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.
Known For & Full Filmography53 Titles
Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • as Lince Doradon
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • as Lince Dorado
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Lince Dorado
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.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
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.
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Lince Dorado
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Lince Dorado
A new generation of WWE prospects begin their in-ring journey with the goal of becoming the next great Superstar.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
A new generation of WWE prospects begin their in-ring journey with the goal of becoming the next great Superstar.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
WWE's division of Cruiserweight's battle it out to decide who is the greatest wrestler under 205lbs.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Lince Dorado
WWE's division of Cruiserweight's battle it out to decide who is the greatest wrestler under 205lbs.
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
WWE Lucha Libre AAA is a Mexican-American professional wrestling television program produced by AAA in partnership with its parent company WWE.
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • as Lince Dorado
WWE Lucha Libre AAA is a Mexican-American professional wrestling television program produced by AAA in partnership with its parent company WWE.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
The 2019 Crown Jewel was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was the second Crown Jewel and took place on October 31, 2019, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the inaugural Riyadh Season, which launched earlier that same month. The event aired via pay-per-view and livestreaming. It was the fourth event that WWE held in Saudi Arabia under a 10-year partnership in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Lince Dorado
Many cruiserweight wrestlers from around the world battle in the 32-man tournament.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
Week 2 of AAA Verano de Escándalo from Aguascalientes features a AAA World Cruiserweight Championship match as Rey Fenix clashes against Mini Vikingo. Plus, La Parka, Mecha Wolf, and Lince Dorado battle for a spot at Triplemanía and the opportunity to challenge for the AAA Latin American Championship. Also, Galeno teams up with Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. to take on Drago and Dinámico.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado (Preshow)
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.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Linceo Dorado
The boys are back in town. You already know!
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
90 Aniversario was a major professional wrestling event produced by the Mexican Lucha Libre promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). The 90 Aniversario event took place on September 16, 2023 in Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado (Preshow)
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.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
The BDK continues their all-out assault on CHIKARA when Lince Dorado, Pink Ant and Daizee Haze face The Colony in trios action, Claudio Castagnoli and Ares wrestle the Throwbacks, and Eddie Kingston battles the massive Tursas! Player Uno looks to avenge his partner's defeat by challenging for the Young Lions Cup.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado (Preshow)
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!
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
EVOLVE 22 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place June 2, 2013 at the The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
Worlds Collide was a 2025 professional wrestling livestreaming event and supercard co-produced by the American promotion WWE and its Mexican sister promotion AAA. It was the fifth Worlds Collide under the WWE banner and the second between both promotions. It took place on September 12, 2025, at the Cox Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada. It marked the first time WWE has held two Worlds Collide events in the same year, following the June 2025 event.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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 Joe
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
DGUSA presents Open the Ultimate Gate from Atlanta, Georgia.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
EVOLVE 23 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place September 21, 2013 at the Guzman Sports Lounge in Ridgewood, New York.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
Dark Match Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly Dark Match B-Boy vs. Jon Moxley Open The Freedom Gate Title Tournament First Round Six Way Match Gran Akuma vs. Hallowicked vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Lince Dorado vs. Matt Jackson vs. Nick Jackson Open The Freedom Gate Title Tournament First Round Match Brian Kendrick vs. BxB Hulk Open The Freedom Gate Title Tournament First Round Four Way Match CIMA vs. Jorge Rivera vs. Mike Quackenbush vs. Super Crazy Open The Freedom Gate Title Tournament First Round Match Davey Richards vs. YAMATO Singles Match Eddie Kingston vs. Jigsaw Tag Team Match KAMIKAZE (Dragon Kid & SHINGO) vs. WORLD-1 (Masato Yoshino & Naruki Doi) Open The Freedom Gate Title Tournament Final Four Way Elimination Match (vakant) BxB Hulk vs. CIMA vs. Gran Akuma vs. YAMATO
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
EVOLVE 24 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place September 22, 2013 at the The Brooklyn Lyceum in Brooklyn, New York.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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 Gargano
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
EVOLVE 17 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place on September 8, 2012 at the Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, New Jersey.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
Frightmare defends the Young Lions Cup, and Eddie Kingston has a brutal brawl with Homicide!
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
After two long years, Mike Quackenbush finally gets his hands on Chris Hero and we see the “CHIKARA Special” for the first time! Eddie Kingston gets a rematch with Gen 1 rival Hallowicked. Create-A-Wrestler challenges for the Young Lions Cup!
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
EVOLVE 20 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place May 30, 2013 at the Orlando Armory in Orlando, Florida.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
The feud between Ronin and Blood Warriors takes center stage with the Stable shootout in which member of each faction compete in two pick your poison matches, a single match, and a tag match.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
EVOLVE 25 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place January 10, 2014 at the The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
EVOLVE 21 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place June 1, 2013 at the Edge Concert Hall in Jacksonville, Florida.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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!
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
Eddie Kingston gives Tim Donst a memorable beating and then torments Hallowicked! The Kings of Wrestling begin courting Shayne Hawke. F.I.S.T. leaves their partner high and dry after a trios match with The Colony! Lince Dorado has an incredible singles contest opposite Chris Hero!
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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 Allin
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
CHIKARA’s resident Badd Boyz make a confession and then, an upgrade! The animosity between Tursas and Green Ant begins to boil. Dasher Hatfield attempts to become Young Lions Cup Champion! In an excellent main event matchup, Ares & Claudio Castagnoli of The BDK challenge Fire Ant and Soldier Ant for los Campeonatos de Parejas!
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
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!
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Lince Dorado
EVOLVE 26 was an event put on by Evolve. It took place January 11, 2014 at the Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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!