Samuel Guevara is an American professional wrestler known for his work in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). He is a three-time AEW TNT Champion and a former AAA Cruiserweight Champion. He has also held the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championship with his wife, Tay Melo.
2004: Guevara Becomes a Wrestling Fan
Guevara's passion for wrestling ignites in 2004 after attending a WWE Smackdown show in Houston, where he witnessed Booker T and Rey Mysterio wrestle.
2010: Guevara's Professional Wrestling Debut
After training with Booker T, Guevara makes his professional wrestling debut in 2010 in Booker's Reality of Wrestling promotion.
2010: Guevara Begins Training at Reality of Wrestling
Inspired by his wrestling idols, Guevara begins his journey to become a professional wrestler in 2010 by joining Booker T's Reality of Wrestling school in Houston.
January 5, 2013: Guevara's Major Promotion Debut
Guevara makes his major promotion debut on January 5, 2013, wrestling for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
January 2016: Guevara Makes Offensive Remarks
During a podcast in January 2016, Guevara makes an inappropriate joke about WWE wrestler Sasha Banks that resurfaces later.
April 7, 2016: Guevara's AAA Debut
Sammy Guevara wrestles in a AAA tag team dark match with Tony Guevara (The Laredo Kid) against Los Matadores (Primo and Epico Colón) on April 7, 2016.
December 7, 2017: Guevara Debuts in Major League Wrestling
On December 7, 2017, Guevara debuts in Major League Wrestling (MLW) and goes on to make several appearances on its TV show, MLW Fusion, in 2018.
May 2018: Guevara Challenges for PWG World Championship
In May 2018, at PWG's Bask In His Glory event, Guevara faces off against PWG World Champion WALTER in a high-stakes main event for the title.
2018: Guevara's Lucha Libre AAA World Wide Debut and Championship Win
Sammy Guevara makes his debut for Lucha Libre AAA World Wide at Verano de Escándalo 2018 and wins the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship at the Triplemanía XXVI annual event later that year.
February 7, 2019: Guevara Signs with AEW
Sammy Guevara officially signs with the newly established All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on February 7, 2019.
February 16, 2019: Guevara Loses AAA World Cruiserweight Championship
On February 16, 2019, Guevara loses the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship to Laredo Kid.
April 28, 2019: Guevara Wins PWFP Ultimate Championship
Guevara claims victory at the "Rumble in Pakistan" event on April 28, 2019, defeating Raja Naveed to win the PWFP Ultimate Championship.
2019: Guevara Joins AEW
Sammy Guevara signs with the newly formed All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019. He is featured early on as a member of Chris Jericho's stable, The Inner Circle.
February 29, 2020: Guevara Loses to Darby Allin at Revolution
At AEW Revolution on February 29, 2020, Guevara is defeated by Darby Allin.
June 22, 2020: Guevara Suspended by AEW
AEW suspends Guevara on June 22, 2020, due to an inappropriate joke he made about WWE wrestler Sasha Banks on a podcast in January 2016. Guevara later issues a public apology on YouTube, taking responsibility for his offensive remarks.
February 10, 2021: Guevara Leaves The Inner Circle
Following escalating tensions, Guevara attacks MJF on the February 10, 2021 episode of AEW Dynamite, after a backstage altercation, leading to MJF sustaining a (storyline) rib injury. Later that night, Guevara announces his departure from The Inner Circle.
November 2021: Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo Begin Relationship
Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo began dating.
2021: Sammy Guevara Featured in "AEW Elite GM" Mobile Game
Sammy Guevara was included as a character in the AEW mobile game, "AEW Elite GM," released in 2021.
January 8, 2022: Sammy Guevara Scheduled to Face Cody Rhodes
On January 8, 2022, Sammy Guevara was originally scheduled to face Cody Rhodes in a TNT Championship rematch at AEW Battle of the Belts I.
February 9, 2022: Sammy Guevara Walks Out on the Inner Circle
During a team meeting on the February 9, 2022, episode of AEW Dynamite, tensions ran high within the Inner Circle, ultimately leading to Sammy Guevara making a statement by throwing down his vest and exiting the meeting, creating uncertainty about his future with the group.
March 9, 2022: Sammy Guevara Loses TNT Championship to Scorpio Sky
On March 9, 2022, Sammy Guevara faced a setback in his championship reign as he lost the TNT Championship to Scorpio Sky.
April 30, 2022: Sammy Guevara Wins AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship with Tay Conti
On April 30, 2022, Sammy Guevara returned to AAA, teaming up with Tay Conti. The duo emerged victorious, defeating Los Vipers (Maravilla and Látigo), Sexy Star II and Komander, to capture the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship at Triplemanía XXX. Notably, La Parka Negra wrestled in Guevara's place for a significant portion of the match.
May 29, 2022: Sammy Guevara Suffers Defeat at AEW Double or Nothing
At AEW Double or Nothing on May 29, 2022, Sammy Guevara teamed up with Frankie Kazarian and Tay Conti, but they were defeated by Scorpio Sky, Paige VanZant, and Ethan Page in a six-person tag team match. As a result of the loss, Guevara and Kazarian lost their opportunity to challenge Sky for the TNT Championship.
June 2022: Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo Announce Engagement
Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo announced their engagement in June 2022.
June 15, 2022: Sammy Guevara Rejoins Chris Jericho and Turns Heel
In a surprising turn of events on the June 15, 2022, Dynamite special episode Road Rager, Sammy Guevara, disguised as Fuego Del Sol, interfered in the hair vs. hair match between Ortiz and Chris Jericho. Guevara's interference cost Ortiz the match and marked his reunion with Jericho and Jake Hager, solidifying his heel turn and allegiance to the Jericho Appreciation Society.
August 6, 2022: Sammy Guevara Marries Tay Melo
On August 6, 2022, Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo celebrated their union with a wedding ceremony held in Orlando, Florida.
2022: Sammy Guevara's YouTube Channel Reaches Milestone
By 2022, Sammy Guevara's YouTube channel had amassed a following of 200,000 subscribers.
March 2023: Sammy Guevara Competes in Face of the Revolution Ladder Match
In March 2023, Sammy Guevara participated in the Face of the Revolution ladder match, a high-stakes contest with significant implications. However, victory ultimately went to Powerhouse Hobbs.
May 28, 2023: Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo Announce Pregnancy
On May 28, 2023, just before Guevara's match at AEW's Double or Nothing 2023, he and Tay Melo shared the joyous news of expecting their first child.
November 28, 2023: Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo Welcome Baby Girl
On November 28, 2023, Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo's family grew with the arrival of their daughter, Luna Guevara.