As Rayo de Jalisco (The lightning bolt of Jalisco) he was a hero in that Mexican state (Jalisco) and a multi-time NWA Middleweight champion. He was paired often with the legendary El Santo and the Blue Demon and won many mask vs. mask matches as well as appearing in many Mexican films. He would lose his mask to his partner and rival, Blue Demon in one of his final matches in 1989.
While he was not well known outside of Mexico, this is one of the most iconic wrestlers from that nation.
328. Rayo De Jalisco
Before he was Rayo de Jalisco, Maximino Linares Moreno went through a few gimmicks and masks in the, but it was when he came up with the black mask with a lightning bolt that he had a winner.
The Bullet Points
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Other Aliases:
Maximino Linares Moreno (Real Name)
Aguila Negra
Dr. Curtis
Tony Curtis
El Rayo - Billed From: Jalisco, Mexico
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Key Championships Held:
Mexican National Tag Team (2) w/El Santo
NWA World Middleweight (3) - Why they will get in: The Mexican card helps.
- Why they won't get in: He is well back in the line of a lot of legendary luchadores.
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Five Greatest Matches/Moments:
- Defeated Rene Guajardo for the NWA World Middleweight Championship 10/25/62
- Beat Benny Galant for his second NWA World Middleweight Championship at the 31st Anniversary Show 9/25/64
- Defeated and unmasked La Bestia in a mask vs. mask match 1964
- Regained the NWA World Middleweight Title again defeating Guajardo 4/18/69
- Lost his mask to the Blue Demon 7/30/89
Should Rayo De Jalisco be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 100%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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