Jesús Ricardo Rodríguez (born February 17, 1986) is an American professional wrestler and commentator, currently performing for Major League Wrestling (MLW).

He also worked as an announcer for Combate Americas and as a manager for Alberto del Rio wrestling promotion Nación Lucha Libre before its closure in January 2020.

[5] At Pro Wrestling Affiliates, Chimaera lost to Charles Mercury in the first round of a PWA Light Heavyweight Championship tournament.

[1][10] Rodriguez, as Chimaera, debuted in Florida Championship Wrestling on December 2, 2010, in a ten-man tag match, teaming with Husky Harris, Buck Dixon, Matt Clements, and Kenny Li to defeat Big E Langston, Darren Young, James Bronson, Kevin Hackman, and Roman Leakee.

Rodriguez formed a stable called the Ascension with Conor O'Brian, Tito Colón, Kenneth Cameron, and Raquel Diaz.

[14] Rodriguez debuted in the WWE on the SmackDown brand on August 20, 2010, as a personal ring announcer to Alberto Del Rio.

[1][15] As well as being the personal ring announcer, Rodriguez also helped Del Rio win matches by distracting his opponents.

[25] On the September 12 episode of Raw SuperShow, Rodriguez wrestled his first match for the brand, teaming with Del Rio to lose to John Cena and Bret Hart.

[29] Fellow professional wrestler Mick Foley, well known for his participation in various dangerous matches, also commented that it was "one heck of a bump".

[30] On the January 9, 2012 episode of Raw SuperShow, when Del Rio was absent, The Miz bullied Rodriguez into insulting and calling out R-Truth.

[40] Rodriguez was later pinned in a six-man tag match later that month with Del Rio and Otunga against Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara.

[41] Rodriguez came to the aid of the Spanish announce team at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 16, who were being heckled by 3MB (Drew McIntyre, Heath Slater, and Jinder Mahal).

[45] After Del Rio defeated Show to win the World Heavyweight Championship in January 2013,[46] Rodriguez started bringing a bucket to the ring.

Just days before the event, Vickie Guerrero who was acting in authority, stated that Rodriguez would not be allowed at ringside for the title match at Night of Champions.

Rodriguez started to wrestle as the masked luchador El Local, who remained distinct from his ring announcer character, debuting on the November 3 episode of Saturday Morning Slam in a loss to Sin Cara.

[61] In May 2014, Rodriguez (as El Local) formed a tag team with the debuting Kalisto on NXT, in a winning effort against The Legionnaires (Marcus Louis and Sylvester Lefort).

[62] On August 30, 2014, Rodríguez made his debut for the World Wrestling Council (WWC), mocking Ray González.

[63] On September 7, 2014 at Septiembre Negro, was defeated by González.Weiner[64] In October 2014, Rodríguez ordered Shawn Hernandez to attack Ray González.

On January 24, 2015, at Hora de la Verdad, Rodriguez defeated Carlos Cotto to win the WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship.

[68] On October 27, 2021, Rodríguez worked as the Spanish commentator for All Elite Wrestling, taking the place left of Willie Urbina (who was fired due to racist remarks he made against Japanese wrestler Hikaru Shida).

The academy hosts wrestling shows monthly/bi-monthly at different locations throughout Lancaster, PA.[71] Rodriguez is of Mexican heritage, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.