Person Open DS/UK/10322 Romero; Rito (1927-2001); Mexican wrestler Romero Rito 1927-2001 Mexican wrestler Male Born Rito Romero Loza | Rayo Mexicano

Rito Romero Loza (19 May 1927, Acatic, Jalisco, Mexico - 18 January 2001, Guadalajara, Mexico) was a successful luchador who wrestled in Mexico and in the National Wrestling Alliance (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. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 12/17/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 fcb52843-3938-4750-94f2-7d717343f90f