WRESTLER PROFILES

	Wrestler: Savio Vega Real Name: Juan Rivera Birthday: Hometown: Vega Alta, PR Marital Status: Height & Weight: 5'11" 248 lbs Trained by: Debut: Previous Names: The Boss (IWA) TNT (Puerto Rico) Kwang (WWF) Finishing Move: The Super Kwang/Spin kick Favorite Moves: Notable Feuds: Jeff Jarrett The Roadie Yokozuna & Owen Hart Steve Austin Justin Bradshaw Nation of Domination Disciples of Apocalypes Steve Austin [Savio Vega Gallery] [The Nation Gallery]
WWC (World Wrestling Council) North American Heavyweight title (as TNT) defeating Miguel Perez Jr. (May 2, 1987); WWC (World Wrestling Council) World Tag Team titles (as TNT) w/Mr. Pogo defeating Chris & Mark Youngblood (July 11, 1987); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Caribbean Heavyweight title (as TNT) defeating Hercules Ayala (June 18, 1988); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Caribbean Heavyweight title (as TNT) defeating Buddy Landel (September 17, 1988); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Puerto Rican Heavyweight title (as TNT) defeating Sika [Tournament] (February 4, 1989); WC (World Wrestling Council) Caribbean Heavyweight title (as TNT) defeating Jason the Terrible (March 4, 1989); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Television title (as TNT) defeating Abudda Dein for vacant title (June 17, 1989); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Universal Heavyweight title (as TNT) defeating Leo Burke (February 9, 1990); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Television title (as TNT) defeating Leo Burke (April 25, 1990); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Television title (as TNT) defeating Original TNT (March 30, 1991); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Television title (as TNT) defeating King Kong (June 1, 1991); WWC (World Wrestling Council) Television title (as TNT) defeating Fidel Sierra (October 26, 1991); AWF (Puerto Rico) Americas Heavyweight title (as TNT) defeating Hurricane Castillo Jr. (June 6, 1992); WWA (Puerto Rico) World Heavyweight title defeating Goldust for 1st title (August 31, 1996); WWA (Puerto Rico) Puerto Rican Heavyweight title defeating El Bronco (April 23, 1997); IWA (Puerto Rico) World Hardcore title defeating Faroon Zaruxx (June 16, 2001); IWA (Puerto Rico) World Heavyweight title Awarded (March 2, 2002); IWA (Puerto Rico) World Tag Team titles w/Miguel Perez Jr. (Perez defeated Castillo Jr. for control) (October 20, 2002); WAR (Ecuador) Tag Team titles w/Condor Ortiz defeating Papi Love & Adonis (March 24, 2007);
Puerto Rico Savio Vega gained a lot of experience wrestling in Puerto Rico as TNT.. The World Wrestling Federation - Kwang The Ninja A series of vignettes were shown hyping the debuting character of "Kwang the Ninja". Kwang the Ninja made his debut as an oriental heel and was managed by Harvey Wippleman. January 22, 1994 - Royal Rumble: Kwang the Ninja participated in the Royal Rumble won by both Lex Luger & Bret Hart.. January 31, 1994 - RAW: Kwang the Ninja (debut) w/Harvey Wippleman defeated Rich Myers. February 28, 1994 - RAW: Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman defeated John Chrystal. April 18, 1994 - RAW: Bret "The Hitman" Hart defeated Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman by Submission. May 9, 1994 - RAW: "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon defeated Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman. June 27, 1994 - RAW: Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman defeated Mike Moraldo. August 15, 1994 - RAW: Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman defeated Tony Roy. September 12, 1994 - RAW: The Undertaker w/Paul Bearer defeated Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman. September 26, 1994 - RAW: Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman defeated Rich Myers. December 5, 1994 - RAW: Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman defeated Scott Taylor. December 26, 1994 - RAW: Kwang the Ninja w/Harvey Wippleman defeated Rich Myers. The World Wrestling Federation - The Fall of Kwang January 9, 1995 - RAW: Howard "The Fink" Finkel defeated Harvey Wippleman w/Kwang the Ninja in a Tuxedo Match.. ~~~Harvey Wippleman left Kwang afterwards and Kwang the Ninja began to disappear from television shortly after.. The World Wrestling Federation - Savio Vega May 14, 1995 - In Your House: Savio Vega came to the defense of Razor Ramon, who was being attacked by Double J & The Roadie.. June 5, 1995 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated Kenny Kendall.. June 25, 1995 - King of the Ring: Savio Vega beat IRS (1), beat Yokozuna (2), beat The Roadie (3), but lost to Mabel in the finals! June 26, 1995 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated Jeff Jarrett by Disqualification.. July 10, 1995 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated Mike Khoury.. July 23, 1995 - In Your House: Men on a Mission (Mabel & Mo) defeated Razor Ramon & Savio Vega.. July 31, 1995 - RAW: Owen Hart & Yokozuna vs Savio Vega & Razor Ramon ended in a NO CONTEST as time ran out! August 7, 1995 - RAW: Owen Hart & Yokozuna beat Savio Vega & Razor Ramon in a continuation from the previous week.. September 18, 1995 - RAW: Kama & Tatanka defeated Bob Holly & Savio Vega.. September 24, 1995 - In Your House: Savio Vega defeated Waylon Mercy.. October 30, 1995 - RAW: Goldust defeated Savio Vega.. November 27, 1995 - RAW: Savio Vega vs. Skip ended in a no-contest.. January 1, 1996 - RAW: The Smoking Gunns defeated Razor Ramon & Savio Vega.. January 21, 1996 - Royal Rumble: Savio Vega entered at #12 but was eliminated by Vader.. January 22, 1996 - RAW: Vader defeated Savio Vega.. March 11, 1996: Savio Vega vs Steve Austin ended in a DOUBLE COUNT OUT.. March 31, 1996 - Wrestlemania 12: "The Ringmaster" Steve Austin w/Ted DiBiase defeated Savio Vega.. April 15, 1996 - RAW: Goldust (IC Champion) vs Savio Vega ended in a NO CONTEST and the IC title was held up.. April 22, 1996 - RAW: Goldust defeated Savio Vega in the rematch to recapture the Intercontinental title.. April 28, 1996 - In Your House: Savio Vega defeated "Ringmaster" Steve Austin.. May 20, 1996 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated The 1-2-3 Kid.. May 26, 1996 - In Your House: Savio Vega defeated Steve Austin in a Caribbean Strap match (Debiase leaves WWF).. June 17, 1996 - RAW: Steve Austin defeated Savio Vega.. June 24, 1996 - RAW: Vader & Owen Hart & British Bulldog beat Aldo Montoya & Savio Vega & Barry Horowitz.. July 8, 1996 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated Justin Hawk Bradshaw.. July 21, 1996 - International Incident: Justin Hawk Bradshaw defeated Savio Vega.. August 5, 1996 - RAW: Savio Vega participated in a 11 man battle royal won by Ahmed Johnson.. August 12, 1996 - RAW: Crush defeated Savio Vega by submission.. August 18, 1996 - Summerslam: Owen Hart defeated Savio Vega (Justin Bradshaw attacked Savio after match).. August 19, 1996 - RAW: Goldust beat Sycho Sid and Steve Austin and Savio Vega in a "Sudden Death Battle Royal".. August 24, 1996 - Xperience: Savio Vega defeated Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw.. September 22, 1996 - Mind Games: Savio Vega defeated Marty Jannetty in a DARK match.. September 30, 1996 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated Fake Razor Ramon by Disqualification.. November 18, 1996 - RAW: Faarooq defeated Savio Vega.. December 30, 1996 - RAW: Jesse James & Savio Vega defeated Farooq & Steve Austin by DQ.. January 19, 1997 - Royal Rumble: Savio Vega entered at #19 but was eliminted by Steve Austin.. January 21, 1997 - Triple Threat: Savio Vega defeated Flash Funk (Too Cold Scorpio).. March 31, 2007 - RAW: Savio Vega & Crush defeated Adam O'Brien & Rod Bell.. The World Wrestling Federation - Nation of Domination Savio Vega became a member of the original Nation of Domination with Crush & Farooq.. February 3, 1997 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated Flash Funk.. February 16, 1997 - Final Four: The Nation (Farooq & Crush & Savio Vega) defeated Flash Funk & Goldust & Bart Gunn.. February 17, 1997 - RAW: Marc Mero defeated Savio Vega by Disqualification.. February 24, 1997 - RAW: Goldust defeated Savio Vega by Disqualification.. March 17, 1997 - RAW: The Legion of Doom defeated Savio Vega & Crush by Disqualification.. March 23, 1997 - Wrestlemania 13: Ahmed Johnson & Legion of Doom beat The Nation (Farooq & Crush & Savio) in a Street Fight.. March 24, 1997 - RAW: Ahmed Johnson defeated Savio Vega by COUNT OUT.. April 14, 1997 - RAW: Savio Vega defeated Rocky Maivia (IC Champion) in a NON TITLE match.. April 20, 1997 - Revenge of the Taker: Savio Vega defeated Rocky Maivia (IC Champion) by COUNT OUT.. May 11, 1997 - A Cold Day in Hell: Ahmed Johnson beat Crush | Ahmed beat Savio | Farooq beat Ahmed (Gauntlet).. May 12, 1997 RAW: The Undertaker defeated Savio Vega by Disqualification to retain the WWF title.. June 2, 1997 - RAW: Mankind defeated Savio Vega.. June 9, 1997 - RAW: Ahmed Johnson & Legion of Doom defeated Farooq & Crush & Savio Vega.. July 7, 1997 - RAW: Savio Vega and Crush fought to a NO CONTEST and the Nation appears to be falling apart.. September 7, 1997 - Ground Zero: Savio Vega defeated Crush and Farooq in a Louisville Street Fight.. The World Wrestling Federation - Los Boricuas Savio Vega broke away from the Nation and formed his own gang known as Los Boricuas.. September 20, 1997 - One Night Only: The Headbangers defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. to retain the Tag Team titles.. October 13, 1997 - RAW: Goldust defeated Savio Vega.. October 5, 1997 - Bad Blood: The Diciples of Apocalypse beat Los Boricuas in an 8-Man Tag Team Match.. November 3, 1997 - RAW: Marc Mero defeated Savio Vega.. November 24, 1997 - RAW: Ken Shamrock defeated Savio Vega.. January 1998 - Royal Rumble: Savio Vega entered at #26 but was eliminated by Steve Austin (just like last year).. February 15, 1998 - No Way Out: Steve Austin/Owen Hart/Cactus Jack/Terry Funk beat HHH/New Age Outlaws/Savio Vega.. March 29, 1998 - Wrestlemania 14: Savio Vega & Miquel Perez competed in the 15-Team Battle Royal (won by LOD 2000).. July 11, 1998 - Shotgun Saturday Night: Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo & Jose Estrada beat Dick Togo & Mens Teioh & Funaki.. July 18, 1998 - Shotgun Saturday Night: Faarooq & Too Cold Scorpio defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo.. IWA Puerto Rico January 31, 2003 - IWA Puerto Rico: Apolo & Victor The Bodyguard defeated Ricky Banderas & Rey Fenix & Savio Vega.. June 17, 2005 - IWA Puerto Rico: Rey Gonzalez & Ricky Banderas defeated Savio Vega & Jean Pierre Lafitte.. June 18, 2005 - IWA Puerto Rico: Savio Vega defeated Rey Gonzales.. July 30, 2005 - IWA Puerto Rico: Rey Gonzales & Bison Smith beat Savio Vega & Apolo by DQ in a $10,000 Bounty match.. August 13, 2005 - IWA Puerto Rico: Savio Vega & Apolo defeated Rey Gonzales & Bison Smith.. August 19, 2005 - IWA Puerto Rico: Rey Gonzales defeated Savio Vega by Disqualification.. August 20, 2005 - IWA Puerto Rico: Rey Gonzales & Ricky Banderas defeated Savio Vega & Mr. Big by DQ.. November 3, 2005--IWA Puerto Rico: Ray Gonzalez & Thunder & Lightning beat Mr. Big & Hannibal & Savio Vega.. November 4, 2005--IWA Puerto Rico: Ray Gonzalez defeated Savio Vega with fans as lumberjacks.. November 18, 2005--IWA Puerto Rico: Chicano & Thunder & Lightning beat Savio Vega & Apolo & Mr. Big.. November 26, 2005--IWA Puerto Rico: Savio Vega defeated Chicano in a Leather Straps Match to retain the IWA World title.. December 8, 2005--IWA Puerto Rico: Apolo & Savio Vega defeated Cruzz & Spectro.. December 10, 2005--IWA: Puerto Rico: Chicano vs Savio Vega with Invader #1 as special referee went to No Contest.. January 6, 2006--IWA Puerto Rico: Rey Gonzales defeated Savio Vega in a Loser Leaves IWA Match... January 8, 2006--IWA Puerto Rico: Invader #1 defeated Savio Vega in a No Ring Match .. September 3, 2006 - IWA Puerto Rico: Shane & Rey Gonzalez defeated Mikhail Judas & Savio Vega by DQ.. October 12, 2006--IWA-PR Hardcore Weekend: Shane The Glamour Boy & Cruzz defeated Savio Vega & Mr. Big by DQ.. October 13, 2006--IWA-PR Hardcore Weekend: Ray Gonzalez & Shane defeated Mikael Judas & Savio Vega in a Steel Cage.. October 14, 2006--IWA-PR Hardcore Weekend: Invader 1 (retirement match) defeated Savio vega in a Death Match.. January 20, 2007--Revolution Xtreme Wrestling: Savio Vega & Red Master defeated Bicho Loco & Black Killer February 10, 2007 - IWA: Savio Vega defeated Bison Smith.. March 24, 2007--WAR (debut show): Savio Vega & Condor Ortiz defeated Papi Love & Adonis for the Tag Team titles March 25, 2007--WAR (second show): Savio Vega & Condor Ortiz defeated The Medics to retain the Tag Team titles January 19, 2008--Powerhouse Wrestling: Don Vega & Savio Vega defeated Gino Martino & Big Business in a Street Fight March 1, 2008--Revolution Xtreme Wrestling (Panama): Savio Vega defeated Ricky Banderas to retain the RXW Heavyweight title.. April 24, 2008--Revolution Xtreme Wrestling (Panama): Savio Vega defeated El Africano and Marabunta in a 3-WAY to retain.. June 21, 2008--Revolution Xtreme Wrestling (Panama): Panama Jack Daniels defeated RXW Champion Savio Vega by DQ.. October 25, 2008--Division I Pro Wrestling: Bruce Santee defeated Savio Vega in Davie, Florida July 31, 2009: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling released road agent Savio Vega from his contract.. January 29, 2011--Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: Savio Vega participated in a Legends Wrestle-Royale in Los Angeles, California..