Vampiro
- January 5, 2024
- Wrestler
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Vampiro |
| Occupation | Wrestler |
| Date Of Birth | May 31, 1967(1967-05-31) |
| Age | 57 |
| Birthplace | Thunder Bay |
| Country | Canada |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Vampiro Biography
| Name | Vampiro |
| Birthday | May 31 |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Place Of Birth | Thunder Bay |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Parents | Edna Hodgkinson |
| Children(s) | Dasha Hodgkinson |
Vampiro is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on May 31, 1967 in Thunder Bay, Canada. The name of the birthplace is Ian Richard Hodgkinson, best recognized for his work at Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in the first part of the 1990s. He also worked for Lucha Underground as a color commentator.
He was a part in the Psychopathic Records rap group Flying Lotus which included Insane Clown Posse’s He was a member of the Psychopathic Records rap group Flying Lotus, featuring Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J, among others. as well as other members.
Ian Richard Hodgkinson (born May 31, 1967), better known by his ring name Vampiro, is a Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler who is the current Director of Talent for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). He also worked for Lucha Underground as a color commentator. Hodgkinson is also member of the citizen crime patrol organization Guardian Angels, acting as head of the group’s chapter in Mexico City.
Hodgkinson got his start in the business working for International Wrestling out of Montreal, Quebec. He often set up the ring before events and would train with the wrestlers before their matches. He made his debut as a jobber in 1984 at the age of 16 with little training, although he has credited Abdullah the Butcher as his trainer. He wrestled under the names Ian Richards and Gene Anderson during this time.
The family was populated by one mom and two sisters. There is a daughter called Dasha with his ex-wife Kitsu.
Vampiro Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Wrestler |
| House | Living in own house. |
Vampiro is one of the richest Wrestler from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vampiro 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
A bodyguard of the band Milli Vanilli.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked him as number 31 on their 2000 list of the top 500 singles wrestlers around the globe.
During the height of his wrestling career in Mexico, Hodgkinson starred in an action film entitled Guerrero De La Noche, which was similar to the El Santo films of the 1960s and 1970s. He has also made a cameo appearance on Vanilla Ice’s Bi-Polar as well as recording an intro to Psychopathic Records Twiztid’s “Maniac Killa”.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Vampiro height 6 ft 2 in Vampiro weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Vampiro Dating?
According to our records, Vampiro is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Vampiro’s is not dating anyone.
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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 of WCW Monday Nitro, defeating Brad Armstrong. He would not return to WCW until the March 18, 1999 episode of WCW Thunder, when he defeated Prince Iaukea.
Facts & Trivia
Vampiro Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Vampiro celebrates birthday on May 31 of every year.
Vampiro then feuded with Berlyn. The feud began when Vampiro beat Berlyn in the WCW World Title tournament on Nitro. To exact revenge later in the night, Berlyn cost Vampiro his match against Buff Bagwell and, as a result, Vampiro was eliminated from the tournament. This feud led to the 1999 Mayhem event, where the two fought in a Dog Collar match and Vampiro made Berlyn submit to the Camel Clutch.
Why did Lucha Underground get Cancelled?
The series was eventually cancelled due to budget concerns.
How tall is Vampiro?
6′ 3″
How old is Vampiro?
55 years (May 31, 1967)
What happened to Vampiro the wrestler?
Juggalo Championship Wrestling (2011–2013) On February 23, 2011, Vampiro officially came out of retirement and returned to Juggalo Championship Wrestling as both a wrestler and a company consultant.
Why do Luchadores wear masks?
Putting one’s mask on the line against a hated opponent is a tradition in lucha libre as a means to settle a heated feud between two or more wrestlers. In these battles, called luchas de apuestas (“matches with wagers”), the wrestlers “wager” either their mask or their hair.