Vinnie Massaro

Vincent Massaro bettern known by his ring name Vinnie Massaro is an Italian-American professional wrestler best known for his tenure with West Coast Pro Wrestling where he works as a promoter. He is also known for his time with All Pro Wrestling (APW), Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW) and with other promotions from the American independent circuit.

Professional wrestling career American independent circuit (1997–present)

All Pro Wrestling (1997–2017) Massaro made his professional wrestling debut in All Pro Wrestling at APW Mystery Card, a house show promoted on September 19, 1997, where he teamed up with Vic Grimes as "The Grimes Brothers" and defeated Jay Smooth and Tony Jones to win the APW Tag Team Championship. During his ten-year tenure with the promotion, he is also a former one-time APW Universal Heavyweight Champion and one-time APW Worldwide Internet Champion.

Xtreme Pro Wrestling (2002; 2008–2009) Massaro competed in the hardcore wrestling promotion Xtreme Pro Wrestling's various accomplishments. At Baptized In Blood III: Night Of Champions, on July 20, 2002, he took part in a tournament disputed for the XPW King of the Deathmatch Championship in which he fell short to Altar Boy Luke. He also competed in several major pay-per-views such as XPW Cold Day in Hell on May 24, 2008, where he teamed up with Jardi Frantz and X-Pac in a losing effort against Team Rev Pro (Ron Rivera, Disco Machine, and Joey Ryan). At XPW Ten Year Anniversary Spectacular from August 22, 2009, Massaro teamed up with Monica to defeat Joey Ryan and J-Love.

All Elite Wrestling (2020–2024) Massaro made his debut in an All Elite Wrestling event in the AEW Dark series of events, more exactly at AEW Dark #63 on November 18, 2020 (aired November 24) where he teamed up with Super Panda in a losing effort against Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus). Due to his activity in AEW taking a long hiatus, he made his return at AEW Dark: Elevation #106 on March 8, 2023 (aired March 13), where he teamed up with Midas Kreed in a losing effort against The Butcher and the Blade (The Blade and The Butcher). At AEW x Adult Swim Battle For The Booty on July 25, 2024, where he teamed up with Viva Van in a losing effort against Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie.

West Coast Pro Wrestling (2021–present) Massaro made his debut in West Coast Pro Wrestling at West Coast Pro Cruel Summer 2021 on July 9, where he fell short to Jacob Fatu in singles competition. Beyond being active as a wrestler, Massaro also works as a promoted for West Coast. At How The West Was Won on November 1, 2025, he defeated Kevin Blackwood in a title vs. career match to win the West Coast Pro Heavyweight Chmpionship. At West Coast Pro/DPW/Prestige Untouchable, a cross-over event hosted alongside Deadlock Pro-Wrestling (DPW) and Prestige Wrestling on July 20, 2024, Massaro unsuccessfully challenged Adam Priest for the DPW National Championship.

Japanese independent circuit (2018; 2023–present) Massaro made his first appearances on Japanese soil during several events promoted by All Japan Pro Wrestling under the gimmick of "Ultimo Panda". His final appearance took place at AJPW Lucha Fiesta Tour 2018 Supported By AJP on November 6, where he teamed up with Tajiri to defeat Super Crazy and Black Tiger.

Due to West Coast Pro Wrestling's partnerships with Pro Wrestling Noah and Marvelous That's Women Pro Wrestling, Massaro returned to Japan in December 2023, at Noah The Best, where he teamed up with Stallion Rogers in a losing effort against Daiki Inaba and Masa Kitamiya.

Massaro made his debut in a major pay-per-view at Noah The New Year 2024 where he teamed up with El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and Titus Alexander in a losing effort against Good Looking Guys (Jake Lee, Jack Morris and Anthony Greene). At Noah Star Navigation 2024 on January 13, he and Alexander picked up a victory over Morris and LJ Cleary in tag team competition. Massaro also competed in the Monday Magic series of events, having wrestled at Autumn Final on November 25, 2024, where he teamed up with Anthony Greene and Titus Alexander in a losing effort against Los Golpeadores (Alpha Wolf and Dragon Bane), El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. and Galeno del Mal.

Personal life Massaro was born in the Italian city of Agrigento and emigrated to San Francisco when he was 10 years old. He studied at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory high school, but later dropped out to pursue a sports career, only to later graduate via homeschooling. As a daily job, Massaro works as a pest exterminator.

Championships and accomplishments All Pro Wrestling APW Universal Heavyweight Championship (1 time) APW Worldwide Internet Championship (1 time) APW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Vic Grimes Pro Wrestling Iron PWI Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Big Ugly Pro Wrestling Revolution PWR Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Willie Mack Supreme Pro Wrestling SPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mike Hayashi West Coast Pro Wrestling West Coast Pro Heavyweight Chmpionship (1 time)