On this page you find the full wrestling profile of El Phantasmo, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Riley Vigier was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on October 24, 1986, and he is currently 39 years old.
He is currently working for New Japan Pro Wrestling on the Heavyweight and STRONG division under the ring name of El Phantasmo, and he is the reigning NJPW World Television Champion, holding the title for 193 days.
El Phantasmo has won a total of 8 championships in major promotions during his career.
El Phantasmo Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameRiley Vigier
- Ring Names
- El Phantasmo (November 19, 2005 - Present)
- Born October 24, 1986 (age 39)
- Nationality
Canada - Birth PlaceVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Billed From
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 196 lbs (89 kg)
- NicknamesELP; Headbanga; Mr. Ballroom Brawl
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (November 19, 2005 - Present)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 19, 2022 Present Promotion NJPWBrand
STRONG
October 9, 2023 Present Promotion NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
May 4, 2019 August 18, 2022 Promotion 
IMPACTSeptember 23, 2021 November 20, 2021 Promotion IMPACTMay 6, 2021 May 15, 2021 Promotion 
INDYNovember 19, 2005 September 11, 2020 Promotion 
RPWJune 4, 2017 March 8, 2020 Promotion 
GWFMarch 3, 2018 March 7, 2020 Promotion 
FRONTLINEJune 28, 2018 June 28, 2018 Promotion 
NWANovember 19, 2005 December 26, 2011 -
Images History
Jun 2023
May 2023
Dec 2020
May 2019
Nov 2005 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face April 8, 2023 Present Heel November 19, 2005 April 7, 2023
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Finishers
- CRII - Canadian Revolution II - Double Hammerlock Inverted Back-to-belly Mat Slam (November 19, 2005 - Present)
- Thunder Kiss ‘86 - Frog Splash (November 19, 2005 - Present)
- Greetings from Camwood Park - Double Underhook Piledriver (November 19, 2005 - Present)
- Senton Bomb followed by Doulbe Jump Moonsault (November 19, 2005 - Present)
- Sudden Death - Superkick (January 4, 2020 - Present)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"HDBNG" by David Grimason feat. Tom Williams & Rick Jimenez - Single (May 5, 2023 - Present)
- Theme Song"HDBNG Club VIP" by David Grimason feat. Tom Williams & Rick Jimenez - Single (September 23, 2021 - May 4, 2023)
- Theme Song"Shoot 'Em" by [Q] Brick - with Bullet Club - Team (May 4, 2019 - April 8, 2023)
- Theme Song"HDBNG Club" by David Grimason - Single (May 4, 2019 - September 22, 2021)
- Theme Song"Headbanga (Original Mix)" by Excision & Downlink - Single (January 18, 2014 - May 3, 2019)
- Theme Song"Te Quiero Puta (El Phantasmo Remix)" by Rammstein - Single (November 19, 2005 - January 17, 2014)
Titles & Accomplishments
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
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x2 NJPW World Television Championship -
x1 IWGP Tag Team Championship (with Hikuleo / Talla Tonga) -
x2 Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship (with Hikuleo / Talla Tonga) -
x3 IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship (with Taiji Ishimori) -
x2 NJPW Super J-Cup (2019, 2020)
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Revolution Pro Wrestling
- 1 RPW British Cruiserweight Championship
NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
- 3 ECCW Championship
- 1 ECCW Tag Team Championship (with Amazing Halo)
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Other Accomplishments
- RPW British J Cup Winner (2018)
- GWF Light Heavyweight World Cup Winner (2019)
- ECCW Pacific Cup Tournament Winner (2009)
- ECCW Wrestler of the Year (2008)
- ECCW Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2008)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Guerrillas of Destiny - Hikuleo / Talla Tonga, Jado, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa (August 13, 2023 - June 9, 2024)
- Bullet Club - Ace Austin, Bad Luck Fale, Caveman Ugg, Chase Owens, Chris Bey, David Finlay, Dick Togo, EVIL, Gedo, Gino Gambino, Hikuleo / Talla Tonga, Jack Bonza, Jado, Jay White, Juice Robinson, Karl Anderson, KENTA / Hideo Itami, Luke / Doc Gallows, Lyrebird Luchi, Robbie Eagles, SHO, Taiji Ishimori, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Yujiro Takahashi (May 4, 2019 - April 8, 2023)
- Bullet Club's Cutest Tag Team - Taiji Ishimori (May 4, 2019 - April 8, 2023)
- Bey-F-Fs - Chris Bey (September 23, 2021 - November 19, 2022)
- Paranormal ATTACKtivity - Charli Evans (July 13, 2018 - December 14, 2018)
- Masked Dudes of Doom - Amazing Halo (April 29, 2006 - October 20, 2007)
