| Shadito Cruz | |
|---|---|
 Shadito Cruz surrounded by second and third-generation Alvarados | |
| Birth name | Juan Alvarado Ibarra |
| Born | January 7, 1915 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | February 3, 2003 (aged 88) Mexico City, Mexico |
| 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