Apolo Dantés
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Birth name | José Luis Amezcua Muñoz |
Born | Diablo Velazco[1] | September 28, 1968
Debut | December 4, 1988[1] |
José Luis Amezcua Muñoz (born September 28, 1968) is a Mexican
During his in-ring career he's won the
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Personal life
José Luis Amezcua Muñoz was born on September 28, 1968, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Professional wrestling career
Amezuca trained for his professional wrestling career under his father, his uncle Alberto Muñoz, and renowned Lucha libre trainier
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (1989–2006)
Through his fathers connections Dantés began working regularly for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) in 1989. On July 25, 1992, Dantés became the NWA World Light Heavyweight Champion when he defeated El Satánico.[5] Dantés held the prestigious title for 243 days until Jaque Mate defeated him for it.[5] On September 11, 1994, Dantés won the CMLL World Middleweight Championship by defeating Javier Llanes, but lost the belt 77 days later to Satánico.[6] He defeated Silver King to win the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship on June 23, 1995.[7] During his reign as Heavyweight Champion Dantés successfully defended it against both Corazon de Leon and Vampiro.[8] Dantés lost the title to Rayo de Jalisco Jr. on April 14, 1996.[7]
Los Capos (1996–2005)
In mid-1996
World Wrestling Federation (1998–1999)
Starting in late 1998, CMLL began working with the United States-based
Semi-retirement and booker (2006–current)
By the middle-2000s Apolo Dantés was more active as a wrestling trainer and match-maker at CMLL's Arena Coliseo in his native Guadalajara, Jalisco. For the next couple of years he booked matches for the weekly shows, as well as training various trainees for CMLL. In mid-2009 Dantés was fired from his position at Arena Coliseo and replaced by Rubén Soria.[12] Following his dismissal from Arena Coliseo Dantés formed his own wrestling school and promotion called "Dantés' Lucha Factory", based in Guadalajara, Jalisco.[13] Apolo Dantés owned and operated the Dantés Lucha Factory from 2009 until 2011, at which point his brother César took ownership the company,[14] as Apolo replaced Soria to become the CMLL Guadalajara booker once more when Soria retired.[15][16] By 2015 Dantés was once again replaced as the booker for CMLL. Since Dantés began working more behind the scenes he has only wrestled on a very limited schedule, with records of one match in 2010, 2011, and 2017.[17]
Other media
Amezcua was one of several wrestlers interviewed for the documentary "50", chronicling the first 50 years of Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, Jalisco.[18]
Championships and accomplishments
- Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
- CMLL World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[7]
- CMLL World Middleweight Championship (1 time)[6]
- Second Generation Tag Team Tournament – with Emilio Charles Jr.[21]
- NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[5][b]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him 169 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1999[1]
- PWI ranked him 169 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the
Luchas de Apuestas record
Winner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
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Apolo Dantés (hair) | Super Brazo (hair) |
León, Guanajuato | Lucha en Jaula | N/A | [23] |
Apolo Dantés (hair) | Javier Cruz (hair) | Mexico City | Super Viernes | August 9, 1991 | [24] |
Apolo Dantés (hair) | Cachorro Mendoza (hair) | Guadalajara, Jalisco | CMLL show | April 1992 | [25] |
Apolo Dantés (hair) | Javier Cruz (hair) | Mexico City | Domingos Arena Mexico | April 5, 1992 | [26] |
Apolo Dantés (hair) | Miguel Pérez Jr. (hair) | Mexico City | CMLL show | October 13, 1995 | [27] |
Ricky Santana (hair) | Apolo Dantés (hair) | Mexico City | CMLL 65th Anniversary Show | September 18, 1998 | [28] |
Apolo Dantés (hair) | Pepe Aguayo (hair) | Guadalajara, Jalisco | CMLL Guadalajara Domingos | July 4, 1999 | [29] |
Brazo de Plata (hair) | Apolo Dantés (hair) | Mexico City | Super Viernes | November 26, 1999 | [c][31] |
Emilio Charles Jr. (hair) | Apolo Dantés (hair) | Mexico City | CMLL show | November 23, 2001 | [32] |
Pierroth Jr. (hair) | Apolo Dantés (hair) | Mexico City | CMLL Martes De Coliseo | February 18, 2003 | [33] |
Notes
- Antonio Gómez Medina who was the second wrestler to use the name.[4]
- ^ Despite its use of the NWA for some of its championships, CMLL is not an NWA affiliated promotion and has not been since 1990. As a result, the National Wrestling Alliance no longer sanctions or recognizes any of those championships.[22]
- ^ This was a triangle match that also included Pierroth Jr.[30]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 – 1999 :169 – Apolo Dantes". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States: Sports and Entertainment publications LLC. September 1999. p. 49. October 1999.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-06-085583-3.
- ISBN 1-55022-726-2.
- ^ "Rudos – Mascara Magica". Fuego en el ring (in Spanish). Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ a b Boutwell, Josh (March 13, 2009). "Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly". WrestleView. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
- ^ "Gran Prix Tournament 1997". Pro Wrestling History. April 4, 1997. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
- ^ "Gran Prix Tournament 1998". Pro Wrestling History. August 14, 1998. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
- ^ a b "Apolo Dantes >> Matches >> World Wrestling Entertainment". CageMatch. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ Ruiz Glez, Alex (July 4, 2009). "Apolo Dantes queda fuera de la direccion de la Arena Coliseo de Guadalajara" [Apollo Dantes is no longer in charge the Colosseum Arena in Guadalajara]. Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved March 25, 2010.
- ^ Ruiz Glez, Alex (August 8, 2009). ""Dante's Lucha Factory" La nueva empresa de Lucha Libre de Apolo Dantes ahora de manera independiente" ["Dante's Lucha Factory", Apollo Dantes' new independent wrestling company]. Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved March 25, 2010.
- ^ "Dantes Lucha Factory". CageMatch. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ Acosta, Carlos (November 8, 2011). "Regresa Apolo Dantes a dirigir la Arena Coliseo de Guadalajara" [Apolo Dante returns to direct Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara]. Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ Magee, Bob (December 12, 2017). "LUCHA: Ruben Pato Soria (2/2/1942 12/15/2017)". Pro Wrestling dot com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Apolo Dantes >> Matches". CageMatch. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ISBN 9786070249174.
- ^ "2001 Especial!" [2001 Special]. Box y Lucha Magazine (in Spanish). January 13, 2002. pp. 10–25. 2540.
- ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ "Copa Junior Tag Team Tournament 1995". Pro Wrestling History. September 1, 1995. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
- ISBN 978-1-55022-741-3.
- ^ Enciclopedia staff (December 2007). "Enciclopedia de las Mascaras". Super Brazo (in Spanish). Mexico. p. 25. Tomo V.
- ^ "EMLL Super Viernes". CageMatch. August 9, 1991. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ Flores, Manuel (May 25, 2009). "Los Hermano Mendoza - Ringo y Cachorro están de regreso". Súper Luchas (in Spanish). pp. 22–23. issue 316.
- ^ "CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico". CageMatch. April 5, 1992. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "CMLL on Televisa". CageMatch. October 13, 1995. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "65th Anniversary Show". Pro Wrestling History. September 21, 1998. Retrieved June 6, 2010.
- ^ "CMLL Guadalajara Domingos". CageMatch. July 4, 1999. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "CMLL Super Viernes". CageMatch. November 26, 1999. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- Asistencia, Asesoría y Administración. Archived from the originalon February 3, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
- ^ "CMLL on Televisa". CageMatch. November 23, 2001. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Grandes Figuras de la Lucha Libre". Pierroth Jr. (in Spanish). Portales, Mexico. November 2008. p. 45. 17.