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Silento Rodriguez
Mexican-American professional wrestler (1933–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Palacios Rodriguez (May 26, 1933 – April 7, 2024), known by the ring name Silento Rodriguez, was a Mexican-American professional wrestler. He wrestled in the Mexican promotion Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL) and the territories of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), having wrestled NWA-affiliated promotions such as Houston Wrestling, Western States Sports, Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling, and NWA Tri-State.
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Professional wrestling career
Rodriguez made his professional debut in 1951. In 1959, he joined Houston Wrestling, where he won the Texas Junior Heavyweight Championship, a title he held five times. He also held the NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Championship.[1] In Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling, he held the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Championship three times and the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship at least once.[2][3]
Personal life and death
Rodriguez had lost his hearing at age three after an accident from diving from a cliff, which inspired his ring name.[4] He also had lost his voice.[5] He lived in Texas and died on April 7, 2024. He was 90 and was survived by a son.[4]
Championships and accomplishments
- NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Championship (3 times)[6]
- NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version) (1 time) - with Ramon Torres[3][7]
- NWA Rocky Mountain
- NWA Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[8]
- Southwest Sports
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External links
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