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WRESTLER PROFILES
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| Wrestler:
| Dr. Wagner Sr. |
| Real Name: |
Manuel Gonzalez Rivera |
| Birthday: |
April 13, 1936 |
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| Height & Weight: |
5'9" - 225 lbs |
| Trained by: |
Roy Velasco |
| Debut: |
July 16, 1961 |
| Previous Names: |
El Galeno del Mal (The Evil Doctor) |
| Finishing Move: |
Gory Special |
| Favorite Moves: |
Tabla Marina |
| Notable Feuds: |
Solitario
El Santo
Butcher Brannigan
Alfonso Dantes
Angel Blanco
Robot 1 & 2 |
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(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);
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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..
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