Gran Apache - Revision history

BlackLesnar at 00:29, 26 August 2026

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BlackLesnar at 22:24, 9 July 2026

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	*Worked as a road agent to help put the younger workers matches together in [[AAA]].		*Worked as a road agent to help put the younger workers matches together in [[AAA]].

			<big>[https://thecubsfan.com/cmll/2017/05/07/gran-apache-has-passed-away/ LuchaBlog Obituary:]</big>

			El Apache, Mario Balbuena, passed away Sunday morning. He was 58.

			El Apache (interchangeably referred to as Gran Apache) was best known as a long time rudo in [[AAA]]. He started as an [[EMLL]] wrestler, starting wrestling in 1975 and wrestled in both [[Arena Mexico]] and small indie groups through the early 90s. His height, generously listed at 5’6”, probably held him back from being a bigger star at that time. He was considered a talented wrestler and became a supremely respected trainer. Apache was highly regarded for his ability to teach, and he was most known as someone who was great at helping luchadoras learn the sport at at time when many trainers would refuse to train women at all. Apache trained or had a helping hand in many luchadors' careers. His second wife, [[Lady Apache]], was a trainee who later adopt his character. Gran Aapche was the father of four daughters (and no sons); [[Faby Apache\|Faby]] and [[Mari Apache\|Mary]] became international wrestling stars and the other two wrestled a little or not at all.

			Apache’s skills, both as a wrestlers and a trainer, were as respected in Japan and as in Mexico. When Mexico wrestling shrank in the mid 90s, with [[UWA]] disappearing and AAA diminishing, Apache sent Faby & Mary to Japan to learn to wrestle and came along to help teach. The family returned to Mexico in the late 90s, and they became fully entrenched members of the AAA roster. Apache became the lead trainer for the promotion, someone good at molding talent and a time where AAA was rebuilding and strongly needed someone to help. He worked with just about every luchador who came thru AAA in the last couple of decades, with some of the more exciting wrestlers in Mexico owing a bit to his work. Apache was so good at his job that he and his family were said to have jobs in AAA for as long as they wanted them and they’ve remained constant presences in AAA.

			On screen, Gran Apache was the patriarch of the never ending [[Apache family]] drama. He was the stereotypical macho father who knew what was best for her independently minded daughter Faby: a boyfriend he chose and following her father’s footsteps as a rudo. Gran Apache trying to convince and manipulate his daughters into his vision for them was a reoccurring plot for many years in AAA, a telenovela style story which appealed beyond the usual lucha libre fanbase. The drama peaked with a multiyear feud between Gran Apache and (then) Faby’s husband [[Billy Boy]]. Billy & Faby had a romance which Apache very much didn’t approve of, Billy challenged Gran Apache to hair match and lost (twice!) but Faby stayed with Billy, Gran Apache tried kidnapping Faby & Billy’s son to get her to come back (didn’t work), Faby made peace with her family after a hair match with her sister Mary at [[TripleMania XVI\|TripleMania]] but Billy was left out in the cold in the process, Billy went crazy and was put in a psych ward, a new masked wrestler [[Alfa]] appeared in Gran Apache’s training class and won his approval, Alfa won over Faby as well and then unmasked himself as Billy for the surprise reunion. That story took place about 10 years ago, yet still remains very memorable to those who watched it then and AAA’s continued to try and mine and repeat parts of it over the years. No one could’ve played Apache’s role better than he did in that, it was more meaningful than any title or apuesta win. Apache had other storylines too, usually playing the crafty cheating veteran who would be tormenting one promising rookie or another, though in reality working to help them in the ring as part of their first big feud.

			Apache’s last TV appearance was in December. He was part of his family's feud with [[OGT]], with the idea that the Apaches were united for the first time in years by the new rudo group. Even after he disappeared from TV, Apache remained a referenced part of storylines: he was awarded a share of the [[AAA World Trios Championship\|trios championship]] when Faby defeated [[Ricky Marvin]] in a singles match, and this week’s show ends with Faby told she’ll have to defend those trios titles with or without him next week. (The title switch airs next week.) Still, it had been clear something was seriously wrong for a while. Apache was not seen at either of the two Llave de la Gloria events, the sort of tryouts he’d led in the past. A recent Zona Ruda episode had included well wishes for Apache, but otherwise AAA had been silent on the situation.

			Apache is the fourth important lucha libre name to pass away in the span of a few weeks, following Fishman, Joaquin Roldan and most recently Brazo de Oro.

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BlackLesnar: /* Profile */

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	\|weight=189 1/2 lbs/86 kg		\|weight=189 1/2 lbs/86 kg
	\|signatureMoves=[[Double Underhook Sitout Facebuster\|Tormenta Apache]], [[Powerbomb\|Splash Mountain/Black Tiger Bomb]], [[Fisherman's Suplex]], [[Michinoku Driver II]], [[La Tapatía]], [[Apache Cutter]]		\|signatureMoves=[[Double Underhook Sitout Facebuster\|Tormenta Apache]], [[Powerbomb\|Splash Mountain/Black Tiger Bomb]], [[Fisherman's Suplex]], [[Michinoku Driver II]], [[La Tapatía]], [[Apache Cutter]]
	\|titles=[[AAA Mixed Tag Team Titles]] [2] (w/ [[Fabi Apache]] and [[Mari Apache]]), [[San Pedro Iztacalco Lightweight Title]], [[Arena Santa Marta Tag Team Titles]] (w/ [[Gran Apache II]]), [[Pavillón Azteca Tag Team Titles]] (w/ [[Gran Apache II]])		\|titles=[[AAA Mixed Tag Team Titles]] [2] (w/ [[Fabi Apache]] and [[Mari Apache]]), [[San Pedro Iztacalco Lightweight Title]], [[Arena Santa Marta Tag Team Titles]] (w/ [[Gran Apache II]]), [[Pavillón Azteca Tag Team Titles]] (w/ [[Gran Apache II]]), [[AAA Hall of Fame]] 2018
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BlackLesnar at 21:37, 18 June 2026

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	\|nicknames="El Suegro," "Abuelo"		\|nicknames="El Suegro," "Abuelo"
	\|nameHistory=El Apache/Gran Apache (debut - ), Cometa Azul III, Jabagengi, Lion (IWA Japan, 1995), Chiva Rayada I, Great Sasuke Tiga Power Version (M-Pro, 2000), El Gladiador (M-Pro, 2000), Kimba -original version- ([[CMLL Japan]], 2000)		\|nameHistory=El Apache/Gran Apache (debut - ), Cometa Azul III, Jabagengi, Lion (IWA Japan, 1995), Chiva Rayada I, Great Sasuke Tiga Power Version (M-Pro, 2000), El Gladiador (M-Pro, 2000), Kimba -original version- ([[CMLL Japan]], 2000)
	\|family=[[Mari Apache]], [[Faby Apache]], Baby (Jessica) Apache (daughters), [[Lady Apache]] (former wife), [[Billy Boy]] (son-in-law), Marvin the baby (grandson), [[Natsumi]] (granddaughter)		\|family=[[Mari Apache]], [[Faby Apache]], Baby (Jessica) Apache (daughters), [[Lady Apache]] (former wife), [[Billy Boy]] (son-in-law), Marvin the baby (grandson), [[Natsumi]] (granddaughter); see [[Dinastia Apache]]
	\|maestro=[[Rafael Salamanca]], [[Tony Lopez]], [[Blue Demon]], Los Cometas Azules I & II		\|maestro=[[Rafael Salamanca]], [[Tony Lopez]], [[Blue Demon]], Los Cometas Azules I & II
	\|birthdate=April 16, 1959 - Mexico City		\|birthdate=April 16, 1959 - Mexico City

BlackLesnar at 15:35, 10 June 2026

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BlackLesnar at 15:30, 10 June 2026

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	\|nicknames="El Suegro," "Abuelo"		\|nicknames="El Suegro," "Abuelo"
	\|nameHistory=El Apache/Gran Apache (debut - ), Cometa Azul III, Jabagengi, Lion (IWA Japan, 1995), Chiva Rayada I, Great Sasuke Tiga Power Version (M-Pro, 2000), El Gladiador (M-Pro, 2000), Kimba -original version- ([[CMLL Japan]], 2000)		\|nameHistory=El Apache/Gran Apache (debut - ), Cometa Azul III, Jabagengi, Lion (IWA Japan, 1995), Chiva Rayada I, Great Sasuke Tiga Power Version (M-Pro, 2000), El Gladiador (M-Pro, 2000), Kimba -original version- ([[CMLL Japan]], 2000)
	\|family=[[Mari Apache]], [[Faby Apache]], Baby (Jessica) Apache (daughters), [[Lady Apache]] (former wife), [[Billy Boy]] (son-in-law), Marvin the baby (grandson), Natsumi (granddaughter)		\|family=[[Mari Apache]], [[Faby Apache]], Baby (Jessica) Apache (daughters), [[Lady Apache]] (former wife), [[Billy Boy]] (son-in-law), Marvin the baby (grandson), [[Natsumi]] (granddaughter)
	\|maestro=[[Rafael Salamanca]], [[Tony Lopez]], [[Blue Demon]], Los Cometas Azules I & II		\|maestro=[[Rafael Salamanca]], [[Tony Lopez]], [[Blue Demon]], Los Cometas Azules I & II
	\|birthdate=April 16, 1959 - Mexico City		\|birthdate=April 16, 1959 - Mexico City

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			* Known to be one of the best trainers ever in all of Mexico.

	* ~~Known to be~~ one of the ~~best trainers in all of Mexico~~.		* Was one of the first luchadors ever to train females.

	* ~~Was one of the first luchadors ever to train females and to this day is considered the best trainer for any future luchadoras.~~		*Worked as a road agent to help put the younger workers matches together in [[AAA]].

	~~Works~~ as a road agent to help put the younger workers matches together.
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Kokushishin at 18:38, 11 February 2018

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	\|nicknames="El Suegro," "Abuelo"		\|nicknames="El Suegro," "Abuelo"
	\|nameHistory=El Apache/Gran Apache (debut - ), Cometa Azul III, Jabagengi, Lion (IWA Japan, 1995), Chiva Rayada I, Great Sasuke Tiga Power Version (M-Pro, 2000), El Gladiador (M-Pro, 2000), Kimba -original version- ([[CMLL Japan]], 2000)		\|nameHistory=El Apache/Gran Apache (debut - ), Cometa Azul III, Jabagengi, Lion (IWA Japan, 1995), Chiva Rayada I, Great Sasuke Tiga Power Version (M-Pro, 2000), El Gladiador (M-Pro, 2000), Kimba -original version- ([[CMLL Japan]], 2000)
	\|family=[[Mari Apache]], [[Faby Apache]], Baby (Jessica) Apache (daughters), [[Lady Apache]] (former wife), [[Billy Boy]] (son-in-law), Marvin the baby (grandson)		\|family=[[Mari Apache]], [[Faby Apache]], Baby (Jessica) Apache (daughters), [[Lady Apache]] (former wife), [[Billy Boy]] (son-in-law), Marvin the baby (grandson), Natsumi (granddaughter)
	\|maestro=[[Rafael Salamanca]], [[Tony Lopez]], [[Blue Demon]], Los Cometas Azules I & II		\|maestro=[[Rafael Salamanca]], [[Tony Lopez]], [[Blue Demon]], Los Cometas Azules I & II
	\|birthdate=April 16, 1959 - Mexico City		\|birthdate=April 16, 1959 - Mexico City

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