EL SANTO

The world of Lucha Libre, there is one name that stands above all others, and that name is El Santo. The average North American pro wrestling fan probably hasn’t heard that name before.

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However, when he was alive, El Santo was a bigger star in Mexico than Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and John Cena ever were in the United States.

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Influence

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Hero. Legend

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The Masked Wrestler

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Becoming El Santo

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LEGEND. HERO. CHAMPION

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Stories

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EL SANTO

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the most influential wrestler you probably haven't heard of

The world of Lucha Libre, there is one name that stands above all others, and that name is El Santo. The average North American pro wrestling fan probably hasn’t heard that name before.

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However, when he was alive, El Santo was a bigger star in Mexico than Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and John Cena ever were in the United States.

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