Shadito Cruz | |
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Birth name | Juan Alvarado Ibarra |
Born | Mexico City, Mexico | January 7, 1915
Died | February 3, 2003 Mexico City, Mexico | (aged 88)
Cause of death | Alzheimer's disease |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | El Hombre del Brazo de Oro Shadito Cruz |
Juan Alvarado Ibarra (January 7, 1915 - February 3, 2003) was a Mexican luchador, or 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