Shadito Cruz

Juan Alvarado Ibarra (January 7, 1915 - February 3, 2003) was a Mexican professional wrestler, better known under the ring name Shadito Cruz. Best known as the patriarch of the Alvarado wrestling family that includes six of Alvarado's sons and many of his grandchildren, Cruz achieved little success as a wrestler but became a well respected trainer. He trained members of his own family as well as a large number of non-family members

Professional wrestling career Early in his career Juan Alvarado was given the nickname "Shadito" due to his physical resemblance to professional wrestler Black Shadow, which stuck with him as a ring name. His wrestling career as Shadito Cruz was not very notable, partially because Cruz was physically very small. At the time of his peak years, Mexican wrestling focused more on the Welterweight and Middleweight divisions. Over the years six of Alvarado's sons became professional wrestlers, all using the word "Brazo" in their ring names.

Death Alvarado died on February 3, 2003, as a consequence of his Alzheimer's disease.

† = deceased

Wrestlers trained Angel O Demonio Averno Axxel Babe Face Bracito de Oro Brazo de Oro Brazo de Platino El Brazo La Máscara Máscara Sagrada Máximo Rey Persa Shu El Guerrero Súper Brazo TNT