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There were luchadores in Mexicali who could not reach the Lightweight Class and for this reason the ''' Mexicali Junior Lightweight Championship''' was created which is the equivalent to the [[Weight Classes|Featherweight Class]] for those who weighted below 63 kg. There was a Tournament to find the first Champion which Hormiga Atómica won. He defended the title many times, but particularly against [[Pequeño Traidor]]. | There were luchadores in Mexicali who could not reach the Lightweight Class and for this reason the ''' Mexicali Junior Lightweight Championship''' was created which is the equivalent to the [[Weight Classes|Featherweight Class]] for those who weighted below 63 kg. There was a Tournament to find the first Champion which Hormiga Atómica won. He defended the title many times, but particularly against [[Pequeño Traidor]]. | ||
When the Junior Lightweight division ended and the belt was declared inactive. He competed in the [[Weight Classes|Lightweight Class]] in which he had rivalries not only against Pequeño Traidor, but also against [[Killer Dog]] who was the Champion of that division for many years. Killer Dog seemed to he the eternal Champion until the day he lost it against [[ | When the Junior Lightweight division ended and the belt was declared inactive. He competed in the [[Weight Classes|Lightweight Class]] in which he had rivalries not only against Pequeño Traidor, but also against [[Killer Dog]] who was the Champion of that division for many years. Killer Dog seemed to he the eternal Champion until the day he lost it against [[Rata Negra]]. Hormiga Atomica challenged La Rata Negra to become the new Baja California Lightweight Champion. He eventually will have a lucha de apuestas against Rata Negra. | ||
=== Retirement === | === Retirement === |
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Profile
Early Career
Member of La Dinastía Hernandez, he was a boxer at Arena Coliseo Mexicali when he was young. One day, Rafael Rebelin owner and promoter of the arena saw him boxing and inmediately told his father Caudillo I. His father reprimanded him and even punished. He eventually trained lucha libre with his father then with his brother Príncipe Negro.
His gimmick is based on the cartoon superhero The Atom Ant, because he loves that character. Hormiga Atomica made his debut on 1984 at Arena Coliseo Mexicali in a singles match against El Traidor.
La Hormiguita
This is the nickname which he was well known in Mexicali. Hormiguita was one of the most beloved luchadores in Mexicali especially by children. When he made his entrance children gathered to see him he used to give away cast figures to children that he made. Also made his entrance with Rock n' Roll music and the crowd asked him to dance. Hormiga Atomica used to have El Asquelito as his companion to the ring. He is regarded for his mat skills, but he was also a very agile wrestler who executed high flying moves.
Notable Feuds
Due to his size and weight he competed in the minis division. When Mini Estrellas came to Mexicali, Hormiga Atomica and Pequeño Traidor competed with amd against Espectrito, La Parkita, La Arañita, Mascarita Sagrada, and more.
There were luchadores in Mexicali who could not reach the Lightweight Class and for this reason the Mexicali Junior Lightweight Championship was created which is the equivalent to the Featherweight Class for those who weighted below 63 kg. There was a Tournament to find the first Champion which Hormiga Atómica won. He defended the title many times, but particularly against Pequeño Traidor.
When the Junior Lightweight division ended and the belt was declared inactive. He competed in the Lightweight Class in which he had rivalries not only against Pequeño Traidor, but also against Killer Dog who was the Champion of that division for many years. Killer Dog seemed to he the eternal Champion until the day he lost it against Rata Negra. Hormiga Atomica challenged La Rata Negra to become the new Baja California Lightweight Champion. He eventually will have a lucha de apuestas against Rata Negra.
Retirement
He decided to unmask himself at the end of his retirement match on January 1, 2010 at Arena Nacionalista.
Luchas de apuestas record
Date | Apuesta | Winner(s) | Loser(s) | Arena and/or Place |
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??/??/?? | mask | Hormiga Atomica | Furia Roja | Arena Coliseo Mexicali, Mexicali, B.C. |
??/??/?? | mask | Hormiga Atomica | Cráneo | Mexicali, Mexicali, B.C. |
??/??/?? | hair | Hormiga Atomica | Rey Saul | Mexicali, B.C. |
??/??/?? | hair | Hormiga Atomica | El Nahual | Mexicali, B.C. |
??/??/?? | hair (1) | Hormiga Atomica | Pequeño Traidor | Mexicali, B.C. |
??/??/?? | hair (2) | Hormiga Atomica | Rey Saul | Mexicali, B.C. |
??/??/?? | mask | Hormiga Atomica | Rata Negra | Mexicali, Mexicali, B.C. |
(1) Lucha de Revés; (2) Cage Match |
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