Jose Luis Rivera
Acting
Biography
Marcelino Rivera Alicea is a retired professional wrestler best known for his time in WWF (now WWE), where he performed as Conquistador #1 alongside José Estrada Sr. He began his career in 1973 in Puerto Rico, later joining the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) before moving to WWF in 1982. In WWF, Rivera often wrestled in preliminary matches and formed The Shadows with Randy Colley in 1987. He later teamed with Estrada as Los Conquistadores, a gimmick that saw limited success but earned them some notable victories. Rivera’s WWF career was marked by frequent losses, but he had a long tenure in the company. In 1991, after a brief spell in WCW, he returned to Puerto Rico, where he worked for local promotions like the American Wrestling Federation (AWF) and World Wrestling Council (WWC), winning minor titles. He returned to wrestling in 2005, making appearances in small Puerto Rican promotions and finally appeared at Wrestle-Reunion 3 in 2014. Outside of wrestling, Rivera worked as a corrections officer in Puerto Rico since 1993. He was mistakenly reported dead in 2022, though the news was later corrected. Rivera also appears in the 2024 book The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Wrestlemania.
Known For
WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
The greatest WWE Superstars of the 1975s & 1982s, including Andre the Giant, Bob Backlund, and Bruno Sammartino compete in exciting matches.
WWF All-Star Wrestling
Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
The first nationally syndicated WWE television series, Championship Wrestling features numerous WWE Hall of Famers and Legends in action.
WWF Championship Wrestling
Jesse "The Body" Ventura takes the WWE Universe on a trip down memory lane with some of the wildest matches in history; this presentation features everything from battle royals and lumberjack matches to an unforgettable bout inside a steel cage.
Most Unusual Matches
Many Superstars in WWE history have relied on the skills of their managers to rise to the top; how Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jimmy Hart, Miss Elizabeth and other top managers proved instrumental in leading their clients to victory.
The Brains Behind the Brawn
Showcasing the devastating power of Demolition, one of the most awesome tag teams in WWE history; in this Home Video Classic, Demolition battles such legendary duos as The Powers of Pain, The Hart Foundation and others.