324. El Solitario

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An exceptional wrestler, yet forgotten combatant (in terms of American folklore) El Solitario was initially billed as the son of El Santo, but would shed that moniker and carve his own niche as a Lucha Libre superstar. He would become a huge star in the upper card for years but as he was not the active in the U.S. he was not nearly as known as he should be.

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: The Golden Mask
Roberto Cruz (Real Name)
Billed From: Mexico
Key Championships Held: NWA World Middleweight
NWA World Light Heavyweight
UWA Light Heavyweight
UWA Junior Light Heavyweight
UWA Junior Heavyweight
Why they will get in: The WWE is trying to tap into the Mexican market.
Why they won't get in: Does anyone in the U.S. really know this name?
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Beat Ray Mendoza in a Mask VS Hair Match 12/13/68)
2. Defeated Rayo de Jalisco for the NWA Middleweight Championship (8/15/69)
3. Beat Ray Mendoza for the NWA Light Heavyweight Championship (11/27/70)
4. Won the UWA Junior Light Heavyweight Championship (1/27/80)
5. Won the first UWA World Junior Heavyweight Title (1982)