Gran Apache

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Gran Apache

Name Gran Apache Real name Mario Balbuena González Nicknames "El Suegro," "Abuelo" Name history El Apache/Gran Apache (debut - ), Lion (IWA Japan, 1995), Chiva Rayada I, Great Sasuke Tiga Power Version (M-Pro, 2000), El Gladiador (M-Pro, 2000), Kimba -original version- (CMLL Japan, 2000) Family Mari Apache, Faby Apache, Baby (Jessica) Apache (daughters), Lady Apache (former wife), Billy Boy (son-in-law), Marvin the baby (grandson) Maestro(s) Rafael Salamanca, Tony Lopez, Blue Demon, Los Cometas Azules I & II Birth date, location April 16, 1959 - Mexico City Obituary date n/a Debut, location August 8, 1975 - Toluca, Mexico State Lost mask to Conde Bartok & ??? - unknown date Height 5'6"/168 cms Weight 189 1/2 lbs/86 kg Signature moves Tormenta Apache,Sit-out crucufix powerbomb ,Fisherman Suplex, Michinoku Driver II, La Tapatía, Apache Cutter Titles: San Pedro Iztacalco Lightweight Title, Arena Santa Marta Tag Team Titles (w/ Gran Apache II), Pavillón Azteca Tag Team Titles (w/ Gran Apache II)

Biography

• Known to be one of the best trainers in all of Mexico.

• Was one of the first luchadors ever to train females and to this day is considered the best trainer for any future luchadoras.

Luchas de apuestas record

Date	Apuesta	Winner(s)	Loser(s)	Arena and/or Place
??/??/??	masks	Conde Bartok & ??	Apache I & Apache II	Pavillón Azteca - Mexico City
83/05/01	hair	Gran Apache	Perro Salvaje	Arena Azteca Budokan - Mexico City
90/12/02	hair	Gran Apache	Escudero Rojo	Pista Arena Revolución - Mexico City
92/04/05	hair	Gran Apache	Loco Valentino	Arena Isabel - León, Guanajuato
92/11/15	hair	Gran Apache	Rey David	Arena Coliseo - Mexico City
92/11/21	hair	Gran Apache	Reyes Veloz	Pista Arena Revolución - Mexico City
93/09/07	hairs	Gran Apache & El Mestizo	Escudero Rojo & Reyes Veloz	Arena Coliseo - Mexico City
99/10/17	hair (1)	Gran Apache	Cuerno de Chivo	Arena Solidaridad - Monterrey, Nuevo León
00/02/27	mask (2)	Chiva Rayada I	Gladiador Fantasma	Arena San Juan Pantitlan
00/03/31	hair	Oscar Sevilla	Gran Apache	Centro de Convenciones - Cd. Madero, Tamps.
02/07/15	hair (3)	Mosco de la Merced AAA	Gran Apache	León, Guanajuato
06/04/30	hair	Gran Apache	Billy Boy	Plaza De Toros Nuevo Progreso - Guadalajara, Jalisco
07/03/18	hair	Gran Apache	Billy Boy	Toreo de Cuatro Caminos - Estado de Mexico
(1) Cage match with Apache, Panthro, Oscar Sevilla and Cuerno. Both tecnicos escaped so Apache fouled Cuerno and left the cage.; (2) Unknown if Apache was under the Chiva I gimmick at the time; (3) Cage match

Gallery

Apaches - 1985

2nd from left as El Gladiador in Michinoku Pro

Apache is awesome!

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