Metro (wrestler)
Encyclopedia
Metro is the Ring name
of a Mexican
Luchador
Enmascarado
, or masked professional wrestler
currently working for the Mexican Professional wrestling promotion
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
(CMLL). He previously wrestled under the ring name Romano but in 2009 he was given the "Metro" name and mask, a ring name at least three other CMLL wrestlers have used before him. The ring character is sponsored by the major Mexico City
newspaper, incorporating the newspapers logo and color scheme (Red and gold). Metro'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 Columbo
at Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
's (CMLL) wrestling school in Mexico City, Mexico
. He made his professional wrestling debut in 2007 under the ring name of "El Romano" (Spanish
for "The Roman). He wore a mask fashioned after a Galea or Roman Soldier helmet and was originally scheduled to be a partner of Méssala
and Calígula
, two CMLL veterans who had a similar Roman soldier ring character. He only worked intermittently as El Romano in 2007 and 2008, disappearing for long stretches of time to receive further training from Salazar and Columbo. On January 7, 2009 he made his debut under a new name and a new mask as Metro. The Metro character is sponsored by the major Mexico City
newspaper of the same name, incorporating the newspapers logo and colorscheme (Red and gold). The ring persona has been given to various young wrestlers since 2006, with the latest version being the current Metro. Throughout 2009 Metro worked in low card matches on CMLL shows, slowly advancing up to some times working in the semi-main event on a few shows. On December 19, 2009 it was announced by the Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F. that Poder Mexica had been stripped of the Mexican National Trios title because Black Warrior had left CMLL, breaking up the team. At the same time they announced an eight team tournament to crown a new trios champion. The top half of the bracket took place on December 22, 2009 and the bottom half of the bracket took place on December 29. In the top bracket Metro teamed with Mascara Dorada
and Stuka, Jr.
for the first time ever and defeated Guerreros Tuareg (Arkangel de la Muerte
, Loco Max and Skándalo) in the first round and Los Cancerberos del Infierno (Virus
, Euforia
and Polvora
) in the second round to qualify for the finals. The bottom bracket took place on December 29, 2009 and saw the team of Poder Mexica (Sangre Azteca
, Dragón Rojo, Jr.
and Misterioso, Jr.
) qualify for the final. On January 6, 2010 Mascara Dorada, Stuka, Jr. and Metro defeated Poder Mexica to become the new Mexican National Trios Champions, making it Metro's first professional wrestling championship. By virtue of holding the Mexican National Trios Championship Metro participated in the 2010 Universal Championship tournament
. Stuka, Jr. was part of "Block B" that competed on the August 6, 2010 Super Viernes show. He was the first wrestler eliminated in the seeding battle royal
and then lost to Héctor Garza
in the first round. On November 18, 2010, Máscara Dorada announced that he was relinquishing his hold of the Mexican National Trios Championship. Metro's and Stuka, Jr.'s new partner was to be determined in an online poll. On December 20, 2010, CMLL announced that Delta
had won the poll and was now one third of the champions, alongside Metro and Stuka, Jr. On January 9, 2011, Metro, Delta and Stuka, Jr. lost the Mexican National Trios Championship to Ángel de Oro
, Diamante and Rush
. On November 16, Metro formed a new group with Shocker and CMLL newcomers Titán and Tritón.
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
of a Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
Luchador
Lucha libre
Lucha libre is a term used in Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries, for a form of professional wrestling that has developed within those countries...
Enmascarado
Wrestling mask
A Wrestling mask is a fabric based mask that some professional wrestlers wear as part of their in-ring persona or gimmick. Professional wrestlers have been using masks as far back as 1915 and they are still widely used today, especially in Lucha Libre in Mexico.-History:In 1915 a North American...
, or masked professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
currently working for the Mexican Professional wrestling promotion
Professional wrestling promotion
A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. Promotion also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event...
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo 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...
(CMLL). He previously wrestled under the ring name Romano but in 2009 he was given the "Metro" name and mask, a ring name at least three other CMLL wrestlers have used before him. The ring character is sponsored by the major 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...
newspaper, incorporating the newspapers logo and color scheme (Red and gold). Metro'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.
Professional wrestling career
The wrestler currently known as Metro was trained for his professional wrestling career by Tony SalazarTony Salazar
Antonio Salazar Gómez, is a retired Mexican Luchador, or professional wrestler who currently works as the ring announcer for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's Sunday shows in Arena Coliseo...
and Franco Columbo
Franco Columbo
Javier Descalza Coronado is a Mexican retired Luchador, or professional wrestler, currently working as a match maker for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre...
at Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo 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...
's (CMLL) wrestling school in Mexico City, Mexico
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...
. He made his professional wrestling debut in 2007 under the ring name of "El Romano" (Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
for "The Roman). He wore a mask fashioned after a Galea or Roman Soldier helmet and was originally scheduled to be a partner of Méssala
Cancerbero
Daniel Nuñez Hernandez is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, currently working for the Mexican wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre under the ring name Cancerbero...
and Calígula
Raziel (wrestler)
Raziel is the ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, currently working for the Mexican wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . Raziel's real name is not a matter of public record, as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico where their...
, two CMLL veterans who had a similar Roman soldier ring character. He only worked intermittently as El Romano in 2007 and 2008, disappearing for long stretches of time to receive further training from Salazar and Columbo. On January 7, 2009 he made his debut under a new name and a new mask as Metro. The Metro character is sponsored by the major 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...
newspaper of the same name, incorporating the newspapers logo and colorscheme (Red and gold). The ring persona has been given to various young wrestlers since 2006, with the latest version being the current Metro. Throughout 2009 Metro worked in low card matches on CMLL shows, slowly advancing up to some times working in the semi-main event on a few shows. On December 19, 2009 it was announced by the Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F. that Poder Mexica had been stripped of the Mexican National Trios title because Black Warrior had left CMLL, breaking up the team. At the same time they announced an eight team tournament to crown a new trios champion. The top half of the bracket took place on December 22, 2009 and the bottom half of the bracket took place on December 29. In the top bracket Metro teamed with Mascara Dorada
Mascara Dorada
Máscara Dorada is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado . Máscara Dorada's real name has not been officially documented, a tradition in Mexican Lucha Libre where masked wrestler's real names often are not a matter of public record...
and Stuka, Jr.
Stuka, Jr.
Stuka, Jr. is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . Stuka, Jr. is not, despite what the name indicates, the son of Luchador Stuka but his much younger brother. Stuka, Jr...
for the first time ever and defeated Guerreros Tuareg (Arkangel de la Muerte
Arkangel de la Muerte
Arkangel de la Muerte is a luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, best known for his work in the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . he is often referred to as just Arkangel. He previous worked under the ring name "Mister Cid" but changed to...
, Loco Max and Skándalo) in the first round and Los Cancerberos del Infierno (Virus
Virus (wrestler)
Ricardo Amezquita Cardeño is a Mexican Luchador, or professional wrestler best known under the ring name, Virus. Amezquita originally worked in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's Minis division and held the CMLL World Mini-Estrella Championship under the name Damiancito El Guerrero, but was later...
, Euforia
Euforia (wrestler)
Euforia is the ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . Euforia'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...
and Polvora
Pólvora
Pólvora is the ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler best known for his work in the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre , where he is the current Mexican National Welterweight Champion...
) in the second round to qualify for the finals. The bottom bracket took place on December 29, 2009 and saw the team of Poder Mexica (Sangre Azteca
Sangre Azteca
Sangre Azteca is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . Sangre Azteca's real name is not reveal in public, as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico where their private lives are kept a secret from the...
, Dragón Rojo, Jr.
Dragón Rojo, Jr.
Dragón Rojo, Jr. born November 3, 1982 is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado Dragón Rojo, Jr. (Red Dragon, Jr., real name unrevealed) born November 3, 1982 is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado Dragón Rojo, Jr. (Red Dragon, Jr., real name unrevealed) born November 3, 1982 is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado...
and Misterioso, Jr.
Misterioso, Jr.
Misterioso, Jr. is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, who is also referred to as Misterioso II. Misterioso, Jr. is the nephew of Misterioso who wore a similar mask until losing it in 1997. Misterioso, Jr...
) qualify for the final. On January 6, 2010 Mascara Dorada, Stuka, Jr. and Metro defeated Poder Mexica to become the new Mexican National Trios Champions, making it Metro's first professional wrestling championship. By virtue of holding the Mexican National Trios Championship Metro participated in the 2010 Universal Championship tournament
CMLL Universal Championship (2010)
Block BBlock B took place on the August 6, 2010 Super Viernes, featuring eight champions fighting for a place in the final.FinalsThe finals of the tournament took place on the August 13, 2010 Super Viernes and saw Jushin Liger defeat La Sombra two falls to one, after interference from Liger's...
. Stuka, Jr. was part of "Block B" that competed on the August 6, 2010 Super Viernes show. He was the first wrestler eliminated in the seeding battle royal
Battle royal (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a battle royal is a multi-competitor match type in which wrestlers are eliminated until one is left and declared winner...
and then lost to Héctor Garza
Héctor Garza
Héctor Solano Segura is a Mexican professional wrestler, known by his ring name Héctor Garza, who is currently working for Asistencia Asesoría y Administración and Perros del Mal Producciones...
in the first round. On November 18, 2010, Máscara Dorada announced that he was relinquishing his hold of the Mexican National Trios Championship. Metro's and Stuka, Jr.'s new partner was to be determined in an online poll. On December 20, 2010, CMLL announced that Delta
Delta (wrestler)
Delta is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexico City based professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre , where he is a former one third of the Mexican National Trios Champions along with Stuka, Jr. and Metro...
had won the poll and was now one third of the champions, alongside Metro and Stuka, Jr. On January 9, 2011, Metro, Delta and Stuka, Jr. lost the Mexican National Trios Championship to Ángel de Oro
Ángel de Oro
Ángel de Oro is the ring name of a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, currently working for the Mexican wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre...
, Diamante and Rush
Rush (wrestler)
William Arturo Muñoz González is a Mexican luchador or professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Rush. After originally starting his career in 2007, working for various independent promotions under the ring name Latino, Muñoz was signed by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in 2009 and...
. On November 16, Metro formed a new group with Shocker and CMLL newcomers Titán and Tritón.
A shared identity
Several CMLL wrestlers have worked under the sponsored ring name "Metro", the current Metro is generally referred to as "Metro III" in writing but none of them are officially numbered.- Metro I - The first Metro who used the name in 2005 and 2006. Currently wrestles as Fabián el Gitano.
- Metro (Guadalajara) - Worked as Metro around the same time as Metro I, but only worked in CMLL's Farm league in GuadalajaraGuadalajaraGuadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
, JaliscoJaliscoJalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
. Now works under the ring name Azazel. - Metro II - Worked as Metro in 2006 and 2007. Currently wrestles as Neutrón.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- El Escudo (Inverted pendulum backbreaker submission)
- German Suplex
Championships and accomplishments
- Consejo Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo 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...
- Mexican National Trios ChampionshipMexican National Trios ChampionshipThe Mexican National Trios Championship is a three-man tag team professional wrestling championship controlled by a "National title" controlled by the "Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F." , which regulates all matches where the title is defended...
(1 time) – with Stuka, Jr.Stuka, Jr.Stuka, Jr. is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre . Stuka, Jr. is not, despite what the name indicates, the son of Luchador Stuka but his much younger brother. Stuka, Jr...
and Máscara DoradaMascara DoradaMáscara Dorada is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado . Máscara Dorada's real name has not been officially documented, a tradition in Mexican Lucha Libre where masked wrestler's real names often are not a matter of public record...
/DeltaDelta (wrestler)Delta is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexico City based professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre , where he is a former one third of the Mexican National Trios Champions along with Stuka, Jr. and Metro...