Dr. Wagner Sr.

Last updated: April 28, 2014

Title History

 

  • (Mexico) National Light Heavyweight title defeating Enrique Vera (March 16, 1973);
  • NWA (Los Angeles) Americas Tag Team titles w/Angel Blanco defeating Manny Soto & Porkchop Cash (August 30, 1974);
  • NWA World Light Heavyweight title won a Tournament (September 22, 1974);
  • (Mexico) National Light Heavyweight title defeating Alfonso Dantes (April 11, 1976);
  • (Mexico) National Light Heavyweight title defeating Astro Rey (November 11, 1979);

 

Career History

 

  • Dr. Wagner Sr. appeared in at least six Mexican movies under his hood as Dr.Wagner..
  • Dr. Wagner Sr. became a invalid in the car crash that killed his partner Angel Blanco..
  • Dr. Wagner Sr.’s sons, Dr. Wagner Jr., and Silver King (Black Tiger) are also wrestlers..
  • September 12, 2004: Dr. Wagner Sr. passed away as a result of a Heart Attack..

 

birthday: April 13, 1936
height: 5'9"
weight: 225 lbs
trained by: Roy Velasco
debut: July 16, 1961
previous names: El Galeno del Mal (The Evil Doctor)
finishing move(s): Gory Special
favorite move(s): Tabla Marina
notable feuds: Solitario
El Santo
Butcher Brannigan
Alfonso Dantes
Angel Blanco
Robot 1 & 2

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