Gran Apache

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Gran Apache
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!
Older
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