John Raymond Rivera
Born
28 October 1982 (43)
Place of Birth
Havana, Cuba
Also known as
Black Tiger IV, Black Tiger
Biography
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 int...
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.
Filmography (40)
AEW Revolution 2026: Zero Hour
2026
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
2026
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
2026
AEW Full Gear 2025: Saturday Tailgate Brawl
2025
AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door 2025 - Zero Hour
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 15
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 13
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 12
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 11
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 10
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 9
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 8
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 7
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 5
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 4
2025
NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 3
2025
AEW All In 2025: Texas - Zero Hour
2025
CMLL Presenta NJPW Fantastica Mania México 2025
2025
CMLL Martes Populares - CMLL vs. AEW/ROH
2025
AEW Double or Nothing 2025: The Buy In
2025
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2
2025
NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1
2025
NJPW Windy City Riot 2025
2025
NJPW The New Beginning In Osaka 2025
2025
NJPW Battle in the Valley 2025
2025
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2025
2025
ROH Final Battle 2024
2024
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 2
2024
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Night 1
2024
AEW WrestleDream 2024: Zero Hour
2024
NJPW Capital Collision 2024
2024
NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2024 - Lucha Libre USA
2024
AEW x NJPW Present Forbidden Door 2024: Zero Hour
2024
NJPW Resurgence 2024
2024
NJPW Battle in the Valley 2024
2024
NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024
2024
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18
2024
AEW Worlds End 2023: Zero Hour
2023
NJPW STRONG Fighting Spirit Unleashed 2023
2023
AEW WrestleDream 2023: Zero Hour
2023