Salvador Lutteroth
Wrestling promoter, founded CMLL
Wrestling promoter, founded CMLL
1987
39 years ago — 90 years old
Performers & Entertainers
Mexico
A wrestling promoter established an influential wrestling promotion in Mexico. The organization became the oldest professional wrestling promotion in the country, significantly contributing to the popularity of lucha libre. Collaboration with various wrestlers and the promotion of unique wrestling styles led to the establishment of a robust wrestling culture. After founding the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, the organization gained a reputation for high-profile events and training talented wrestlers who would become household names in the sport. Efforts in promoting wrestling have been recognized as a pivotal moment in Mexican sports culture.
Founded Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Helped establish lucha libre as a cultural phenomenon
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