10 Former Cruiserweight Champions: Where Are They Now?

10. Juventud Guerrera

Juventud Guerrera was a cornerstone of WCW’s Cruiserweight division, and one of the most exciting wrestlers in the company. In his prime, Juventud was one of only a handful of luchadors to successfully adapt to the American style in the 1990’s, and he amassed an impressive five Cruiserweight Title reigns throughout his career.

One of many lucha libre guys to lose his mask while working in WCW, Juvi floated around after leaving the company in 2000, and eventually signed for WWE in 2005. As part of the highly-questionable Mexicools stable, Guerrera brought some much-needed excitement to the company’s lagging Cruiserweight division, but was eventually released in 2006.

Blighted by personal problems throughout his career, Guerrera was his own worst enemy at times. He was arrested for DUI in 1999, and his 2000 WCW dismissal came following a PCP-induced binge that saw him attack a couple of police officers. Likewise, his WWE release was related to backstage issues and continued use of banned moves, including the 450 Splash: a move he’d once botched and broken several bones in Paul London’s face with.

Today, Juventud continues working for smaller independent promotions, but is primarily focused on ventures outside of wrestling. Guerrera recently embarked upon a music career as a producer, DJ, and video director, and is currently working on his television show: TV Show La Arena.