115. Victor Rivera

A constant performer in NWA Hollywood, Victor Rivera was a wrestler who appealed to the Hispanic demographic based not only on his race, but a decent workrate and likable personality. Rivera was a multi-time champion in Los Angeles in both singles and tag teams.

The Puerto Rican also plied his trade often in the World Wrestling Federation where he was part of multiple successful tag teams and did capture the Tag Team title there. Rivera was a decent mid card performer there, and it is a little curious that his legacy isn’t a little stronger considering how much time he spent working for the Connecticut based promotion.

Should Victor Rivera be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 90%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.1%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.2%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0.8%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: None
Billed From: U.S.A. (Philadelphia, PA) & Puerto Rico
Key Championships Held: WWA (Los Angeles) Tag Team w/Pedro Morales
WWF International Tag Team w/Tony Marino
NWA Americas Heavyweight (5)
NWA Americas Tag Team (11)
WWF World Tag Team w/Domenic DeNucci
Why they will get in: Any former Tag Team Champion form the 70’s (where titles were rare) has to be a contender on some level.
Why they won't get in: He does not appear to have a legacy that has lasted.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. With Tony Marino won the WWWF International Tag Team Title (12/9/69)
2. Defeated Ernie Ladd for his first NWA Americas Heavyweight Title (12/1/72)
3. Defeated Terry Funk to regain the Americas belt (7/27/73)
4. Had seven straight high profile victories at Madison Square Gardens (1973)
5. With Domenic DeNucci won the WWF World Tag Team titles (5/13/75)