Former WWE star Ricardo Rodriguez reportedly has a new role in the wrestling world.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Ricardo Rodriguez, now known as Jesus Rodriguez, is working as a producer at the MLW Never Say Never event. He will also compete on the show in a six-man tag team match; Rodriguez and The FBI will face Microman and The Mane Event.
In the report, Johnson wrote that Ricardo Rodriguez produced pre-event tryout sessions during his time with WWE, so he has some experience behind the camera.
Johnson also noted that Court Bauer, Mister Saint Laurent, Delirious and Ricky Shane Page are also working as producers at the event on Saturday.
Check out our coverage of MLW Never Say Never here.
Make Or Break Moment
Alex Kane recently spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. Kane said a show like Never Say Never is extremely important. Kane said he considers his match against Hammerstone as a make-or-break moment.
“We’re already on the map but the impact hasn’t been big enough,” Alex Kane said. “I know with the Reelz deal like we’ve reached a certain demographic that nobody else is really touching. I think with it being live and that demographic, being able to reach even deeper into that demographic will be extremely beneficial for us.
“Every big moment I’ve had in MLW has been a test, and this is like the final. It’s not the final exam but it’s [a huge test]. Can I perform under this kind of pressure or not? This is like a make or break moment, in my opinion.
“So I definitely think this is very, very important. For now, if I do end up beating [Alex] Hammerstone, that’ll be kind of like the tone-setting for me. Whatever happens in the future, if I’m not with MLW, like, wrestling on one of the other two big brands. There’s a lot in the backpack for me right now.”
