Chamuel (wrestler)
Chamuel | |
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Birth name | José Francisco García Cruz |
Born | [1] Texmelucan, Puebla, Mexico[1] | August 12, 1993
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Chamuel |
Billed height | 1.28 m (4 ft 2 in)[1] |
Debut | 2012 |
José Francisco García Cruz (born August 12, 1993) is a Mexican
From his début in 2012 until 2017, he worked primarily on the Mexican
Professional wrestling career
Chamuel made his professional wrestling début in 2010, as the tag team partner of regular-sized wrestler Henry. The two portrayed a masked, monster/doll duo with Chamuel initially wearing a mask that resembling a
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2017–present)
In mid-2017 Chamuel was hired by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) to be part of their newly created "Micro-Estrellas" (Micro Stars) division.[10] In his début, Chamuel teamed up with Mije, only to lose to Microman and El Gallito.[11] For the first anniversary of the Micro-Estrellas division, CMLL held an eight-micros torneo cibernetico elimination match, featuring the entire active Micro-Estrella division at the time.[12] Chamuel teamed up with Angelito, El Gallito and Mije to take on Microman, Atomo, Guapito, and Zacarías el Perico. In the end, Microman pinned Chamuel to win the tournament.[13]
Following the anniversary, Microman and Chamuel began a long-running storyline feud, which often saw Chamuel either tear Microman's mask open or steal it during a match. The Micro-Estrellas made their début at a major CMLL show on November 11, 2018, when Microman, Atomo, and Gallito defeated Chamuel, Mije, and Zacarías two falls to one on the
Independent circuit (2017–present)
While working for CMLL, Chamuel, like all CMLL wrestlers, is allowed to take independent circuit bookings on days he is not needed by the company. Chamuel's independent circuit appearances usually sees him team with, and face off against, other CMLL Micro-Estrellas. On September 15, 2018, Microman, and Gallito defeated Chamuel and Zacarías in a match at the Benito Juarez ExpoMuseo in Mexico City.[21] The Micro-Estrellas also made a special appearance for The Crash Lucha Libre, one of Mexico's largest independent promotions, with Microman and Gallito once again defeating Chamuel and Zacarías in their March 2, 2019 match.[22]
Reception
While the CMLL 86th Anniversary Show, in general, was given mediocre reviews the match between Micro Man and Chamuel was well received. Richard Gallegos of the Voices of Wrestling stated that "Microman and Chamuel saved the night with their fantastic Apuestas Match",[23] and a Cage Side Seats review named it the "match of the night".[24]
Championships and accomplishments
- Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
- CMLL World Micro-Estrella Championship (1 time)[19]
Luchas de Apuestas record
Winner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
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Chamuel (mask) | Chucky (mask) | Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico | Arena Aficion show | February 21, 2012 | [5] |
Chamuel (mask) | Gallito Feliz (mask) | Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico | Arena Aficion show | April 10, 2012 | [6] |
Chamuel (mask) | El Loquito (hair) | Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico | Arena Aficion show | October 2, 2012 | [8] |
Microman (mask) | Chamuel (mask) | Mexico City | CMLL 86th Anniversary Show | September 27, 2019 | [18] |
References
- ^ a b c d Cuéllar, Manuel (September 26, 2019). "Luchadores Micro, camino al estrellato" [Micro wrestlers, on the road to stardom]. Reporte Indigo (in Spanish). Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "Henry y Chamuel reaparecen en EAW" [Henry and Chamuel reappear in EAW]. MedioTiempo (in Spanish). October 2, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Henry y Chamuel vs. Súper Pollo y Pollito" [Henry and Chamuel vs. Super Chicken and Chicken Little]. MedioTiempo (in Spanish). October 27, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "EAW". CageMatch. March 19, 2010. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ a b "Wrestling in Pachuca". CageMatch. February 21, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ a b "Wrestling in Pachuca". CageMatch. April 10, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ "Wrestling in Pachuca". CageMatch. July 24, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ a b "Wrestling in Pachuca". CageMatch. October 2, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ "Wrestling in Pachuca". CageMatch. December 25, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ "Meet Microman, the pint sized wrestler leading a 'lucha libre' revolution in Mexico". The Telegraph. Agence France-Presse. September 28, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "CMLL Sabados de Coliseo". CageMatch. August 5, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ^ Janowitz, Nathaniel (July 19, 2018). "Little people in the 'lucha libre' are the main event". ESPN. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico". CageMatch. April 29, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ Rosas Plata, Arturo (November 3, 2018). "Sansón, bicampeón del inframundo" [Sansón, double champion of the underworld]. Ovaciones (in Spanish). Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ "Sansón se mantuvo como Rey del Inframundo en el CMLL" [Sansón remained King of the Underworld in the CMLL]. MedioTiempo (in Spanish). MSN. November 3, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ Rosas Plata, Arturo (August 31, 2019). "Volador se roba el triunfo" [Volador stole his triumpth] (in Spanish). Ovaciones. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ Lizarranga, Alfonso (August 31, 2019). "Volador Jr. por segunda ocasión ganador del Grand Prix" [Volador Jr. wins the Grand Prix for the second time]. The Gladiatores (in Spanish). Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ a b Ocampo, Ernesto (September 27, 2019). "CMLL Aniversario 86 (27 de septiembre 2019) | Resultados en vivo | 7 cabelleras en juego" [CMLL 86th Anniversary (September 27, 2019) | Live results | 7 scalps at play]. Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ a b "Resultados – Miercoles Arena Mexico ®" [Chamuel is the first Micro-estrella world champion] (in Spanish). Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. December 25, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
-¡Chamuel es el primer Campeón Mundial de los Microestrellas!
- ^ "Micro Gemelo Diablo I, nuevo campeón de la división". Súper Luchas. October 31, 2022. Archived from the original on October 31, 2022./
- ^ "ExpoMuseo". CageMatch. September 15, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "The Crash". CageMatch. March 2, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ Gallegos, Richard (September 29, 2019). "CMLL 86th Aniversario (September 27) results & review". Voices of Wrestling. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ Has Pizzazz, Manolo (September 28, 2019). "CMLL 86th Anniversary review: Negro Casas lost his hair in a seven luchador cage match". Cage Side Seats. Retrieved September 29, 2019.