Ricardo Rodriguez Archives

WWE

The Original Plans For Dolph Ziggler’s MITB Cash-In Revealed, Roman Reigns News

Ryan Clark - November 29, 2024

During a recent appearance on the "Insight with Chris Van Vliet" podcast, Ricardo Rodriguez revealed that Dolph Ziggler cashing in his Money in the...

WWE

Ricardo Rodriguez – ‘It’s Insane That I Was Bret Hart’s Last Opponent’

Thomas Lowson - November 21, 2024

Former WWE ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez finds it insane that he was the final opponent in the legendary career of Bret 'Hitman' Hart. The Hitman...

WWE

Oba Femi Vows To Be A Fighting Champion, WWE Legends Who Helped Ricardo Rodriguez

Saptarshi Sinha - February 26, 2024

On a recent edition of WWE's "The Bump," NXT North American Champion Oba Femi discussed his goals following his most recent successful title defense...

AEW

Lex Luger Shares His Opinion Of Sting’s Sons Recently Appearing On AEW Dynamite

Ryan Clark - February 26, 2024

Lex Luger was a big fan of seeing Sting’s sons involved in an on-screen angle in AEW earlier this month. On a recent episode of...

OTHER

Steve McMichael Health Update, Ricardo Rodriguez Talks New Promotion

Ryan Clark - February 22, 2024

WCW alumnus Steve “Mongo” McMichael will be returning home on Thursday after being hospitalized last week for pneumonia. Additionally, McMichael was found to have...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Recalls Being Taken Out Of The Ascension In FCW

Thomas Lowson - August 6, 2023

Ricardo Rodriguez was a founding member of The Ascension in FCW, but the former ring announcer of Alberto Del Rio did not remain with...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Shares Struggles Following WWE Release

Thomas Lowson - August 1, 2023

Former WWE Superstar and manager Ricardo Rodriguez struggled greatly following his exit from the promotion in 2014. Though best known as the ring announcer for...

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Former WWE Superstar Now Working With MLW

Ryan Clark - July 8, 2023

Former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez is now working in MLW as a wrestler and producer. Rodriguez, now going by the name Jesus Rodriguez, is backstage...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Filming Documentary On His Addiction Recovery

David Esposito - February 12, 2023

Former WWE ring announcer and performer Ricardo Rodriguez is in recovery from addiction issues, and he posted that he's filming a documentary about his...

INDIE

Talent Reportedly Not Paid Following New Evolution Wrestling Show

David Esposito - November 13, 2022

New Evolution Wrestling put on "The Big Event" this weekend from New York City. Scheduled to appear were stars such as Ultimo Dragon, Alberto...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Opens Up On His Battle With Alcoholism

Ryan Clark - September 13, 2022

Former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez recently spoke with FOX43.com to discuss his battle with alcoholism and his new wrestling academy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As far...

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Ex-WWE Star Ricardo Rodriguez Announces Wrestling Academy

Thomas Lowson - August 4, 2022

Former WWE Superstar and manager Ricardo Rodriguez has announced the launch of his brand new wrestling academy. The academy, Three Legacies Wrestling, is based in...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Supports Ric Flair’s Decision To Wrestle One Final Match

Joshua Jones - July 28, 2022

As noted, Ric Flair is set to wrestle his supposed final match this weekend in Nashville, TN as part of Starrcast V. During an interview...

AEW

AEW Commentator Announces Return To Rehab For Alcohol Problem

Thomas Lowson - March 18, 2022

AEW Spanish commentator Ricardo Rodriguez has said he is returning to rehab to deal with his alcohol abuse problems. In 2020, Rodriguez entered rehab and...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Says Michael Hayes Always Wanted To ‘Kill’ Him At WWE PPVs

Ryan Clark - January 4, 2022

During a recent appearance on the "One-on-One with Jon Alba" podcast, former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez commented on working in WWE, his interactions with...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Discusses Working As A Non-Wrestler In WWE, Lesnar/Undertaker

Ryan Clark - December 31, 2021

During a recent appearance on Jon Alba's podcast on Ad-Free Shows, former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez commented on being brought into WWE as a...

AEW

The Latest On Ricardo Rodriguez Appearing At AEW Dynamite

Ryan Clark - October 29, 2021

As we reported yesterday here on eWn, Ricardo Rodriguez made an appearance on Wednesday night's episode of AEW Dynamite. The former WWE Superstar was...

AEW

Ricardo Rodriguez Works The AEW Dynamite TV Tapings, A Shot of Brandi Note

Ryan Clark - October 28, 2021

Former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez worked last night’s AEW TV tapings in Boston, Massachusetts. He was part of the Spanish broadcast team. You can check...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Reveals If He’d Return To WWE, Talks Alberto Del Rio

Ryan Clark - July 25, 2021

During a recent appearance on the "It’s My House" podcast, former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez commented on his wrestling career, and more. You can...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Details Why Managers Rarely Work In WWE

Jozef Kostecki - July 22, 2021

Ricardo Rodriguez has talked about why WWE often fail to establish strong wrestler and manager partnerships. Speaking on the It's My House Podcast, Rodriguez had...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Comments On Leaving WWE On Bad Terms, More

Ryan Clark - November 7, 2020

During a recent interview with VOC Nation’s Talkin’ Sass, Ricardo Rodriguez commented on leaving WWE on bad terms, and more. You can check out...

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Jeff Jarrett Reveals The Next Steps For GFW, Ricardo Rodriguez Taking Indy Bookings Again

Ryan Clark - July 14, 2017

-- Ricardo Rodriguez is taking bookings again: CALLING ALL WRESTLING PROMOTERS!@RRWWE is taking bookings again through October! Do yourself a favor and book him for...

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Former WWE Talent Announces His Retirement From In-Ring Competition

Andrew Thompson - May 4, 2017

Source: WrestleZone.com Former WWE manager and ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez announced his retirement from in-ring competition via Facebook. Rodriguez stated “So I have decided to...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Says WWE Never Contacted Him To Return To The Company With Alberto Del Rio

Andrew Ravens - December 6, 2015

Former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez recently appeared on WrestleZone Radio to talk about if WWE had contacted him to return with Alberto Del Rio...

Editorial

Ricardo Rodriguez Says He Wasn’t Surprised To See Alberto Del Rio Return, Talks Zeb Colter, More

Ryan Clark - November 22, 2015

Ricardo Rodriguez spoke for a new interview talking about Alberto Del Rio’s WWE return and more. Check out the highlights and audio below:On if...

Editorial

BRAND NEW Wrestling Promotion Coming To Orlando, FL

Eric Child - July 30, 2015

Check out the following press release from Nova Pro Wrestling:"On August 15, 2015 at the North West Community Center in Orlando, FL. Join us...

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A MUST-SEE Awesome Video Of Ricardo Rodriguez & Alberto Del Rio’s House Of Hardcore Debuts!

Staff - November 16, 2014

Here is a video of Ricardo Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio's debuts at last night's House of Hardcore iPPV event. This will give you...

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Former WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez Shoots On Triple H & WWE – Check Out A Video Inside Here

Staff - October 15, 2014

Ricardo Rodriguez is the star of the latest RF Video shoot interview, which is on DVD now. He discusses John Cena, CM Punk, Alberto...

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Report On Possible Drug Usage In The WWE: Wrestlers Cheating The Wellness Program?

Staff - October 2, 2014

Source: The Wrestling ObserverEver since Randy Orton violated WWE's Wellness Policy back in May of 2012, only one WWE Superstar, Ricardo Rodriguez (now released)...

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WWE Reportedly Interested In ROH Star Adam Cole + Ricardo Rodriguez Shoots & More

Staff - September 25, 2014

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter-- While he is currently under an ROH contract, WWE is reportedly interested in Adam Cole.-- Ricardo Rodriguez posted...

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A New Video Interview Featuring Ricardo Rodriguez Talking About His WWE Release, Del Rio, More

Staff - September 24, 2014

Here is Ricardo Rodriguez speaking with Bill Apter at the Legends of the Ring festival. Rodriguez discusses his first experience at the festival, his...

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More Backstage News On The Reason Ricardo Rodriguez Was Released From WWE

Staff - August 10, 2014

Source: The Wrestling ObserverWhile most of the recent WWE cuts have been made by the company, one was actually requested by the talent: Ricardo...

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WWE Monitoring Wrestler Twitter Accounts, Del Rio Updates, Mysterio Retired?

Staff - August 8, 2014

Bryan Alvarez reported today on his audio show with Lance Storm that WWE is monitoring twitter accounts and any slip up could cause someone...

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Ricardo Rodriguez Takes A Shot At WWE + Major Spoiler For Monday’s Raw

Staff - August 6, 2014

- Recently released WWE talent Ricardo Rodriguez took a shot at WWE on Twitter and this is what he posted: I giggled at the list...

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More news on Ricardo Rodriguez’ WWE release

Staff - August 2, 2014

Partial Source: The Wrestling ObserverThe WWE contract of Ricardo Rodriguez, who was released by the company this past week, would have renewed the night...