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Rocky Romero is a professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. Rocky Romero was born on October 28, 1982 in Havana, Havana Province, Cuba. That works out to 43 years old in 2026.
My Take
Rocky Romero is one of those guys who just makes professional wrestling more fun to watch — full stop. Born in Havana, Cuba and making his name on the global scene through New Japan Pro-Wrestling, he carved out a reputation as a high-energy, technically sharp performer with genuine personality to spare. His run as one half of Roppongi Vice alongside Trent Beretta gave him a tag team identity that fans genuinely latched onto, and his involvement with the Don Callis Family in AEW kept him relevant across both major promotions simultaneously. What I appreciate most is that he never felt like a filler act — even in a supporting role, he brings real intensity and a kind of charismatic grit that probably traces back to those Cuban roots. A wrestler who works both NJPW and AEW at a high level? That's a career worth respecting.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rocky Romero
- Name (Japanese)
- ロッキー・ロメロ
- Reading
- ろっきー・ろめろ
- Born
- October 28, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Havana, Havana Province, Cuba
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / mixed martial arts fighter
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Romero born?
Born October 28, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Rocky Romero from?
Rocky Romero is from Havana, Havana Province, Cuba.
What does Rocky Romero do?
Rocky Romero works as professional wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter.
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