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Serpentico

Serpentico

Puerto Rican professional wrestler

Jonathan Cruz Rivera (born February 23, 1984) is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He is currently working for the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Serpentico and occasionally under his real name of Jon Cruz, as well as working for Ring of Honor under the ring name Ben Dejo.[1][2][3]

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Rivera.

Professional wrestling career

Cruz debuted in professional wrestling in 2007 under the ring name "Ben Dejo". In 2012, he changed his ring name to "Jay Cruz". In 2015, he also began using the ring name "Serpentico".

In 2020, Serpentico began wrestling for All Elite Wrestling. He made his debut on AEW Dark on March 18, 2020, teaming with Matt Sells, in a loss against The Natural Nightmares (Dustin Rhodes and Q. T. Marshall). He would wrestle under various gimmicks, including Jonathan Cruz and Serpentico. On July 2, 2020, Cruz won his first match, teaming with Luther to defeat Brady Pierce & Pineapple Pete.[4] On December 2, 2020, he made his AEW Dynamite debut, participating in the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royal.[5][6] On the May 27, 2022 episode of AEW Rampage, Cruz would use the ring name Jon Cruz when teaming with Taylor Rust to unsuccessfully challenge The Young Bucks.[7]

Championships and accomplishments

References

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    Rosado, Emmanuel Figueroa (2020-07-10). "Who is AEW's Newest Star Serpentico". The Overtimer. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
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    "Serpentico Recalls Almost Quitting Wrestling Before AEW Started". Wrestling Inc. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
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    "Shining a Light on AEW Dark - Serpentico". WrestleJoy. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
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    "Serpentico - Matches". Cage Match. March 7, 2022.
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    Beaston, Erik. "AEW Winter Is Coming Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
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    Davis, Paul (2020-12-03). "AEW Dynamite: Winter Is Coming results: Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal". Wrestling News | Wwe and Aew Results, Spoilers, Rumors & Scoops. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
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    Faria, Colby (May 27, 2022). "AEW Rampage Results (5/27/22): Ruby Soho Faces Kris Statlander In Owen Hart Cup Semifinals + More!". Fightful. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
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    https://411mania.com/wrestling/nyla-rose-serpentico-tag-team-titles-pandemonium-pro-wrestling/
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