Savio Vega

Savio Vega (born Juan Rivera August 10, 1966 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico) was a professional wrestler for the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) which is now known as the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).

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August 10 - 1966 - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico - WWF - World Wrestling Federation - WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment

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Vega was born in the town of Vega Alta (Where the "Vega" in his wrestling name comes from), where he received his primary education. He participated in wrestling events during his high school years. After graduating from high school, Vega went to Miami, Florida, where he auditioned for the WWF. He was accepted and sent back to Puerto Rico, where he wrestled for the Puerto Rican Wrestling Federation. In 1989, he debuted under the identity of "T.N.T." and once he had gained enough wrestling experience, he was sent back to the United States.

Related Topics:
Miami, Florida - Puerto Rico - 1989 - United States

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Following a series of television spots hyping his character, Rivera made his WWF debut under a mask, as Kwang the Ninja in the 1994 Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Originally managed by Harvey Wippleman, Kwang spent most of the following year as a "jobber to the stars", and was best known for spitting green mist at his opponents, in the tradition of other mysterious "asian" wrestlers, such as The Great Muta. On May 14, 1995, the Kwang gimmick was dropped, as Rivera appeared in street clothes during the WWF's first In Your House pay-per-view. When wrestler Razor Ramon (Scott Hall) was being attacked after a match by Jeff Jarrett and The Roadie, Rivera jumped over the rails and "rescued" Razor Ramon. Later on in the PPV, Ramon introduced his rescuer as his friend, the fiery Puerto Rican Savio Vega.

Related Topics:
1994 - Royal Rumble - Pay-per-view - Harvey Wippleman - Jobber to the stars - The Great Muta - May 14 - 1995 - In Your House - Razor Ramon - Jeff Jarrett - The Roadie

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In 1996, Vega fought Stone Cold Steve Austin in a presentation called the Caribbean Strap Match at WrestleMania XII, which Vega himself considers his most important match. In 1997, he was an original member of the "Nation of Domination" with fellow wrestlers "Crush" (Bryan Adams) and "Faarooq" (Ron Simmons). Vega soon left that group and formed his own alliance known as "Los Boricuas", with Miguel Pérez Jr., José Estráda and Jesús Castille, which lasted two months.

Related Topics:
1996 - Stone Cold Steve Austin - WrestleMania XII - 1997 - Nation of Domination - Crush - Ron Simmons - Los Boricuas

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In 2001, Vega announced his retirement from professional wrestling, due to the vertebrae problems he has had since participating in the WWF "Brawl for All" in 1997 against Marty Jannetty.

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Among the titles held by Vega are: WA Heavyweight Championship, IWA (International Wrestling Association) Tag Team Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, WWC (World Wrestling Commission) Television title, WWC Norte America (North America) Championship, and the WWC Tag Team Championship.

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Savio Vega now works as a WWE Pay-Per View analyst.

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