Fernandez and Invader 3. Poor Freddie Marzino. Apparently, Invader 3s having convulsions! Johnny would often tag with Jose Estrada, and Frank "the Gypsy" Rodriguez. In the second fall, Conway submitted to Funaki via a rear naked choke. [2] He won this title by winning a tournament, last defeating Frank Thornton.

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