Black Guzmán

Professional wrestling career

Guzmán made his professional wrestling debut in the early 1930s working under his real name. He quickly earned the nickname "Black Guzmán", due to his dark skin. He also earned the nickname "Indio de Tulacingo" (Spanish for "Indian from Tulacingo"). Black Guzmán was initially a bigger star than his younger brother Rodolfo as he pioneered a high flying, fast-paced style of wrestling focused around the headscissors takedown. His fame was later surpassed by Rodolfo, who adopted the name "El Santo". "Baron" Michele Leone at the Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium. The match was in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,400 and ended in a 60-minute time limit draw. On February 1, 1952, Guzmán teamed with Ray Gunkel to hold the Texas Tag Team title for three weeks. Guzmán and Romero joined forces twice more to win the Tag Team title, defeating Duke Keomuka and Mr. Moto. The team ended their third and final run with the title in May 1954, when they lost to Ivan Kamlikoff and Karol Krauser.

World Middleweight Championship (1 time)

Southwest Sports, Inc.

NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (8 times)

NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Rito Romero (3) and Ray Gunkel