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Ricky Romero (wrestler) (Henry Romero) was born on 24 May, 1931 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Discover Ricky Romero (wrestler)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
| Popular As | Henry Romero |
| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | 24 May, 1931 |
| Birthday | 24 May |
| Birthplace | San Bernardino, California, United States |
| Date of death | (2006-01-15) |
| Died Place | N/A |
| Nationality | California |
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Ricky Romero (wrestler) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Ricky Romero (wrestler) height is 5 ft 9 in and Weight 233 lb.
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 233 lb |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Not Available |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Chris Youngblood (son) Jay Youngblood (son) Mark Youngblood (son) |
Ricky Romero (wrestler) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ricky Romero (wrestler) worth at the age of 75 years old? Ricky Romero (wrestler)’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from California. We have estimated Ricky Romero (wrestler)'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Ricky Romero (wrestler) Social Network
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Timeline
On January 15, 2006 Ricky Romero died at the age of 74 after years of complications due to diabetes. He was buried in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas, beside his wife Stella Marrujo and son Steven Nicolas Romero, aka Jay Youngblood.
In 1981 Romero appeared in Portland wrestling as "Chief Youngblood" and was kayfabe injured by Buddy Rose in an angle involving Romero's son Jay Youngblood.
Ricky Romero as a singles wrestler, went up against the likes of Lou Thesz, Gorgeous George, Wild Red Berry, and Jack Brisco. Romero was also one of the first pioneers to work for Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki in Japan, wearing a mask as Mexico Grand' as a heel. Ricky Romero retired as a professional wrestler in the early 1980s.
In 1972 he beat Terry Funk in a most popular wrestler contest in Amarillo, was a top draw for Gory Guerrero in El Paso, Texas as well as for Fritz Von Erich in Dallas, Texas, and Paul Boesch in Houston, Texas. He was such a top draw in the Rocky Mountain area Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, that Dory Sr. invented the Rocky Mountain Title just for Ricky which he retired in the early 80s.
He wrestled in every major market between 1955 into the 1980s. Ricky tagged with the likes of Pedro Morales in the World Wrestling Association (WWA), Terry Funk and Nick Bockwinkel in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), and Rito Romero in the WWF. He got his huge break, when Dory Funk Sr. brought him into the Amarillo, Texas area during a time of segregation between races. Ricky Romero was the first Hispanic wrestler in the area and gained a fan given nickname "SuperMex".
Ricky Romero was married to Stella Marrujo on December 17, 1949. He was the father of wrestlers Steven Romero, Mark Romero and Chris Romero and was also the brother of wrestler Al Romero, who wrestled in NWA Hollywood Wrestling under the ring name the Oregon Lumberjack. All four of Romero's sons wrestled using the gimmick last name "Youngblood". Ricky also served as manager to sons Mark and Chris throughout the late 1980s. Ricky's grandson is also a professional wrestler who used to wrestle under the name "Radical" Ricky Romero III until 2009 when he started using Ricky Youngblood Jr, following the tradition of the rest of his family.
Henry Romero (May 24, 1931 – January 15, 2006) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Rapid" Ricky Romero. Romero was best known for his appearances in Texas during the 1970s.
