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Eric Pérez
Puerto Rican professional wrestler / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eric Alexander Pérez (born December 18, 1979) is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler who currently performs under the ring name Escobar. In 2005, Pérez signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he worked for developmental territories Deep South Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling, winning the tag team championship in both and the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship. In the fall of 2009, he was promoted to WWE's main roster as Eric Escobar, appearing on the SmackDown brand. On January 17, 2010, he was released from his WWE contract. Pérez subsequently returned to Puerto Rico, performing in the IWA and Puerto Rico Wrestling Association, winning the heavyweight titles of both promotions.
Eric Pérez | |
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![]() Pérez in 2009 | |
Birth name | Eric Alexander Pérez |
Born | (1979-12-18) December 18, 1979 (age 44) Carolina, Puerto Rico |
Spouse(s) |
Jeannette Concepción
(m. 1997) |
Children | 3 |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Eric Alexander Eric El Gladiador Eric Escobar Mr. Escobar Eric Pérez Escobar Mr. E |
Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Billed weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
Billed from | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Trained by | Super Crazy |
Debut | 2000 |