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|realName=
|realName=
|nicknames="El Santo Poblano"
|nicknames="El Santo Poblano"
|nameHistory=Estrella Blanca (debut - retirement)
|nameHistory=Joe El Chamaco (debut), Cruz Diablo, La Boa, Cometa Azul, Estrella Blanca
|family= [[Estrella Blanca Jr.]] (son?)
|family=[[Sordo Flores]] (father in law), [[Estrella Blanca Jr.]], [[Estrella Blanca II]], [[Estrella Blanca III]], [[Estrella Blanca 2000]] (sons)
|maestro=[[Satanta]]
|maestro=[[Pedro Centeno]], [[Satanta]], [[Sordo Flores]], [[Chico Hernández]], [[Jesus El Herrero]], [[Raul Romero]]
|birthdate=[[January 15]], [[1938]] - [[Michoacán|Angangueo, Michoacán]]
|birthdate=[[January 15]], [[1937]] - [[Michoacán|Angangueo, Michoacán]]
|debut=[[1954]]
|debut=[[1954]]
|lostmaskto=
|lostmaskto=
|height=163 cm/5'4"
|height=163 cm/5'4"
|weight=65 kg/143 lb
|weight=65 kg/143 lb
|obituarydate=
|obituarydate=[[November 15]], [[2021]]
|signatureMoves= La Estrella Blanca, Salida de Bandera
|signatureMoves= La Estrella Blanca, Salida de Bandera
|titles=[[Mexican National Lightweight Championship]] (2), [[AWA World Lightweight Championship]],  
|titles=[[Mexican National Lightweight Championship]] (2), [[AWWA World Middleweight Championship]], [[AWWA World Lightweight Championship]], [[Veracruz Middleweight Championship]], [[Puebla Welterweight Championship]], [[Puebla Lightweight Championship]], [[Pachuca Middleweight Championship]]
[[Veracruz Welterweight Championship]]
|}}
|}}
Claims to have defended the AWA World Lightweight Championship 50 times, won 200 masks (130 documented) and 101 masks. Like [[Super Muneco]], these masks are more important in quantity than quality.


Not related to the many Estrella Blanca's on the DF indy scene ([[Estrella Blanca Jr.]], [[Estrella Blanca II]], [[Estrella Blanca III]], etc.)The Estrella Blancas' clam that the original gave them permission to use his name & likeness.
== Career ==
Estrella Blanca was born on January 15, 1937 in the mining town of Angangueo, Michoacán.  He came from a very humble family.  His father died very young, so his mother, along with her siblings, were forced to move to Mexico City in search of better opportunities.  His first approach to wrestling was in 1946 where he was impressed by what he witnessed.  When he saw a match between [[Blue Demon]] against [[Bobby Bonales]] he thought about becoming a professional wrestler as well.  One of his purposes as wrestler would be to help his mother with the expenses, since they were seven siblings.  It was in 1950 when one of his brothers suggested practicing boxing, but he wanted to be a wrestler and they took him to those who could teach him.  He had several trainers, and the training was not easy.  One day, his then trainer Pedro Centeno, "El Olonés", told him that he was not born to be a wrestler.  Despite that comment, he did not give up.  Other trainers who contributed to his preparation were: Sordo Flores (who eventually became his father-in-law), Jesús el Herrero, Satanta, Raúl Romero and at some point he trained with Chico Hernández at the Gimnasio Gloria.
 
In the beginning he used some ring names such as Joe el Chamaco and La Boa. It is said he also used the name of Cruz Diablo early in his career. The name and image of Estrella Blanca were not his choice, it happened spontaneously. His greatest idol was [[El Santo]] and he wanted a mask identical to that of his idol, however, everyone told him that this was impossible.  Mr. Martínez, the famous mask maker of the time also warned him that he could not make that mask for him.  Instead, he designed a similar mask for him with some modifications, and the most characteristic: it was blue, with a white star on the forehead.  The mask came with the name included.  At first the young wrestler was not convinced by that name, and was even made fun of because that name seemed more for a woman.  One advice he received from El Santo was that he must jealously take care of his identity in order to maintain a double life;  as an extra fact, he had permission from El Santo regarding the design of the mask.
 
Estrella Blanca made his debut on 1954, although in his first matches he performed under the name Cometa Azul.  He was distinguished by his technical, fast and innovative wrestling style, always looking to perform different executions in each show.  He became a great draw in both [[Arena Puebla]] and Cancha de San Pedro.  The brightness of Estrella Blanca was so intense, that it reached the [[Arena Coliseo]] and the [[Pista Arena Revolución]].  He toured around the Mexico and abroad as well.  His retirement took place in 1994 discreetly at the [[Arena Neza]].  In addition, he was a great trainer, he also learned to design masks and gears, this was because many of his rivals destroyed his masks.
 
The Estrella Blanca name has continued through his family.  His sons Estrella Blanca Jr., Estrella Blanca II, Estrella Blanca III, Estrella Blanca 2000 and his grandchildren.  Other wrestlers also took inspiration from his mask design.
 
Claims to have defended the AWWA World Lightweight Championship 50 times. Without a doubt, what stood out the most was his apuestas record, which is said to be immenseIn interviews, Estrella Blanca himself stated to have wagered his mask about 700 times, of which he achieved around 300 masks wins and more than 100 hairs. Like [[Super Muneco]], these masks wins are more important in quantity than quality.


Estrella Blanca was honored at [[Dos Leyendas, 2019#Puebla|CMLL Homenaje A Dos Leyendas 2019]] in their [[Puebla]] version.
Estrella Blanca was honored at [[Dos Leyendas, 2019#Puebla|CMLL Homenaje A Dos Leyendas 2019]] in their [[Puebla]] version.


== Luchas de apuestas record ==
== Luchas de apuestas record ==
Estrella Blanca's list of mask/hair wins are based on magazine interviews. Those without dates are claimed in those interviews, but should be treated as unconfirmed.
Estrella Blanca's list of mask/hair wins are based on magazine interviews. Those without dates are claimed in those interviews but should be treated as unconfirmed.


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{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Adán Ruiz ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Adán Ruiz]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Águila Azul ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Águila Azul]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Águila Infernal ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Águila Infernal]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Águila Negra ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Águila Negra]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Amenaza Roja ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Amenaza Roja ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ángel De Oro ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ángel De Oro]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ángel del Ring ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ángel del Ring]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ángel Sagrado ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ángel Sagrado]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Araña Negra (Andres Gonzalez)]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Araña Negra (80s)|Araña Negra]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Arco iris ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Arco iris ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Arquero Negro ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Arquero Negro ]]|unknown}}
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{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Beisbolista ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Beisbolista ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Bombero de Satán ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Bombero de Satán ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Bombero Infernal ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Bombero Infernal]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[El Buitre]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[El Buitre]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Buitre II ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Buitre II]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Buitre Rojo ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Buitre Rojo]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Buitre Rojo ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Buitre Rojo ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Caballero ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Caballero]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Caballero Jr ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Caballero Jr.]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Caballero Negro ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Caballero Negro]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Cachorro Negro ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Cachorro Negro]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Cadáver ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Cadáver]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Calavera ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Calavera ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Cardenal ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Cardenal ]]|unknown}}
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{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Momia II]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Momia II]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Monje Loco ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Monje Loco ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Moro ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Mosquetero I ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Mosquetero I ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Mosquetero II ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Mosquetero II ]]|unknown}}
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{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ray Tapia ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Ray Tapia ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Relámpago Azul ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Relámpago Azul ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Rodolfo Ruiz]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Rodolfo Ruiz]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Rodolfo Ruiz]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Rudy Valentino ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Rudy Valentino ]]|unknown}}
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{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Zopilote ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|????/??/??|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Zopilote ]]|unknown}}
{{aline|[[1958]].[[01.08]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Zandoka]]|[[Mexico City]]}}
{{aline|[[1958]].[[01.08]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Zandoka]]|[[Mexico City]]}}
{{aline|[[1958]].[[06.08]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[El Dorado (wrestler)|El Dorado]]|[[Mexico City]]}}
{{aline|[[1958]].[[06.08]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|El Dorado|[[Mexico City]]}}
{{aline|1958/10/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Chamaco Veloz]]|Mexico City}}
{{aline|1958/10/??|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Chamaco Veloz]]|Mexico City}}
{{aline|1960s|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Sandokan]]|unknown}}
{{aline|1960s|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Sandokan]]|unknown}}
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{{aline|1965/09/25|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Gorila Osorio]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|1965/09/25|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Gorila Osorio]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|1965/12/26|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Tony Grimaldo]]|Puebla}}
{{aline|1965/12/26|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Tony Grimaldo]]|Puebla}}
{{aline|1966/01/06<ref>Lucha Libre 167</ref>|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[As Negro]]| [[Martinez de la Torres, Veracruz]]}}
{{aline|1966/01/06<ref>Lucha Libre 167</ref>|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|As Negro| [[Martinez de la Torres, Veracruz]]}}
{{aline|1966/02/15|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[As Negro]]|[[Cordoba]]}}
{{aline|1966/02/15|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|As Negro|[[Cordoba]]}}
{{aline|1966/06/24|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Gorila Osorio]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|1966/06/24|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Gorila Osorio]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1966]]/[[08/16]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Angel Negro (1960s)|Angel Negro]]|[[Arena Coliseo]]}}
{{aline|[[1966]]/[[08/16]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Angel Negro (1960s)|Angel Negro]]|[[Arena Coliseo]]}}
{{aline|[[1968]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[As Negro]]|unknown}}
{{aline|[[1968]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|As Negro|unknown}}
{{aline|[[1971]]/[[04/05]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Yoyo Garduño Sr.|El Moro]]|[[Veracruz]], [[Veracruz]]}}
{{aline|[[1972]]/[[02/26]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Tauro]]|[[Pista Arena Revolucion]] - [[Mexico City]]}}
{{aline|[[1972]]/[[02/26]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Tauro]]|[[Pista Arena Revolucion]] - [[Mexico City]]}}
{{aline|[[1972]]/[[07/22]]<ref>Lucha Libre 480</ref>|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Tauro]]|[[Pista Arena Revolución]]}}
{{aline|[[1972]]/[[11/18]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Rodolfo Ruiz]]|[[Pista Arena Revolucion]]}}
{{aline|[[1972]]/[[11/19]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Dean II]]|[[Puebla]], [[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1972]]/[[11/19]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Dean II]]|[[Puebla]], [[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1974]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Tupamaro II]]|[[Veracruz]]}}
{{aline|[[1974]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Tupamaro II]]|[[Veracruz]]}}
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{{aline|[[1975]]/[[08/28]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Braulio Mendoza]]|[[Chilpancingo]]}}
{{aline|[[1975]]/[[08/28]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Braulio Mendoza]]|[[Chilpancingo]]}}
{{aline|[[1976]]/[[07/18]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Dick Angelo]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1976]]/[[07/18]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Dick Angelo]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1977]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Irazu]] (Bulmaro Anaya)|[[Pista Arena Revolucion]]}}
{{aline|[[1977]]/[[04/30]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Bulmaro Anaya|Irazu]]|[[Pista Arena Revolucion]]}}
{{aline|[[1977]]|masks|[[Estrella Blanca]] & [[Vagabundo]]|[[Los Hermanos Inferno]]|[[Guadalajara]]}}
{{aline|[[1977]]|masks|[[Estrella Blanca]] & [[Vagabundo]]|[[Los Hermanos Inferno]]|[[Guadalajara]]}}
{{aline|[[1977]]/[[06/19]]|masks|[[Ultraman]] & [[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Zeus]] & [[Pantera Azul]]|Palacio de los Deportes - Mexico City}}
{{aline|[[1977]]/[[06/19]]|masks|[[Ultraman]] & [[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Zeus]] & [[Pantera Azul]]|Palacio de los Deportes - Mexico City}}
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{{aline|[[1977]]/[[08/20]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Chamaco Richard]]|[[Atlixco]], [[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1977]]/[[08/20]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Chamaco Richard]]|[[Atlixco]], [[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1977]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Increible]] (Florentino Lopez)|?}}
{{aline|[[1977]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Increible]] (Florentino Lopez)|?}}
{{aline|[[1978]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Super Libre]] (Francisco Pena)|[[Cuautitlan]]}}
{{aline|[[1978]]/[[03/13]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Barba Negra (70s)]]|[[Cancha San Pedro, Puebla, Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1978]]/[[03/12]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Barba Negra (70s)]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1978]]/[[03/21]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|Super Libre (Francisco Pena)|[[Cuautitlan]]}}
{{aline|[[1978]]/[[06/09]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Destino Negro]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1978]]/[[06/09]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Destino Negro]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1978]]/[[07/19]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Lobo del Ring]]|[[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1979]]/[[08/29]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Scorpio]]|[[Veracruz]]}}
{{aline|[[1979]]/[[08/29]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Scorpio]]|[[Veracruz]]}}
{{aline|[[1980]]/[[12/07]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]<ref>[https://www.luchadb.com/events/shows/00028000/00028132.php Luchadb]</ref>|[[Dr. Infierno]]|[[Deportivo Mexico]] - [[Puebla]], [[Puebla]]}}
{{aline|[[1980]]/[[12/07]]|hair|[[Estrella Blanca]]<ref>[https://www.luchadb.com/events/shows/00028000/00028132.php Luchadb]</ref>|[[Dr. Infierno]]|[[Deportivo Mexico]] - [[Puebla]], [[Puebla]]}}
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{{aline|1983/06/26|masks|[[Estrella Blanca|Estrella Blanca I]] & [[Estrellas Blanca II|II]]|[[Los Navajos]]|Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla}}
{{aline|1983/06/26|masks|[[Estrella Blanca|Estrella Blanca I]] & [[Estrellas Blanca II|II]]|[[Los Navajos]]|Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla}}
{{aline|1983/08/02|masks|[[Estrella Blanca|Estrella Blanca I]] & [[Estrellas Blanca II|II]]|[[Los Demoniacos]]|Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla}}
{{aline|1983/08/02|masks|[[Estrella Blanca|Estrella Blanca I]] & [[Estrellas Blanca II|II]]|[[Los Demoniacos]]|Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla}}
{{aline|1985/[[September 1|09/01]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Dr. Killer]]|unknown}}
{{aline|1985/[[September 1|09/01]]|mask|[[Estrella Blanca]]|[[Dr. Killer]]|[[Arena Puebla]]|<ref>Box y Lucha 1706</ref>}}
{{aend|'''note''': some names are listed multiple times on purpose to indicate multiple victories}}
{{aend|'''note''': some names are listed multiple times on purpose to indicate multiple victories}}


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Latest revision as of 13:26, 7 January 2023

Profile

Estrella Blanca
Estrella Blanca
Name Estrella Blanca
Real name
Nicknames "El Santo Poblano"
Name history Joe El Chamaco (debut), Cruz Diablo, La Boa, Cometa Azul, Estrella Blanca
Family Sordo Flores (father in law), Estrella Blanca Jr., Estrella Blanca II, Estrella Blanca III, Estrella Blanca 2000 (sons)
Maestro(s) Pedro Centeno, Satanta, Sordo Flores, Chico Hernández, Jesus El Herrero, Raul Romero
Birth date, location January 15, 1937 - Angangueo, Michoacán
Obituary date November 15, 2021
Debut, location 1954
Lost mask to
Height 163 cm/5'4"
Weight 65 kg/143 lb
Signature moves La Estrella Blanca, Salida de Bandera
Titles: Mexican National Lightweight Championship (2), AWWA World Middleweight Championship, AWWA World Lightweight Championship, Veracruz Middleweight Championship, Puebla Welterweight Championship, Puebla Lightweight Championship, Pachuca Middleweight Championship

Career

Estrella Blanca was born on January 15, 1937 in the mining town of Angangueo, Michoacán. He came from a very humble family. His father died very young, so his mother, along with her siblings, were forced to move to Mexico City in search of better opportunities. His first approach to wrestling was in 1946 where he was impressed by what he witnessed. When he saw a match between Blue Demon against Bobby Bonales he thought about becoming a professional wrestler as well. One of his purposes as wrestler would be to help his mother with the expenses, since they were seven siblings. It was in 1950 when one of his brothers suggested practicing boxing, but he wanted to be a wrestler and they took him to those who could teach him. He had several trainers, and the training was not easy. One day, his then trainer Pedro Centeno, "El Olonés", told him that he was not born to be a wrestler. Despite that comment, he did not give up. Other trainers who contributed to his preparation were: Sordo Flores (who eventually became his father-in-law), Jesús el Herrero, Satanta, Raúl Romero and at some point he trained with Chico Hernández at the Gimnasio Gloria.

In the beginning he used some ring names such as Joe el Chamaco and La Boa. It is said he also used the name of Cruz Diablo early in his career. The name and image of Estrella Blanca were not his choice, it happened spontaneously. His greatest idol was El Santo and he wanted a mask identical to that of his idol, however, everyone told him that this was impossible. Mr. Martínez, the famous mask maker of the time also warned him that he could not make that mask for him. Instead, he designed a similar mask for him with some modifications, and the most characteristic: it was blue, with a white star on the forehead. The mask came with the name included. At first the young wrestler was not convinced by that name, and was even made fun of because that name seemed more for a woman. One advice he received from El Santo was that he must jealously take care of his identity in order to maintain a double life; as an extra fact, he had permission from El Santo regarding the design of the mask.

Estrella Blanca made his debut on 1954, although in his first matches he performed under the name Cometa Azul. He was distinguished by his technical, fast and innovative wrestling style, always looking to perform different executions in each show. He became a great draw in both Arena Puebla and Cancha de San Pedro. The brightness of Estrella Blanca was so intense, that it reached the Arena Coliseo and the Pista Arena Revolución. He toured around the Mexico and abroad as well. His retirement took place in 1994 discreetly at the Arena Neza. In addition, he was a great trainer, he also learned to design masks and gears, this was because many of his rivals destroyed his masks.

The Estrella Blanca name has continued through his family. His sons Estrella Blanca Jr., Estrella Blanca II, Estrella Blanca III, Estrella Blanca 2000 and his grandchildren. Other wrestlers also took inspiration from his mask design.

Claims to have defended the AWWA World Lightweight Championship 50 times. Without a doubt, what stood out the most was his apuestas record, which is said to be immense. In interviews, Estrella Blanca himself stated to have wagered his mask about 700 times, of which he achieved around 300 masks wins and more than 100 hairs. Like Super Muneco, these masks wins are more important in quantity than quality.

Estrella Blanca was honored at CMLL Homenaje A Dos Leyendas 2019 in their Puebla version.

Luchas de apuestas record

Estrella Blanca's list of mask/hair wins are based on magazine interviews. Those without dates are claimed in those interviews but should be treated as unconfirmed.

Date Apuesta Winner(s) Loser(s) Arena and/or Place
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Adán Ruiz unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Águila Azul unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Águila Infernal unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Águila Negra unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Amenaza Roja unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Ángel De Oro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Ángel del Ring unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Ángel Sagrado unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Araña Negra unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Arco iris unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Arquero Negro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Átomo Azul unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Batman unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Batman unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Beisbolista unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Bombero de Satán unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Bombero Infernal unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca El Buitre unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Buitre II unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Buitre Rojo unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Buitre Rojo unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Caballero unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Caballero Jr. unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Caballero Negro unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Cachorro Negro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Cadáver unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Calavera unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Cardenal unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Centella Roja unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Chucho El Bello unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Ciclón unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Ciclón De Oriente unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Ciclón Negro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Cobra unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Cobra Negra unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Coloso Del Ring unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Comandante Cero unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Comandante Cero I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Comandante Cero II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Cometa unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Cometa Halley unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Conde Azul unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Conde Azul unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Conde Drácula unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Danny Salinas unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Demonio Rojo unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Depredador unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Desalmado unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Diabólico I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Diabólico II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Dr. Jungla unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Dr. Landru unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Dragón Infernal unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Acuático unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Alfil unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Apache (?) unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Barón Negro unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Barón Negro unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Buitre I unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Buitre II unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Cirujano unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Cirujano unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Comanche unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca El Cometa unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Condenado Maldito unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Errante unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Gavilán unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Gitano Maldito unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Hurón unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Hurón unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Incógnito unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Inquisidor unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Inquisidor unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Jorobado unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Leopardo unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Maya unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Navajo I unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Negro Feroz unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Olmeca unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Olmeca unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Perro Díaz unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Perro Díaz unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Polaco Maldito unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Pulpo unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Tarahumara unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Tigre unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Vaquero Rojo unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca El Yanqui unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Enemigo unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Engendro del Mal unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Enigma Azul unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Escarlata I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Escarlata II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Escorpión Negro unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Espadachín unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Espía Negro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Flecha (?) unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Gallito Colorado unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Ganster unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Gato (?) unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Gato Montes unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Gavilán unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Gori Casanova unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Gran Amenaza unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Gran Morefas unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Gran Morefas unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Halcón De Plata unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Hawaiano I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Hawaiano II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Hiena Roja unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Hijo De Los Dioses unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Horóscopo unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Hurón unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Incógnito (?) unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Insepulto unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Jaguar I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Jaguar II unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Joel González unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca La Momia Del Perú I unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca La Momia Del Perú II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Lacandon II unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Lalo Reynoso unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Maldito unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Malo unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Manuel Robles unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Maromero unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mascara Negra unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Momia Del Perú I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Momia Del Perú II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Momia I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Momia II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Monje Loco unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mosquetero I unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mosquetero II unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mosquetero Negro unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Mr Can unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mr Galaxia unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mr. Can unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mr. Flama unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Mr. Tiempo unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Murciélago Infernal unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Ninja Negro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Olmeca Negro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Peregrino unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Perro Negro unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Piel Roja unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Pokarito Ramírez unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Porthos unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Príncipe Negro unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Puma unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Ray Gutiérrez unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Ray Mejia unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Ray Richard unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Ray Tapia unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Relámpago Azul unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Rodolfo Ruiz unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Rudy Valentino unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Rugido unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Saeta Negra unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Sandokan unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Satanás unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Secreto unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Shuriken unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Silver Fox unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Simbad unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Sismo Infernal unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Sombra Nazi unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Starman (?) unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Tarahumara unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Thor unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Tigre Español unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Torbellino Cruz unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Tormenta Negra unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Ventarrón unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Ventarrón unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Venusino unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Vértigo unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Volter unknown
????/??/?? hair Estrella Blanca Volter unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Zombi unknown
????/??/?? mask Estrella Blanca Zopilote unknown
1958.01.08 mask Estrella Blanca Zandoka Mexico City
1958.06.08 mask Estrella Blanca El Dorado Mexico City
1958/10/?? hair Estrella Blanca Chamaco Veloz Mexico City
1960s hair Estrella Blanca Sandokan unknown
1960s hair Estrella Blanca Pirata Negro unknown
1960/01/24 hair Estrella Blanca El Carnicerito Mexico City
1961/11/?? hair Estrella Blanca Gorila Osorio Puebla
1962/07/29 hair Estrella Blanca Yoyo Garduño Puebla
1964/02/11 hair Estrella Blanca El Tiburón Mexico City
1964/07/19 mask Estrella Blanca El Blasfemo Puebla, Puebla
1964/11/01 hair Estrella Blanca El Capitán Acapulco
1965/09/25 hair Estrella Blanca Gorila Osorio Puebla
1965/12/26 hair Estrella Blanca Tony Grimaldo Puebla
1966/01/06[1] mask Estrella Blanca As Negro Martinez de la Torres, Veracruz
1966/02/15 hair Estrella Blanca As Negro Cordoba
1966/06/24 hair Estrella Blanca Gorila Osorio Puebla
1966/08/16 mask Estrella Blanca Angel Negro Arena Coliseo
1968 mask Estrella Blanca As Negro unknown
1971/04/05 mask Estrella Blanca El Moro Veracruz, Veracruz
1972/02/26 mask Estrella Blanca Tauro Pista Arena Revolucion - Mexico City
1972/07/22[2] hair Estrella Blanca Tauro Pista Arena Revolución
1972/11/18 hair Estrella Blanca Rodolfo Ruiz Pista Arena Revolucion
1972/11/19 mask Estrella Blanca Dean II Puebla, Puebla
1974 mask Estrella Blanca Tupamaro II Veracruz
1974/09/01 mask Estrella Blanca El Polaco Puebla
1975/08/02 hair Estrella Blanca Huroki Sito Pista Arena Revolucion
1975/08/28 hair Estrella Blanca Braulio Mendoza Chilpancingo
1976/07/18 hair Estrella Blanca Dick Angelo Puebla
1977/04/30 mask Estrella Blanca Irazu Pista Arena Revolucion
1977 masks Estrella Blanca & Vagabundo Los Hermanos Inferno Guadalajara
1977/06/19 masks Ultraman & Estrella Blanca Zeus & Pantera Azul Palacio de los Deportes - Mexico City
1977/06/26 hairs Gallo Tapado, Estrella Blanca & Máscara Roja Babe Sharon, Bello Greco & Sergio El Hermoso Palacio de los Deportes - Mexico City
1977/08/20 hair Estrella Blanca Chamaco Richard Atlixco, Puebla
1977 mask Estrella Blanca Increible (Florentino Lopez) ?
1978/03/13 hair Estrella Blanca Barba Negra (70s) Cancha San Pedro, Puebla, Puebla
1978/03/21 mask Estrella Blanca Super Libre (Francisco Pena) Cuautitlan
1978/06/09 hair Estrella Blanca Destino Negro Puebla
1978/07/19 hair Estrella Blanca Lobo del Ring Puebla
1979/08/29 hair Estrella Blanca Scorpio Veracruz
1980/12/07 hair Estrella Blanca[3] Dr. Infierno Deportivo Mexico - Puebla, Puebla
1981 masks Estrella Blanca & ? Los Comandantes Cero Veracruz
1983/02/02 hair Estrella Blanca Desalmado Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla
1983/03/20 hair Estrella Blanca Manuel Robles Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla
1983/06/26 masks Estrella Blanca I & II Los Navajos Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla
1983/08/02 masks Estrella Blanca I & II Los Demoniacos Arena Puebla - Puebla, Puebla
1985/09/01 mask Estrella Blanca Dr. Killer Arena Puebla
note: some names are listed multiple times on purpose to indicate multiple victories
  1. Lucha Libre 167
  2. Lucha Libre 480
  3. Luchadb

Gallery

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Mexico National Lightweight Champion
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apuestas record according to Luchas 2000
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