1950s Wrestling Legend Dies

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The Black Shadown, Alejandro Cruz, passed away last night at the age of 82 after suffering with pneumonia, reports WrestlingObserver.com’s Dave Meltzer. According to Metlzer, his November 7, 1953 mask vs. mask match against El Santo is the most famous match in Latin American wrestling history. His family is in our thoughts.

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.