Misterioso (wrestler)
Misterioso | |
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Birth name | Roberto Castillo |
Born | Los Angeles, California, United States | May 26, 1966
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Rey Misterio II (1st. Version) The Centipede The Predator Misterioso |
Billed height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
Billed weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
Billed from | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
Trained by | Rey Misterio Sr. |
Debut | March 10, 1988 |
Roberto Castillo (born May 26, 1966) is an American professional wrestler currently working on the independent circuit in Mexico and Southern California under the ring name Misterioso. Together with Volador, Misterioso formed one of the most popular and talented teams in Mexico in the early to mid-1990s.
Biography
Castillo was born in Los Angeles in 1966, son of Mexican emigrants. Growing up he was a big fan of the Lucha libre movies starring
Professional wrestling career
After ending his stint in the Marines Castillo travelled to Tijuana, Baja California. While shopping for wrestling masks for a friend he met someone who created outfits for wrestlers, who in turn introduced Castillo to Rey Misterio who quickly agreed to train Castillo.[1] Castillo made his debut on March 10, 1988 wrestling as "Rey Misterio II", given the great honor by his mentor.[2]
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
In mid-1990 Castillo travelled to Mexico City and began working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). In CMLL he was repackaged as "Misterioso" ("mysterious") modifying the "Rey Misterio II" character since the original Misterio did not work for CMLL. Castillo wore a very colorful, creative mask unlike what was generally used at the time, helping usher in some of the more elaborate masks used in Lucha Libre today.[2] His career was put on hold as he was recalled to the Marines, serving for three months before returning to CMLL.[1] On December 8, 1991 defeated Fuerza Guerrera, in what was described as a surprise, to win the NWA World Welterweight Championship[3] In 1992 Misterioso began training together with Volador. CMLL booker Antonio Peña noticed how well the two worked together and decided to make them a permanent tag team. The team immediately started began working a storyline feud with Los Destructores (the brother team of Tony Arce and Vulcano). On March 8, 1992 Misterioso and Volador defeated Los Destructores to win the Mexican National Tag Team Championship.[4]
Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
In mid-1992 EMLL booker Antonio Peña decided to break away from EMLL and form his own promotion
In March, 1994 Misterioso turned on Volador during a trios match, turning
Independent Circuit
Following his stint in AAA Misterioso began working on the Southern California
Championships and accomplishments
- Alternative Wrestling Show
- AWS Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Super Boy
- Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
- Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre
- Local promotions
- Baja California Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Rey Misterio
- Baja California Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with
Lucha de Apuesta record
Winner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
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Rey Misterio II (mask) | Atlántico (mask) | Tijuana, Baja California | Live event | 1989 | [2] |
Misterioso(mask) | Vulcano(hair) | Mexico City | Live event | October 1, 1993 | [Note 3][2] |
Misterioso(mask) | Volador(mask) | Tijuana, Baja California | Live event | July 14, 1995 | [2][11] |
Rey Misterio Jr. |
Misterioso (mask) | Tijuana, Baja California | Live event | December 19, 1997 | [2] |
El Hijo del Santo (mask) | Misterioso (hair) | Anaheim, California | Live event | September 5, 1999 | [2] |
Príncipe Arandú (hair) | Misterioso (hair) | Tijuana, Baja California | Live event | August 17, 2001 | [Note 4] |
Pimpinela Escarlata and Hijo del Enfermero (hair) | Jerry Estrada and Misterioso (hair) | Tijuana, Baja California | Live event | October 4, 2002 | |
Latin Lover (hair) | Misterioso (hair) | Tijuana, Baja California | Live event | October 17, 2003 | |
El Hijo del Solitario (mask) | Misterioso (hair) | Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas | Live event | October 31, 2003 | |
Místico (mask) | Misterioso (hair) | Tijuana, Baja California | Live event | October 7, 2007 | [13] |
Volador Jr. (mask) | Misterioso (hair) | Reynosa, Tamaulipas | Live event | November 30, 2008 | [Note 5] |
Notes
- ^ This was possible because EMLL technically did not own the championship, the Mexico City Wrestling and Boxing commission owned them and allowed EMLL to book the titles. the Commission gave AAA the rights to the championship in 1992.
- ^ During their reign as Tag Team champions Volador and Misterioso left CMLL to join AAA, taking the championship with them, Misterioso is a two time Tag Team champion.
- ^ This was a triangle match that also included Huichol
- ^ This was a triangle 'bull terrier' (chain) match that also included Tornado Negro
- Misterioso IIlost to Volador and Volador, Jr.
References
- ^ )
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Enciclopedia de las Mascaras". Misterioso (in Spanish). Mexico City, Mexico. October 2007. p. 34. Tomo III.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ "Asistencia Asesoria y Administracion TripleMania". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ "Asistencia Asesoria y Administracion TripleMania". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ "Asistencia Asesoria y Administracion TripleMania". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ "Asistencia Asesoria y Administracion TripleMania". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ISBN 978-0-06-085583-3.
- ^ a b "Enciclopedia de las Mascaras". Volador (in Spanish). Mexico City, Mexico. November 2007. p. 58. Tomo V.
- ^ "Lo Mejor de la Lucha Libre Mexicana 2009". Súper Luchas (in Spanish). January 8, 2009. 348.
- ^ Muñoz, Javier (September 18, 2009). "Místico contra Negro Casas: ¡Por el honor!". Box y Lucha (in Spanish). Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved May 15, 2015.