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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: AAA Mixed Tag Team Titles [2] (w/ Fabi Apache and Mari Apache ), 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. Works as a road agent to help put the younger workers matches together.
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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