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| === Wrestling career === | === Wrestling career === | ||
| Rico began to train with the ] for a career in the wrestling business. Rico was discovered by ] officials ] and ]. After only 12 matches, Rico signed a developmental deal with the WWF.<ref |
Rico began to train with the ] for a career in the wrestling business. Rico was discovered by ] officials ] and ]. After only 12 matches, Rico signed a developmental deal with the WWF.<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Online World of Wrestling Profile |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/r/rico.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> | ||
| Rico was sent to ] for further training, before being sent up to work for the WWF. He debuted in WWE on the ], ] episode of ] as a heel.<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - March 21, 2002 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020321.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> He was best known as a manager of teams like ] (] and ])<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - May 23, 2002 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020523.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> and ],<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=RAW - 18th November, 2002 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/021118.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> portraying a homosexual stylist as his gimmick. Later in his WWE stint, Rico turned face due to fan reaction to his over-the-top gimmick, teaming up with initially-reluctant partner then baby face, ] (with whom he held the WWE Tag Team Championships)<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - 22nd April, 2004 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040422.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> and had a valet, ].<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - 13th May, 2004 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040513.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> He retained the homosexual gimmick he shared with Gunn and Palumbo, taking it to new levels, much in the vein of Adrian Street.<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=RAW - 16th June, 2003 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030616.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> His comedic antics in the ring garnered him much fan reaction and popularity before he was unexpectedly released by WWE on ], ]. | Rico was sent to ] for further training, before being sent up to work for the WWF. He debuted in WWE on the ], ] episode of ] as a heel.<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - March 21, 2002 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020321.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> He was best known as a manager of teams like ] (] and ])<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - May 23, 2002 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020523.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> and ],<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=RAW - 18th November, 2002 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/021118.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> portraying a homosexual stylist as his gimmick. Later in his WWE stint, Rico turned face due to fan reaction to his over-the-top gimmick, teaming up with initially-reluctant partner then baby face, ] (with whom he held the WWE Tag Team Championships)<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - 22nd April, 2004 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040422.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> and had a valet, ].<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=SmackDown - 13th May, 2004 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040513.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> He retained the homosexual gimmick he shared with Gunn and Palumbo, taking it to new levels, much in the vein of Adrian Street.<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=RAW - 16th June, 2003 Results |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030616.html |work= |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |date= |accessdate=2007-07-08 }}</ref> His comedic antics in the ring garnered him much fan reaction and popularity before he was unexpectedly released by WWE on ], ]. | ||
| ==In wrestling== | |||
| *'''Finishing and signature moves''' | |||
| :*'''''Rico Kick''''' (])<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*''']''' | |||
| :*'''''Ricosault''''' / '''''High Hard One''''' (])<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*Arm twist followed by a ] | |||
| :*]<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*] ] | |||
| *''']''' | |||
| :*] | |||
| :*] | |||
| :*]''Italic text'' | |||
| ==Championships and accomplishments== | |||
| *''']''' | |||
| :*] (1 time) - with ]<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| *''']''' | |||
| :*] (3 times)<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*] (1 time) - with ]<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| *''']''' | |||
| :*] (]) - with ]<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*] (]) - with ]<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| *''']''' | |||
| :*CCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) | |||
| :*CWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Wester Dauphiney | |||
| :*EWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*HWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*MPPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| :*MWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time) | |||
| :*RPW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time) | |||
| *'''Other Accomplishments''' | |||
| :*] Champion (1990-1991) <ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Rico Constantino | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1961-10-01) October 1, 1961 (age 63) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Rico Rico Constantino |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (185 cm) |
| Billed weight | 230 lb (108 kg) |
| Trained by | Jesse Hernandez |
| Debut | 1998 |
| Retired | 2005 |
Rico Tomhas Constantino (born October 1, 1961) is a former professional wrestler who competed for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Career
Wrestling career
Rico began to train with the Empire Wrestling Federation for a career in the wrestling business. Rico was discovered by WWF officials Terry Taylor and Dr. Tom Prichard. After only 12 matches, Rico signed a developmental deal with the WWF.
Rico was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling for further training, before being sent up to work for the WWF. He debuted in WWE on the March 21, 2002 episode of SmackDown! as a heel. He was best known as a manager of teams like Billy and Chuck (Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo) and Three Minute Warning, portraying a homosexual stylist as his gimmick. Later in his WWE stint, Rico turned face due to fan reaction to his over-the-top gimmick, teaming up with initially-reluctant partner then baby face, Charlie Haas (with whom he held the WWE Tag Team Championships) and had a valet, Miss Jackie. He retained the homosexual gimmick he shared with Gunn and Palumbo, taking it to new levels, much in the vein of Adrian Street. His comedic antics in the ring garnered him much fan reaction and popularity before he was unexpectedly released by WWE on November 7, 2004.
References
- "Online World of Wrestling Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "SmackDown - March 21, 2002 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "SmackDown - May 23, 2002 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "RAW - 18th November, 2002 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "SmackDown - 22nd April, 2004 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - "SmackDown - 13th May, 2004 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
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