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Alberto Muñoz

1943 – 2019

Mexican professional wrestler

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About Alberto Muñoz

Lived 1943 – 2019 (aged 76). Alberto Muñoz was a Mexican professional wrestler.

Ismael Muñoz Lopez (January 15, 1943 – December 15, 2019) was a Mexican professional wrestler best known under the ring name Alberto Muñoz. Muñoz was active from 1964 until the 1980s. Muñoz worked for most of his career using his real name, but in the 1970s he also wrestled as the masked White Man, teaming with Black Man to form a popular tag team. In his career Muñoz held several top championships promoted by Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL).

Professional wrestling career Muñoz made his professional wrestling debut in 1964 and within a couple of years began working regularly for Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL), the oldest professional wrestling promotion in the world. Initially he wrestled in the lightweight weightdivision, which in Mexico means between and . On August 7, 1965 Muñoz defeated Rodolfo Ruíz to win the Mexican National Lightweight Championship. As a result of the injury Muñoz was forced to vacate the NWA World Welterweight Championship and temporarily retire from wrestling. The two teamed for a while but never won a tag team title, despite several chances at the Arena Coliseo Tag Team Championship. by 1978 Muñoz dropped the "White Man" character as he was forced to work a reduced schedule due to age and injuries. Mexican National Middleweight Championship (2 times) Mexican National Welterweight Championship (2 times)

Luchas de Apuestas record

Winner (wager)Loser (wager)LocationEventDateNotesAlberto Muñoz (hair) El Conde Negro (mask) N/A Live event Alberto Muñoz (hair) Rizado Ruíz (hair) N/A Live event Alberto Muñoz (hair) Huriki Sito (hair) Guadalajara, Jalisco Live event Villano III (mask) Alberto Muñoz (hair) Veracruz, Veracruz Live event

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alberto Muñoz?

Mexican professional wrestler (1943–2019)

When was Alberto Muñoz born?

Alberto Muñoz was born on 15 January 1943 in Tepatitlán de Morelos Municipality.

When did Alberto Muñoz die?

Alberto Muñoz died on 15 December 2019.

What was Alberto Muñoz's occupation?

Alberto Muñoz was a professional wrestler.

What nationality was Alberto Muñoz?

Alberto Muñoz was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alberto Muñoz

· Wikidata: Q4712136

· DBpedia: Alberto Muñoz

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