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Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa was a writer, historian, and pioneer of Lucha Libre journalism with a remarkable career. Columnist in Combates, El Halcón, [[Lucha Libre (magazine)]], Luchas 2000, and [[Box y Lucha]]. Reporter in sports dairies such as Hidalgo Deportivo and Estadio. | Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa was a writer, historian, and pioneer of Lucha Libre journalism with a remarkable career. Columnist in Combates, El Halcón, [[Lucha Libre (magazine)]], Luchas 2000, and [[Box y Lucha]]. Reporter in sports dairies such as Hidalgo Deportivo and Estadio. | ||
Began as sports journalist in 1940, writing texts for [[Arena Afición]] organized by don [[Francisco Flores]]. His brother, Juan Manuel Olivera was a ring announcer and recommended him. | Began as sports journalist in 1940, writing texts for [[Arena Afición]] organized by don [[Francisco Flores]]. His brother, Juan Manuel Olivera was a ring announcer and recommended him. Continued working for dairies such El Sol de Pachuca and El Hidalgo Deportivo. | ||
His passion made him become | His passion made him become a luchador, entrepreneur, and promoter in local Lucha Libre promotions like Astropista de Texcoco and Palacio de Aluminio. Debuted as luchador during 1946 and competed under the name of Gorila Olivera. His in ring career was brief, because he was focused on the medicine school. | ||
Created a number of characters including [[El Sagrado]] and [[El Titere]] for the soap opera "La Fuerza del Amor". | Created a number of characters including [[El Sagrado]] and [[El Titere]] for the soap opera "La Fuerza del Amor". | ||
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Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa was a writer, historian, and pioneer of Lucha Libre journalism with a remarkable career. Columnist in Combates, El Halcón, Lucha Libre (magazine), Luchas 2000, and Box y Lucha. Reporter in sports dairies such as Hidalgo Deportivo and Estadio.
Began as sports journalist in 1940, writing texts for Arena Afición organized by don Francisco Flores. His brother, Juan Manuel Olivera was a ring announcer and recommended him. Continued working for dairies such El Sol de Pachuca and El Hidalgo Deportivo.
His passion made him become a luchador, entrepreneur, and promoter in local Lucha Libre promotions like Astropista de Texcoco and Palacio de Aluminio. Debuted as luchador during 1946 and competed under the name of Gorila Olivera. His in ring career was brief, because he was focused on the medicine school.
Created a number of characters including El Sagrado and El Titere for the soap opera "La Fuerza del Amor".
Selected Works
- Memorias de la Lucha Libre
