Alex Abrahantes
Alex Abrahantes (born November 9, 1977) is an American professional wrestler and manager signed to All Elite Wrestling. For over 20 years, Abrahantes has worked in the professional wresting industry. Abrahantes is also the manager for the Lucha Brothers (Pentagón Jr.,Fénix)[1] and sometimes also for Pac in the hit wrestling program All Elite Wrestling.[2][3][4]
Alex Abrahantes | |
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Born | Secaucus, New Jersey | November 9, 1977
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Alex Abrahantes Yutzak Arafat |
Billed height | 5'10" (178 cm) |
Billed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Trained by | Bruce Hart and Keith Hart |
Debut | December 6, 1996 |
Entertainment career
Abrahantes has worked on several television and film projects throughout his career. He is best known for appearing in One Life to Live as a bartender. He is currently a Guest Host for on QVC.
Professional wrestling career
Abrahantes was trained in at the Hart Dungeon Wrestling School in Calgary, Alberta. He made his in ring debut on December 6, 1996 in University Park, Pennsylvania. After wrestling on the independent circuit for several years, Abrahantes landed a job as the youngest member of the creative team at the WWE. From there, he went on to become a producer and web content developer for TNA. Abrahantes also produced the Spanish Announce team as well as ran TNA University, which later became known as TNAtion. He was also the head writer for Masked Warriors on MTV2. He was also the Vice President of Lucha Libre USA.
Early life
Abrahantes was born in Secaucus, New Jersey. He grew up in North Plainfield, New Jersey and participated in the performing arts program at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School.[5][6] He attended Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication. He is an alumnus of Skills USA, where he held a national officer positions.
References
- "Alex Abrahantes Recalls Day That Made Penta El Zero M "Nervous"". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- Richards, Alex (2021-04-23). "Alex Abrahantes Finds New Life in Wrestling as Part of AEW". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- Published (2022-02-22). "AEW Name Teases Going In A 'Different Direction', Issuing Statement Tonight". WrestleTalk. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "AEW Star To Undergo Gimmick Change?". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "Vo-tech students awarded medals", Courier News, April 26, 1995. Accessed March 10, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "Three Somerset County Vocational Technical High School students received medals in a state skills competition this month.... Wall will compete, and Alex Abrahantes, a North Plainfield performing arts student, will run for a national club office."
- Michaels, Jacob W. "Student wants to be a wrestling pro", Centre Daily Times, April 25, 1999. Accessed March 10, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "As young baseball player Alex Abrahantes was growing up, it became clear to him that Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake could out-hit the National League's Barry Bonds.... As i high schooler growing up in North Plainfield, N.J., Abrahantes didn't know how to get into the business."