Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa

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Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa
[[Image:|275px|Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa]]	Name Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa Real name Dr. Rafael Olivera Figueroa Nicknames El Árbitro Name history Gorila Figueroa Family Juan Manuel Olivera (brother) Maestro(s) ? Birth date, location March 19, 1929 - Pachuca, Hidalgo Obituary date April 16, 2020 (aged 90) Debut, location 1940 (as writer), 1946 (as wrestler) Lost mask to Height Weight Signature moves Titles:

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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.

He was attracted by the magic of lucha libre even more than the sports competition and ring itself, he was fascinated for what is behind it. Felt passion for the mysticism of the characters and the storylines.

Created a number of characters including El Sagrado and El Titere for the soap opera "La Fuerza del Amor".

Selected Works

1. Memorias de la Lucha Libre

References

• Furia de Titanes