WWE’s 5 Greatest Hispanic Stars
By Dean Siemon
Credit: WWE.com
As part of celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month, we look at WWE’s five greatest Hispanic wrestling superstars; ranging from cruiserweights to heavyweights.
Professional wrestling is considered one of the biggest sports in Hispanic communities, especially in Mexico. The Hispanic community has produced a number of superstars within the WWE that have won various championships and honors within professional wrestling, but only a few of them have truly been able to be considered “great.”
While someone like Alberto Del Rio was able to win both the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship two times each, he was limited in his main event exposure due to several backstage issues. If it wasn’t for the reasons behind his two departures from the WWE, Del Rio would have likely earned a spot within the list of the WWE’s greatest Hispanic superstars.
Winning a world heavyweight championship doesn’t necessarily mean that someone has accomplished great things in the WWE. Remember, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper never won a world championship. But he’s considered one of the best villains in professional wrestling history. There are a lot of things that go behind someone being considered a great star in the WWE.
Beyond championships is what they were able to do beyond wins and losses. We’re they entertaining in promos and backstage segments. Did they get the crowd interested in them for more than just what title they were pursuing? Not all Hispanic wrestlers have found success in the WWE. The original Sin Cara portrayed by Mistico wasn’t able to succeed both in the ring and with the crowd.
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the following five Hispanic superstars were able to do some amazing things during their time in the WWE.