Villano III

Title History

  • UWA (Mexico) World Welterweight title defeating Hurricane Ramirez to become 1st champion (December 14, 1975);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Light Heavyweight title defeating Fishman (March 1, 1981);
  • WWF World Light Heavyweight title defeating Perro Aguayo (March 20, 1983);
  • WWF World Light Heavyweight title defeating Gran Hamada (May 20, 1984);
  • (Mexico) National Trios titles w/Dos Caras & Villano V defeating Los Brazos (January 28, 1986);
  • WWF World Light Heavyweight title defeating Perro Aguayo for vacant title (June 17, 1987);
  • WWF World Light Heavyweight title defeating Rambo (July 11, 1988);
  • WWF World Light Heavyweight title defeating Sangre Chicana (May 27, 1990);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Light Heavyweight title defeating El Signo (May 16, 1991);
  • UWA (Mexico) World Junior Heavyweight title defeating The Killer (June 21, 1992);
  • WWF World Light Heavyweight title defeating Pegasus Kid (September 13, 1992);
  • WWF World Light Heavyweight title defeating El Signo (July 18, 1994);
  • AAA Americas Trios titles w/Villano IV & Villano V defeating Oficial, Vigilante & Guardia (????, 1996);
  • AAA Americas Trios titles w/Villano IV & Villano V defeating Heavy Metal & Cien Caras & Latin Lover (March 8, 1996);
  • (Mexico) National Atomics titles w/Pierroth Jr., Villano IV & Villano V defeating Halloween, Damien 666, Karis la Momia & Espectro Jr. [Tournament] (August 9, 1996);
  • WWC (World Wrestling Council) Puerto Rican Heavyweight title defeating Ricky Santana (November 27, 1997);
  • WWC (World Wrestling Council) Puerto Rican Heavyweight title defeating Ricky Santana (December 21, 1997);
  • CMLL (Mexico) World Light Heavyweight title defeating Atlantis (November 22, 1999);
  • IWRG (Mexico) Intercontinental Trios titles w/Villano IV & Villano V beat Cyborg Cop & Maniac Cop & Vader Cop (May 7, 2000);

Career Highlights

  • March 17, 2000: Villano III lost his mask in a match with Atlantis..
  • October 17, 2004: Villano III defeated Veneno in a hair vs. hair match..
  • March 19, 2005–Luchamania: Rey Misterio Sr. & Villano III defeated Super Parka & Psicosis..
  • October 8, 2005–AULL – Dr. Wagner Tribute: Los Villanos III & IV & V beat Angel Blanco Jr. & Hijo del Texano & La Mascara..
  • August 21, 2018: Villano III passed away at the age of 66 due to cerebral infarction. Villano III had been battling with health issues for a number of years, including a stroke a few years ago.
Updated: August 30, 2024 @ 1:29 pm

Active Promotion Inactive

Trained By

Felipe Ham Lee,
Ray Mendoza

Debut

January 29, 1970

Birthday

March 23, 1952

Hometown

Mexico City

Gender

Male

Height

5'7"

Weight

211 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

DDT

Favorite Move(s)

Leg drop,
Media Cerrajera,
Senton

Notable Feuds

Status

Deceased