Ian Hodgkinson

Ian Richard Hodgkinson, widely recognized by his ring persona Vampiro, is a Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler renowned for his dynamic contributions to the sport. He has recently held the position of talent director for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and served as a color commentator for Lucha Underground. Beyond wrestling, Hodgkinson is actively involved in community safety as the leader of the Guardian Angels chapter in Mexico City.

Hodgkinson's wrestling career boasts impressive accolades, including his current reign as the JCW Heavyweight Champion, marking his third title run. In the United States, he gained significant fame during his tenure in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he partnered with The Great Muta to secure the WCW World Tag Team Championship. However, his most notable achievements came during the 1990s while competing in Mexico’s Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL).

Throughout his career, Hodgkinson has been a five-time World Champion, claiming the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship once, the UWA World Heavyweight Championship once, and triumphing in the JCW Heavyweight Championship three times. His impact on professional wrestling, particularly in the realms of lucha libre and the American wrestling scene, solidifies his legacy as a versatile and influential figure in the industry.