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Vampiro
Vampiro in 2015
Birth nameIan Richard Hodgkinson
Born(1967-05-31)May 31, 1967(age 57)[1]
Thunder Bay,Ontario,Canada[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)El Vampiro[1]
(El) Vampiro Canadiense[1]
Gene Anderson[1]
Ian Richards[1]
Vampiro[1]
Vampiro Canadiense Casanova[1]
Vampiro Casanova[1]
Billed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Billed weight250 lb (113 kg)[2]
Billed fromThunder Bay,Ontario,Canada
Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Mexico City,Mexico
Guadalajara,Mexico
Trained byAbdullah the Butcher[1]
Debut1984

Ian Richard Hodgkinson(born May 31, 1967), better known by hisring nameVampiro,is a Canadian semi-retiredprofessional wrestlerwho most recently served as director of talent forLucha Libre AAA Worldwide(AAA). He also worked forLucha Undergroundas a color commentator.[1]Hodgkinson is also member of the citizen crime patrol organizationGuardian Angels,acting as head of the group's chapter in Mexico City.[3]

Hodgkinson has wrestled for various wrestling promotions. In the United States, he is best known for his time inWorld Championship Wrestling,where he held theWCW World Tag Team ChampionshipwithThe Great Muta.However, his greatest success was achieved in Mexican promotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libreduring the 1990s. In his professional wrestling career, Hodgkinson is a five-timeWorld Championhaving won theWWC Universal Heavyweight Championshiponce, theUWA World Heavyweight Championshiponce and theJCW Heavyweight Championshipthree times.

Early life

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Hodgkinson used to be a bodyguard for the pop groupMilli Vanilli.[4][5]Prior to wrestling, Hodgkinson was anice hockeygoaltending prospect who was drafted by theKingston Canadians,now known as theKingston Frontenacs,of theOntario Hockey League,part of theCanadian Hockey League,in the 10th round, 138th overall.[6][7]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (1984–1991)

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Hodgkinson got his start in the business working forInternational Wrestlingout ofMontreal,Quebec.He often set up the ring before events and would train with the wrestlers before their matches. He made his debut as ajobberin 1984 at the age of 16 with little training, although he has creditedAbdullah the Butcheras his trainer. He wrestled under the names Ian Richards and Gene Anderson during this time.

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (1991–1998)

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After a few years in Montreal, in 1991, Hodgkinson headed down toMexico City,looking for work in one ofMexico'spremier wrestling promotions,Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre.He met withPaco AlonsoandAntonio Peña,who took him as a joke because of his unique look (he had long dreadlocked blue hair and several tattoos). They decided to throw him in the ring as Vampiro Canadiense (Canadian Vampire) because he told them he liked vampires. To their surprise, with his very limited moveset that only consisted of punches, kicks, and headbutts, he became an overnight sensation, as his rock star appearance and natural good looks caught on with the young Mexican women in the audience.

In 1992, Vampiro would be part of multiple hair vs hair matches.[8]The first of which would be on March 21 defeating Bestia Negra II.[8]Throughout the months Vampiro would beat Rick Patterson,Pirata Morgan,Aaron GrundyandSangre Chicanain hair vs hair matches. In late 1992, Vampiro participated in theCMLL World Heavyweight Championshiptournament and reached the semi-final before being defeated byBlack Magic.In early 1993, Vampiro would team up withPierroth Jr.to take part in theCMLL World Tag Team Championshiptournament and progressed to the final where the two would take onDr. Wagner Jr.andEl Canekin a best two out of three falls match.[8]Going into the last match between the two teams where drawing with one win each, Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Canek would win the last match and therefore the vacant CMLL World Tag Team Championship.[8]In the first round of theGran Prix 1994he lost toYamato.[9]In mid to late 1994, Vampiro would begin to team up withPegasus Kid,along with El Rayo de Jalisco Jr, in the final of the Trios Tournament. The trio would lose toEl Dandy,El TexanoandSilver King.[9]Vampiro and Pegasus Kid later fell to El Texano and Silver King in the quarterfinals of the CMLL World Tag Team Championship number one contendership tournament.[9]Vampiro would go on to team up withApolo Dantésand lost to Dr. Wagner Jr. & Pierroth Jr. in the semi-final of the CMLL World Tag Team Championship number two contendership tournament. In July 1995, Vampiro reached the final of theGran Prix 1995before being defeated byHeadhunter A.[9]In what was perhaps the biggest match of his career to this point, he took on Apolo Dantes in a best out of three falls match for theCMLL World Heavyweight Championship.In 1996, Vampiro would leave CMLL to join other top Mexican promotions such asInternational Wrestling Revolution Group(IWRG),Lucha Libre AAA World Wide(AAA) andPromo Azteca(AZTECAS). However, in 1998 he would return to CMLL and would take part in theCMLL World Trios Championshiptournament and Gran Prix 1998, ultimately winning neither. His last match for CMLL for many years would take place on December 11, 1998.[9]

Real life feud with Konnan

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While working in Mexico, Vampiro began a real-life feud with fellow CMLL headlinerKonnan.Konnan had been the top star in the promotion prior to Vampiro's arrival and did not take well to his superstardom. The feud stems from Vampiro being offered a part in a Mexican soap opera, when the producers ended up changing their mind at the last minute as they learned that his command of the Spanish language was poor. They went with Konnan - a fluent Spanish speaker, instead. Vampiro considered that Konnan had sabotaged his chance to parlay his ring success into mainstream stardom, as Konnan did become a mainstream star in Mexico as a result of the role. The rivalry lasted for several years until the two resolved their differences whilst working in WCW, where they became business associates.[citation needed]

Universal Wrestling Association (1991–1993, 1995)

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On October 19, 1991, Vampiro would team up withVillano IIIto defeatDos CarasandEl Canekin a CMLL and UWA joint promotion event.[10]In 1991 he would continue to take part in CMLL and UWA joint promotion events and in 1992 he debuted forUniversal Wrestling Associationin a single promotion setting. On January 31, 1993, Vampiro defeated El Canek in a two out of three falls match to become theUWA World Heavyweight Champion.[10]He would defend his Championship over the course of 1993 in both single promotion and joint promotion events. He would lose the championship to El Canek on December 19, 1993, holding the championship for almost a year, this would also be his last match for UWA.[10]

He returned for an appearance on September 8, 1995 in a tag match just before the promotion went under.

Early tours of Japan (1993–1998)

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On October 3, 1993, Vampiro would debut forWrestle Association RdefeatingTop Gun.[11]In June 1994, Vampiro would start on a two-month tour of Japan where he won almost all his matches and also took part in a tag team tournament where he teamed up withLionheartandThe Warlordand would be knocked out in the first round.[11]On his second tour of Japan, between the months September and October, Vampiro would once again win the majority of his matches.[11]He would also team up withBob BacklundandDos Carasto take onHiromichi Fuyuki,Gedo and Jadofor theWAR World Six-Man Tag Team Championship,which Vampiro's team lost. Vampiro would also sporadically take part in WAR events and his last match came on December 4.[11]

World Championship Wrestling (1998–2001)

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In 1998, after spending nearly his entire career to that point in Mexico, Vampiro was signed by WCW. His first match was on the June 29, 1998, episode ofWCW Monday Nitro,defeatingBrad Armstrong.He would not return to WCW until the March 18, 1999 episode ofWCW Thunder,when he defeatedPrince Iaukea.

Later that year, he formed a stable with theInsane Clown Posse(ICP) andRavencalled 'The Dead Pool' (initially called 'The Necro-Ward'). Even though the stable was short-lived, they gained popularity and had a heated feud withEddie Guerrero,Rey Mysterio Jr.,and rivalKonnan.

Vampiro then feuded withBerlyn.The feud began when Vampiro beat Berlyn in theWCW World Titletournament onNitro.To exact revenge later in the night, Berlyn cost Vampiro his match againstBuff Bagwelland, as a result, Vampiro was eliminated from the tournament. This feud led to the 1999Mayhemevent, where the two fought in a Dog Collar match and Vampiro made Berlyn submit to the Camel Clutch.

Vampiro later broughtThe Misfitsinto WCW, and began a feud withOklahomaand"Dr. Death" Steve Williams.Vampiro and Dr. Death then faced off atStarrcade,with the stipulation that if Vampiro won, he would get five minutes in the ring against Oklahoma. After Williams was disqualified, Vampiro had his match with Oklahoma. Surprisingly, Oklahoma was able to mount a bit of offense, until Vampiro took Oklahoma'scowboy hatand then pinned him following theNail In The Coffin.

In early 2000, he formed an alliance withSting,as the "Brothers in Paint," after he helped Sting to defeatLex Lugerin a lumberjack match. This did not last long, with Vampiro turning on Sting by attacking him during a match on the April 10, 2000 episode ofWCW Monday Nitro,thus becoming aheeland joiningThe New Blood.AtSpring Stampede 2000,Vampiro cost Sting theUnited States Championshipin a match againstScott Steinerwhen he pulled Sting underneath the ring. They feuded throughout the spring, with Sting getting the upper hand on Vampiro in nearly all their encounters. This set up the Human Torch match, in which Vampiro won by setting Sting on fire. Vampiro then focused onThe Demondue to his defection from the ICP formed stable, "The Dark Carnival." He kidnapped his fiancée,Asya,in a skit resembling the 1988 filmSpoorloos.Afterward, he challenged him to a Graveyard Match, which sparked the return of Sting.

Vampiro entered the vacantWCW United States Titletournament, losing toThe Great Muta.He later joined Muta to attackErnest 'The Cat' Miller.Vampiro won his first and only title in WCW with The Great Muta, by defeatingKroniKinVancouver, British Columbia,Canada on August 13, 2000. This reign was very short lived, however, as they lost theTag Team Championshipthe very next night to Rey Mysterio Jr. andJuventud Guerrerain Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Vampiro later turned his back on Muta, setting up a 3 Way match atFall Brawlwith himself, Sting and Muta, which was won by Sting. Vampiro then took time away from the sport as his wife had a baby.

He returned a month later, where he defeatedCrowbarin aHardcore Match.Vampiro then challengedMike AwesomeatHalloween Havoc,losing via pinfall after a top ropeAwesome Bomb.He was put out with an injury and did not recover before WCW was purchased by theWorld Wrestling Federation.Thus, his final WCW appearance was on the November 1, 2000, episode ofWCW Thunderwhen he teamed up with Jeff Jarrett to take on Sting and Mike Awesome, which led to a loss for Jarrett and Vampiro after Awesome performed a running powerbomb on Vampiro and pinned him.

Hodgkinson has claimed that he was hospitalized duringVince McMahon's purchase ofWorld Championship Wrestling.Hodgkinson was informed thatWWFcreative team had no plans for him and would not pick up his contract following the purchase.[12]He had also claimed that he planned on leaving WCW before he broke his neck.

Return to CMLL (2001–2005, 2007)

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With WCW out of business Vampiro headed back to CMLL and returned to action in June, 2001.[9]In 2002, Vampiro would appear on severalPay-per-viewsand mostly teamed up with top CMLL nameShocker.[9]On September 13, at CMLL 69. Aniversario, Vampiro and Shocker took onLos Guerreros del Infiernofor theCMLL World Tag Team Championshipand lost. Vampiro's last match for CMLL for two years came on April 3, 2005, where Shocker would defeat him.[9]In 2007, Vampiro would return to CMLL for a second time where he competed for only a few months.[9]

World Wrestling Council (2002)

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In 2002 Vampiro Toured in Puerto Rico for Puerto Rican Promotion World Wrestling Council (WWC) Where he won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship once.

All Japan Pro Wrestling (2001, 2006–2007)

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On August 26, 2001, he would start his first tour ofAll Japan Pro Wrestlinglasting only a month where he would participate in mostly opening card matches and very few TV tapings.[13]Vampiro would return in October, 2006 to participate inWorld's Strongest Tag Determination League 2001and would team up withGeorge Hines,the team would only win one match and draw another leaving them with three points and not enough to win progress to the semi-final.[13]Vampiro would go on two more tours of AJPW one in September 2006 and the second April 2007.[13]In his last match for the promotion, Vampiro teamed up withThe Great Mutato take onTaiyo KeaandToshiaki Kawadafor theWorld Tag Team Championshipand lost.[13]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2003)

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September 17, 2003, Vampiro made his TNA debut costingRavena Hair vs Hair "match againstShane Douglas.On September 19, Vampiro defeatedCM Punkin an “Open Challenge” match. Then on October 1, Vampiro teamed withSinnandSlashto face3Live Kru(Konnan,Ron Killings,BG James) with the match ending in a DQ. The next week, Vampiro attacked Raven and tried to hang him but Raven was saved by the Gathering. The following week, Vampiro and Slash defeated CM Punk &Julio Dinero.On October 29, Vampiro faced Raven in a “Blood Gallows of Retribution” match where he lost. This was Vampiro's final match with TNA.

Xtreme Pro Wrestling (2001–2002, 2008)

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Hodgkinson had a short stint in theAmericanhardcorepromotion Xtreme Pro Wrestling. Hodgkinson had a notablystiffmatch with Kaos during XPW's Cold Day in Hell.[14]

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2005–2013, 2015–2020, 2022-present)

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In 2005, he jumped from CMLL to their rival promotionAAAwithShockerand various other CMLL talents. While at AAA, both he and Konnan heldbookingpositions. During that time, he stated that he had no plans to return to TNA or work for WWE.[15]He stated in interviews with the UK'sPower Slam Magazinethat he had no objection to joining TNA - although he suspected it would not happen due to the presence of Sting on their roster. On April 3, 2005, Vampiro returned to the AAA ring in a six-man tag match. Vampiro would team up with Shocker to help him deal withAbismo NegroandCibernéticoafter Cibernético attacked Shocker's father.[16]In his two years with AAA, Vampiro would mainly appear on TV show tapings and rarely competed at house shows.[16]

In April 2008, Vampiro made his return to AAA by challengingEl Mesiasto a match at TripleMania XVI. The match took place on June 13, 2008, in Mexico City, Mexico. The two fought each other in a Hardcore match which ended in a draw. Vampiro defeatedKonnanatRey de Reyes (2009)with the help ofMarco Corleone.AtTriplemania XVIIVampiro represented Team AAA in a match where they defeatedKonnan'sLa Legión Extranjerato regain control over AAA and force Konnan out of the company.[17]On April 17, 2010, Vampiro turnedrudoand aligned himself withEl ZorroofLa Legión Extranjera.[18][19]On August 15, 2010, atVerano de EscandaloVampiro unsuccessfully challengedDr. Wagner Jr.for theAAA Mega Championshipin a three-way match, which also includedSilver King.[20]After not appearing for the promotion again for four months, Hodgkinson gave his notice and quit AAA on December 20, 2010.[21]

In January 2011, Vampiro was a guest atWrestleReunion 5inLos Angeles,California.

Vampiro returned to AAA on December 16, 2011, atGuerra de Titanes,savingEl MesíasfromLa Sociedadand pledging his loyalty to the promotion.[22]Vampiro then started feuding withLa SociedadmemberChessman.[23]On October 7 atHéroes Inmortales,Vampiro andJoe LíderdefeatedAbyssand Chessman to win theAAA World Tag Team Championship.[24]On December 2 atGuerra de Titanes,Vampiro lost his hair to Chessman in a six-way steel cageLucha de Apuestas,which also included Cibernético, Dr. Wagner Jr.,L.A. ParkandEl Hijo del Perro Aguayo.[25]On May 22, 2013, Vampiro and Líder were stripped of the AAA World Tag Team Championship.[26]

On May 24, 2015, Vampiro, along withMatt Striker,served as one half of the English language commentators for Lucha Libre AAA World Wide'sLucha Libre World Cupinternet pay-per-view.[27]

On February 17, 2017, Vampiro was named AAA's Director of Talent.[28]

In the summer of 2017,Tayawas stripped of herAAA Reina de Reinas Championshipfor an unknown reason. She later posted a comment onTwittersaying she was "backstabbed by AAA" and announced that she was no longer a part of the AAA Roster. At a TV taping,Sexy Starreturned and defeatedBig Mami,Lady Shani,Faby Apache,Goya KongandLa Hiedrafor the title. Taya later stated she had lost all respect for Sexy Star which started ashootfeud betweenJohnny Mundo(Taya's husband) and Taya andKevin Kross.With Mundo and Vampiro having heated conversations backstage, Vampiro choseTexano Jr.to face Mundo forAAA Mega Championship,with Mundo coming out victorious. At aTriplemanía XXVpress conference, Vampiro announced that Mundo would faceEl Hijo del Fantasmaand Texano in aTables, Ladders and Chairs matchfor the AAA Latin American, World Cruiserweight and Mega Championships.

In May 2020, he announced he would leave AAA.[29]

Wrestling Society X (2007)

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On January 26, 2007, he was featured in a pilot for a new wrestling show produced forMTVcalledWrestling Society X.He competed in a 10-manBattle RoyalDeath match,eventually securing one of two contracts earning him a shot at the inaugural Wrestling Society X Championship against 6-Pac (Sean Waltman). He won theWSX Championship,on the February 6th episode, after sending Waltman into an exploding coffin with aTombstone piledriver.

Vampiro was involved in a what MTV claimed was a controversialanglewhich led to MTV canceling the fourth WSX show, due to air on Tuesday, February 20.[30]In the (pre-taped) show, he was the recipient of afireballto the face thrown byRicky Banderaswhich resulted in Vampiro's head momentarily catching fire. The footage has since been leaked onto the internet. Later in his debut WSX match, Ricky Banderas defeated Vampiro to claim the WSX Championship.

In addition to appearing as an on-screen talent, Vampiro held a backstage position as the mainbooker.

Juggalo Championship Wrestling (2000, 2011–2013, 2021-2022)

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On February 23, 2011, Vampiro officially came out of retirement and returned to Juggalo Championship Wrestling as both a wrestler and a company consultant.[31]He raised hopes of developing talent, taking the company international, and, more specifically, bringing it toLatin America.[31]AtMonster's Island,he was placed in a rivalry with giant wrestlerKongo Kong.[32]Raveninterfered in the match and attacked Vampiro, resulting in him losing by pinfall.[32]Vampiro lost his rematch with Kong at Juggalo Championship Wrestling's firstinternetpay-per-viewHatchet Attacks.[33]On August 14, Vampiro took onCorporal Robinsonfor theJCW Heavyweight Championshipat Bloodymania V which Vampiro lost. Vampiro returned August 12, 2012, defeating Colt Cabana at Bloodymania 6.[34]On August 11, 2013, Vampiro made his return atBloodymania 7teaming with2 Tuff TonydefeatingThe Boogeymanand Kongo Kong.[35]

Lucha Underground (2014–2018)

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On September 5, 2014, it was announced Vampiro signed withLucha Undergroundas the color commentator for the English and Spanish-language airings.[36]He made his in-ring debut for the promotion at theUltima Luchatapings on April 19, 2015, where he was defeated byPentagón Jr.It was revealed after the match that he is the master of Pentagon Jr.[37]In a podcast interview withStone Cold Steve Austin,Vampiro revealed that he wasn't supposed to be Pentagon Jr's opponent at Ultima Lucha but after Pentagon Jr's original opponent backed out of the match, Vampiro went up to creative and requested to work the match with Pentagon Jr. and put him over because of how over Pentagon Jr. is with the fans despite being portrayed as a villain.

The following season Vampiro would mentor Pentagon untilUltima Lucha Doswhere Pentagon (now renamed Pentagon Dark) turned on Vampiro saying that "he was the master now".

During season 3 of Lucha Underground, Vampiro started mentoringPrince Puma.

DuringUltima Lucha TresVampiro turned on brand new champion Prince Puma during his match against Pentagon Dark, thus costing Puma his belt and his Lucha Underground career, as well as pairing him back up with Pentagon Dark.

National Wrestling Alliance (2023)

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In March 2023, Vampiro made hisNational Wrestling Alliance(NWA) debut, when he andBlue Demon Jr.challengedLa Rebelión(Bestia 666andMecha Wolf) for theNWA World Tag Team Championship.

On June 3 atCrockett Cup,Vampiro returned to NWA assisting La Rebelión against Flippin' Psychos (Flip Gordonand Fodder) in the second round of theCrockett Cup.

Personal life

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Hodgkinson grew up in a single parent home with his mother and two younger sisters.[38]Hodgkinson is divorced from Kitsu with a daughter named Dasha, whose godfather isNorman Smiley.[38]

He was involved in a relationship with Mexican actress Stephanie Salas and Mexican/US rock singer and songwriter Ana Sidel, co-star of the movieThe Dead Sleep Easy.He has a tattoo on his left arm that reads "Mexico City", where he had many of his matches. He is fluent in Spanish.

In July 2009 Hodgkinson reportedly had a break-in at his house; he got startled and jumped 15 feet to the ground from his bedroom window, which broke his back.[citation needed]In a letter posted on the JCW website in 2012, Hodgkinson revealed that he had a brain tumor and stomach cancer.[39]

Hodgkinson has stated his interest in worldreligions,particularlyoccultreligions such asvoodooandvampirism.[40]Hodgkinson also claims that two spirits fromGuatemalaare presently following him as the result of an unfinished ritual.[40]Vampiro has sincerevealed that he eventually had an exorcism performed on himto have the spirits removed.[41]

On July 5, 2017, Hodgkinson revealed via Facebook he has been a victim ofidentity theftand cyber hacking for 8 years. On April 12, 2019, Hodgkinson was diagnosed withAlzheimer's disease.[42]

Other media

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During the height of his wrestling career in Mexico, Hodgkinson starred in an action film entitledGuerrero De La Noche,which was similar to theEl Santofilms of the 1960s and 1970s. He has also made a cameo appearance onVanilla Ice'sBi-Polaras well as recording an intro to Psychopathic RecordsTwiztid's "Maniac Killa".

Vampiro was also featured in the video gameWCW Backstage Assault,Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the NeighborhoodandLucha Libre AAA: Héroes del Ring.[43]

The documentary filmVampiro: Angel, Devil, Herowas produced byOdessa Filmworksand Zed Jamaica and screened in Canada on November 12, 2008.[44][45][46][47]

As of 2011, Hodgkinson made occasional appearances on the Mexican showExtranormal,which deals with paranormal activities in the world. He made his acting debut inLa Mujer de Judas,2012 telenovela produced byTV Azteca.[48]Hodgkinson also appeared onFuse'sICP Theateras a heckler to theInsane Clown Posse.

In 2020, a Canadian documentary "Nail In The Coffin: The Fall and Rise of Vampiro" was released byEpic Pictures,featuring Vampiro and his daughter.[49][50][51]

Music

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Vampiro made his debut on the albumFreek Showby the band Twiztid on the track "Maniac Killa" where he recorded the introduction of the song.
On the Insane Clown Posse albumForgotten Freshness Volume 3the spitball recording for that intro on the Twiztid album was released as one of the gag tracks on the cd.
In 2006, Hodgkinson formed the industrial metal band Droch Fhoula. In January 2007 Carpatos Records released the band's debut maxi-singleAlter Deus.[52]A year later in June 2008, the band released its first 6-track EP under the same title of the single.[53]

Championships and accomplishments

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1Even though CMLL still uses the NWA initials in the title's name, the National Wrestling Alliance itself no longer recognizes or sanctions the NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship since CMLL is no longer an NWA affiliated promotion.

Luchas de Apuestas record

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See also:Luchas de Apuestas
Winner (wager) Loser (wager) Location Event Date Notes
Vampiro (hair) Bestia Negra II (hair) Xochimilco, Mexico City Live event March 21, 1992
Vampiro (hair) Rick Patterson (hair) Monterrey, Nuevo León Live event June 28, 1992 [Note 1]
Vampiro (hair) Pirata Morgan(hair) Mexico City Live event July 17, 1992 [60]
Vampiro (hair) Aaron Grundy(hair) Monterrey, Nuevo León Live event August 23, 1992 [Note 2]
Vampiro (hair) Sangre Chicana(hair) Monterrey, Nuevo León Live event December 10, 1992
Vampiro (hair) Pirata Morgan(hair) Houston, Texas Live event September 1, 1998
Vampiro (hair) Rey Bucanero(hair) Mexico City Sin Piedad(2002) December 13, 2002 [61]
Shocker(hair) Vampiro (hair) Mexico City 47. Aniversario de Arena México April 4, 2003 [62]
Cien CarasandMáscara Año 2000(hair) Vampiro andPierroth(hair) Mexico City Sin Piedad December 17, 2004 [63]
Vampiro Canadienese (hair of Joaquin Roldan) Konnan(hair of Arturo Rivera) Guadalajara, Jalisco Rey de Reyes March 15, 2009 [64]
Chessman(hair) Vampiro (hair) Zapopan, Jalisco Guerra de Titanes December 2, 2012 [Note 3][25]

Notes

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  1. ^This was a three-way match that also involvedSangre Chicana.
  2. ^This was a "Relevos Suicidas" match with Vampiro teaming with Grundy againstBrazo de Plataand Sangre Chicana, the team lost and had to wrestle each other as a result.
  3. ^This was a six-way steel cage match, which also includedCibernético,Dr. Wagner Jr.,L.A. ParkandEl Hijo del Perro Aguayo.

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