Vampiro
Report Last Updated - 1/08
Vampiro on myspace.com
Real Name - Ian Ricard Hodgkinson
Birthdate - 5/31/61
6'4" 250 lbs. - Thunder Bay, ONT
Aliases - Ian Richards, Gene Anderson, Vampiro Canadiense, Vampiro Casanova, El Vampiro
Athletic background - Hockey (Minor League)
Teachers - Abdullah the Butcher
Professional background - Indies(`84-`91), IWA[Montreal](`84), CMLL(`91-`9?), WAR(`94), Michinoku Pro(`97), Promo Azteca(`98), Toryumon(`98), WCW(`98-`01), CMLL(`01-), All Japan(`01), Indies(`01-), XPW(`01-`02), WWC(`02), MLW(`03-`04), IWA-PR(`03-`05), NWA-TNA(`03), Europe(`05-`06), AAA(`05-), NWE[Italy](`05), WSX(`06-`07), IWRG(`07), All Japan(`07)
Groups - The Dead Pool, Dark Carnival
Career Highlights - n/a
Finisher(s) -
- Vampiro Spike/Nail in the Coffin (Michinoku Driver)
- Tombstone
x Uranage
x Flying Spin Wheel Kick
x Vampiro Bomb (Pumphandle Liger Bomb)
Favorites -
- Chokeslam
- Powerbomb
- Jump Spin Front Kick
- Spin Wheel Kick
- Chop
Ringwork Rating -
move set - 6
science - 0
aerial - 2
power - 7
strikes - 6
Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 6
selling - 6
bumping - 7
heat - 6
carrying - 5
push - 7
potential - 3
Serious Injuries - Concussions
Outlook - Vampiro's ability and persona had him pegged as a superstar in waiting for people who saw him during his formative years in Mexico. He was given too much, too fast, but thankfully he had a charisma that had long transcended his in-ring abliity. Over time, Vampiro turned into a good worker. He transformed from a romantic vampire to a dark vampire, he introduced martial arts to his reportoire and people began thinking he had potential to make an impact in the US. It was WCW that brought him in, but he was stuck in the undercard and was never pushed very well. In time, Vamp was matched up with Sting and the Great Muta, Vamp was getting his break when a freak accident basically forced him into retirement. Since 2001, Vampiro has been wrestling sporatically, while pursuing other avenues. He continues to have a great aura and entertaining style, but is perhaps too banged up and disinterested to pursue opportunities outside of Mexico.