Gilberto Melendez (born December 2, 1933) is a Puerto Rican retired professional wrestler better known under the ring name Gypsy Joe. While attaining much of his United States success in the Tennessee area, Melendez also gained a following in Japan. He is perhaps best known in the wrestling industry for his remarkable longevity, with a career spanning seven decades, as well as his highly physical brawling style and tough reputation which made him an early pioneer of the hardcore wrestling scene.