Víctor Rivera

Born

1944-05-25

Birthplace

San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico

Biography

Víctor Rivera (born May 25, 1944) is a retired Puerto Rican professional wrestler known for his prominent career between 1964 and 1984. He competed in major promotions such as the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), NWA Hollywood Wrestling, and in Japan. Throughout his career, he captured numerous titles, including five reigns as NWA Americas Heavyweight Champion, thirteen as NWA Americas Tag Team Champion, as well as the WWWF International Tag Team Championship and the WWWF World Tag Team Championship. Rivera was a respected technical wrestler, known for his skillful and agile in-ring style. His signature moves included the abdominal stretch, the cannonball, and the dropkick. Toward the end of his career, he returned as a heel under the management of Freddie Blassie and faced top stars like Bob Backlund. He retired in 1984 after working as enhancement talent in the WWF.