99. El Canek

El Canek may not have made a dent in the United States, but he was the primary star for Mexico’s UWA promotion for nearly two decades. As the multiple Heavyweight Title holder for UWA, Canek holds victories over a diverse group of Lou Thesz, Vader, Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. In fact, he is one of the few who can boast body slamming the French giant. Had Canek’s star shone outside of Mexico (like Mil Mascaras) or if the UWA was still around, perhaps the legacy of El Canek would have extended towards current WWE fans.

Should El Canek be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 64%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 16%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Felipe Estrada (Real Name)
El Universitaro
Canek
Billed From: Mexico
Key Championships Held: Mexican National Light Heavyweight
UWA World Heavyweight (15)
Why they will get in: His success ratio in Mexico is second to few.
Why they won't get in: There has yet to be a Mexican wrestler who wrestled primarily there who has got into the Hall.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Wins the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Title (1/15/78)
2. Defeats the legendary Lou Thesz to recapture the UWA Heavyweight Title (9/27/78)
3. Tours Japan and wrestles Antonio Inoki and Tatsumi Fujinami; both of which would return the favor in Mexico (1978)
4. Beats Tatsumi Fujinami to regain his UWA Title
5. Defeats Andre the Giant and bodyslams him (2/12/84)