[27] Konnan defeated Killer on February 2, 1996 in Querétaro to become the first ever AAA Heavyweight Champion. Cuban, who is known for his outspoken criticism of NBA officiating, snuck in a dig at basketball refs when he told wrestler Randy Orton, "The only reason you won is because these WWE refs are worse than NBA refs." Konnan later criticized WCW for not respecting Mexican wrestling culture by writing storylines that saw several Mexican wrestlers unceremoniously unmasked (Juventud Guerrera, Psicosis, and Mysterio). The Cuban American pro wrestler signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The Cuban icon is one of the most legendary and important names in the modern history of lucha libre … Despite a foray into the wrestling business, Cuban does not believe that WWE CEO Vince McMahon is threatened by the working relationship between AXS … Following a heated argument between the still skeptical Konnan and B.G., both Killings and Konnan gave their assent, and the "'4Live Kru" was born. Konnan would not return to the promotion until 1996. He is notable for being a longtime veteran of the Puerto Rico-based World Wrestling Council as well as for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling and Pacific Northwest Wrestling during the 1980s and 1990s. Lopez/Mysterio explained to Carlos that Roberts was just a nutty fan, always in the front row, but that he did nothing involved with managing or agent-ing or anything else in the business. Randal Keith "Randy" Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor best known to sports entertainment audiences for his career signed with WWE. WWE fans have seen a lot of influential Latino wrestlers over the years. He wrestled under the name The Cuban Assassin towards the end of his career. [15] He returned again on March 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada, defeating Louie Spicolli in a WWF Superstars dark match. Sullivan also praised Konnan highly: [He's] a fabulous performer and has a great mind for the wrestling business. Konnan also claimed that TNA helped pay for Scott Steiner's operation, but did not pay for Ron Killings's surgery from around the same time. He then wrestled a match with Damian Steele on October 13, 2001. Tag Teams Advance In The WWE NXT Dusty Rhodes Classic On WWE 205 Live. "[31], Konnan joined the New World Order (nWo) on July 14, 1997. [15] He lost yet another title match upon returning to World Wrestling Council, losing by disqualification to Carly Colón in a match for the Universal Heavyweight title at WWC 29th Aniversario on September 14, 2002. Larry 'Rip' Oliver died on 5 March at the age of 67, having entered hospice care following a series of heart attacks. Following the sale of WCW, Konnan returned to wrestling for multiple independent promotions. The Kru first wrestled as a unit on August 13, 2003, defeating The New Church (Sinn, Vampire Warrior and Tempest). He is currently signed to MLW and IMPACT Wrestling , … 131 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, The Border Patrol (Agent Gunn and Agent Maxx), Team Extreme (Khris Germany and Kit Carson), Disturbing Behavior (Jeff Daniels and Tim Renesto), The Usual Suspects (A.J. The amount of work was incredible. In San Diego, Konnan met John Roberts. [1], Sierra was trained by Hiro Matsuda in Tampa, Florida. and Kip to "take care of their own business". I write, produce, act as agent, and international liaison for talent. Charles Ashenoff (born Carlos Santiago Espada Moises; January 6, 1964),[1][9] better known by his ring name, Konnan, is a Cuban professional wrestling personality, manager and former professional wrestler. Steele and Murder One), The Kingz of the Underground (Ryan Genesis and Scot Summers), The Heatseekers (Elliot Russell and Sigmon), This page was last edited on 23 January 2021, at 22:18. He defeated U.S. wrestler Ben Provisor for the gold medal in his division at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. On March 15, 2009, Konnan lost a Hair vs. This lady gives it everything she's got when she steps-up to perform in the world of pro wrestling. He chose the latter, joining the United States Navy. In 1991, EMLL changed its name officially to Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). Konnan won the match. Hair match against Vampiro Canadiense. [1], While wrestling under the ring name 'Top Gun', Sierra faced Ric Flair in a match that ended in a 60-minute time limit draw.[2]. Konnan also broke the pro wrestling attendance record in Los Angeles when he headlined AAA's first Los Angeles event and the company had a sell-out, turn-away crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Throughout 2000, the Filthy Animals feuded with other stables, including The Misfits In Action, The Natural Born Thrillers and Team Canada. [18] Konnan returned again on January 7, 1992 at a WWF Superstars taping in Daytona Beach, FL. [45] Konnan wrestled what appears to be his final match to date on September 15, 2013, in a six-man tag match. The match was eventually won by The Godfather. [1] His mother was Cuban and his father was Spanish. [5], Over the following weeks, Kip James began assisting the 3Live Kru, and on October 23, 2005 at Bound for Glory, he saved Konnan from a beating at the hands of Team Canada. For many wrestlers, working in WWE is a dream come true. 61 Sammy Guevara. And, a future AEW star looks to be headed for a face run. Roberts had already bragged to de los Santos that Carlos had been a wrestler in Florida. [2] Aguayo gained his revenge on Konnan by defeating him in the only AAA pay-per-view, "When Worlds Collide", in a steel cage match. But, with his MMA background and his great in-ring abilities, he is a great wrestler. Konnan was teamed with Rikishi and lost to Cibernetico and La Parka by disqualification. Throughout May and June 2003, Konnan began teaming with B.G. [15], On July 14, 2004, the 3Live Kru, Dusty Rhodes and Larry Zbyszko defeated Jarrett, Ken Shamrock and the Elite Guard in a ten-man tag team match. All of his matches for UWA after 1991 were cross-promotions with EMLL and AAA. But if you’re a purist for wrestling, and you like the action, it’s the best promotion by far. As a result, he became a face and teamed with Misterio to fight the nWo. He should have been on his own. [1] He has also competed in Stampede Wrestling in Canada, in the Dominican Republic, and in Japan, via his association with the National Wrestling Alliance. He writes, "Carlos was promoted as El Centurion and The Incredible Hulk and worked his way up the cards quickly. and Kip James. He was known for being a part of the stable called The Inner Circle in … [15] In March 2008, Konnan sued TNA for racism and discrimination, alleging that while the company said that they would help pay for his hip replacement surgery, they did not. I am also on TV as one of the main managers for heels." On June 4 in Verano de Escándalo, Konnan returned to the AAA helping Jeff Jarrett win the AAA Mega Championship against Rey Wagner and Rey Mysterio Jr. before being faced by Fénix. Charles Ashenoff (born Carlos Santiago Espada Moises; January 6, 1964), better known by his ring name, Konnan, is a Cuban professional wrestling personality, manager and former professional wrestler. 0; As New Japan Pro Wrestling continues to be featured more prominently on the AXS TV network, it has brought a new face into the wrestling industry: Mark Cuban. On October 7, 2011, Konnan and Nicho el Millonario, wrestling as La Sociedad lost by DQ to El Mesias and Extreme Tiger in an event for Promociones MV held at the Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutierrez Moreno in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. [56] The match was stopped by the referee when Low Ki, Ricky Martinez, and Hijo de L.A. Park wouldn't stop attacking Konnan. [9] By 1984, the Cape Cod was rotated out of the Persian Gulf. [15], On February 3, 2013, Konnan was (in-storyline) fired from AAA. [5], Konnan appeared on the inaugural Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) pay-per-view on June 19, 2002 in the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The nation of Cuba comprises the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. In that same interview, he teased the then-upcoming deal that would lead to Lucha Underground. [15], Konnan wrestled in Australia, the UK, and Germany for World Wrestling All-Stars from October to December 2001. Harlem Heat regained the title after Stevie Ray pinned Morrus. By Ryan Droste - December 13, 2017 10:11 pm EST. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. A little over a month later he received the gimmick that he would become known for, Max Moon (although he was originally called The Comet Kid for a handful of appearances). Konnan was not showing up for WWF events due to his rising fame in Mexico, and his supposed "bad attitude" and heat from fellow WWF workers lead to a very strained relationship with McMahon, who had invested heavily in the Max Moon character, both financially and creatively, up until that point. On his 24th birthday, he had his official debut match at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana....within 14 months, he had already won his first mask versus, Konnan defended the title with either James or Killings under the, This was a triangle match that also included. In February 2016, Konnan stated that he had lost his creative position in AAA and was now merely a consultant for the promotion. [15] During his reign, he continued to defend his IWAS and AAA Heavyweight Championships in Mexico (these championships were billed as a "Mexican Heavyweight Title" wherever Konnan wore one or the other to a WCW ring). He was also involved in the creation of Lucha Underground, where he was supposed to serve as a writer and producer, but ended up in an on-camera role as manager to Prince Puma throughout the first season. [2] The stable feuded with Jerry Lynn until April 2, 2003, when Lynn claimed that he had been heavily influenced by lucha libre and that he respected his Mexican opponents, thus earning the friendship of Konnan.[5]. [17] Konnan recollected later that the costs associated with the costume led to problems between himself and the promotion right from the start. Spanish color commentator. [9], By 1976, under the influence of older friends and neighbors, the younger Ashenoff had gotten into stealing cars. (Spanish Announce Team). [50] In the first season, he appeared as the manager of Prince Puma and claimed responsibility for bringing Fénix, Pentagón Jr. and Drago into the promotion. Cuban first made an appearance in a WWE ring back in 2003 at Survivor Series in Dallas, Texas.. [5] He is currently signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Impact Wrestling. Konnan also made an appearance at San Diego Comic Con.[61]. From March 2005 onwards, Konnan was also feuding with Vampiro and La Parka in AAA. The 27-year-old Guevara is a Cuban-American who signed with AEW in 2019 after debuting six years prior in pro wrestling. Konnan made his WWF debut on September 1, 1992 in Hershey, Pennsylvania during a Superstars taping under the name The Comet Kid when he pinned Barry Horowitz. 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