Epico Colon

Professional wrestler, tag team champion

Epico Colon - Professional wrestler, tag team champion
Born

March 24th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Puerto Rico

Links & References

Born in Puerto Rico, a professional wrestler gained recognition in various promotions including WWE. Made debut in 2006 and achieved success as part of a tag team. Collaborated with cousin, forming the duo known as the Colons, and competed under the name Epico. Captured the WWE Tag Team Championship with partner Primo. Known for blending traditional Puerto Rican wrestling styles with American wrestling techniques and entertaining audiences through high-energy performances.

Won WWE Tag Team Championship with Primo

Competed in WWE events such as WrestleMania

Performed internationally in various wrestling promotions

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