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WRESTLER PROFILES
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| Wrestler: |
El Santo |
| Real Name: |
Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta |
| Birthday: |
September 23, 1917 |
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| Height & Weight: |
5'7 - 216lbs |
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| Debut: |
June 28, 1934 |
| Previous Gimmicks: |
Ruddy Guzmán Hombre Rojo El Enmascarado Murciélago Enmascarado II El Demonio Negro El Santo |
| Finishing Move: |
La de a Caballo (Camel Clutch) |
| Favorite Moves: |
Flying Somersault Headbutt Plancha Running Tope Suicida |
| Notable Feuds: |
Blue Demon Henry Pilusso Nathaniel leon Ciclon Veloz |
[El Santo Gallery]
Great Detailed Biography of El Santo
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National Welterweight title;
National Middleweight title (4);
NWA World Welterweight title (2);
NWA World Middleweight title;
National Tag Team titles w/Rayo de Jalisco (2);
National Light Heavyweight title;
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El Santo is the father of El Hijo del Santo -- and the brother of Black Guzmán, Pantera Negra and Jimmy Guzmán..
El Santo is the grandfather of Los Rockets..
El Santo was a legend of lucha libra who's legendary status crossed over into the Mexican Film industry..
El Santo achieved cult icon status with a series of movies -- Click Here to View El Santo's Filmography..
December 4, 1942: El Santo beat Lobo Negro in a "Superlibre" (no rules) fight but one of the most memorable moments of his career..
February 21, 1943: El Santo defeated his old enemy Ciclón Veloz to get the National Welterweight title..
Feburary 18, 1944: Jack O'Brien defeated El Santo for the National Welterweight title..
April 2, 1943: El Santo wrestled Tarzán López in the main event of the first show ever held at the famous Arena Coliseo..
Feburary 5, 1984: El Santo passes away in Mexico City and is buried wearing his mask..

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