Jesús Daniel Castillo Ortiz Jr., also known as Huracan Castillo, is a professional wrestler with a storied career spanning multiple promotions. Born to a wrestling family, Castillo is the son of Pedro Castillo, a renowned wrestler who competed in Canada, Japan, the United States, and Puerto Rico during the 1970s.
Castillo's wrestling journey began in his native Puerto Rico, where he worked for various promotions, including the World Wrestling Council (WWC),Americas Wrestling Federation, International Wrestling Association, New Wrestling Stars, and All Japan Pro Wrestling. He often competed as the masked El Olimpico, a persona that has become synonymous with his wrestling style.
In 1997, Castillo made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF),joining the Hispanic stable 'Los Boricuas' alongside Savio Vega, José Estrada Jr., and Miguel Pérez. As a member of the group, Castillo participated in various tag team matches, showcasing his skills alongside his fellow stablemates.
However, Castillo's time in the WWF was short-lived, as he became a jobber in the summer of 1998. He competed on Shotgun, losing to notable superstars such as Edge, X-Pac, and Dan Severn. His stint in the WWF came to an end in August 1999, when he left the company.
Castillo's next stop was the International Wrestling Association (IWA) in Puerto Rico, where he reunited with his Los Boricuas stablemates Savio Vega and Miguel Pérez. During this period, Castillo adopted a hardcore wrestling style, often incorporating the ring bell into his matches.
In 2006, Castillo made a return to the WWC, forming a tag team with Chris Joel and capturing the WWC World Tag Team Championship as a member of the Starr Corporation. He later teamed up with Rico Suave to form "La Evolucion Hardcore," a group that emphasized the hardcore wrestling style.
In November 2012, Castillo became the general manager of the Puerto Rico Wrestling Association (PRWA) and the current PRWA World Heavyweight Champion, defeating Joseph RPM in the finals. Castillo has also had the distinction of teaming with his son, AJ Castillo, in a match against the father-son duo of Barrabas and Barrabas Jr.
Castillo's wrestling legacy extends beyond his own career, as he has passed on his passion for the sport to his son. AJ Castillo, the first third-generation wrestler in Puerto Rico, has followed in his father's footsteps, making him a proud papa.
