On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Vampiro, 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.
Ian Richard Hodgkinson was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada on May 31, 1967, and he is currently 57 years old.
He is currently a Manager and Wrestler, working for National Wrestling Alliance and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Vampiro.
Vampiro Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Ian Richard Hodgkinson
- Ring Names
- Vampiro ( January 29, 2011 - Present)
- Vampiro ( December 13, 1998 - May 24, 2008)
- Vampiro Canadiense ( March 17, 2002 - December 2, 2012)
- Vampiro Canadiense ( May 12, 2001 - June 17, 2001)
- El Vampiro ( March 16, 1999 - May 26, 1999)
- Vampiro Canadiense ( February 12, 1991 - December 12, 1998)
- Vampiro Casanova ( June 1, 1994 - October 6, 1996)
- Born May 31, 1967 (age 57)
- Nationality
Canada - Birth Place Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Billed From
- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Manager ( June 4, 2023 - Present)
- Wrestler ( July 18, 2021 - Present)
- Part Time Wrestler ( May 13, 2017 - November 29, 2019)
- Director of Operation, Producer ( February 17, 2017 - May 31, 2020)
- Commentator ( September 5, 2014 - October 31, 2018)
- Part Time Wrestler ( May 24, 2008 - November 8, 2015)
- Promoter ( January 30, 2007 - March 14, 2007)
- Musician ( January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008)
- Actor ( September 10, 1993 - September 2, 2012)
- Wrestler ( March 1, 1991 - September 2, 2007)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWAMay 29, 2024 Present Promotion 
INDYFebruary 12, 1991 Present Promotion 
AAAMarch 3, 2024 November 10, 2024 Promotion 
NWEOctober 12, 2024 October 12, 2024 Promotion NWAMarch 4, 2023 October 28, 2023 Promotion AAAJune 18, 2022 August 20, 2023 Promotion AAAOctober 9, 2017 May 1, 2020 Promotion 
LUCHAOctober 29, 2014 October 31, 2018 Promotion 
NWEMarch 23, 2013 May 25, 2013 Promotion 
AAAApril 22, 2012 December 2, 2012 Promotion AAAMarch 16, 2008 March 16, 2009 Promotion 
CMLLMay 1, 2007 July 29, 2007 Promotion 
NWEOctober 22, 2005 December 10, 2006 Promotion AAAApril 15, 2005 June 18, 2006 Promotion CMLLJune 10, 2001 April 3, 2005 Promotion 
MLWSeptember 10, 2003 January 10, 2004 Promotion 
NWA TNASeptember 17, 2003 October 29, 2003 Promotion MLWJune 15, 2002 December 20, 2002 Promotion 
WWCMarch 30, 2002 May 5, 2002 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 26, 2001 December 7, 2001 Promotion 
WCWJune 29, 1998 March 26, 2001 Promotion CMLLMarch 1, 1991 December 11, 1998 Promotion 
MPWDecember 5, 1996 March 30, 1997 Promotion 
UWAAugust 16, 1992 December 19, 1993 -
Images History
Jul 2021
Sep 2014
Apr 2005
Jun 1998
Mar 1991 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face June 18, 2022 July 21, 2023 Heel October 18, 2017 June 17, 2022 Face July 20, 2016 October 17, 2017 Heel August 5, 2015 July 19, 2016 Face December 16, 2011 August 4, 2015 Heel April 17, 2010 December 15, 2011 Face April 15, 2005 April 16, 2010 Heel April 10, 2000 April 14, 2005 Face March 1, 2000 April 9, 2000 Heel February 12, 1991 February 29, 2000
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Finishers
- Vampiro Spike / Nail in the Coffin - Michinoku Driver II ( February 12, 1991 - July 21, 2023)
- Vampiro's Bite - Chokeslam ( February 12, 1991 - July 21, 2023)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Back In Black" by AC/DC - Single ( April 22, 2012 - July 21, 2023)
- Theme Song "Walk" by Pantera - Single ( March 16, 2008 - March 16, 2009)
- Theme Song "Peep Show" by Droch Fhoula - Single ( February 9, 2006 - November 15, 2006)
- Theme Song "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses - Single ( June 10, 2001 - June 18, 2006)
- Theme Song "Dead American" by Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards - Single ( June 15, 2002 - January 10, 2004)
- Theme Song "Kong at the Gates" by The Misfits - Single ( September 18, 2000 - December 7, 2001)
- Theme Song "Adominable Dr. Phibes" by The Misfits - Single ( August 26, 1999 - September 17, 2000)
- Theme Song "Take It" by The Insane Clown Posse - with The Dead Pool - Team ( August 1, 1999 - August 25, 1999)
- Theme Song "Destroyer" by De Wolfe - Single ( June 29, 1998 - July 31, 1999)
- Theme Song "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses - Single ( March 1, 1991 - December 11, 1998)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Championship Wrestling
- 1 WCW World Tag Team Championship (with The Great Muta / Keiji Muto)
Lucha Libre AAA World Wide
- 1 AAA World Tag Team Championship (with Joe Líder)
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
- 1 NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship
Federacion Internacional de Lucha Libre
- 1 FILL Heavyweight Championship
Fiend Wrestling Germany
- 1 FWG Championship
International Wrestling Association
- 4 IWA Hardcore Championship
International Wrestling Revolution Group
- 1 IWRG Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
Juggalo Championship Wrestling
- 3 JCW Heavyweight Championship
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
- 1 NWE World Heavyweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Association
- 1 UWA World Heavyweight Championship
World Wrestling Council
- 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
Wrestling Society X
- 1 WSX Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- PWI 500 - #251 (2011)
- AAA Rey de Reyes Winner (2006)
- FWG Title Tournament Winner (2007)
- WSX Rumble Winner (with 6-Pac)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Vampiro & Joe Líder - Joe Líder ( October 7, 2012 - May 22, 2013)
- El Inframundo - Drago, La Parka / L.A. ParK , Cuervo, Espiritu, Ozz ( May 13, 2011 - July 31, 2011)
- The Dark Carnival - The Great Muta / Keiji Muto, The Demon / Dale Torborg , Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope ( August 1, 2000 - August 28, 2000)
- The New Blood - Bam Bam Bigelow, Billy Kidman, Booker T, Bret Hart, Buff Bagwell, Chris Kanyon, Chuck Palumbo, Daffney, David Arquette, David Flair, Disco Inferno / Glenn Gilbertti, Eric Bischoff, Ernest Miller, Goldberg, Horace Hogan, Jeff Jarrett, Johnny Stamboli, Juventud Guerrera, Kimberly Page, Konnan, Lance Storm, Mark Jindrak / Marco Corleone, Mike Awesome, Mike Sanders, Rey Mysterio, Scott Steiner, Sean O'Haire, Shane Douglas, Shawn Stasiak, Stacy Keibler, Sunny / Tammy Lynn Sytch, Torrie Wilson, Vince Russo, Big Vito, Tygress, Crowbar, The Wall / Sgt. AWOL / Malice, Reno, Ice Train / MI Smooth , Midajah, Shikira ( April 10, 2000 - July 9, 2000)
- Brothers in Paint - Sting ( March 1, 2000 - April 10, 2000)
- The Dead Pool - Raven , Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope ( August 1, 1999 - August 25, 1999)
- Managers
- James Mitchell ( October 1, 2003 - October 29, 2003)
- Managed Wrestlers Daisy Kill, Pentagón Jr. / Penta El Zero Miedo
