Trivia

Has now retired from Wrestling and is a law enforcement officer again. (July 2005)

Won the American Gladiators Championship in the 1990-1991 season.

Turned on Billy and Chuck on the September 12th, 2002 edition of Smackdown! and joined Eric Bischoff on WWE Raw.

Was shot 3 times when he was a Las Vegas police officer

Due to his age, many of the WWE Management were hesitant to sign him, but Jim Ross, the Head of Talent Relations saw something in him and chose to sign him.

Notable Title Wins Include: American Gladiators Champion; EWF Heavyweight title; PPW Heavyweight title; HWA Heavyweight title; OVW Heavyweight title (3); OVW Southern Tag Team titles; WWE Tag Team titles w/Rikishi; WWE Tag Team titles w/Charlie Haas

There are four American Gladiator trading cards featuring Rico, as well as a Red Challenger action figure that bears his image.

Finishing Moves: Spinning Kick and Top-Rope Moonsault

Trademark Moves: Fast kicks and the Mule Kick

Professional Wrestler.

Holds a black belt in the Kenpo system of Karate.

In Ft. Boyard show, unable to use their clothing to carry the valuable coins, Rico picked up one of his female teammates and filled her lap instead, proving his wit matches his strength.

Worked as a stuntman as Batman & Conan in a California theme park, and injured his knee doing this.

Previous Managers: Kenny Bolin, Miss Jackie.

Released by World Wrestling Entertainment. Rumoured to be in talks with upstart rival NWA-TNA Wrestling. (November 2004)

Was traded to smackdown with his manager Miss Jackie (April 2004)

Joined Eric Bischoff on Raw. (September 2002)

Won the Smackdown Tag Title with Charlie Haas. (April 2004)

Was once a member of the Christian evangelistic group The Power Team, in which he performed various stunts and acts of strength.

Appeared on the European game show "Capture Ft. Boyard", and a win over his former Gladiator nemesis Craig Branham. In the Fort Boyard show, he was the first and only competitor to capture the needed key in the bungee jump challenge on an upswing. The rules were changed after that, as no one actually thought it could be done until that point.