Rico

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Rico, 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.

Americo Sebastiano Costantino was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 1961, and he is currently 63 years old.

Rico has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameAmerico Sebastiano Costantino
• Ring Names
  • Rico (May 7, 2002 - February 16, 2005)
  • Rico Costantino (February 8, 1999 - May 6, 2002)
  • Mr. California (January 23, 2002 - January 23, 2002)
• Born October 1, 1961 (age 63)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceLas Vegas, Nevada
• Billed From
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
• Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
• Weight
  • 230 lbs (104 kg)
• NicknamesThe Model

Career History

• Roles

  • Wrestler (February 8, 1999 - February 16, 2005)
  • Manager (March 21, 2002 - May 24, 2003)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	February 2, 2005	February 16, 2005
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	March 22, 2004	November 7, 2004
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	September 12, 2002	March 21, 2004
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	March 25, 2002	September 11, 2002
  PromotionOVW	February 8, 1999	March 24, 2002

• Images History

  

  Mar 2004

  

  Feb 1999

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		February 2, 2005	February 16, 2005
  Face		March 22, 2004	November 7, 2004
  Heel		March 25, 2002	March 21, 2004

• Finishers

  • Rico Kick - Spinning Roundhouse Kick (February 8, 1999 - February 16, 2005)
  • High Hard One / Ricosault - Moonsault (February 8, 1999 - February 16, 2005)
  • Sideburn Stunner - Hangman's Neckbreaker (February 8, 1999 - February 16, 2005)
  • Rico Driver - Sitout Side Powerslam (February 8, 1999 - February 16, 2005)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"You Look So Good To Me", by Jim Johnston - Single (March 25, 2002 - March 21, 2004)

Titles & Accomplishments

• World Wrestling Entertainment

  • x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Rikishi)
  • x1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Charlie Haas)

• All Japan Pro Wrestling

  • 1 AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Bull Buchanan)

  Empire Wrestling Federation

  • 1 EWF Heavyweight Championship

  Heartland Wrestling Association

  • 1 HWA Heavyweight Championship

  Memphis Power Pro Wrestling

  • 1 MPPW Heavyweight Championship

  Ohio Valley Wrestling

  • 3 OVW Heavyweight Championship
  • 1 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with The Prototype)

• Other Accomplishments

  • American Gladiators Champion (1990–1991)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • RO&D - Bull Buchanan, Taiyo Kea / Maunakea Mossman, TAKA Michinoku, Umaga (February 2, 2005 - February 16, 2005)
  • Charlie Haas & Rico - Charlie Haas (April 20, 2004 - November 1, 2004)
  • The Prototype & Rico Costantino - John Cena (July 28, 2001 - October 29, 2001)
• Managers
  • Jackie Gayda
• Managed WrestlersBilly Gunn, Chuck Palumbo, Jackie Gayda, Rosey, Umaga

Rico Games Appearances (4)

WWE Main Series (3/26)

SD vs Raw

Here Comes The Pain

Shut Your Mouth

Other Games (1)

Raw 2