Ari Romero
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Ari Romero is a Mexican professional wrestler who has wrestled in the USA, Japan, and his Native Mexico. Ari "El Rey del Tenedor" is notorious for using a fork to make his adversaries bleed in his matches. his nickname is "El rey de las Cadenas". (Spanish for "King of the bull terrier match")
(EMLL, now known as Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)) promoter but when he debuted his son he put him in the opening bout and ordered the guys to be a little extra rough with him. After a few years later Romero, a bit more mature and experienced, would get called up to EMLL full time and would debut at Arena Coliseo in downtown Mexico City
. After several years, with signs of promise, the EMLL offices send him to Ciudad Juárez
with their local affiliate to further season. Cd. Juarez would become Romero's home as he became a fixture in the area and would later play a big role in the beginning of Eddie Guerrero
and Konnan
's wrestling careers. An injury while in Juarez forced Ari to return to Mexico City and soon after lose his "El Gato" mask Halcón Dorado as part of EMLL's "Martes populares" where they showcased new talent, mixed in with some of EMLL's veterans and established stars.
After losing his "El Gato" mask Romero returned to Juarez but this time with a rival promoter of the area, Gory Guerrero
, who ran his shows at Plaza de Torros Balderas only two blocks away from the EMLL afitliate competition at the Gimnasio Municipal. It would for Gory Guerrero that Romero would begin his long lasting feud (storyline) with the Guerrero family. Romero began working under his real name, Jose Luis Arias Romero, later shortened to Arias Romero by Gory Guerrero himself. Guerrero decided to have Romero debute as a face, going against Romero's natural heel
(bad guy, "Rudó" In Mexico) tendencies. During his debut against a hated local, Romero managed to rile up the crowd so much that he turned the heel face
(good guy, "Technicó" in Mexico) in the crowds eye and had them booing him instead. Romero quickly moved into a storyline with the local top talent Hector Guerrero
, Gory's son. Romero won a lot of matches while in Juarez, but his main accomplishment during his run with Guerrero's promotion was defeating all four Guerreros in an elimination 4 vs. 4 match. Romero singlehandedly eliminated Chavo
, Mando
and Gory and in a heated match finally also overcame Hector Guerrero. Not long after defeating the four Guerreros Ari Romero left to join the "la Division del Norte" wrestling circuit in Monterrey
, led by lucha legend Rene Guajardo and composed of mostly ex EMLL guys.
It was here that Ari Romero got his most well-known name as local promoter, Ciclon Veloz, had shortened his name from Arias Romero to Ari Romero. After working in Monterrey Romero gained his first taste of international experience, working his first tour of the United States. He would first work in the southwestern part, working mainly on the Native American Reservations of New Mexico
, Utah
and Arizona
. Later he would go to Southeast Championship Wrestling and work their territory in Tennessee
, Alabama
, Kentucky
, Florida
, Mississippi
and Georgia
. While working in the US Romero picked up a more American style of wrestling and would take what he learned back to Mexico. Romero claimed that it wasn't until he wrestled in the south that he finally understood the psychology of pro wrestling. After his tour of the US Romero would return to EMLL with a lot more experience. This time round he had his first big run with the company, taking part in one of EMLLs first Central American tours to El Salvador
, Guatemala
and Panama
. From here Romero would get sent by the CMLL offices to Los Angeles where he would work for Promoter Mike Labell at the Olympic Auditorium for the National Wrestling Alliance
.
The NWA, EMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling
(NJPW) had formed a working relationship and exchanged talents to help strengthen all three promotions. EMLL sent Mil Mascaras
, Black Gordman and the Great Goliath among others to the Olympic, as well as Ari Romero. Romero enjoyed a good run in NWA, a run that saw him participate in his first tour of Japan, one of many to come, and also a tour of the Pacific Islands in Hawaii
, New Zealand, Guam
, Samoa
, Fiji
, Australia and Tonga
for "High Chief" Peter Maivia
. During his stint with them Romero managed to crown himself champion of Polynesian Wrestling defeating Peter Maivia
himself. After this Romero would find himself back in EMLL as an established star, scoring victories over top talents of the time such as La Fiera
, Alfonso Dantés
and others. Later on Romero left EMLL and ventured out to San Antonio, Texas
to work for Tully Blanchard
's Southwest Championship Wrestling
. After working in Texas Romero returned to Juarez where he helped several up and comers like Eddie Guerrero, Konnan, Blue Demon, Jr.
, Tinieblas, Jr., Heavy Metal
get their start in wrestling. Romero continued wrestling full time locally in Juarez while making annual appearances for EMLL and tours to Japan for many distinct promotions, among them All Japan Pro Wrestling
(AJPW).
During the early 1990s Ari contacted the CMLL offices to ask for his scheduled dates where it was suggested to him to try and work with a new gimmick, a masked character. Romero took advantage of the Gulf War
that was going on at the time, using it to return full time with EMLL as El Gran Sheik, an Iraq
i Sheikh
. As El Grand Sheik he brought a slave with him to the ring to really sell the gimmick. Romero's career saw a resurgence as "El Gran Sheik", he even took part in Michinoku Pro's World Masked Tournament representing Saudi Arabia
(even though his gimmick was supposed to be Iraqi). Romero placed in the tournament that was won by Dos Caras
(Mexico) and saw local superstar, over the Great Sasuke (Japan) place second. The tournament also saw Sho Funaki, Jerry Lynn
, Taka Michinoku and Super Delfin participate. Romero ended up losing the Gran Shiek mask to Blue Demon, Jr.
, but his popularity in the Orient led him to reside in Japan after his loss. Romero spent the next 10 years wrestling all over Asia doing shows in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong
, Philippines
, Malaysia and even Russia. In late 2003 Ari returned to Juarez to help his son, billed as Ari Romero, Jr., get his break in the business for the same local promotion that Romero, Sr. worked for years before.
(drums), El Pantera
(guitar), El Apache (Bass), Buffalo Salvaje (vocals), Mario Prado (percussion) and Estrellita (keyboard and vocals). Romero has recorded four CD's, three of which are his own material.
Wrestling career
Romero began his career in his native city of Querétaro under a mask with the name "el Gato" (Spanish for "the cat") at the age of 15. His father was the local Empresa Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre is a Lucha Libre-style professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City while running cards in Guadalajara, Puebla and elsewhere in central and southern Mexico...
(EMLL, now known as Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)) promoter but when he debuted his son he put him in the opening bout and ordered the guys to be a little extra rough with him. After a few years later Romero, a bit more mature and experienced, would get called up to EMLL full time and would debut at Arena Coliseo in downtown Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
. After several years, with signs of promise, the EMLL offices send him to Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez , officially known today as Heroica Ciudad Juárez, but abbreviated Juárez and formerly known as El Paso del Norte, is a city and seat of the municipality of Juárez in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Juárez's estimated population is 1.5 million people. The city lies on the Rio Grande...
with their local affiliate to further season. Cd. Juarez would become Romero's home as he became a fixture in the area and would later play a big role in the beginning of Eddie Guerrero
Eddie Guerrero
Eduardo Gory "Eddie" Guerrero was a Mexican-American professional wrestler born into the Guerrero wrestling family. He wrestled in Mexico and Japan for several major professional wrestling promotions...
and Konnan
Konnan
Carlos Santiago Espada Moises , also known as Charles Ashenoff and better known by his ring name, Konnan, is a Cuban professional wrestler and rapper of Puerto Rican descent...
's wrestling careers. An injury while in Juarez forced Ari to return to Mexico City and soon after lose his "El Gato" mask Halcón Dorado as part of EMLL's "Martes populares" where they showcased new talent, mixed in with some of EMLL's veterans and established stars.
After losing his "El Gato" mask Romero returned to Juarez but this time with a rival promoter of the area, Gory Guerrero
Gory Guerrero
Salvador Guerrero Quesada , better known as Gory Guerrero, was one of the premier Hispanic professional wrestlers in the early days of Lucha Libre when most wrestlers were imported from outside of Mexico. He wrestled primarily in Empresa Mexicana de la Lucha Libre between the 1940s and 1960s...
, who ran his shows at Plaza de Torros Balderas only two blocks away from the EMLL afitliate competition at the Gimnasio Municipal. It would for Gory Guerrero that Romero would begin his long lasting feud (storyline) with the Guerrero family. Romero began working under his real name, Jose Luis Arias Romero, later shortened to Arias Romero by Gory Guerrero himself. Guerrero decided to have Romero debute as a face, going against Romero's natural heel
Heel (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a heel is a villain character. In non-wrestling jargon, heels are the "bad guys" in professional wrestling; the term heel coming from the term take to you heels, which means to run away which heel champions tend to do to avoid losing their titles.storylines...
(bad guy, "Rudó" In Mexico) tendencies. During his debut against a hated local, Romero managed to rile up the crowd so much that he turned the heel face
Face (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a babyface or face or in simple words, a fan favorite is a character who is portrayed as a heroic relative to the heel wrestlers, who are analogous to villains...
(good guy, "Technicó" in Mexico) in the crowds eye and had them booing him instead. Romero quickly moved into a storyline with the local top talent Hector Guerrero
Hector Guerrero
Héctor Manuel Guerrero Llanes is a Mexican-American professional wrestler, better known simply by his paternal name, Héctor Guerrero...
, Gory's son. Romero won a lot of matches while in Juarez, but his main accomplishment during his run with Guerrero's promotion was defeating all four Guerreros in an elimination 4 vs. 4 match. Romero singlehandedly eliminated Chavo
Chavo Guerrero
Salvador Guerrero III , better known as Chavo Guerrero or Chavo Guerrero, Sr., is a former professional wrestler. He is known for his work in Universal Wrestling Federation , American Wrestling Association and World Wrestling Entertainment and for being the father of third generation wrestler...
, Mando
Mando Guerrero
Armando Guerrero Llanes , better known as Mando Guerrero, is a retired professional wrestler. He also was the trainer for the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, an all female professional wrestling promotion.-Movie stuntman career:...
and Gory and in a heated match finally also overcame Hector Guerrero. Not long after defeating the four Guerreros Ari Romero left to join the "la Division del Norte" wrestling circuit in Monterrey
Monterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
, led by lucha legend Rene Guajardo and composed of mostly ex EMLL guys.
It was here that Ari Romero got his most well-known name as local promoter, Ciclon Veloz, had shortened his name from Arias Romero to Ari Romero. After working in Monterrey Romero gained his first taste of international experience, working his first tour of the United States. He would first work in the southwestern part, working mainly on the Native American Reservations of New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
and Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. Later he would go to Southeast Championship Wrestling and work their territory in Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
and Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. While working in the US Romero picked up a more American style of wrestling and would take what he learned back to Mexico. Romero claimed that it wasn't until he wrestled in the south that he finally understood the psychology of pro wrestling. After his tour of the US Romero would return to EMLL with a lot more experience. This time round he had his first big run with the company, taking part in one of EMLLs first Central American tours to El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
, Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
and Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
. From here Romero would get sent by the CMLL offices to Los Angeles where he would work for Promoter Mike Labell at the Olympic Auditorium for the National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance
The National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
.
The NWA, EMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
is a major professional wrestling promotion in Japan, founded by Antonio Inoki in June 1972 and owned by Yuke's since 2005, when Inoki sold the promotion. Naoki Sugabayashi is the current President of the promotion and has held that position from 2007. Owing to its TV program aired on TV Asahi, it...
(NJPW) had formed a working relationship and exchanged talents to help strengthen all three promotions. EMLL sent Mil Mascaras
Mil Máscaras
Aaron Rodríguez , best known as Mil Máscaras , is a semi-retired Mexican professional wrestler and actor, who has starred in several films with fellow luchadores...
, Black Gordman and the Great Goliath among others to the Olympic, as well as Ari Romero. Romero enjoyed a good run in NWA, a run that saw him participate in his first tour of Japan, one of many to come, and also a tour of the Pacific Islands in Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, New Zealand, Guam
Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
, Samoa
Samoa
Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in...
, Fiji
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
, Australia and Tonga
Tonga
Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga , is a state and an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising 176 islands scattered over of ocean in the South Pacific...
for "High Chief" Peter Maivia
Peter Maivia
Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia was a American Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. He was head of the famous Samoan wrestling family...
. During his stint with them Romero managed to crown himself champion of Polynesian Wrestling defeating Peter Maivia
Peter Maivia
Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia was a American Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. He was head of the famous Samoan wrestling family...
himself. After this Romero would find himself back in EMLL as an established star, scoring victories over top talents of the time such as La Fiera
La Fiera
Arturo Casco Hernández was a Mexican luchador, or professional wrestler who was best known under the ring name La Fiera, which is Spanish for "The Fierce". Hernández was a second generation wrestler, following in the footsteps of his father Hércules Poblano...
, Alfonso Dantés
Alfonso Dantés
José Luis Amezcua Díaz was a Mexican professional wrestler who wrestled during the 1960s and 1970s under the ring name Alfonso Dantés . He would later receive the nickname El Tanque for his short but thick build...
and others. Later on Romero left EMLL and ventured out to San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
to work for Tully Blanchard
Tully Blanchard
Tully Arthur Blanchard is a semi-retired second generation American professional wrestler. He is best known as an original member of the Four Horsemen....
's Southwest Championship Wrestling
Southwest Championship Wrestling
Southwest Championship Wrestling was a professional wrestling promotion that was owned by Joseph Blanchard and based in San Antonio, Texas, from 1978 to 1985, when it was purchased by Texas All-Star Wrestling and absorbed into that company.-Venues:...
. After working in Texas Romero returned to Juarez where he helped several up and comers like Eddie Guerrero, Konnan, Blue Demon, Jr.
Blue Demon, Jr.
Blue Demon, Jr. is a Mexican luchador and professional wrestler. He is the allegedly adopted son of the legendary original Blue Demon and is the first Mexican and the second masked wrestler to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship . Blue Demon, Jr.'s real name is unknown.-Origins and heritage...
, Tinieblas, Jr., Heavy Metal
Erick Casas
Erick Francisco Casas Ruiz is a Mexican professional wrestler currently working under the ring name Heavy Metal for Asistencia Asesoría y Administración...
get their start in wrestling. Romero continued wrestling full time locally in Juarez while making annual appearances for EMLL and tours to Japan for many distinct promotions, among them All Japan Pro Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion established in 1972. All Japan Pro Wrestling still remains one of the most popular puroresu promotions still in operation.-The Giant Baba Era :...
(AJPW).
During the early 1990s Ari contacted the CMLL offices to ask for his scheduled dates where it was suggested to him to try and work with a new gimmick, a masked character. Romero took advantage of the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
that was going on at the time, using it to return full time with EMLL as El Gran Sheik, an Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
i Sheikh
Sheikh
Not to be confused with sikhSheikh — also spelled Sheik or Shaikh, or transliterated as Shaykh — is an honorific in the Arabic language that literally means "elder" and carries the meaning "leader and/or governor"...
. As El Grand Sheik he brought a slave with him to the ring to really sell the gimmick. Romero's career saw a resurgence as "El Gran Sheik", he even took part in Michinoku Pro's World Masked Tournament representing Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
(even though his gimmick was supposed to be Iraqi). Romero placed in the tournament that was won by Dos Caras
Dos Caras
José Luis Rodríguez is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado who wrestles under the ring name Dos Caras . Dos Caras' most active years were in the 1970s and 80s, and achieved his greatest success in Mexico's Universal Wrestling Alliance winning the UWA World Heavyweight Championship three times...
(Mexico) and saw local superstar, over the Great Sasuke (Japan) place second. The tournament also saw Sho Funaki, Jerry Lynn
Jerry Lynn
Jeremy "Jerry" Lynn is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
, Taka Michinoku and Super Delfin participate. Romero ended up losing the Gran Shiek mask to Blue Demon, Jr.
Blue Demon, Jr.
Blue Demon, Jr. is a Mexican luchador and professional wrestler. He is the allegedly adopted son of the legendary original Blue Demon and is the first Mexican and the second masked wrestler to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship . Blue Demon, Jr.'s real name is unknown.-Origins and heritage...
, but his popularity in the Orient led him to reside in Japan after his loss. Romero spent the next 10 years wrestling all over Asia doing shows in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, Malaysia and even Russia. In late 2003 Ari returned to Juarez to help his son, billed as Ari Romero, Jr., get his break in the business for the same local promotion that Romero, Sr. worked for years before.
Outside the ring
Outside the ring works with his favorite hobby, music. Romero formed a music group composed of nothing but pro wrestlers and musicians that would play just for fun at their anniversary shows. The group ended up performing at Mexico's prestigious "Teatro Blanquita" as headliners. The Group was compossed of Ari Romero (lead guitar and vocals), Kung FuKung Fu (wrestler)
Raymundo Cuesta Veloz was a Mexican Luchador or professional wrestler best known under the ring name Kung Fu...
(drums), El Pantera
Pantera (wrestler)
Francisco Javier Pozas is a Mexican professional wrestler, or luchador, who is best known under the ring name El Pantera, but has also worked as Pantera II, El Manaya, América, Tritón and TANAKA over the years...
(guitar), El Apache (Bass), Buffalo Salvaje (vocals), Mario Prado (percussion) and Estrellita (keyboard and vocals). Romero has recorded four CD's, three of which are his own material.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Gory Special
- Flying Splash
- Nicknames
- "Gato" (Spanish for "Cat")
- "El Rey De las Cadenas" (Spanish for "King of the bull terrier match")
- "El Rey Del Tenedor" (Spanish for "King of the fork")
- "El Diablo"
- "El General"
- "Padre de los Guerreros" (Spanish for "Father of the warriors")
Championships and accomplishments
- World Wrestling AllianceWorld Wrestling AllianceThe World Wrestling Alliance is used by several regional and independent professional wrestling promotions, which include:*World Wrestling Alliance , an American independent promotion based in Springdale, Arkansas and owned by retired wrestler Dr. X.*World Wrestling Alliance , an American regional...
- WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight ChampionshipWWA World Junior Light Heavyweight ChampionshipThe WWA World Light Heavyweight Championship is a singles professional wrestling championship promoted by the Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling based promotion World Wrestling Association since 1989. In the 1990s the title was taken to Japan when reigning champion Gran Hamada returned to his home...
(1 time)
- Other titles
- Northern Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Flama Roja & Crazy 33 (2)
- Pacific Islands Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with "High Chief" Peter MaiviaPeter MaiviaFanene Leifi Pita Maivia was a American Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. He was head of the famous Samoan wrestling family...
- Querétaro Welterweight Championship
Lucha de Apuesta record
| Wager | Winner | Loser | Location | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mask | Halcon Dorado | El Gato | Mexico City Mexico City Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole... , Mexico |
1975 | |
| Mask/Hair | Águila Solitaria Águila Solitaria Águila Solitaria is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler. Águila Solitaria's real name is not a matter of public record, as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico where their private lives are kept a secret from the wrestling fans... and Franco Colombo |
Cid Campeador & Ari Romero | Mexico City | ||
| Hair | Ari Romero | Doberman | Mexico City | ||
| Hairs | Ari Romero & Franco Colombo | Los Destructores |
Arena México - Mexico City | ||
| Hair | Eddy Guerrero Eddie Guerrero Eduardo Gory "Eddie" Guerrero was a Mexican-American professional wrestler born into the Guerrero wrestling family. He wrestled in Mexico and Japan for several major professional wrestling promotions... |
Ari Romero | El Paso El Paso El Paso, a city in the U.S. state of Texas, on the border with Mexico.El Paso may also refer to:-Geography:Colombia:* El Paso, CesarSpain:*El Paso, Santa Cruz de TenerifeUnited States:... , Texas Texas Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in... , USA |
1987 | |
| Mask | Blue Demon, Jr. Blue Demon, Jr. Blue Demon, Jr. is a Mexican luchador and professional wrestler. He is the allegedly adopted son of the legendary original Blue Demon and is the first Mexican and the second masked wrestler to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship . Blue Demon, Jr.'s real name is unknown.-Origins and heritage... |
El Gran Sheik | Mexico City | November, 1994 | |
| Hair | Silver King | Ari Romero | Mexico City | ||
| mask | Mega | Karma | Naucalpan Naucalpan Naucalpan, officially Naucalpan de Juárez, is a city and municipality located just northwest of Mexico City in adjoining Mexico State. The name Naucalpan comes from Nahuatl and means “place of the four neighborhoods or four houses. “de Juárez was added to the official name in 1874 in honor of... |
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