LEONARDO DI'RICCI

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* Leonardo Di'Ricci

Ricardo Makaveli ( VALOR )

The Kidd ( Indies )

# ***Leonardo Di'Ricci "THE GLAMOUR GRAPPLER!"***

### *"Who Wish To Enter The Halls Of Fame Without My Permission? “*

**Leonardo Di’Ricci** is an Italian singer, songwriter, actor, dancer , model, fashion designer and professional wrestler. **Leonardo** is one of the best worlds selling artist, with sells of 10 million records. He gained major recognition after portraying the role of Lustrous "Lustrous Rhythms" in the (2018) erotic drama. **Leonardo** is best known in the wrestling industry for his previous championship reigns & his short lived run in Valor Wrestling.

As a singles wrestler, **Leonardo Di’Ricci** is a former World Heavyweight champion, having held the CTO World Heavyweight Championship 2x and CTO Tag Team Championship 2x.

## **Appearance**

* ***Leonardo Di Ricci*** is a man who wears elegance and extravagance like a second skin. His attire is always a topic of conversation in both the fashion and wrestling worlds. A sleek, well-chiseled physique, adorned with high-end fashion from the world's premier designers, often drawing inspiration from the storied **Di’Ricci** family business owned by his ancestors. His hair is characteristically styled in a meticulously groomed slick-back, while a faint stubble often graces his chiseled jawline, providing a rugged contrast to his otherwise polished appearance. His wrestling attire, while functional, also leans heavily into his fashionable persona, incorporating luxurious fabrics and bold, opulent designs, which often make their way into high-profile fashion magazines.

## ON/OFF Screen Personality:

#### On Screen:

* In the wrestling world, **Leonardo** is known as a captivating yet conceited heel. Both charismatic and perpetually bathed in the limelight, **Leonardo** lives for the applause, whether it be from a concert audience or the roar of wrestling fans. In and out of the ring, he maintains a larger-than-life persona, ensuring that the world’s eyes are perennially fixed upon him. His social media is a cascade of luxury, musical endeavors, and glimpses into the elite circles of the entertainment world. His paparazzi-loving nature means that his face is no stranger to media tabloids, always providing something for the public to talk about. This love for attention spills over into his wrestling persona, where his entrances are grand, always accompanied by an opulent display of lights, his own music, and occasionally, a live performance.

### Off Screen:

Contrasting his on-screen persona, **Kendricc** is known amongst peers as a committed, personable individual. A genuine supporter of the arts and fashion, he often involves himself in charity events related to these fields. Despite the grandeur of his character, **Kendricc** is known for being remarkably humble and is always ready to extend a helping hand to upcoming talents in both the wrestling and music industries.

## Early Childhood:

**Kendricc Mauricio Acosta - Di’Ricci Jr**. was born June 7, 1995. The son to **Kendrick Esteban Acosta**, a former Puerto Rican and Egyptian luchador turned actor and **Isabella Rossi Di’Ricci- Acosta**, a classically trained Italian opera singer. Being the second of 6 children, **Kendricc** grew up with three brothers, **( Adonis, Apollo (The youngest) and Andreś (The Oldest ) and two step sisters (Aleesia and Alessandra.)**

* Born into the influential **Di Ricci** family in Florence, **Kendricc** was always destined for the spotlight. His family, with vast holdings in the fashion and entertainment sectors in Italy, positioned him to be a public figure from a tender age. **Kendricc** while indulging in the privileges of his birthright, sought to forge his own path in the world of entertainment. Immersed in a life where fashion runways and music studios were never far away, his love for singing burgeoned, under the heavy influence of legendary artists around the world of all genres like Opera, Pop, and Raggaeton.
* His family’s opulence offered him opportunities to train vocally with some of the best in the industry, honing a talent that was inherently present from childhood. Simultaneously, his immersion in the world of fashion saw him rubbing shoulders with the likes of prominent fashion families like his own, influencing his future in-ring attire and personal style. His proclivity for musical theatrics and drama found a surprising outlet when he stumbled upon the world of professional wrestling.
* The combination of physical prowess and performative drama in wrestling appealed to him, adding another layer to his already-multifaceted entertainment career. The wrestling ring became another stage where his music, fashion, and newly acquired athletic prowess converged into a singular, mesmerizing act, captivating audiences worldwide.

## Life Of The Prince Of Sound

Being raised in the enchanting city of Milan, **Leonardo** was always surrounded by the rich, artistic culture that the locale had to offer. From an early age, the world of high fashion, melodramatic operas, and passionate theatrical performances deeply impacted him and his interest in music. Wanting to follow in his mother’s footsteps, he was labeled **The Golden Child!**

His family circle include several musicians to say the least, with the biggest being his Mother who he would sometimes mimic backstage during her performances. Performing as a child.

When **Kendricc** was 16 he attended many performance classes before going on to become the lead singer in a boyband with fellow classmates after failing auditions as a solo candidate for a competition, but were instead placed together to form The Legendary five guy group by **Kendricc’s** grandfather.

Once the band was formed, they began their career in Europe before releasing their first studio album **“BOYZ II CREATION”** which sold 4 million copies in the first week. Upon the completion of the celebrity tour, the group went on a hiatus in 2013.

After many months fans questioned the bands return until lead singer **Kendricc** released a statement announcing his departure. In the official statement, **Di'Ricci** stated “I’d like to apologize to the fans I’ve let down, but its time for me to take my career to newer heights. Thank you to our fans and I know theirs many of you who will understand, they will be the best band in the world without me.” **Di'Ricci** denied rumors of any dispute regarding members but in later interviews stated that he left the group due to being unhappy with decisions regarding the groups musical lead direction and his inability to give input. The group **Boyz II Creation** went on to make a appearance on **Early Mornings With Earl Radcliffe** on September 23rd, where they announced they will continue the group without a fifth member.

During his quest to began his career as a soloist, **Leonardo** took over the direction of his career away from his family until his plan came to a halt once getting caught selling cocaine at a Vegas party. **Leonardo** was sentence time in prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to selling illegal drugs. He was soon released after serving one third of that term, and began professional wrestling as way to compensate in return from being bailed by **Xion Moon**.

## Professional Wrestlings Greatest Idolo :

With wrestling becoming a secondary career to expand Leonardo’s brand, Leonardo signed with his first official promotion **(Cherish The Opportunity)** in late 2014 under the ring persona **Kidd Gucci**.

**Leonardo** received professional training for his debut in 2014, where he defeated Xion Moon in singles competition for contender-ship for the company’s first ever World Champion. Shortly after **Kendricc** went on to face Sean O’ Riley at their first Pay Per View " Jump Off", where he defeated O'Riley to become the World Champion. Unfortunately he didn't get to reign long due to a drug addiction which got him released and placed in rehab before returning full time to the company in late 2016.

In 2017 Di’Ricci went on to win both CTO Tag team Champions and CTO World Heavy Weight Champion. **Leonardo** would defend the prestigious title against many greats such as **Aaron Bomber, Dante Mc Gregor, Danny Blac, and Joshua Phoenix**. During **Leonardo's** last title defense at **Midnight Madness**, **Kendricc** was arrested by UK authorities, costing him to lose his championship with the authorities aid.

Some fans believe his arrest during the title match was a worked shoot, a storyline crafted to blur reality and fiction, though this has never been confirmed. During this time, **Kendricc** left to fulfill other ventures.

### **Valor Wrestling : Makaveli Resurrection!**

**Resurrection:** On **June 14, 2018** Kendricc was announced he had signed with Valor Wrestling under the ring name **Ricardo Makaveli**. **Ricardo** was set to compete in his ring debut at Resurrection against **JP Masters**.

On October 27, 2018 due to an outstanding debut, **Makaveli** was rewarded A World Heavy Weight Championship match where he was asked to join four other contenders at Valor’s next Pay Per View Ignite. After weeks of preparation for such a block buster match, It was then later revealed later in the year that the company was coming to a surprise ending.

With great momentum on **Makaveli's** side, fans questioned who would have become victorious at Ignite.

* On **October 27, 2018** due to an outstanding arrival, he was announced that he'll be in the World Heavy Weight Championship Match at Ignite as one of the 5 contenders.

### **Fame Wrestling Entertainment 2018 -**

During the death of **Cherish The Opportunity**, **Kendricc** secretly signed over the company, leaving hundreds of people without employment & used his strategic ways to create his own franchise called **Fame Wrestling Entertainment**.

* On January 18, 2019 **Fame Wrestling** was given its first show rewarding **Di’Ricci** a couple millions from merchandise, tickets, and streaming services, which he put towards a new flagship show **Shine**.
* Also during this episode he would align himself with former fren-e-my Aaron Bomber & home best friend, professional wrestler **Aniyah Vadoll** to create the stable of **Assault N Battery!**

On September 2019 **Di’Ricci** signed over the company to Aaron Bomber to pursue other life ventures.

## Personal Life,

**The Starting Life Of The Playboy**

 **Kendricc** married his first wife, Emelie Xavier, in 2014.  The marriage ended in 2015 due to domestic violence brought on by complications with his Bipolar and Post-traumatic stress disorder. After Xavier and **Kendricc** split. **Kendricc** was stalked by his former girlfriend,Rachel Reigns , younger sister, Alisha Jenay. Jenay and **Kendricc** dated surely after but it did not last due to Jenay faking a pregnancy which lead to **Kendricc** leaving. **Kendricc** went on to date former CTO superstar, Doll. The two split due to irreconcilable differences. As the years went on, **Kendricc** met the current CTO DOD Champion, Rachel Reigns . The two split due to infidelity on Reigns behalf. Soon after, **Kendricc** been dating fellow CTO Superstar Marcela Ferreira. After a 6 month relationship, they came to a mutual agreement to be friends. This led to **Kendricc** rekindling his relationship with his former girlfriend Rachel Reigns and proposing to her in front of a large audience at the first annual Wrestlevania to only part ways with her three months after.

In February 2018 **Kendricc** was rumored to be in a speculated relationship with TKS Siren Kattya. The two kept their relationship private until late March, but split ways sometime after due to reconsidering differences. **Kendricc** released a statement sometime after where he stated " He still has a great amount of respect for Katherine and wish her nothing but success." Upon his departure from Katherine, Kendricc was rumored to have been in many romantic interest along the way such as **Shaul Santana and his wrestling boss at the time Delilah Vadoll.**

In late 2021 **Delilah** and **Kendricc** revealed they are no longer together but are co-parenting three children ( Triplets ) which we later learned were named **Kenneth, Kendall, and Kenan!**

Kendricc is frequently seen with high-profile celebrities.

## **CHASING "GLAMARAZZI"**

### ***Controversies:***

* **Legal battle** (2018) over song rights.
* **Arrested** during a title defense in the UK.
* **Drug addiction** which led to rehab stints.

## **Music and Entertainment Career:** "ITS SHOWBIZ!"

* In (2018) **Kendricc** released a documentary under ***Cherish The Opportunity*** management called **"Step In His J's." Where Kendricc was asked to portray his in ring persona to the wrestling world.**
* **Filmography: "Under the Milan Sky" (2017)**
* **"Lustrous" (TV Series, 2019-2020)**

## **Hollywood Achievements**

* **• Awards and Nominations: 3x Italian Music Award Winner**
* **Latin Music Award (2018): "Best New Artist."**
* **1x European Acting Award**
* **3x Grammy Nominated**
* **1x Oscar Nominated**

## **LEONARDO MYTHS:**

### **Possible Facts/** **Myths** :

* "They say the Devil is the most handsome man in the world."
* **Leonardo** reportedly has a secret vault of unreleased music.
* Some speculate that his wrestling injuries were woven into storylines to afford him breaks for his other projects.
* Known for hosting extravagant, paparazzi-laden parties.
* Rumored to be exceedingly private and introverted despite his flamboyant public celebrity persona.

## **Nicknames & Quotes**

* **The Perfect Illusion: Makaveli** is great at fooling his viewers to portray a good guy when hes doing bad acts. **(VALOR)**
* The Heart Break Ki(dd): For dating numerous women. ( 2015 - 2019 )
* Simba**:** Starts off as the new guy who immediately makes it known that he's in the room in any franchise.
* **The Human Highlight Reel:** Due to the creditably and quality of his performance.
* Mijo Diablo : The Son Of The Devil
* **The Razzi Papi** (Current)
* **The Milan Maestro** (Current)
* **The Glamour Grappler** (Current)
* ***THE DRAMA KING***
* **THE MELODIC HEEL:** Integrated his singing background into his wrestling persona.

***Quotes*** ; Famous Punch lines you"ll hear from **Leonardo Di'Ricci**

* *" I Can't Wait To Be King"* : Used On Episode 11 of **Valor -Makaveli "Mijo Diablo"**

### **Other Facts In Wrestling**

**Entrance Themes**

* "**Twisted Transistor**" by **Korn** (November 10, 2012 - July 2017)

* " Fed Up" by **Bazanji** Remix ( September 2018- January 2019 )
* "Smooth Sailing" by **Queen Of The Stone Age** Underground Remix ( 2019-2020)
* V.I.P HEAT by **Kidd Gucci** **( 2023 )**
* **Make Me Famous by ( FWE MIX ) (Current)**

## Other Facts

*Ethnicity* : **Leonardo's** ancestors were **Italian, Puerto Rican, and Egyptian**