Vampiro - Pro Wrestlers Database

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 58 years old.

He is currently a Manager and Wrestler, working for National Wrestling Alliance and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Vampiro.

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

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameIan 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 58)
  • NationalityNationality: CanadaCanada
  • Birth PlaceThunder 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

  • 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)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 29, 2024Present
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYFebruary 12, 1991Present
    PromotionLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAMarch 3, 2024November 10, 2024
    PromotionNew Wrestling EntertainmentNWEOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMarch 4, 2023October 28, 2023
    PromotionLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAJune 18, 2022August 20, 2023
    PromotionLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAOctober 9, 2017May 1, 2020
    PromotionLucha UndergroundLUCHAOctober 29, 2014October 31, 2018
    PromotionNew Wrestling EntertainmentNWEMarch 23, 2013May 25, 2013
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAApril 22, 2012December 2, 2012
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAMarch 16, 2008March 16, 2009
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLMay 1, 2007July 29, 2007
    PromotionNu-Wrestling EvolutionNWEOctober 22, 2005December 10, 2006
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAApril 15, 2005June 18, 2006
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLJune 10, 2001April 3, 2005
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWSeptember 10, 2003January 10, 2004
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNASeptember 17, 2003October 29, 2003
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWJune 15, 2002December 20, 2002
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCMarch 30, 2002May 5, 2002
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 26, 2001December 7, 2001
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 29, 1998March 26, 2001
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLMarch 1, 1991December 11, 1998
    PromotionMichinoku Pro WrestlingMPWDecember 5, 1996March 30, 1997
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAAugust 16, 1992December 19, 1993
  • Images History

    Jul 2021
    Jul 2021
    Sep 2014
    Sep 2014
    Apr 2005
    Apr 2005
    Jun 1998
    Jun 1998
    Mar 1991
    Mar 1991
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJune 18, 2022July 21, 2023
    HeelOctober 18, 2017June 17, 2022
    FaceJuly 20, 2016October 17, 2017
    HeelAugust 5, 2015July 19, 2016
    FaceDecember 16, 2011August 4, 2015
    HeelApril 17, 2010December 15, 2011
    FaceApril 15, 2005April 16, 2010
    HeelApril 10, 2000April 14, 2005
    FaceMarch 1, 2000April 9, 2000
    HeelFebruary 12, 1991February 29, 2000
  • 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)
  • 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

  • World Championship Wrestling

    Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

  • 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
  • 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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