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20 Most Famous Mexican Wrestlers

Originally published  by Crispus  in December 2022 and Updated by Ian S in May 2024

When it comes to wrestling, Mexican Wrestlers rank among the top in the world. Mexican wrestling date back to the mid-19^th century and for a long time it was being used as means of entertainment for local communities.

However, with the establishment of the Mexican wrestling enterprise in 1933, wrestling quickly became a professional sport in Mexico which attracted a lot of young wrestlers.

Since the mid-20^th century, the number of Mexican wrestlers performing on the international stage has greatly increased, most of them at WWE in the United States, where they are easily recognized for their trademark face masks.

In this article Let’s look at the 20 most famous Mexican Wrestlers.

1. Eddie Guerrero

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Eddie Guerrero is fondly remembered as one of the greatest Mexican wrestlers of all time. Although he was born and raised in the United States, he came from the famous Guerrero wrestling family which includes great wrestlers like Gory Guerrero.

Guerrero began his career in Mexico where he participated in several major professional wrestling promotions. He later moved to WWE in the United States where he quickly established himself as one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history.

During his heydays, he wrestled with great wrestlers like Ray Mysterio,  Kurt Angle, and Chris Benoit among others. Among his major achievement was winning the 2002 WWE Tag Team Championship and his sole world championship at No Way Out 2004. 

2. Alberto Del Rio

 Alberto Del Rio is one the best and most famous Mexican wrestlers in the history of WWE. He was born into one of the most well-known Mexican wrestling families. His father attained great success in Mexico Wrestling universal alliance in the 1870 and 1980s, while his uncles   Mil Máscaras and Sicodelico, are household names in the world of Wrestling. 

Over the cause of his career, Alberto won the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship twice each, becoming the first Mexican-born Wrestler to do so in WWE history. He also won the 2011 Royal Rumble and the 2011 Money in the Bank ladder match, making him the only professional wrestler to win both in the same calendar year.

Today, Alberto Del Rio is under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he performs as a Spanish-language commentator.

3. Rey Mysterio

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Arguably the most recognizable Mexican wrestler in recent history, Rey Mysterio is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. He is currently based in the United States where he performs in the WWE smackdown brand.

Ray began his professional Wrestling career in Mexico at the age of 14 under the watchful eye of his Uncle Ray Mysterio senior, before relocating to the United States where he made his name in the World Wrestling Entertainment.

Over the cause of his career which spans more than three decades, Ray is credited for popularizing Mexican freestyle wrestling, which is characterized by colorful masks, rapid sequences of holds, and maneuvers.

In recent years, the style has been adopted in the United States, Japan, and other parts of the world largely because of Rey Mysterio’s ring exploits which he popularized while he was at WWE

4. Mil Máscaras

Mil Mascara, whose real name is Aarón Rodríguez Arellano, is regarded as one of the greatest Mexican wrestlers of all time. He was born on July 15 in San Louis Potosi, Mexico, and he is credited for promoting and popularizing Mexican wrestling traditions around the world.

Mil Máscaras started his professional wrestling in 1963 in Mexico, before he entered the international stage where he performed at the top level for almost 40 years. He became popular after becoming the first masked wrestler to perform at Madison Square Garden in a WWF World Heavyweight Championship Match.

Throughout his career, Mascaras has never unmasked in the ring and his true appearances remained unknown to the audience. In 2010, he was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and the WWE Hall of Fame in 2012 as recognition of his great achievements.

5. Jose Rodriguez

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Best known for his time with WWE under the ring name Sin Cara, Jose Rodriguez is a Mexican-American professional wrestler currently fighting under the ring name Cinta de Oro. He was born on September 5, 1977, in El Paso, Texas, to Mexican immigrant parents and attended El Paso Burges High School where he became the wrestling undefeated State Champion in 1996.

Rodriguez made his WWE smackdown debut in 2012 when he first took the name Sin Car from a fellow Mexican wrestler popularly known as ²Ñí²õ³Ù¾±³¦´Ç. He stayed at smackdown for two years before returning to WWE raw where he formed a very successful tag team with Kalisto known as “The Lucha Dragons”.

On December 17, 2019, Rodriguez announced that he would be changing his ring name to “Cinta de Oro”, as a sign of respect to the original performer of the character who had died in 2016.

Unlike Rey Mysterio and Kalisto, Jose Rodriguez wears multiple masks every year which cover his full face. He has also appeared in seven wrestling video games, first as Huniko and later as sin Cara.

6. Kalisto

Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez, best known by the name Kalisto, is one the most recognizable Mexican wrestlers, currently performing under the ring names of Octagón Jr. and Samuray Del Sol.

Although born in the United States, Kalisto spent his first tears in Mexico where he grew fond of the Mexican Wrestling fighting style popularly known as Lucha libre. He began his wrestling career in 2006 and quickly established himself as a top-flying wrestler in Mexico before he signed for Dragon Gate USA in 2012.

Kalisto made his big break in the international scene when he joined WWE in 2018, where he won the WWE United States Championship twice and the Cruiserweight Championship once, becoming one of the few Mexican Wrestlers to do so.

Throughout his career he has performed for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Combat Zone Wrestling, Independent Wrestling Association, Mid-National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla making him one the most famous Mexican wrestler of all time.

7. Chavo Guerrero Jr

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Simply known as Chavo, Chavo Guerrero Jr. is a prominent member of the Guerrero wrestling family. He became interested in the sport from an early after watching his family members wrestle in various wrestling promotions.

Chavo began his career in Mexico in 1994, before joining World Championship Wrestling (WCW) where he shared the limelight with his famous uncle Eddie Guerrero. He later signed with WWE where he became famous after he joined his uncle in a tag team where they defeated Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit and Edge and Rey Mysterio in a Triple threat tag team elimination match.

Throughout his career Chavo Guerrero Jr has won WCW Cruiserweight Championship two times, the WCW World Tag Team Championship, the ECW Championship, and the WWE Cruiserweight Championship for times making him one of the most successful and famous Mexican wrestlers.

8. Andrade El Idolo 

Arguably the best Mexican wrestler of the current generation, Andrade El Idolo is a prominent member of the Andrade wrestling family. His grandfather was a great wrestler while five of his uncles and one of his cousins are also active wrestlers.

With most of his family members involved in wrestling, Andrade began his professional career at an early age. He first signed for World Wrestling Council based in Mexico City, before he broke into the international stage with WWE in 2015.

Over the cause of his career, he has won various titles including the NXT Championship, WWE United States Championship, and NXT Year-End Award for Match of the Year in 2018. He is currently ranked among the top Mexican wrestlers in the world today.

9. Máscara Dorada

Popularly known as Gran Metalik, Máscara Dorada is famous for his high-risk ring maneuvers which include diving out of the wrestling ring, leaping through the top rope, and flipping onto an opponent on the floor.

So popular are his ring maneuvers, that one of his dives is referred to as the Brillo Metalik or Metalik screwdriver in WWE. He began his career at World Wrestling Council in Mexico before he joined WWE where he made his name by winning a  fatal four-way WWE 24/7 Championship match, to become the number one contender to the Intercontinental Championship.

He also made his video game debut as a playable character in WWE 2K18 and has since appeared in WWE 2K19, and WWE 2K20. and WWE 2K22, which are very popular among the youth in Mexico and in the United States.

10. Super crazy

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Best known as super crazy, Francisco Islas Rueda is one of the most famous Mexican wrestlers, currently working with the Japanese promotion Pro Wrestling. He made his professional debut at just 14 years of age and has been actively involved in wrestling since.

Super crazy signed for WWE in 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the best upcoming wrestlers at that time. He also joined Psicosis to make one of the most loved tag teams in WWE in the mid-2006.

Over the cause of his career, he has won World Junior Heavyweight Championship, the AJPW Junior Tag League title, ECW World Television Championship, and ECW World Television Championship Tournament among other titles.

11.  El Canek

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El Canek, the legendary Felipe Estrada, is among the most famous wrestlers Mexico has ever had. This masked luchador dominated the Universal Wrestling Association for two decades, holding the world heavyweight title an incredible 15 times.

His electrifying matches against foreign opponents sold out arenas, making him a true icon of Lucha Libre in the 1980s. Starting as El Universitario at 18, then the Principe Azul, he adopted the El Canek persona in 1973, inspired by a Mayan leader.

While keeping his identity secret, as tradition dictates, his real name emerged when he competed in mixed martial arts. With his son following in his footsteps, El Canek’s legacy endures as a Mexican wrestling marvel.

12. El Santo

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El Santo was among the most famous wrestlers Mexico has ever had. This iconic luchador enmascarado (masked wrestler) transcended the ring, becoming a folk hero and symbol of justice for the common man through his appearances in movies and comics spanning nearly five decades.

With roles in over 50 films from 1958 to 1982, El Santo fought for righteousness on the silver screen, cementing his legendary status. In the wrestling world, he held numerous titles, including the Mexican National Championships in various weight classes.

Hailed as one of Mexico’s greatest sports legends, El Santo popularized lucha libre nationwide, leaving an indelible mark even after his passing, when he was buried in his iconic silver mask.

13. Blue Demon

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Blue Demon was among the most famous wrestlers Mexico had ever seen. This legendary luchador enmascarado (masked wrestler) captivated audiences in the ring and on the silver screen, starring in a series of action-packed lucha films from 1961 to 1979, often battling his iconic rival El Santo.

His incredible 41-year in-ring career, beginning in 1948, saw him win multiple championships, including the NWA World Welterweight title twice. Blue Demon never lost a Lucha de Apuestas match, retiring in 1989 without ever publicly removing his signature blue and silver mask, which he was eventually buried in.

A true trailblazer, he inspired future generations, introducing “Blue Demon Jr.” and leaving an indelible legacy honoured by CMLL’s Leyenda de Azul tournament.

14. Sin Cara

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Sin Cara is among the most famous wrestlers Mexico has ever had. Known as Místico or Mystico early in his career with AAA and independent promotions, legal issues forced him to change his moniker to Místico de Juarez and Incognito before signing with WWE in 2009.

Debuting as Sin Cara in 2011, he temporarily replaced the original performer, igniting a rivalry that saw him lose a Mask vs Mask match and wrestle unmasked as Hunico. After reprising the Sin Cara role in 2013, his bilingual portrayal connected with audiences.

A standout moment was winning the NXT Tag Team titles as part of the Lucha Dragons alongside Kalisto in 2014. Though recently departed from WWE, Sin Cara’s incredible journey showcases his enduring fame in Mexico’s rich wrestling tradition.

15. Juventud Guerrera

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Juventud “Juvi” Guerrera is a Mexican wrestling icon whose high-flying exploits have thrilled audiences worldwide. From his early days capturing titles like the AAA Cruiserweight and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championships, to his legendary tenures in ECW, WCW, WWE, and TNA, Juvi has left an indelible mark.

His fearless style and “Warrior Youth” moniker embodied the spirit of lucha libre as he soared to the WCW/WWE Cruiserweight, WCW World Tag Team, and WWA International Cruiserweight crowns.

Juvi’s daredevil artistry in the ring has etched his name among Mexico’s most celebrated and influential luchadores of all time.

16. Dos Caras

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Dos Caras is a legendary luchador enmascarado whose impact reverberates through Mexico’s wrestling history. Renowned as the “greatest heavyweight” the country has produced, his prime spanned the 1970s and 80s, achieving immortal status in the Universal Wrestling Alliance.

A three-time UWA World Heavyweight Champion, Dos Caras innovated the iconic Dos Caras Clutch submission, cementing his place among Mexico’s most revered grapplers.

His fierce in-ring prowess and larger-than-life persona made him a national hero, inspiring generations of luchadors and etching his name permanently into lucha libre’s pantheon of all-time greats.

17. Atlantis

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Atlantis is a living legend in Mexican lucha libre, an idolo de los niños whose iconic masked persona has captivated audiences for decades. Trained by Diablo Velasco, he debuted in 1983 and has remained a constant force in CMLL, etching his name as one of their longest-tenured luchadors.

A master tecnio, Atlantis has held numerous championships in Mexico and Japan, both solo and as a tag team partner. But his true legacy lies in the masks he’s claimed, defeating luminaries like Kung Fu, Villano III, Último Guerrero, and La Sombra.

Atlantis transcends the ring, starring in Lucha films and earning the moniker “the children’s idol” for his unwavering popularity with young fans, even during his rudo years. An enduring symbol of Mexico’s rich wrestling heritage.

18. La Parka

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La Parka was a masked marvel, a luchador enmascarado whose fame soared across Mexico. From the mid-1990s to 2019, he electrified AAA’s rings as the beloved La Parka.

Tragedy struck on January 11, 2020, when Jesús Alfonso Huerta Escoboza, the man behind the mask, succumbed to injuries from a botched move months prior. Though not the original La Parka, Escoboza embraced the role, billed as La Parka Jr. before claiming the iconic name in 2003, while Adolfo Tapia became L.A. Park.

In 2020, AAA immortalized Escoboza’s legacy with a Hall of Fame induction, cementing La Parka among Mexico’s most celebrated wrestlers.

19. Octagón

Octagon is a masked marvel whose daring exploits have secured his place among Mexico’s most iconic luchadores. Best known for his decades-long tenure with AAA since its 1992 inception, Octagon’s fearless performances and larger-than-life persona have captivated audiences worldwide.

His legendary tag team with El Hijo Del Santo to take on Los Gringos Locos in a double mask vs. hair match at AAA’s pioneering U.S. pay-per-view cemented his legendary status.

So beloved is the Octagon character that it spawned the Octagoncito mascot and sinister Pentagón clone. Rightfully inducted into AAA’s Hall of Fame in 2011, Octagon’s legacy as a Mexican wrestling superhero will endure for generations.

20. Psicosis

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Psicosis is a trailblazing luchador whose innovative high-flying style revolutionized Mexico’s squared circle. Known for his Psicosis and Nicho el Millonario personas, this aerial artist mesmerized fans worldwide through stints with AAA, CMLL, WWA, ECW, TNA, WCW, and WWE.

A championship pedigree including the AAA World Tag Team, WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight, WWA World Welterweight, and WWA World Trios titles cemented his legacy.

But Psicosis’ true impact lies in pioneering the gravity-defying lucha libre aerial artistry that inspired generations. With unparalleled agility and audacious manoeuvres, he elevated the sport’s excitement, etching his name among Mexico’s most influential and famous luchadors ever.