Primo Colón
A second-generation Puerto Rican wrestler who, alongside his cousin, formed one of WWE's most decorated and charismatic tag teams as part of The Colóns.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Puerto Rican professional wrestler·Birthday: December 21·Millennials
Biography
Primo Colón, born Edwin Colón, carries wrestling in his blood as the son of the famous Puerto Rican star Carlos Colón Sr. and brother to Carlito. His career is a testament to the power of family legacy and tag-team chemistry. Debuting in his father's World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico, he mastered the fundamentals before arriving in WWE. There, teamed with his cousin Epico (Orlando Colón), he found his greatest success. As Primo, the more fiery and agile half of The Colóns, he helped the duo capture the WWE Tag Team Championships, bringing a distinct Latin flair to the division with their vibrant entrance and synchronized style. While often positioned as entertaining heels, their in-ring skill was undeniable. After his WWE tenure, Colón continued wrestling on the independent circuit and in TNA, proving the durability of a performer raised in the ring. His career represents a vital thread in the rich tapestry of Puerto Rican wrestling excellence.
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.
Primo 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 Primo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Primo'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 (with his cousin Epico) in 2012.
- Held the WWC World Tag Team Championship multiple times in his father's promotion in Puerto Rico.
- Teamed with his brother Carlito to win the WWC World Tag Team Championship early in his career.
- Competed for over a decade at the highest levels of WWE's tag team division.
Did You Know?
He is part of a legendary wrestling family: his father is Carlos Colón Sr., his brother is Carlito, and his cousin is Epico.
He is a trained martial artist, holding a black belt in Taekwondo.
He made his WWE debut not as Primo, but under the ring name 'Tito Colón' on the ECW brand.
He and Epico were at one point managed by the flamboyant Rosa Mendes.
“In this family, you learn to fight for your name.”
