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Gimmick #2: El Santo
El Santo was such a popular Lucha Libre star that his fame catapulted him outside of the ring. He made over thirty movies in which he was the star, never removing his mask. The movies seemed to indicate that El Santo had many superpowers, including the ability to punch vampires and ghosts. Even though he could fly, he chose to tool around in his stylish convertible. He was always the hero and never cheated in any of his matches.
El Santo's son and grandson have both wrestled under the gimmick. Usually, his son was called "Son of El Santo" but was eventually shortened to just El Santo, while the grandson is known as El Santo Jr. This gimmick has become a true legacy item, something to be passed down from father to son in a way that has transcended wrestling--much like El Santo himself.
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