Rito Romero

Rito Romero
Romero, circa 1953
Personal information
BornRito Romero Loza
(1927-05-19)May 19, 1927
Acatic, Jalisco, Mexico
DiedJanuary 17, 2001(2001-01-17) (aged 73)
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Rito Romero
Rayo Mexicano
Trained byDiablo Velasco
Debut1942
Retired1960
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Romero and the second or maternal family name is Loza.

Rito Romero Loza (May 19, 1927 – January 18, 2001) was a successful luchador who wrestled in Mexico and in the NWA territories of Texas and Los Angeles. He appeared in several films in his native country along with a number of other luchadors. He is remembered for his innovation of the Romero Special/La Tapatia submission manoeuver, commonly known as the Surfboard.

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