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Ramón Ibarra Rivera (born January 26, 1981), better known by his ring name Volador Jr., is a Mexican luchador (or professional wrestler), who works for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). He portrays a técnico ("good guy") wrestling character and is considered one of the top level técnicos in the promotion. He is the son of Super Parka, and his ring name refers to his father's previous gimmick, Volador. Ibarra is the cousin of the original La Parka, the cousin of El Hijo de L.A. Park and the uncle of Flyer; he is also related to a number of other luchadors in the Ibarra family.

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Ibarra has also worked outside his native Mexico on multiple occasions, with his highest profile work being for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in the United States, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) in Japan. Volador Jr. originally worked under a mask but was forced to unmask when he lost his mask to long time friend turned rival, La Sombra, in September 2013.

Over the years he has held a number of CMLL championships including the CMLL World Tag Team Championship, the CMLL World Trios Championship, the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship, Mexican National Trios Championship, the NWA World Historic Middleweight Championship and the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship. He has won CMLL's Torneo Gran Alternativa, Leyenda de Plata and Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increibles tournaments.

Professional wrestling career

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Volador Jr. made his professional wrestling debut in 1999 after training with his father, the original Volador.[1] Initially he worked on the independent circuit around his native Coahuila.

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2001–present)

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Volador Jr. at Arena Coliseo Guadalajara in 2007

On August 14, 2001, Volador Jr. competed in the annual Torneo Gran Alternativa teaming with Atlantis. The team was eliminated in the semifinals by Black Warrior and Sangre Azteca after having defeated Máscara Año 2000 and Enemigo Publico in the first round.[4] Volador Jr. participated in a tournament to determine the first ever CMLL World Super Lightweight Champion, but was defeated in the first round to Rocky Romero. On December 5, 2003, he, El Felino and Safari won the vacant Mexican National Trios Championship by defeating the team of Alan Stone, Super Crazy and Zumbido in a tournament final.[5] On August 20, 2004, he competed in the Torneo Gran Alternativa once again teaming with Atlantis and once again but they were eliminated in the semifinals, defeated by eventual tournament winners El Hijo del Santo and Místico. In the first round the team had defeated Perro Aguayo, Jr. and Sangre Azteca.[6] Volador Jr., El Felino and Safari lost the Mexican National Trios Championship on March 25, 2005, to Pandilla Guerrera (Doctor X, Nitro and Sangre Azteca).[5] On June 2, 2006, he competed in the Torneo Gran Alternativa, teaming with Dos Caras, Jr. but were eliminated in the first by Último Guerrero and Nitro. On August 13, 2007, Volador teamed up with El Sagrado and La Sombra to win the Mexican National Trios Championship for the second time.[7]

The team of La Sombra (left) and Volador Jr. (right) during a match

On January 16, 2009, La Sombra and Volador Jr., dubbed "Super Sky Team", defeated Averno and Mephisto to win the CMLL World Tag Team Championship.[8] Super Sky Team's status as double champions ended on February 3, 2009, when Volador Jr., El Sagrado and La Sombra lost the Mexican Trios Championship to Poder Mexica (Sangre Azteca, Black Warrior and Dragón Rojo, Jr.).[9] Following the title loss, Volador Jr. and La Sombra focused on working as a team, defended their tag team titles eight times through 2009 and 2010.[10] Their teamwork resulted in them being voted the "CMLL Tag Team of the year" for 2009 by the fans of CMLL.[11] Volador Jr. was also voted "Most popular wrestler of the year" in the same poll.[11]

On January 22, 2010, Volador Jr. teamed up with El Terrible to participate in CMLL's "Torneo Nacional de Pareja Increíbles" ("National Amazing Pairs tournament"), a tournament where CMLL teams up a Tecnico (Volador Jr.) and a Rudo (El Terrible) for a tournament. In the second round of the tournament the team faced Averno and Místico. Initially Místico wrestle as the tecnico he has been for years, but during the match Místico's attitude seemingly changed as he began attacking Volador Jr., someone he had teamed with for years. Místico even went so far as to ripping up Volador's mask, a rudo move, and won the match after an illegal low blow to Volador Jr. After the match Místico took the microphone and claimed that "all was fair in war and defending Mexico City", a comment that drew many boos from the crowd.[12] The two met in the main event of an Arena México show on February 5, 2010, and this time Místico was clearly a Rúdo, tearing so viciously at Volador's mask that a new mask had to be brought to the ring during falls. In the second fall Místico pulled his mask off and threw it to Volador Jr. in an attempt to get Volador Jr. disqualified. The end came when Volador Jr. reversed Místico's La Mística and won by applying the same move to Místico. Following the match Místico angrily proclaimed "¡Yo soy la máxima figura de la lucha libre!". ("I am the greatest figure in wrestling").[13] On February 12, 2010, Místico lost the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship to Volador Jr. two falls to one.[14] On the February 26 CMLL Super Viernes show it was announced that Místico, Volador Jr., La Sombra and El Felino would face off in a four-way Lucha de Apuesta match as the main event of the 2010 Homenaje a Dos Leyendas.[15] La Sombra was the first man pinned at Dos Leyendas and El Felino was the second, forcing the two to put their masks on the line. After a long match La Sombra pinned El Felino. After the match he unmasked and announced that his real name was Jorge Luis Casas Ruiz.[16] Following Dos Leyendas Místico announced that he was done being a rúdo and returned to the técnico side, although Volador Jr. remained suspicious of Místico. The storyline between the two cooled off for a bit, but in late May 2010, tension resumed as Místico and Volador Jr. faced off once again at the Mexican Light Heavyweight Championship, with Volador Jr. retaining the belt. At the 2010 Sin Salida the two were on opposite sides of a Relevos incredibles, Místico teamed with Máscara Dorada and Mr. Águila while Volador Jr. teamed with Averno and Negro Casas. Averno came to the ring wearing the same combined Averno/Místico mask he had worn for the Parejas Incredibles tournament and tried to convince Místico to join the rúdo side, only to turn around and reveal that both he and Volador Jr. were wearing a combined Averno/Volador Jr. mask underneath. Volador Jr. worked as a rúdo throughout the match, losing the match for his team when he tried to cheat but was caught by the referee.[17] On July 12, 2010, at the Promociones Gutiérrez 1st Anniversary Show, Volador Jr. participated in a match where 10 men put their mask on the line in a match that featured five pareja incredibles teams, with the losing team being forced to wrestle each other with their mask on the line. His partner in the match was El Alebrije, facing off against the teams of Atlantis and Olímpico, Místico and El Oriental, Histeria and La Sombra, and Último Guerrero and Averno.[18] Volador Jr. and El Alebrije were the second team to escape the match. In the end Místico defeated El Oriental to unmask him.[19] After teasing a rudo turn for over a month, Volador Jr. and La Sombra lost the CMLL World Tag Team Championship to the Los Invasores team of Mr. Águila and Héctor Garza on July 23, 2010 without any signs of dissension between the two.[20] During a later show Volador Jr. finally turned rudo when he attacked La Sombra, tore his former partner's mask off and beat him up. During the 2010 Universal Championship tournament, Volador Jr. defeated Valiente in the first round. In the second round Volador Jr. faced La Máscara and cemented his status as a rudo when he was disqualified for excessive violence against La Máscara. He kept attacking La Máscara after the match ended, leaving La Máscara an easy victim for his next round opponent, Jushin Thunder Liger.[21]

Volador Jr. in December 2010

Following the Super Viernes on August 13, 2010, where he attacked La Máscara, Volador Jr. began being booked as rudo, although the on again, off again feud with Místico was put to the side in favor of Volador Jr. against La Sombra. The feud between the two led both wrestlers to be booked in the main event of the CMLL 77th Anniversary Show, a 14-man steel cage Lucha de Apuesta, mask vs. mask match.[22] Volador Jr. was the 10th man to leave the steel cage, keeping his mask safe. The match came down to La Sombra pinning Olímpico to unmask him.[23] On September 17, Volador Jr. picked up one of the biggest wins in his CMLL career, defeating Místico in the finals of a tournament to win the Copa Bicentenario.[24] On October 5, 2010, Volador Jr. lost the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship to La Máscara, ending his reign at 236 days.[25] After losing the title, Volador Jr. spent several months not doing anything significant in CMLL until he took over the Los Invasores stable in July 2011, when its leader Héctor Garza turned tecnico.[26] On September 18, Volador Jr. unsuccessfully challenged former partner La Sombra for the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship, in a match that received rave reviews.[27] Two days later, Volador Jr. led Olímpico and Psicosis II of Los Invasores to the Mexican National Trios Championship, when they defeated the trio of Ángel de Oro, Diamante and Rush.[28] Volador Jr. continued his successful run on September 23 by defeating eleven other men in a torneo cibernetico to advance to the finals of the 2011 Leyenda de Plata. On October 7, Volador Jr. defeated Jushin Thunder Liger to win the tournament.[29] Los Invasores lost the Mexican National Trios Championship to Atlantis, Delta and Guerrero Maya, Jr. on December 16, 2011.[30] On February 14, 2012, Volador Jr. defeated La Máscara to win the NWA World Historic Middleweight Championship for the first time.[31] On March 30, Volador Jr. lost the title to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) representative Prince Devitt.[32]

On June 20, 2012, Volador Jr. formed the Los Depredadores del Aire ("The Predators of the Air") group alongside Black Warrior and Mr. Águila.[33] Two days later, Los Depredadores del Aire defeated Los Reyes de la Atlantida (Atlantis, Delta and Guerrero Maya Jr.) to win the Mexican National Trios Championship.[34] For July 29, Volador Jr. traveled to Tokyo, Japan, in an attempt to regain the NWA World Historic Middleweight Championship from Prince Devitt, but would eventually fail in his title challenge.[35] The following month, Volador Jr. started a rivalry with Mr. Niebla, for which he was positioned as a tecnico even though still being a part of rudo stable Los Invasores.[36] On October 30, Los Depredadores del Aire lost the Mexican National Trios Championship back to Los Reyes de la Atlantida.[37] On January 22, 2013, Volador Jr. survived a torneo cibernetico to advance to a final match for the vacant CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship against the other survivor, Rey Escorpión.[38][39] On January 29, Volador Jr. was defeated in the finals of the tournament by Escorpión.[40] Following their clash over the Reyes del Aire trophy, Volador Jr. and La Sombra were teamed up for the 2013 Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increibles tournament, the same tournament that in 2010 was the impetus for Volador Jr.'s rudo turn. The rivals put their issues aside for the tournament defeating the teams of Guerrero Maya Jr. and Negro Casas, La Máscara and Averno and finally Shocker and Mr. Niebla to qualify for the finals of the tournament.[41][42] On March 15, 2013, at the 2013 Homenaje a Dos Leyendas show, Volador Jr. and La Sombra defeated Altantis and Último Guerrero to win the Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increibles.[43] The truce between La Sombra and Volador Jr. that allowed them to win the tag team tournament only lasted until the next time the two rivals were in the same ring. On Sunday, February 17, 2013, La Sombra teamed up with Marco Corleone and Místico La Nueva Era against Volador Jr., Euforia and Último Guerrero. During the match Volador Jr. attacked both La Sombra and the referee, causing a disqualification before leaving the ring and his confused partners behind.[44] On September 13 at CMLL's 80th Anniversary Show, Volador Jr. and La Sombra defeated Atlantis and Último Guerrero in a Relevos Suicidas match and thus advanced to a Mask vs. Mask Lucha de Apuestas against each other. In the end, Volador Jr. was defeated and forced to unmask and reveal his real name.[3][45]

Volador Jr. diving onto Euforia in a match on November 30, 2018

On November 19, Volador Jr. defeated Máscara Dorada to win the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship.[46] Three days later, Volador Jr. began showing signs of a tecnico turn by shaking hands with Místico and trying to save him from Los Guerreros Laguneros, before walking out on his Los Invasores partners.[47] His turn was finalized on November 29, when Los Invasores attacked him following a torneo cibernetico between Los Invasores and representatives of CMLL.[48] On June 6, 2014, Volador Jr. lost the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship to La Sombra in a match also contested for the NWA World Historic Middleweight Championship.[49] The loss came as a result of outside interference from La Máscara and Rush.[50] Volador Jr. regained the title from La Sombra on August 1 at El Juicio Final.[51] In early 2015, Volador Jr. came together with Místico and Valiente to form a new Sky Team.[52] On February 13, Sky Team defeated Los Guerreros Laguneros (Euforia, Niebla Roja and Último Guerrero) to win the CMLL World Trios Championship.[53] On April 5, 2016, Volador Jr. and rookie Esfinge defeated Fujin and Rey Escorpión to win the 2016 Gran Alternativa tournament. On July 1, Volador Jr. won the 2016 International Gran Prix, scoring the last elimination over Tama Tonga.[54] On October 20, 2017, Volador defeated Carístico to win the 2017 Leyenda de Plata.[55] On November 3, Volador Jr. turned on Carístico, attacking him with help from Rush, who afterwards stated that Volador Jr. had everything it took to join Los Ingobernables.[56] At Homenaje a Dos Leyendas 2018, Volador and Valiente defeated El Terrible and Rey Bucanero to win the CMLL World Tag Team Championship.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2008)

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In 2008, Volador Jr. was given an opportunity to travel to the United States and compete for the Florida-based Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as part of their 2008 World X Cup tournament. TNA decided to simply drop the "Junior" part of his name and promote him as "Volador". He was part of Team Mexico, working with Rey Bucanero, Último Guerrero and Averno, with TNA ignoring the fact that Volador Jr. had been rivals with all three wrestlers in Mexico. He made his TNA debut in an Ultimate X match at TNA's Victory Road show on July 13, 2008. During the World X tournament he defeated Kaz, Naruki Doi and Daivari to score four points for his team that allowed Team Mexico to win the tournament by one point.[57] On October 30, 2008, Volador returned to TNA to work his first "Non-X-Cup" match, teaming up with Hiroshi Tanahashi as the two lost to The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley).[58] On the edition of November 7 of TNA's weekly Impact! television show Volador teamed with Tanahashi to compete in a 4 team Ladder Match where the winning team would get a championship match against TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money, Inc. The match also included Team 3D, The Latin American Xchange and was won by Matt Morgan and Abyss. At TNA's 2008 Turning Point show, Volador participated in a 10-man X Division elimination rankings match. Volador was the second man eliminated from the match, which was won by Eric Young.[59] The Turning Point match was Volador's last match for TNA.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2012–present)

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On January 21 and 22, 2012, Volador Jr. took part in the CMLL and NJPW co-produced Fantastica Mania 2012 events in Tokyo. On the first night, Volador Jr. teamed with Kazuchika Okada to defeat the team of Hiroshi Tanahashi and La Sombra.[60] In the main event of the second night, Volador Jr. unsuccessfully challenged La Sombra for the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship.[61]

In January 2013, Volador Jr. returned to Japan to take part in the three-day Fantastica Mania 2013 event. During the first night on January 18, he teamed with Taichi and Taka Michinoku to defeat La Máscara, Mascara Dorada and Máximo in a six-man tag team match.[62] The following night, Volador Jr., Kazuchika Okada and Rey Escorpión defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi, La Máscara and Rush in another six-man tag team match.[63] During the third and final night, Volador Jr. unsuccessfully challenged La Máscara for the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship.[64]

In January 2014, Volador Jr. took part in the five-day Fantastica Mania 2014 tour.[65] The third event of the tour, on January 17, was headlined by the first interaction between Volador Jr. and his longtime rival La Sombra, after the former's tecnico turn. The match, wrestled under Match Relampago VIP rules, ended in a ten-minute time limit draw.[66] Two days later, in the final match of the tour, Volador Jr. successfully defended the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship against Máscara Dorada.[67]

In January 2015, Volador Jr. took part in the Fantastica Mania 2015 tour, during which he successfully defended the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship against Gran Guerrero.[68] In January 2016, Volador Jr. again returned to Japan to take part in Fantastica Mania 2016, successfully defending the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship against Mephisto in the main event of the final show of the tour.[69] The following May, Volador Jr. entered the Best of the Super Juniors XXIII tournament. After four wins and two losses, Volador Jr. headed to his final round-robin match leading his block,[70] but was eliminated after losing to Will Ospreay.[71] A year later, Volador Jr. was announced as a returning participant in the Best of the Super Juniors 24 tournament.[72] He finished the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses, failing to advance to the finals.[73]

On October 9, 2018, it was announced that Volador Jr. would be participating in NJPW's annual Super Junior Tag League.[74] Teaming with Soberano Jr., he finished the tournament with a record of two wins and five losses, failing to advance to the finals.[75] On October 8, 2019, it was announced that Volador Jr. would return to NJPW for the Super Junior Tag League.[76] Teaming with Titán, he finished the tournament with a record of four wins and three losses, once again failing to advance to the finals.[77]

Ring of Honor (2017)

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Due to CMLL's partnership with Ring of Honor (ROH), Volador Jr. appeared at Supercard of Honor XI, where he teamed up with Will Ospreay to defeat Jay White and Dragon Lee.[78]

All Elite Wrestling (2024)

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In January 2024, it was announced the CMLL stars, Volador Jr., Máscara Dorada 2.0, Hechicero and Místico would represent their home promotion, in American partner promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW).[79] The four men made their debut on the January 31 edition of AEW Dynamite, appearing ringside during Jon Moxley's singles match against Jeff Hardy. After being taunted by Moxley during the match, the four men attacked him after his victory, before being chased off by members of the AEW roster.[80] The four men made their AEW in-ring debut during the February 2 edition of AEW Rampage, defeating Christopher Daniels, Matt Sydal, Angelo Parker and Matt Menard, in an 8-man tag-team match.[81]

Personal life

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Ibarra is a part of an extended family of wrestlers, including his father Ramón Ibarra Banda who currently wrestles as Super Parka and previous wrestled as Volador, which is where Ibarra's ring name of Volador Jr. comes from. Volador Jr.'s uncles wrestle as Johnny Ibarra and El Desalmado, and he is the cousin of lucha libre legend L.A. Park and wrestler El Hijo de Cien Caras.[82] He is also the great cousin of L.A. Park's son who wrestles as El Hijo de L.A. Park.[83] Ibarra's nephew, a grandson of Ramón Ibarra Banda, began working for CMLL in 2014 under the ring name Flyer.[84]

In 2013, Ibarra married CMLL Edecanes ("ring girl") Bruni Sagnite. The couple have a son together, born in 2014.[85]

Championships and accomplishments

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Luchas de Apuestas record

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See also: Luchas de Apuestas
Winner (wager) Loser (wager) Location Event Date Notes
Volador Jr. (mask) Cowboy (mask) Naucalpan, State of Mexico Live event 1998  
Volador Jr. (mask) Diablo (mask) N/A Live event 2001  
Volador Jr. (mask) El Demolodor (mask) Cuernavaca, Morelos Live event April 18, 2002  
Volador Jr. (mask) Tony Tijuana (mask) Nezahualcoyotl, State of Mexico Live event April 28, 2002 [a]
Volador Jr. and Místico (masks) Anthrax and Ebola (hair) Guadalajara, Jalisco Live event October 7, 2004  
Volador Jr. (mask) Misterioso (hair) Reynosa, Tamaulipas Live event November 30, 2008 [b]
La Sombra (mask) Volador Jr. (mask) Mexico City CMLL 80th Anniversary Show September 13, 2013 [c]
Máximo and Volador Jr. (hair) TRT: La Máquina de la Destrucción (hair)
(El Terrible and Rey Bucanero)		 Mexico City Homenaje a Dos Leyendas March 20, 2015 [97]
Volador Jr. (hair) Negro Casas (hair) Mexico City Homenaje a Dos Leyendas March 18, 2016 [98]
Bárbaro Cavernario and Rush (hair) Matt Taven and Volador Jr. (hair) Mexico City CMLL 85th Anniversary Show September 14, 2018 [99]
Volador Jr. (hair) Ángel de Oro. (hair) Mexico City CMLL 90th Anniversary Show September 16, 2023 [100]

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Volador Jr.

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Volador Jr., born Ramón Ibarra Rivera on January 26, 1981, in , , , is a renowned luchador ( wrestler) best known for his high-flying, acrobatic style and long-standing career with the (CMLL), where he has established himself as one of the promotion's top stars. The son of the original Volador (also known as Super Parka) and trained by his father along with , Ibarra debuted professionally in October 1997 on the independent circuit before joining CMLL in 2000 and adopting the masked persona of Volador Jr. in 2004 that honors his family legacy. Throughout his career, he has competed as both a técnico (face) and (), earning acclaim for his risky aerial maneuvers that have captivated audiences worldwide, and he unmasked in a high-profile Lucha de Apuestas match against La Sombra at CMLL's 80th Anniversary event on September 13, 2013. Volador Jr. has achieved significant success in CMLL, capturing prestigious titles such as the CMLL World Trios Championship, CMLL World Tag Team Championship, Mexican National Trios Championship, Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship, , and NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship. He has also triumphed in major tournaments, including the Reyes del Aire, La Leyenda de Plata, Bicentenario 2010, Nacional Increíble de Parejas, and Grand Prix Internacional, solidifying his status as a versatile and enduring figure in . Beyond Mexico, he has represented CMLL internationally through collaborations with promotions like and , further enhancing his global reputation as "El Depredador del Aire" (The Predator of the Air).

Early life and background

Family heritage

Ramón Ibarra Rivera, better known by his ring name Volador Jr., was born on January 26, 1981, in , , . He is the son of Ramón Ibarra Banda, a veteran luchador who performed under the ring names Volador and later Super Parka, and whose high-flying style directly inspired the creation of the Volador Jr. character as a continuation of the family legacy. Volador Jr. hails from the prominent Ibarra wrestling , a multi-generational dynasty in Mexican that includes his uncles Johnny Ibarra and Desalmado, as well as cousins such as (Adolfo Tapia Ibarra) and , all of whom have competed professionally in major promotions. This lineage has produced numerous wrestlers known for their athleticism and involvement in inter-promotional rivalries, embedding the Ibarra name deeply within the fabric of lucha libre history. From a young age, Volador Jr. was immersed in the world of through his family's involvement, frequently attending live events alongside his father starting at around three or four years old, which fostered his early fascination with the sport. He also engaged in informal practice sessions with family members during his childhood, honing basic skills before pursuing more structured preparation, all while growing up in an environment where wrestling was both a profession and a cultural tradition.

Training and debut

Volador Jr. began his wrestling training at a young age, around eight or nine years old, often sneaking away from home to practice at local gyms in despite initial resistance from his father. His primary mentor was his father, Super Parka (formerly known as Volador), a veteran luchador who had debuted in 1976 and provided foundational guidance on technique and the demands of . Additional training came from , a prominent figure in Mexican , helping refine his high-flying style. He made his professional debut in October 1997 at Arena Neza in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, initially performing under the ring name Hijo del Volador to honor his father's legacy. Adopting the iconic Volador mask and attire, he entered the ring as a rudo (heel), portraying an antagonistic character focused on aerial maneuvers and crowd provocation in the tradition of Mexican lucha libre. For the first year or so, he competed primarily on the independent circuit in undercard matches, facing difficulties in adjusting to the fast-paced ring style, enduring physical tolls from high-risk spots, and establishing his own identity separate from his family's renowned heritage.

Professional wrestling career

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2001–present)

Volador Jr. transitioned from the independent circuit to (CMLL) in 2000, quickly establishing himself in the midcard as a dynamic high-flyer known for his aerial maneuvers. His early tenure included participation in the 2001 Torneo Gran Alternativa, where he advanced to the semi-finals alongside veteran partner before elimination by Black Warrior and Sangre Azteca. Throughout 2001–2005, he engaged in notable feuds with factions like del Infierno, showcasing his agility against established heels in multi-man matches and building momentum as a reliable performer on CMLL's weekly shows. From 2006 to 2015, Volador Jr. reached the peak of his CMLL career through intense rivalries that highlighted his versatility, including prolonged feuds with , marked by clashes and individual confrontations emphasizing power versus speed dynamics. His antagonism with Averno further intensified storylines, featuring aggressive brawls and technical exchanges that positioned him as a central figure in major events. A defining moment came at CMLL's 80th Anniversary Show on September 13, 2013, where Volador Jr. lost his mask to La Sombra in a mask vs. mask match, revealing his real name Ramón Ibarra Rivera and solidifying his legacy in CMLL's storied Apuestas tradition. In recent years from 2015 to 2025, Volador Jr. has assumed a role in CMLL, captaining the Sky Team stable alongside and Valiente, which dominated trios divisions with innovative aerial assaults; the stable continued in reformed iterations as El Sky Team after Volador Jr.'s departure in the mid-2010s. He has aligned with Los Depredadores alongside and Rugido in recent rudo storylines. He has mentored younger talents in ongoing Gran Alternativa tournaments, such as teaming with Flyer to in , fostering the next generation of high-flyers. His latest appearances include a over Máscara Dorada and members on November 9, 2025, at Lunes Clásico, where he teamed with Soberano Jr. and Difunto to defeat the international challengers in a showcase of veteran prowess. Over his CMLL tenure, Volador Jr.'s has evolved from a pure high-flyer relying on dives and top-rope splashes to a seasoned incorporating submissions and brawling, while retaining signature aerial moves like the Volador Spiral—a spiraling that remains a crowd favorite in his matches.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2008)

Volador Jr. entered (TNA) in 2008 as a representative of Team Mexico in the promotion's World X Cup tournament, which ran from June to July. Alongside teammates Averno, Rey Bucanero, and Último Guerrero, he contributed to the team's efforts in the international competition featuring squads from TNA, , and other nations. His debut match occurred on July 13 at TNA's Victory Road pay-per-view, where he competed in the tournament's final Ultimate X bout against Daivari (Team International), Kaz (Team TNA), and (Team ), ultimately retrieving the "X" structure to secure victory and four points for Team Mexico at 10:58. This win helped Team Mexico claim the overall tournament, highlighting Volador Jr.'s athletic prowess in TNA's high-stakes format. Following the World X Cup, Volador Jr. made sporadic additional appearances in TNA later that year, primarily in multi-man and tag team contests that showcased the X Division's emphasis on aerial maneuvers. On October 27, during an episode of TNA iMPACT!, he teamed with Hiroshi Tanahashi to face The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), losing via pinfall in a standard tag match. The next night, on October 28, he and Tanahashi again partnered in a four-way ladder match for a title shot, competing against Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray), Hernandez and Homicide, and Abyss and Matt Morgan, with the latter duo emerging victorious. These bouts allowed Volador Jr. to demonstrate his high-flying techniques, such as dives and quick transitions, to American audiences unfamiliar with his CMLL work. Volador Jr. concluded his 2008 TNA run on November 9 at the pay-per-view, participating in a ten-man elimination rankings match alongside competitors including Eric Young, , , , , , , , and Tanahashi; he was eliminated second in the bout won by Young. His involvement remained limited to these four total appearances, constrained by his primary obligations with (CMLL) in , preventing any extended stay or contract negotiation. Despite the brevity, the stint provided valuable exposure in the U.S. market, with his performances in the Ultimate X and multi-man matches earning praise for injecting authentic flair into TNA's undercard.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2012–present)

Volador Jr. made his (NJPW) debut during the 2012 tour, a collaborative series of events co-promoted with (CMLL). On January 21, 2012, at the first night in Korakuen Hall, he teamed with to defeat IWGP Heavyweight Champion and fellow CMLL representative La Sombra via pinfall in the semi-main event. This appearance marked the beginning of his recurring involvement in the annual events, where he frequently teamed with CMLL compatriots such as , Valiente, and Titán against NJPW stars, showcasing high-flying techniques in multi-man matches. Over the years, these tours allowed Volador Jr. to establish a presence in , competing in eight iterations through 2025 and adapting to the rigorous schedule of 10-15 matches across a two-week period. From 2013 to 2018, Volador Jr. continued his NJPW excursions primarily through , often aligning loosely with CMLL stablemates in six-man tags against groups like . Although he did not capture NJPW titles during this period, his performances highlighted his versatility, including a notable 2016 match where he and Stuka Jr. advanced in the tag tournament before elimination. In 2019, he expanded his scope by participating in the , partnering with Titán to score points in block matches against teams like El Desperado and . These outings emphasized tag competition, blending CMLL's aerial offense with NJPW's junior division pacing, though without championship success. Transitioning to more prominent solo opportunities, Volador Jr. entered the tournament in 2016 (XXIII) and 2017 (XXIV), both in . In 2016, he accumulated 10 points across seven matches, including a high-profile victory over on May 26 via Spanish Fly, though he fell short of the finals with a loss to KUSHIDA in the penultimate round. The following year, he again earned 10 points, defeating but dropping key bouts to Kanemaru and , who went on to win the tournament. These runs solidified his standing among NJPW's junior heavyweights, fostering ongoing rivalries; for instance, his 2016 clash with Ospreay evolved into mutual respect amid intense aerial exchanges, while encounters with Takahashi continued in later events, such as a 2024 tag match where they opposed each other as part of opposing units. Throughout his NJPW tenure, Volador Jr. has navigated the promotion's strong style by incorporating stiff strikes and chain wrestling while preserving 's emphasis on high spots and mask symbolism. In a , he noted that his CMLL training equipped him for diverse opponents, stating, "Lucha libre prepared me... if you dominate your style, you can dominate any type of crowd." This adaptation was evident in his 2025 return, where on February 27 at Korakuen Hall, he defeated Templario in the main event with a top-rope hurricanrana and secondary rope-assisted huracánrana, earning critical acclaim for blending explosive offense with technical resilience. Earlier in the tour, he competed in multi-man matches, including a loss to , Mascara Dorada, and Templario on January 21. These appearances underscore his enduring role in cross-promotional efforts, maintaining relevance into late 2025 without entering heavyweight tournaments like qualifiers.

Independent circuit and other promotions (2017–present)

In 2017, Volador Jr. made a one-off appearance for Ring of Honor (ROH) as part of the promotion's partnership with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). At Supercard of Honor XI on April 1 in Lakeland, Florida, he teamed with Will Ospreay to defeat Dragon Lee and Jay White in a high-flying tag team match that highlighted his aerial prowess and technical skills. This bout, lasting approximately 12 minutes, showcased Volador Jr.'s signature moves like the Volador Driver and contributed to the event's undercard acclaim for its fast-paced action. There was no further commitment to ROH at the time, marking it as a spotlight excursion rather than an ongoing run. Volador Jr. returned to ROH in subsequent years through additional CMLL crossovers, appearing sporadically in multi-man tags that emphasized international talent exchanges. For instance, in 2019 at Global Wars Espectacular Night 1 on September 6, he and Stuka Jr. defeated The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Vinny Marseglia) in an 11-minute tag match, pinning Marseglia after a sequence of dives and submissions. These outings continued into 2025, including an August 7 episode of ROH TV where he, alongside Magnus and Rugido, defeated Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, and John Silver) in a six-man tag, securing the win via a Volador Driver on Reynolds. Such appearances underscored his role in bridging Mexican lucha libre with American indie styles without a full-time contract. Volador Jr. debuted for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in early 2024 amid a CMLL talent invasion storyline. On the February 2 episode of AEW Rampage, he joined Hechicero, Máscara Dorada, and Místico in an eight-man tag victory over Christopher Daniels, Matt Sydal, Matt Lee, and Jeff Parker, with Volador Jr. contributing key high spots like a top-rope huracánrana. The following week on February 7 Dynamite, the group faced Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, and Claudio Castagnoli) plus PAC in a losing effort, where Volador Jr. was pinned after a series of brutal strikes and submissions. These matches initiated brief feud angles with international stars, including a July 2024 backstage confrontation where Death Triangle (PAC, Penta El Zero Miedo, and Rey Fénix) called out Volador Jr. and his CMLL allies following a CMLL event crossover. His AEW run remained limited to these showcase bouts, focusing on trios dynamics and high-flying exchanges rather than singles pushes. In 2025, Volador Jr. entered (MLW) for the Opera Cup tournament, a prestigious single-elimination event honoring traditions. In the quarterfinals on October 4 at in , he defeated Star Jr. (substituting for an injured Zandokan Jr.) via pinfall after a Code Red at around 7 minutes, advancing with support from CMLL teammates and Rugido at ringside. He followed with a semifinal victory over on October 25, securing the win with assistance from interference that neutralized Kojima's lariat attempts, pinning the veteran after a Volador Driver. This propelled him to the finals against on November 20 at the Charleston Music Hall in , setting up a historic all-CMLL for the Opera Cup trophy. His MLW involvement highlighted his enduring status as a top técnico, blending technical wrestling with dramatic storytelling. Beyond these promotions, Volador Jr. has taken sporadic bookings on the independent circuit for high-profile luchador showcases, though details remain limited to occasional multi-promotion events emphasizing his aerial expertise.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Volador Jr., born Ramón Ibarra Rivera, is married to Bruni Sagnite, a former CMLL edecán known for her role as a . The couple has one son, born on October 15, 2014. His son has started training in under the guidance of veteran coach Tigre Infante, with Volador Jr. voicing his support for the boy's potential entry into professional as a third-generation successor in the family tradition. Volador Jr.'s brother-in-law performs in the ring as Hijo del Volador, upholding the Ibarra family's deep ties to the sport.

Interests and philanthropy

Volador Jr. has participated in public events promoting mental and physical health awareness, reflecting his commitment to broader societal issues beyond the ring. Through social media, Volador Jr. has supported initiatives encouraging therapy and psychological care, aligning with his long-term career that emphasizes resilience in professional wrestling. A 2025 Instagram post featuring him and fellow rudos Ángel de Oro and Niebla Roja promoted hashtags like #IrATerapiaEstáBien and #PsicologíaParaTodos, underscoring the importance of mental health in sports. As a prominent figure in (CMLL), Volador Jr. contributes to the promotion's charitable efforts, including shows benefiting children's hospitals in , though specific individual involvements are often collective endeavors by the roster.

Championships and accomplishments

Major titles

He has also achieved multiple reigns as CMLL World Trios Champion as part of the alongside Valiente and (II), beginning in 2014 and extending into subsequent years. The group's initial reign from February 14, 2014, to August 1, 2017, lasted 1,234 days, setting the record for the longest in the title's history and highlighting their dominance in multi-man matches against teams like Laguneros. Sky Team's success emphasized Volador Jr.'s ability to thrive in while maintaining individual spotlight moments. Volador Jr. is a two-time CMLL World Tag Team Champion, first winning the title with La Sombra on July 17, 2009, and later with Valiente on September 22, 2017. These reigns showcased his tag team prowess in defenses against notable duos. He is a one-time Mexican National Trios Champion, capturing the title with La Sombra and Sagrado on August 13, 2006, and holding it until December 12, 2008. Volador Jr. held the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship from May 30, 2011, to March 30, 2012, defeating to win it and losing to Rey Escorpión. He is a one-time NWA World Historic Middleweight Champion, winning it on June 22, 2013, from La Sombra, and holding it until an unspecified date. Volador Jr. is a three-time NWA World Historic Champion, with reigns from November 19, 2013, to June 6, 2014; August 1, 2014, to March 30, 2018; and August 3, 2018, to January 20, 2023. He lost the title to on January 20, 2023. These reigns used it as a platform for welterweight division feuds. He has not captured titles in TNA or AEW. In , Volador Jr. secured two reigns as IWGP Intercontinental Tag Team Champion alongside La Sombra in 2014 and 2015. These victories involved intense title-vs.-title clashes during the tour, where they defended against NJPW stars in high-stakes bouts that bridged CMLL and NJPW styles. The partnerships underscored Volador Jr.'s international appeal and his role in cross-promotional events.

Tournament victories and awards

Volador Jr. has achieved notable success in various tournaments, particularly within (CMLL), where he has triumphed in high-profile events emphasizing aerial maneuvers and endurance. In 2005, he won the El Rey del Aire tournament, a multi-man elimination match known as a cibernetico, defeating a field of top high-flyers to claim the victory. In 2007, he won the El Rey del Aire tournament, defeating a field of top high-flyers to claim the victory. He repeated this feat in 2009, again emerging as the survivor in the El Rey del Aire cibernetico, solidifying his reputation as one of CMLL's premier aerial specialists. Expanding his tournament accolades, Volador Jr. captured the La Leyenda de Plata in 2011, advancing through a cibernetico qualifying round before defeating Mephisto in the finals to honor the legacy of . He won the in 2017 by outlasting competitors in the opening cibernetico and pinning Carístico in the final. Further victories came in 2023, defeating Titán in the finals after the cibernetico phase, marking his fourth overall win in this prestigious event. In team formats, he partnered with La Sombra to win the Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increíbles in 2013, a tag highlighting unlikely alliances. He also won the CMLL Torneo Bicentenario in 2010. Volador Jr. also excelled in mentorship-style tournaments, winning the Torneo Gran Alternativa in 2016 alongside rookie Esfinge by defeating Fujin and Rey Escorpión in the finals, and in 2018 with Flyer, overcoming and Templario. On the international stage, he represented Mexico's Team CMLL to victory in the 2016 Gran Prix Internacional, a 10-man cibernetico elimination match held during CMLL's 83rd anniversary celebrations, where his team defeated the international squad. Earlier, in 2008, he contributed to Mexico's triumph in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's World X Cup, partnering with Averno, Rey Bucanero, and to defeat teams from the United States, Japan, and Team International in a series of showcase matches. In , Volador Jr. competed in the 2016 Best of the Super Juniors tournament, earning 10 points in Block B with victories over opponents including Jushin Thunder Liger and , though he did not advance to the finals. More recently, in Major League Wrestling's 2025 Opera Cup, he advanced to the finals by defeating in the semifinals, setting up a matchup against on November 20, 2025, with the outcome pending as of November 14, 2025. Volador Jr.'s tournament successes often feature in CMLL's anniversary events, where he has secured multiple cibernetico victories, including the 2016 Gran Prix team win during the promotion's 83rd anniversary and the 2022 International Gran Prix cibernetico as the last man standing. These accomplishments underscore his versatility in elimination-style formats central to traditions.

Luchas de Apuestas record

Volador Jr. has participated in numerous Luchas de Apuestas matches throughout his career, primarily within (CMLL), where these high-stakes encounters involving or wagers are a cornerstone of the promotion's storytelling and tradition. These bouts underscore the personal risks inherent in , often culminating in intense rivalries that captivate audiences by threatening a wrestler's identity or appearance. As of November 2025, Volador Jr. holds a record of 10 wins and 2 losses in such matches, with no apuestas contested in international promotions like or his recent appearances in (MLW), where no stakes have been confirmed. His most notable loss occurred on September 13, 2013, at CMLL's 80th Anniversary Show, where he was defeated by longtime rival and former tag team partner La Sombra in a mask vs. mask match, forcing Volador Jr. to unmask and reveal his identity as Ramón Ibarra Rivera; however, he retained the Volador Jr. and continued competing unmasked thereafter. This defeat marked a pivotal moment, transitioning him from a masked técnico to a more versatile unmasked performer while amplifying the drama of their fractured alliance. Other significant victories include shaving Negro Casas's head in 2016 at Homenaje a Dos Leyendas, solidifying his status as a top-tier competitor, and multiple hair wins in 2023 against and Ángel de Oro, the latter in a multi-man suicidal cradle finale that highlighted ongoing factional tensions. The following table summarizes Volador Jr.'s verified Luchas de Apuestas record, focusing on key outcomes without exhaustive minor indy bouts:
DateWagerWinner(s)Loser(s)LocationNotes
1998/??/??Mask vs. MaskVolador Jr.CowboyArena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico StateEarly career win.
2001/??/??Mask vs. MaskVolador Jr.DiabloUnknown (likely Arena Isabel de Cuernavaca)Independent circuit.
2002/04/18Mask vs. MaskVolador Jr.El DemoledorArena Isabel de Cuernavaca, Cuernavaca, MorelosSingles mask win.
2002/04/28Mask vs. MaskVolador Jr. & partnerTony Tijuana & partnerArena Neza, Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico StateRelevos suicidas format.
2004/10/17Hair vs. HairVolador Jr. & MísticoAntrax & ÉbolaArena Coliseo de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, JaliscoTeam victory in regional show.
2008/11/30Hair vs. HairVolador Jr. & partnerMisterioso & partnerReynosa, TamaulipasRelevos suicidas; CMLL-affiliated.
2013/09/13Mask vs. MaskLa SombraVolador Jr.Arena México, Mexico CityCMLL 80th Anniversary main event; forced unmasking.
2015/03/20Hair vs. HairVolador Jr. & MáximoEl Terrible & Rey BucaneroArena México, Mexico CityTorneo de Parejas Inesperadas fallout.
2016/03/18Hair vs. HairVolador Jr.Negro CasasArena México, Mexico CityHomenaje a Dos Leyendas; major rivalry climax.
2018/09/14Hair vs. HairRush & CavernarioVolador Jr. & Matt TavenArena México, Mexico CityCMLL 85th Anniversary; team loss.
2023/03/17Hair vs. HairVolador Jr.Rocky RomeroArena México, Mexico CityCuadrangular de Apuestas.
2023/09/16Hair vs. HairVolador Jr. & partnersÁngel de Oro & partnersArena México, Mexico CityRelevos increíbles con final suicida; 90th Anniversary.
These encounters exemplify the emotional and physical intensity of apuestas, often building on years-long feuds within CMLL and reinforcing Volador Jr.'s resilience despite setbacks like his 2013 unmasking and 2018 team defeat. No further apuestas have been documented since 2023, aligning with his focus on championship pursuits and international tours.

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