Serpentico

Serpentico
Birth nameJonathan Cruz Rivera
Born (1984-02-23) February 23, 1984 (age 40)
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Ben Dejo
Eddie Cruz
Jay Cruz
Jon Cruz
Jonathan Cruz
Serpentico
Billed height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Billed weight174 lb (79 kg)
Billed fromBayamón, Puerto Rico
Trained byBubba Ray Dudley
D-Von Dudley
Debut2007
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Rivera.

Jonathan Cruz Rivera (born February 23, 1984) is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He is signed to the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Serpentico and occasionally under his real name of Jon Cruz, as well as working for Ring of Honor under the ring name Ben Dejo.[1][2][3]

Professional wrestling career

Cruz debuted in professional wrestling in 2007 under the ring name "Ben Dejo". In 2012, he changed his ring name to "Jay Cruz". In 2015, he also began using the ring name "Serpentico".

In 2020, Serpentico began wrestling for All Elite Wrestling. He made his debut on AEW Dark on March 18, 2020, teaming with Matt Sells, in a loss against The Natural Nightmares (Dustin Rhodes and Q. T. Marshall). He would wrestle under various gimmicks, including Jonathan Cruz and Serpentico. On July 2, 2020, Cruz won his first match, teaming with Luther to defeat Brady Pierce & Pineapple Pete.[4] On December 2, 2020, he made his AEW Dynamite debut, participating in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal.[5][6] On the May 27, 2022 episode of AEW Rampage, Cruz would use the ring name Jon Cruz when teaming with Taylor Rust to unsuccessfully challenge The Young Bucks.[7]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ Rosado, Emmanuel Figueroa (July 10, 2020). "Who is AEW's Newest Star Serpentico". The Overtimer. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Serpentico Recalls Almost Quitting Wrestling Before AEW Started". Wrestling Inc. June 28, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Shining a Light on AEW Dark - Serpentico". WrestleJoy. March 30, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Serpentico - Matches". Cage Match. March 7, 2022.
  5. ^ Beaston, Erik. "AEW Winter Is Coming Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  6. ^ Davis, Paul (December 3, 2020). "AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming results: Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal". Wrestling News | Wwe and Aew Results, Spoilers, Rumors & Scoops. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  7. ^ Faria, Colby (May 27, 2022). "AEW Rampage Results (5/27/22): Ruby Soho Faces Kris Statlander In Owen Hart Cup Semifinals + More!". Fightful. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  8. ^ Thomas, Jeremy (December 17, 2023). "Nyla Rose & Serpentico Win Tag Team Titles At Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling Show". 411MANIA. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  9. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2015". The Internet Wrestling Database. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.