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Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta (23 September 1917 – 5 February 1984), best known by his ring name El Santo (English: "The Saint"), was a Mexican luchador enmascarado (or masked professional wrestler), actor and folk hero. He is one of the most famous and iconic Mexican luchadores, and has been referred to as one of "the greatest legends in ...
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- Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta Began Wrestling At The Age Of 16 And Had Multiple Personas Before Adopting El Santo. Like many wrestlers that came before him and the countless others that have followed in his footsteps, El Santo tried out various characters and personas before donning the iconic silver mask.
- El Santo Wrestled 15,000 Matches And Starred In 53 Movies Throughout His Career. From his in-ring debut in 1934 until his retirement nearly 50 years later in 1982, El Santo wrestled approximately 15,000 matches, teaming up with and facing some of the biggest luchadors and inspiring future generations, according to the New York Times Magazine.
- Eddie Guerrero Once Said El Santo Was “Bigger Than Hulk Hogan And Stone Cold Steve Austin Combined” WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero was one of the greatest hispanic wrestlers to ever step into a ring and thrilled millions of wrestling fans around the world with in-ring ability and charisma.
- El Santo Did Not Remove His Mask Publicly Until A Week Before His Death In 1984. A luchador’s mask is much more than a costume and is something that becomes a part of their personality and identity.
El Santo was a legendary luchador and movie star in Mexico, known for his silver mask and cape. He competed for over four decades and starred in more than 50 films, fighting monsters and vampires.
Sep 23, 2016 · Famously known as El Santo, Huerta is considered one of the greatest athletes in Mexican history, and the iconic luchador is responsible for bringing the sport of wrestling to the forefront in...
Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta (Tulancingo, Hidalgo, 23 de septiembre de 1917-Ciudad de México, 5 de febrero de 1984), conocido como El Santo, fue un luchador profesional y actor mexicano.
Mar 4, 2009 · El Santo was a professional wrestler, starred in 50 films, was the protagonist in a comic book series which ran for 30 years, and remains--two decades after his death--a popular idol in...
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Sep 29, 2022 · El Santo was a legendary luchador and actor who starred in over 50 films, often fighting evil with his silver mask and wrestling skills. This article ranks his 12 best movies, from sci-fi to western, featuring zombies, spies, and lepers.
