Epico Colón
A high-flying, second-generation Puerto Rican wrestler who found his greatest success as one half of a vibrant, championship-winning tag team.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Puerto Rican professional wrestler·Birthday: March 24·Millennials
Biography
Orlando Colón, performing as Epico, represents the vibrant legacy of Puerto Rican wrestling royalty. The cousin of superstars Carlito and Primo, he entered the family business with the expectations that come with the name. In WWE, he and his cousin Primo formed 'The Shining Stars' and later 'The Colóns,' a dynamic duo that captured the WWE Tag Team Championships. Their act was a blend of technical precision, high-flying risk, and charismatic showmanship. While singles stardom proved elusive, Epico thrived in the tag team structure, his chemistry with his cousin providing a reliable and exciting staple of the division. His career, spanning WWE and TNA, underscores the importance of tag team wrestling and the enduring power of familial connection in sports entertainment.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Epico was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Epico Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Epico's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the WWE Tag Team Championship once with his cousin Primo (as Epico) in 2012.
- Held the WWC World Tag Team Championship in Puerto Rico on multiple occasions.
- Competed in the 2012 Royal Rumble match, entering at number 21.
- Performed for over a decade on WWE's main roster and programming like 'SmackDown' and 'Raw'.
Did You Know?
He is the son of Puerto Rican wrestling legend Carlos Colón Sr.'s brother, making him part of the famous Colón wrestling family.
Before wrestling, he was a talented amateur boxer with a reported record of 12-1.
He and his cousin Primo were originally managed by Rosa Mendes during their championship run.
He performed under a mask early in his career in Puerto Rico as 'Fire Blaze'.
“In this ring, my family's name is written in the ropes.”
