Ian Hodgkinson "El Vampiro Canadiense"

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Ian Richard Hodgkinson, better known by his ring name Vampiro, is a Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler who is the current Director of Talent for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA)

Ian Richard Hodgkinson, better known by his ring name Vampiro, is a Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler who is the current Director of Talent for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). He also worked for Lucha Underground as a color commentator. He’s been active for 38 years in sports entertainment, music, television and cinema. He has had the opportunity to work as an actor, writer, producer and director, chef, Krav Maga instructor, and corporate wellness coach. 

Ian Hodgkinson has wrestled for various wrestling promotions. In the United States, he is best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling, where he held the WCW World Tag Team Championship with The Great Muta. However, his greatest success was achieved in Mexican promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre during the 1990s. In his professional wrestling career, Hodgkinson is a five-time World Champion having won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship once, the UWA World Heavyweight Championship once, the JCW Heavyweight Championship twice, and the WSX Championship once.

Ian Hodgkinson is also a member of the citizen crime patrol organization Guardian Angels, acting as head of the group's chapter in Mexico City.

Ian Hodgkinson sings in a hardcore punk band, as he believes this is the most essential opportunity to deliver positive messages, offer an outlet for all energies and he can reach the masses, and influence tomorrow's leaders in a positive manner. 

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