El Aguila de la Muerte

El Aguila de la Muerte

Unlike his fellow members of the Turnbuckle Brigade, Jose Rivera was born into wrestling royalty. Although the Rivera surname is relatively unknown to the Mexican public, the legendary luchador, El Aguila, is a household name within the country. In truth, the moniker of El Aguila has roots that stretch back to Mexico's ancient Mayan culture. Revered as a valiant warrior who fights on behalf of the Mexican people, the mythic exploits of El Aguila have captivated residents of the country for centuries. As professional wrestling became popular, El Aguila became a fixture between the ropes of the squared circle. 

Like his twin brother Guillermo, Jose was raised by his father, the bearer of the El Aguila mantle at the time, to assume the role of Mexico's most beloved hero. However, unlike his brother, Jose fell into a life of crime while Guillermo decided to continue the family legacy. After being marked for death by his gang, Jose sought the aid of Guillermo to defeat his former allies. Once the battle concluded, Guillermo sustained mortal injuries that robbed him of his life. With his dying breath, Guillermo made Jose take on the mantle of El Aguila. Despite his best efforts to carry on El Aguila's legacy of being a squeaky clean baby face, Jose's roguish nature made him incapable of playing by the rules. Rebranding himself as El Aguila de la Muerte, Jose has forged a new and darker legacy for Mexico's greatest hero. Jose exacts his unique brand of brutal justice on Mexico's criminal class outside of the ring.

During the battle against his gang, Jose's vocal cords were irreparably damaged, leaving him mute. Consequently, all of his comedic beats should be akin to the classic silent movie clowns. More often than not, Jose is the team's resident badass, but occasionally, he'll serve as the group's version of Charlie Chaplin.