Jesús Daniel Castillo Ortiz Jr., professionally known as Huracan Castillo, is a highly accomplished and renowned professional wrestler who has inherited a rich family legacy within the sport. His paternal lineage is deeply rooted in professional wrestling, as his father, Pedro Castillo, was a celebrated wrestler who competed in a multitude of countries during the 1970s, including Canada, Japan, the United States, and Puerto Rico.
Influenced by his father's remarkable career, Castillo Jr. naturally followed in his footsteps and chose to pursue a career in professional wrestling, thus perpetuating the family's long-standing tradition within the industry.
Carlos Castillo embarked on a remarkable wrestling journey in the vibrant wrestling scene of Puerto Rico, where he had the opportunity to hone his craft and compete for various esteemed promotions, including the illustrious World Wrestling Council (WWC),the Americas Wrestling Federation, the International Wrestling Association, New Wrestling Stars, and the renowned All Japan Pro Wrestling.
Throughout his illustrious career, Castillo is perhaps most notably recognized for his tenure in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF),now widely known as WWE, where he had the distinction of being a valued member of the Hispanic stable 'Los Boricuas' in the late 1990s.
As a prominent member of the esteemed group Los Boricuas, Castillo embarked on a series of matches, frequently partnering with fellow group members of equal caliber, such as José Estrada Jr., Miguel Pérez, and the illustrious leader Savio Vega.
Not long after departing from the World Wrestling Federation, Castillo embarked on a new professional wrestling journey by joining the International Wrestling Association, a prominent organization based in Puerto Rico. This marked a significant turning point in his career, as he was reunited with two of his former Los Boricuas teammates, the highly accomplished Savio Vega and Miguel Perez.
As Castillo continued to hone his skills within the IWA, he underwent a transformation in his in-ring style, adopting a more aggressive and intense approach to wrestling. He became known for his affinity towards hardcore wrestling, often utilizing the ring bell as a formidable weapon against his adversaries.
In the year 2006, a significant turn of events took place in the world of professional wrestling, marking a comeback for the renowned athlete, Castillo. This momentous occasion was characterized by the formation of a dynamic tag team partnership with the skilled wrestler, Chris Joel. As a prominent member of the esteemed Starr Corporation, Castillo went on to achieve a remarkable feat, ultimately claiming the prestigious WWC World Tag Team Championship.
Notably, Castillo has persisted in solidifying his reputation within the Puerto Rican wrestling arena, discharging his responsibilities as the general manager of the PRWA and concurrently holding the esteemed PRWA World Heavyweight Championship.
Additionally, in November 2012, he received the unique privilege of partnering with his son, AJ Castillo, who has the distinction of being the first third-generation wrestler in Puerto Rico, to form a formidable tag-team unit that battled against the father-and-son duo comprising Barrabas and Barrabas Jr.
Throughout the extensive trajectory of his professional wrestling career, Castillo has consistently exhibited a profound admiration for the esteemed family heritage that has been instrumental in shaping the world of professional wrestling, and has devoted himself to perpetuating this legacy by captivating audiences not only in his native Puerto Rico, but also transcending geographical boundaries to entertain enthusiasts from far and wide.
