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== Profile == | |||
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|name=Superzan (Super Zan) | |name=Superzan (Super Zan) | ||
|realName= Alfonso Mora Veytia | |realName= Alfonso Mora Veytia | ||
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|nameHistory=Superzan | |nameHistory=Superzan | ||
|family= | |family= | ||
|maestro=Dick Medrano, El Gladiador | |maestro=[[Dick Medrano]], [[El Gladiador]] | ||
|birthdate=1944 - [[Veracruz]] | |birthdate=[[1944]] - [[Veracruz]] | ||
|debut= | |debut=[[1973]] - [[Mazatlán]], [[Sinaloa]] | ||
|lostmaskto= | |lostmaskto=Never lost the mask, though there is controversy | ||
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== History == | |||
Superzan was a famous luchador in the 60’s & 70’s who also appeared in several lucha movies. | |||
Superzan was a | === Superzan Origins === | ||
Originally, Superzan was created by Rogelio Agrasánchez as a movie character, just like [[Huracán Ramírez]], [[Neutrón]], and [[Sombra Vengadora]]. Superzan's design is somehow based on another movie superhero, [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061676/ Flashman]. Initially, Superzan's character was intended as a Superman-like being. [[Tinieblas]] was originally cast to play exclusively the superhero in the film “Superzán El Invencible”, however due to delays in the filming the idea took another turn. | |||
Tinieblas began playing the character, but Agrasánchez delayed the filming. Also Tinieblas had time constraints with a tour with the EMLL making even more difficult the filming. The producer got desperate and asked Tinieblas if he knew someone who could dubb him. | |||
=== Taking Over === | |||
Tinieblas invited his friend Alfonso Mora who also had acting experience. Mora gladly accepted the role, he played Superzan when Tinieblas was unavailable. In the end, half of the Supezan El Invincible film was played by Tinieblas while Alfonso Mora played the role for the rest of the film. In further Superzan films the character was played by Alfonso Mora. | |||
=== In Ring Career === | |||
Alfonso Mora "Super Zan", was a | Alfonso Mora "Super Zan", was trained by [[Dick Medrano]] and [[El Gladiador]]. Due to the success in the films, Superzan had a similar fate like other movie luchadors. He was also recommended by [[Tinieblas]]. His debut was advertised for [[Arena Mexico]] but, for reasons never explained, he debuted in 1973 with Tinieblas vs [[Tony Salazar]] and [[Bello Greco]] in Mazatlan. | ||
In 1974 he wrestled in Central and South America | Superzan had a great physical condition, charisma, very good in ring skills, and an immense popularity given by his movies. Nevertheless, he never could fully exploit his potential in the ring. In 1974 he wrestled in Central and South America. He won a Guatemala local title. | ||
His main rivals were [[Bello Greco]], [[Sergio El Hermoso]], [[Tony Salazar]], among few others. [[Tinieblas]] usually a supported him as his tag team partner. In 1991 tried to make a comeback and introduce [[Super Calo|El Hijo de Superzan]] as his successor, but the young wrestler turned down the gimmick to become Super Calo. In 1993, there was another attempt to introduce another Superzan Jr. but in the end became [[Ultimatum]] and changed to another gimmick. | |||
Superzan | == Filmography == | ||
Superzan made appearances in luchador films: | |||
#[[Superzan El Invencible (1971)]] - misspelled as Ssuperzam | |||
#[[Superzan y el Niño del Espacio (1973)]] | |||
#[[Los Vampiros de Coyoacán (1973)]] (The Vampires of Coyoacán) | |||
# [[El Castillo de las Momias de Guanajuato (1973)]] | |||
#[[Triunfo de los Campeones Justicieros (1973)]] | |||
#[[El Investigador Capulina (1975)]] | |||
#[[La Mansión de las Siete Momias (1975)]] | |||
== Controversy == | == Controversy == | ||
In 1984 a Superzan lost the mask in Juarez, there is the possibility that it was the original or an masked imposter. We don't know who was under the mask, only that every other person in the mask was still masked after the match. | In 1984 a Superzan lost the mask in Juarez, there is the possibility that it was the original or an [[Mágico (Monterrey)|masked imposter]]. We don't know who was under the mask, only that every other person in the mask was still masked after the match. | ||
Nevertheless, in an article of Box y Lucha Magazine it is said he never lost the mask. This could support the idea that it was probably an imposter. | Nevertheless, in an article of Box y Lucha Magazine it is said he never lost the mask. This could support the idea that it was probably an imposter. According to Tinieblas accounts Superzan rented or gave the name to another person but without any success.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Tinieblasoficial/videos/974796272569747/ Tinieblas Oficial]</ref> | ||
== Luchas de apuestas record == | == Luchas de apuestas record == | ||
{{astart}} | {{astart}} | ||
{{aline|70's|masks |Superzan & [[Tinieblas]]|[[Los Tigres del Ring]] |Cd Victoria, Tamaulipas}} | {{aline|70's|masks |[[Superzan]] & [[Tinieblas]]|[[Los Hermanos Corzo|Los Tigres del Ring]] |Cd Victoria, Tamaulipas}} | ||
{{aline|1983|mask|Superzan|[[The Black Cat]]|unknown}} | |||
{{aline|1984|mask (1)|[[Tinieblas]], [[Villano III]] & [[Rocky Star]]|[[Flama Roja]], [[El Legionario (original)]] & Superzan |Ciudad Juarez}} | {{aline|1984|mask (1)|[[Tinieblas]], [[Villano III]] & [[Rocky Star]]|[[Flama Roja]], [[El Legionario (original)]] & Superzan |Ciudad Juarez}} | ||
{{aend}} | {{aend|<b>(1)</b> Relevos australianos suicidas, in this match Superzan loss the mask, but it is not known who's the winner of the mask of Superzan and if it was the original Alfonso Mora or an imposter}} | ||
== Sources == | |||
* Elcobardeimpostor files | |||
== | * Box y Lucha Magazine | ||
*Elcobardeimpostor files | * Tinieblas Oficial | ||
*Box y Lucha Magazine | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery perrow="5"> | |||
| | Image:Superzan02.jpg|1975 | ||
| | Image:Superzan01.jpg| | ||
Image:FB IMG 1478901805173.jpg| | |||
Image:Superzanchamp.jpg|Champion? | |||
Image:Superzan Bello Greco.jpg|vs [[Bello Greco]] | |||
| | Image:Imagen 26.jpg|with [[Tinieblas]] | ||
Image:FB IMG 1519180203952.jpg| | |||
Image:Superzan2.jpg|introducing [[Super Calo|Superzan Jr.]] | |||
Image:FB IMG 1478894521770.jpg|Box y Lucha Article where it says he never lost the mask | |||
| | Image:Imagen260ua7.jpg| | ||
Image:FB IMG 1518799168979.jpg| | |||
Image:00047560 00013109.png|1975 match in Guadalajara | |||
| | Image:00050870 00016393.png|1988 Match In Tijuana | ||
| | </gallery> | ||
=== Controversy === | |||
<gallery perrow="5"> | |||
Image:FB IMG 1500440047848.jpg|Superzan? announced in mask vs mask | |||
Image:Superzanlossingmask.jpg|1984 relevos australianos suicidas when Superzan (or a [[Mágico (Monterrey)|fake imposter]]) lossing the mask in Juarez | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Mexican wrestlers]][[Category:Deceased wrestlers]] | [[Category:Mexican wrestlers]][[Category:Deceased wrestlers]] | ||
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History
Superzan was a famous luchador in the 60’s & 70’s who also appeared in several lucha movies.
Superzan Origins
Originally, Superzan was created by Rogelio Agrasánchez as a movie character, just like Huracán Ramírez, Neutrón, and Sombra Vengadora. Superzan's design is somehow based on another movie superhero, Flashman. Initially, Superzan's character was intended as a Superman-like being. Tinieblas was originally cast to play exclusively the superhero in the film “Superzán El Invencible”, however due to delays in the filming the idea took another turn.
Tinieblas began playing the character, but Agrasánchez delayed the filming. Also Tinieblas had time constraints with a tour with the EMLL making even more difficult the filming. The producer got desperate and asked Tinieblas if he knew someone who could dubb him.
Taking Over
Tinieblas invited his friend Alfonso Mora who also had acting experience. Mora gladly accepted the role, he played Superzan when Tinieblas was unavailable. In the end, half of the Supezan El Invincible film was played by Tinieblas while Alfonso Mora played the role for the rest of the film. In further Superzan films the character was played by Alfonso Mora.
In Ring Career
Alfonso Mora "Super Zan", was trained by Dick Medrano and El Gladiador. Due to the success in the films, Superzan had a similar fate like other movie luchadors. He was also recommended by Tinieblas. His debut was advertised for Arena Mexico but, for reasons never explained, he debuted in 1973 with Tinieblas vs Tony Salazar and Bello Greco in Mazatlan.
Superzan had a great physical condition, charisma, very good in ring skills, and an immense popularity given by his movies. Nevertheless, he never could fully exploit his potential in the ring. In 1974 he wrestled in Central and South America. He won a Guatemala local title.
His main rivals were Bello Greco, Sergio El Hermoso, Tony Salazar, among few others. Tinieblas usually a supported him as his tag team partner. In 1991 tried to make a comeback and introduce El Hijo de Superzan as his successor, but the young wrestler turned down the gimmick to become Super Calo. In 1993, there was another attempt to introduce another Superzan Jr. but in the end became Ultimatum and changed to another gimmick.
Filmography
Superzan made appearances in luchador films:
- Superzan El Invencible (1971) - misspelled as Ssuperzam
- Superzan y el Niño del Espacio (1973)
- Los Vampiros de Coyoacán (1973) (The Vampires of Coyoacán)
- El Castillo de las Momias de Guanajuato (1973)
- Triunfo de los Campeones Justicieros (1973)
- El Investigador Capulina (1975)
- La Mansión de las Siete Momias (1975)
Controversy
In 1984 a Superzan lost the mask in Juarez, there is the possibility that it was the original or an masked imposter. We don't know who was under the mask, only that every other person in the mask was still masked after the match.
Nevertheless, in an article of Box y Lucha Magazine it is said he never lost the mask. This could support the idea that it was probably an imposter. According to Tinieblas accounts Superzan rented or gave the name to another person but without any success.[1]
Luchas de apuestas record
| Date | Apuesta | Winner(s) | Loser(s) | Arena and/or Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70's | masks | Superzan & Tinieblas | Los Tigres del Ring | Cd Victoria, Tamaulipas |
| 1983 | mask | Superzan | The Black Cat | unknown |
| 1984 | mask (1) | Tinieblas, Villano III & Rocky Star | Flama Roja, El Legionario (original) & Superzan | Ciudad Juarez |
| (1) Relevos australianos suicidas, in this match Superzan loss the mask, but it is not known who's the winner of the mask of Superzan and if it was the original Alfonso Mora or an imposter | ||||
Sources
- Elcobardeimpostor files
- Box y Lucha Magazine
- Tinieblas Oficial
Gallery
1975
Champion?
vs Bello Greco
with Tinieblas
introducing Superzan Jr.
Box y Lucha Article where it says he never lost the mask
1975 match in Guadalajara
1988 Match In Tijuana
Controversy
Superzan? announced in mask vs mask
1984 relevos australianos suicidas when Superzan (or a fake imposter) lossing the mask in Juarez
