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Vampiro: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Vampiro? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Vampiro
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Ian Richard Hodgkinson (born May 31, 1967), better known by his ring name Vampiro, is a Canadian retired professional wrestler. He currently works for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW). He also worked for Lucha Underground as a color commentator. Hodgkinson is also member of the citizen crime patrol organization Guardian Angels, acting as head of the group's chapter in Mexico City. Hodgkinson has wrestled for various wrestling promotions. In the United States, he is best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling, where he held the WCW World Tag Team Championship with The Great Muta. However, his greatest success was achieved in Mexican promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre during the 1990s. In his professional wrestling career, Hodgkinson is a five-time World Champion having won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship once, the UWA World Heavyweight Championship once and the JCW Heavyweight Championship three times.

Quick facts about Vampiro

  • Full name: Vampiro
  • Born: 1967-05-31
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q1354240

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vampiro?

Ian Richard Hodgkinson (born May 31, 1967), better known by his ring name Vampiro, is a Canadian retired professional wrestler.

What nationality is Vampiro?

Vampiro is Canada.

When was Vampiro born?

Vampiro was born on 1967-05-31.

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