Personal Info
Birth date
1987-05-11 (38 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Also known as
José Rafael Cordero
Lince Dorado
Balam
José Cordero
Biography
José Rafael Cordero, better known by the ring name Lince Dorado (Spanish for Golden Lynx), is an American professional wrestler of Puerto Rican descent currently performing on the independent circuit. He is best known for his time in WWE, where he was a member of Lucha House Party. Cordero began his career in 2007, working for several independent promotions in Puerto Rico and United States, most notably the Philadelphia-based Chikara, where he won the 2008 edition of the King of Trios, a tournament between trios along with El Pantera and Incognito. He was contacted by WWE in 2016 to be part of the Cruiserweight Classic, a tournament between several cruiserweight wrestlers. He was eliminated in the second round, but WWE offered him a contract. He was paired with masked wrestlers Kalisto and Gran Metalik to form a stable called Lucha House Party. In 2023, Cordero re-joined WWE as a trainer in the WWE Performance Center.
Filmography
WWE 205 Live
5.784
Overview:
WWE's division of Cruiserweight's battle it out to decide who is the greatest wrestler under 205lbs.Raw
6.8
Overview:
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.WWE NXT
6.7
Overview:
Wrestlers will portray heroes or villains as they follow a series of events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.WWE SmackDown
7.5
Overview:
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.WWE EVOLVE
9
Overview:
A new generation of WWE prospects begin their in-ring journey with the goal of becoming the next great Superstar.WWE Cruiserweight Classic
8.2
Overview:
Many cruiserweight wrestlers from around the world battle in the 32-man tournament.WWE/AAA Worlds Collide 2025
6.4
Overview:
The 2025 Worlds Collide was a professional wrestling event and supercard co-produced by the American promotion WWE and its Mexican subsidiary Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). It took place Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.WWE WrestleMania 35
7.4
Overview:
WrestleMania 35 is the thirty-fifth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw, SmackDown, and 205 Live brands. It took place on April 7, 2019 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event featured the first-ever women's main event match in the show's history.WWE Clash of Champions 2020
7.7
Overview:
On a night where every championship is on the line, this event featuring WWE's titleholders includes Drew McIntyre defending his WWE Championship against Randy Orton in an Ambulance Match, Roman Reigns facing off against his cousin Jey Uso for the Universal Championship, while Asuka defends her Raw Women's Championship against Zelina Vega.WWE Survivor Series 2019
8.423
Overview:
Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, this is the 33rd annual event under the Survivor Series chronology. This is the first time in the history of the event that the NXT brand will be featured.IMPACT Wrestling: Sacrifice 2023
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Overview:
The 2023 Sacrifice was a professional wrestling event produced by Impact Wrestling. The event took place on March 24, 2023, at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and aired on Impact Plus and YouTube. It was the 14th event under the Sacrifice chronology, and Impact's first televised event in Canada since 2019.WWE Super ShowDown 2019
6.3
Overview:
WWE Super Showdown took place on June 7th, 2019. It was WWE's third show from Saudi Arabia. The show featured for the first time ever The Undertaker vs. Goldberg. Also, both the WWE Championship and the Universal Championship are on the line, with a 50 Man Battle Royale, WWE's biggest ever.WWE Money in the Bank 2020
6.6
Overview:
Taking place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, this event will feature both the Men's and the Women's Money in the Bank ladder matches happening simultaneously at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.WWE Clash of Champions 2019
6.2
Overview:
WWE’S MOST GOLDEN EVENT OF THE YEAR! Universal Champion Seth Rollins has slayed kings and beasts, but can he topple ‘The Monster Among Men’ Braun Strowman in his latest title defense? Kofi Kingston and Randy Orton continue their personal rivalry for the WWE Championship. Charlotte Flair looks to win her tenth women’s championship, in her hometown, when she takes on Smackdown Women’s Champion Bayley. Becky Lynch looks to get revenge on Sasha Banks in The Man’s defense of the RAW Women’s Championship. And Roman Reigns takes on Erick Rowan in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, more!WWE Elimination Chamber 2020
7.138
Overview:
Taking place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this event features a Women's Elimination Chamber match to determine who will face Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania.F1RST Wrestling Saturday Night Nitro
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Overview:
On September 10th, 2022 F1RST Wrestling presents Saturday Night Nitro live on FITE straight from the Mall of America, for the first time ever in the last 27 years. The event features the Rob Van Dam vs Dante Martin match and EFFY vs Orange Cassidy match.CHIKARA If the Airplane is Snowed in, Put your Bloody Skis on and Get Going!
NYR
Overview:
In a King of Trios qualifying match, The Colony and F.I.S.T. fight once again and a fan-favorite falls! The rivalry between the Roughnecks and Incoherence continues when Frightmare takes on the mad trucker, "Big Rig" Brodie Lee! The heavyweights collide in singles action when Escorpion Egipcio locks up with Claudio Castagnoli!WWE Crown Jewel
5
Overview:
Crown Jewel is a professional wrestling pay-per-view and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw and SmackDown brands. It will take place at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will be the fourth event held under WWE's 10-year partnership in support of Saudi Vision 2030 and will be the second WWE event promoted under the Crown Jewel chronology.EVOLVE 9: Gargano vs. Taylor
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Overview:
Bobby Beverly vs. Eric Ryan The Super Smash Brothers vs. Facade & Jason Gory Silas Young vs. Sugar Dunkerton Pinkie Sanchez vs. Lince Dorado The Scene vs. Up In Smoke Three Way Unsanctioned Street Fight: Jon Davis vs. Bobby Fish vs. Kevin Steen John Silver vs. Tony Nese Fit Finlay vs. Sami Callihan Chuck Taylor vs. Johnny GarganoCHIKARA The Germans
NYR
Overview:
Frightmare defends the Young Lions Cup, and Eddie Kingston has a brutal brawl with Homicide!Chikara: Maximum Overdraft
NYR
Overview:
Eddie Kingston’s resentment towards Hallowicked boils over! Daizee Haze wrestles Sara Del Rey in a "Best of 3 falls" match! Chuck Taylor presents an “Open Challenge Spectacular” as F.I.S.T. fights the Briscoe Brothers! Impossibly, Los Ice Creams win their third point.WWE Royal Rumble 2018
7.262
Overview:
The 30th anniversary of Royal Rumble will come to the WWE Universe from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight and you can get your tickets now! Relive incredible past Royal Rumble events on the award-winning WWE Network, and don’t miss out when Royal Rumble returns to Philadelphia.Chikara: Rey de Voladores
NYR
Overview:
CHIKARA adds another tradition during Season Six, the Rey de Voladores tournament! Eight wrestlers compete in two elimination matches, on their way to the final round! Tim Donst makes his CHIKARA debut, and Claudio Castagnoli is forced to rejoin the Kings of Wrestling!EVOLVE 25
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Overview:
EVOLVE 25 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place January 10, 2014 at the The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida.EVOLVE 22
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EVOLVE 22 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place June 2, 2013 at the The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida.CHIKARA: Faded Scars and Lines
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Overview:
Bryan Danielson takes to the ring for non-title action against YLC champ Tim Donst! Johnny Gargano wants the attention of F.I.S.T., for better or worse. Eddie Kingston refocuses his anger on the BDK and Delirious. The Future is Now cash in their three points in the main event match!EVOLVE 63
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Overview:
WWE Cruiserweight Flashpoint - A Prelude To The Tournament Elimination Match: Johnny Gargano vs. Drew Gulak vs. TJP with Stokely Hathaway vs. Lince Dorado vs. TBA / Anything Goes: Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Page / Non-Sanctioned: Ethan Carter III has an open contract to fight any member of the EVOLVE roster! / Non-Title Match: EVOLVE Champion Timothy Thatcher vs. Tracy Williams / Special Challenge Match #1: Matt Riddle vs. Trevor Lee / Special Challenge Match #2: Fred Yehi vs. Cedric Alexander / Tag Team Attraction: The Bravado Brothers vs. Jason Cade & Darby AllinTNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013
8
Overview:
TNA honored and paid tribute to the X-Division as the past, present, and future X-Division stars collided. As part of his retirement tour, this was Lynn's final match in TNA. It took place on January 12, 2013 from the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida and aired on PPV on April 5, 2013. Christian York VS Alex Silva vs Jimmy Rave vs Lince Dorado vs Matt Bentley vs Puma vs Sam Shaw | Douglas Williams and Kid Kash VS Rashad Cameron and Anthony Nese | Chavo Guerrero defeated Robbie E with Joseph Park as Special Guest Referee | Kenny King defeated Zema Ion, Rubix, and Mason Andrews | Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) VS Petey Williams and Sonjay Dutt | Rob Van Dam VS Jerry Lynn | Austin Aries VS Samoa JoeActing
2025WWE/AAA Worlds Collide 2025 as Lince Dorado
2025WWE EVOLVE (7 Episodes) as Lince Dorado
2023IMPACT Wrestling: Sacrifice 2023 as Lince Dorado
2022F1RST Wrestling Saturday Night Nitro as Lince Dorado
2021DPW Fire (1 Episode) as Linceo Dorado
2020WWE Clash of Champions 2020 as Lince Dorado
2020WWE Money in the Bank 2020 as Lince Dorado
2020WWE Elimination Chamber 2020 as Lince Dorado
2019WWE Survivor Series 2019 as Lince Dorado (Preshow)
2019WWE Crown Jewel as Lince Dorado
2019WWE Clash of Champions 2019 as Lince Dorado (Preshow)
2019WWE Super ShowDown 2019 as Lince Dorado
2019WWE WrestleMania 35 as Lince Dorado (Preshow)
2018WWE Royal Rumble 2018 as Lince Dorado
2016WWE 205 Live (27, 8 Episode) as Unknown, Lince Dorado
2016WWE Cruiserweight Classic (2 Episodes) as Lince Dorado
2016EVOLVE 63 as Lince Dorado
2014EVOLVE 26 as Lince Dorado
2014EVOLVE 25 as Lince Dorado
2013EVOLVE 24 as Lince Dorado
2013EVOLVE 23 as Lince Dorado
2013EVOLVE 22 as Lince Dorado
2013EVOLVE 21 as Lince Dorado
2013EVOLVE 20 as Unknown
2013TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013 as Lince Dorado
2012EVOLVE 17 as Unknown
2011EVOLVE 9: Gargano vs. Taylor as Lince Dorado
2011DGUSA Open The Ultimate Gate 2011 as Lince Dorado
2011Dragon Gate USA Open The Southern Gate as Lince Dorado
2010CHIKARA The Germans as Lince Dorado
2010CHIKARA: Faded Scars and Lines as Unknown
2010CHIKARA Wit, Verve and a Bit O' Nerve as Lince Dorado
2010WWE NXT (2 Episodes) as Lince Dorado
2009Dragon Gate USA: Open the Freedom Gate as Lince Dorado
2009CHIKARA Three-Fisted Tales as Lince Dorado
2009CHIKARA If the Airplane is Snowed in, Put your Bloody Skis on and Get Going! as Lince Dorado
2007Chikara: Maximum Overdraft as Lince Dorado
2007Chikara: Showdown in CrisisLand as Lince Dorado
2007Chikara: Aniversario? as Unknown
2007Chikara: Rey de Voladores as Lince Dorado
1999WWE SmackDown (1, 1 Episode) as Unknown, Lince Dorado
1993Raw (8, 1, 7 Episode) as Unknown, Lince Doradon, Lince Dorado