Age, Biography and Wiki
Hercules Ayala was born on 14 July, 1950 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler (1950–2020). Discover Hercules Ayala's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
14 July 1950 |
| Birthday |
14 July |
| Birthplace |
Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Date of death |
2020 |
| Died Place |
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality |
Puerto
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He is a member of famous Wrestler with the age 70 years old group.
Hercules Ayala Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Hercules Ayala height is 6 ft 1 in and Weight 265 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 1 in |
| Weight |
265 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Hercules Ayala's Wife?
His wife is Susan Cruz
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Susan Cruz |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Hercules Ayala Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hercules Ayala worth at the age of 70 years old? Hercules Ayala’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from Puerto. We have estimated Hercules Ayala's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Wrestler |
Hercules Ayala Social Network
Timeline
Ruben Cruz (July 14, 1950 – January 22, 2020) was a Puerto Rican professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Hercules Ayala.
He competed in Canadian and international wrestling promotions including the eastern Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling, the Calgary-based Stampede Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling in Japan and World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico.
Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Ayala was a fan of professional wrestling and admired Huracan Castillo.
During the early-1970s, he traveled to the United States several months after his mother had left to live with her daughter and her grandchildren in Boston, Massachusetts.
While living in Boston, Cruz met former National Wrestling Alliance wrestler Angelo Savoldi working out at a local gym.
After undergoing training with Savoldi, he was able to compete for the then World Wide Wrestling Federation for a brief time.
In December 1976, Ayala and tag team partner Victor Jovica won the NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Puerto Rico/WWC version) from Heigo Hamaguchi and Gordon Nelson.
In 1977, Cruz met Bret Hart and the Dynamite Kid in Germany, and they introduced him to Stu Hart.
Cruz worked in Canada for eight years.
In Hart's Stampede Wrestling, Cruz held the Stampede International Tag Team Championship with Jim Neidhart.
In addition to Stampede, he wrestled for Lutte Internationale.
In March 1985, he defeated Randy Savage to win the WWC North American Heavyweight Championship.
He also wrestled Ric Flair for the NWA title.
In January 1987, he defeated David Shultz for the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship, but lost it to Abdullah the Butcher approximately one month later.
After returning to Puerto Rico, he began working for the Capital Sports Promotion (later renamed to World Wrestling Council).
In the summer of 1987 Ayala suggested to the WWC office that he turn heel after years working as a babyface.
He feuded with Carlos Colon over the WWC Universal Heavyweight Title and hired Chicky Starr as his manager.
His feud with Carlos Colon reached its peak when Ayala attacked Nancy Coates, Carlos Colon's wife, at a WWC banquet award ceremony.
On January 6, 1989, he lost a loser leaves town match to Colon and disappeared from the territory.
In 1992, he worked as booker in Puerto Rico for the American Wrestling Federation, where he reunited with manager Chicky Starr and was the AWF champion until he lost the championship to Huracán Castillo Jr.
Between 1995 and 1996, he made some appearances at the World Wrestling Council and feuded against Bronco l.
In 2011, Hercules Ayala returned to the World Wrestling Council and dedicated the 2011 WWC Anniversary Card to him.
He was also inducted to the Prairie Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame.
Cruz met his wife Susan while he was wrestling in Canada.
They had two children together, and Cruz had a son from a previous relationship as well as two daughters.
After retiring from professional wrestling, Cruz settled in St. Albert, Alberta, and worked for a fencing company.
He is the godfather to fellow wrestler Ángel Acevedo's daughter.
He died on January 22, 2020.
