Javier Cortes Sánchez (born December 12, 1980) is a Mexican ''
Luchador
Lucha libre (, meaning "freestyle wrestling" or literally translated as "free fight") is the term used in Latin America for professional wrestling. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form ...
'', or
professional wrestler
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who works for
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre Co., Ltd. (CMLL; , "World Wrestling Council") is a ''lucha libre'' professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City. The promotion was previously known as ''Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre'' (''EMLL'') (''Mexi ...
(CMLL) in their ''
Mini-Estrella
The term ''Mini-Estrella'' (Spanish for "Mini-Star") is used in lucha libre to describe a division of short professional wrestlers or ''luchadors'', some of whom have dwarfism. The Mexican ''Mini-Estrellas'' is comparable to Midget wrestling prac ...
'' division. Cortés is better known under the
ring name
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Shockercito, a ''mascota'' version of wrestler
Shocker. Cortés was originally an ''
enmascarado'', (masked) character, but was forced to unmask after losing a ''
Lucha de Apuesta
Lucha libre (, meaning "freestyle wrestling" or literally translated as "free fight") is the term used in Latin America for professional wrestling. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form ...
'', or bet match, on January 11, 2009. Working in the Mini division does not necessarily mean that Cortés has
dwarfism
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as several short wrestlers work in the "Mini" division, which is what separates the Mexican ''Mini-Estrella'' from traditional
Midget wrestling
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as practiced in the United States among other places.
Professional wrestling career
Javier Cortes made his professional wrestling debut on May 21, 2002, adopting the
ring name
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Shockercito ("Little Shocker") as he began working in
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre Co., Ltd. (CMLL; , "World Wrestling Council") is a ''lucha libre'' professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City. The promotion was previously known as ''Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre'' (''EMLL'') (''Mexi ...
's (CMLL) ''
Mini-Estrella
The term ''Mini-Estrella'' (Spanish for "Mini-Star") is used in lucha libre to describe a division of short professional wrestlers or ''luchadors'', some of whom have dwarfism. The Mexican ''Mini-Estrellas'' is comparable to Midget wrestling prac ...
'' division.
[ As Shockercito he was a ''mascota'' version of professional wrestler Shocker and even wore the same mask as Shocker had originally worn before being unmasked.][ Since Shocker was nicknamed "1000% Guapo" ("1000% Handsome") Shockercito quickly became known as "500% Guapo".] Cortes continued to train at CMLL's wrestling school in Mexico City under José Luis Feliciano and Arturo Beristain
Arturo Beristain (born September 5, 1949) is a retired Mexican professional wrestler, or ''Luchador'' in Spanish, who works as a wrestling trainer at the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's (CMLL) gym in Mexi ...
even after making his in-ring debut.[ On September 17, 2004, Shockercito wrestled at the ]CMLL 71st Anniversary Show
The CMLL 71st Anniversary Show was a professional wrestling major show event produced by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) that took place on September 17, 2004 in Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico. The event commemorated the 71st anniversa ...
, CMLL's biggest show of the year, as he teamed up with Mascarita Sagrada
:''At least three wrestlers have wrestled under the name "Mascarita Sagrada". This article is about the original.''
Mascarita Sagrada (Spanish for Little Sacred Mask, real name not known, born January 11, 1965) is a Mexican Mini-Estrella, Mini Luc ...
and Tzuki
Tzuki (sometimes spelled Tsuki or Tzuky) is a Mexican ''Luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, who works as a ''Mini-Estrella'' or "Mini" division in Mexico. Throughout his career Tzuki has worked under various ring names, most ...
to defeat Espectrito
Mario Pérez Jiménez (December 18, 1966 – January 23, 2016) was a Mexican Mini-Estrella luchador, or Mini professional wrestler, best known under the ring name Espectrito. Jiménez worked for the World Wrestling Federation as "Mini Vader" ...
, Fire
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At a certain point in the combustion reaction, called the ignition ...
and Pequeño Violencia
Pequeño Violencia (real name unrevealed; born July 18, 1968) is a Mexican ''Luchador'' who has worked in the Mexican ''Mini-Estrella'' division since his debut in 1990. As Pequeño Violencia he wrestles as a smaller version of professional wrestl ...
. This match marked Shockercito's first appearance at a major CMLL show. On January 4, 2008, Shockercito participated in the 2008 ''Pequeño Reyes del Aire'' ("Little kings of the air") tournament as part of a 10-''Mini-Estrella'' ''torneo cibernetico
A ''torneo cibernetico'' is a multi-man professional wrestling elimination match that was created and primarily used in Mexican ''lucha libre'' professional wrestling promotions, especially in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). The match format ...
'', other participants included Bam Bam, Fantasy, Fire, Mr. Aguilta, Pequeño Damián 666
José Luis Florencio Ramos (born August 28, 1980) is a Mexican ''luchador'', or professional wrestler, best known under the ring names Pequeño Damián 666 and Demus. Florencio is a part of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's (CMLL) Mini-Estrella, o ...
, Pequeño Halloween, Pequeño Black Warrior
Humberto Sánchez Medorio is a Mexican ''luchador'' '' Enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Pequeño Black Warrior, or Pequeño Warrior. Sánchez works for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Cons ...
, Tzuki and tournament winner Mascarita Dorada
Mascarita Dorada (Spanish: ''Little Golden Mask''; born February 19, 1982), is the ring name of a Mexican ''Luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, who works in the ''Mini-Estrella'' division, comparable to midget wrestling. He ...
. In late 2008 CMLL reintroduced the Mexican National Lightweight Championship
The Mexican National Lightweight Championship (''Campeonato Nacional de Peso Ligero'' in Spanish) is a Mexican professional wrestling singles championship created and sanctioned by ''Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F.'' ("the Mexico City B ...
after it had been vacant since 2005. CMLL a ''Torneo cibernetico'' match on September 9, 2008 where the winner would qualify for the final. Shockercito was one of 12 ''Mini-Estrellas'' in the match and was the second to last wrestler to be eliminated, defeated by eventual light heavyweight champion Pierrothito
Pierrothito (real name unrevealed; born October 2, 1967) is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler. Pierrothito is a part of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's (CMLL) Mini-Estrella, or "Mini", division and is a former CMLL ...
.
Shockercito was one of the 13-''Mini-Estrellas'' who put their mask on the line in a Steel Cage
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"elimination" match at CMLL's ''La Hora Cero
''La Hora Cero'' (Spanish for "Zero Hour") was a professional wrestling major show event produced by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), which took place on January 11, 2009 in Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico. Six matches took place at La Ho ...
'' show on January 11, 2009; this was the first time CMLL booked their ''Mini-Estrellas'' division in such a cage match. During the match Cosmico, Electrico
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History
1996–1997: For ...
, Niño de Acero, Fantasy, Mascarita Dorada
Mascarita Dorada (Spanish: ''Little Golden Mask''; born February 19, 1982), is the ring name of a Mexican ''Luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, who works in the ''Mini-Estrella'' division, comparable to midget wrestling. He ...
, Pequeño Ninja, Pequeno Olimpico, Pequeño Black Warrior, Tzuki
Tzuki (sometimes spelled Tsuki or Tzuky) is a Mexican ''Luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, who works as a ''Mini-Estrella'' or "Mini" division in Mexico. Throughout his career Tzuki has worked under various ring names, most ...
, Ultimo Dragoncito
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* Ulten, comune in Italy, Italian name ''Ultimo''
* Ultimo (Marvel Comics), comic books character
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* Ul ...
, and Pequeño Universo 2000
Pequeño Universo 2000, sometimes also referred to as Universito 2000, is a Mexican ''luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler. He is working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) i ...
all escaped the cage, leaving only Pierrothito
Pierrothito (real name unrevealed; born October 2, 1967) is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler. Pierrothito is a part of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's (CMLL) Mini-Estrella, or "Mini", division and is a former CMLL ...
and Shockercito in the cage. The two were forced to wrestled against each other under ''Lucha de Apuesta
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'', with both of them betting their mask on the outcome of the match. In the end Pierrothito pinned Shockercito, forcing him to unmask after the match and announce both his real name, home town and how long he had been a wrestler, per lucha libre traditions. Following his mask loss Shockercito was on the winning side of the opening match of the 2009 ''Homenaje a Dos Leyendas
''Homenaje a Dos Leyendas'' (Spanish for "Homage to Two Legends") is the collective name of a series of annual ''lucha libre'', or professional wrestling major show promoted by Mexican professional wrestling promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libr ...
'' show as he, Pequeño Olimpico
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Track listing
#Algo en común (Something in common)
#Infini ...
and Ultimo Dragoncito
Ultimo may refer to:
* Ultimo, New South Wales
* Ulten, comune in Italy, Italian name ''Ultimo''
* Ultimo (Marvel Comics), comic books character
* Ultimo (brand), Scottish designer lingerie brand
* ''Karakuridôji Ultimo'', a Japanese manga
* Ul ...
defeated Pequeño Violencia, Pequeño Black Warrior
Humberto Sánchez Medorio is a Mexican ''luchador'' '' Enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Pequeño Black Warrior, or Pequeño Warrior. Sánchez works for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Cons ...
and Pierrothito, two falls to one. Shockercito kept the momentum on his side as he faced and defeated Fire in a ''Lucha de Apuesta'', hair vs. hair match and watched as Fire was shaved bald after the match.[ On June 2, 2009, Shockercito wrestled in yet another ''Lucha de Apuesta'' match, his third in 2009, and defeated ]Pequeño Damián 666
José Luis Florencio Ramos (born August 28, 1980) is a Mexican ''luchador'', or professional wrestler, best known under the ring names Pequeño Damián 666 and Demus. Florencio is a part of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's (CMLL) Mini-Estrella, o ...
, winning his second hair match in just over two months. On November 6, 2012, 12 competitors met in a special steel cage match where the loser of the match would be forced to unmask or have his hair shaved completely off. The match was very chaotic, the steel cage broke at one time and saw several wrestlers bleed and others need medical attention due to a number of accidents. Shockercito and Pequeño Black Warrior were the last two wrestlers left in the ring, relatively unscathed because they had stayed away from the cage as much as possible. In the end Shockercito forced Pequeño Black Warrior to submit, ensuring that he had to be shaved bald after the match.
Championships and accomplishments
*Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre Co., Ltd. (CMLL; , "World Wrestling Council") is a ''lucha libre'' professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City. The promotion was previously known as ''Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre'' (''EMLL'') (''Mexi ...
:*CMLL World Mini-Estrella Championship
The CMLL World Mini-Estrella Championship (''Campeonato Mundial Mini-Estrella de CMLL'' in Spanish) is a professional wrestling championship promoted by the Mexican Lucha libre wrestling-based promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL; Spani ...
( 1time, current)
:* Pequeños Reyes del Aire (2015
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)
''Luchas de Apuestas'' record
Footnotes
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shockercito
1980 births
Living people
Mexican male professional wrestlers
Mini-Estrella wrestlers
Professional wrestlers from Oaxaca
20th-century professional wrestlers