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Flamita (born November 30, 1994)[4] is a Mexican luchador enmascarado or masked professional wrestler. In addition to working for promotions such as Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) and Desastre Total Ultraviolento (DTU) in his native country, Flamita is also known for his work in the Japanese Dragon Gate promotion, where he is a former Open The Brave Gate and Open The Triangle Gate Champion. Flamita is a third-generation professional wrestler. His real name is not a matter of public record as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico.[7] Dave Meltzer has called Flamita "one of the best high-flying wrestlers in the world",[8] comparing him to Rey Mysterio.[9]

Professional wrestling career

Early career

Both Flamita's father and grandfather were professional wrestlers; his father worked under the ring name El Retador ("The Challenger"), while his grandfather was known as Toro Negro ("Black Bull"). After five years of training, he made his professional wrestling debut on December 12, 2009, under the ring name Flamita ("Little Flame"), which he got from his uncle, who had wrestled under the name Flama Roja ("Red Flame").[5]

Flamita started his career wrestling on the Mexican independent circuit, becoming best known for his work in the Desastre Total Ultraviolento (DTU) promotion,[10] where he captured the Alto Rendimiento Championship on two occasions.[11] In addition, he also worked for Alianza Universal de Lucha Libre (AULL), where he won the AULL Lightweight Championship in April 2012, only to vacate it two months later.[10]

Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (2011–2016)

On June 26, 2011, Flamita made his debut for one of Mexico's top promotions, Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA), at a benefit show co-produced by AAA and DTU.[12] Throughout 2013, Flamita worked several AAA shows, mainly wrestling either dark or opening matches.[13] He was also part of the short-lived roster split, being recruited as part of the AAA Fusion roster.[14] AAA reportedly wanted Flamita to take over the role of Octagón Jr., but he turned down the offer in order to continue working in Japan.[9]

Following his success in Japan and months of rumors that AAA were interested in signing him full-time,[15] Flamita returned to the promotion on July 10, 2015, now working under the new ring name Fireball and teaming with Ludxor in a tag team match, where they defeated Daga and Steve Pain.[1] Following the appearance, Flamita announced he had not signed a contract with AAA and was still undergoing negotiations with the promotion.[16] Flamita started working for AAA as a regular in November 2015.[17]

On March 4, 2016, Flamita was repackaged as the second Octagón Jr.[3] He was quickly branded a "fraud" by Octagón, the luchador the character was based on, who stated that he had not given AAA the permission to introduce another Octagón Jr.[18] On April 10, Octagón Jr. was confronted and unmasked by Octagón during an autograph signing.[19][20] Three days later, Octagón introduced his own Octagón Jr. or "Hijo de Octagón", supposedly portrayed by his son.[21][22] On April 27, Flamita stated that out of respect toward Octagón, he was dropping the Octagón Jr. gimmick, leaving AAA and returning to the independent circuit under the Flamita name.[23]

Dragon Gate (2013–2015, 2016–present)

In October 2013, it was announced that Flamita, along with fellow Mexican Rocky Lobo, had been signed by the Japanese Dragon Gate promotion.[24] He made his debut for the promotion on October 26, 2013, as part of the Millennials stable.[4] On December 5, Flamita and his stablemates Eita and T-Hawk first won a one-night tournament to become the number one contenders to the Open The Triangle Gate Championship and then defeated Mad Blankey (BxB Hulk, Cyber Kong and YAMATO) that same night to become the new champions.[25][26] They lost the title to Jimmyz (Jimmy Susumu, Mr. Kyu Kyu Naoki Tanizaki Toyonaka Dolphin and Ryo "Jimmy" Saito) on December 22.[25][27] On March 16, 2014, Flamita won his first singles title in Dragon Gate, when he defeated Genki Horiguchi H.A.Gee.Mee!! for the Open The Brave Gate Championship.[28][29] He held the title for the rest of the year, successfully defending it against the likes of Naoki Tanizaki,[30] Kzy,[31] and Dragon Kid at the promotion's biggest show of the year,[32] Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival on July 20.[33] One of his title defenses also took place back in Mexico at a DTU event.[34] On December 28, Flamita's ninth title defense ended in a disqualification, after he was unmasked by his challenger Punch Tominaga. Following the win, Flamita refused to accept the title belt, leaving it behind him in the ring.[4][35] Three days later, Dragon Gate's office declared Flamita's reign over and title vacant.[36]

Flamita returned to Dragon Gate three months later and on March 24, 2015, received a rematch for the Open The Brave Gate Championship, but was defeated by the defending champion, Akira Tozawa.[28] On August 6, Millennials were forced to disband, when Flamita, Eita and T-Hawk were defeated in a three-way trios match.[37][38] On October 4, Flamita joined the Dia.Hearts stable.[39] During Flamita's hiatus from Dragon Gate, Dia.Hearts was disbanded. On July 2, 2016, Flamita returned to Dragon Gate, joining the Tribe Vanguard stable.[40]

Lucha Underground (2016)

In early 2016, while he was still in AAA, Flamita took part in the season two tapings of Lucha Underground under the ring name "Night Claw".[2] His debut episode aired on June 22, 2016.[41]

Return to the independent circuit (2016–present)

Following his departure from AAA, Flamita made his Arena México debut on June 9, 2016, working an event held by Lucha Libre Elite.[42]

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
    • Phoenix Splash
    • Flam Fly[28] (Standing moonsault side slam)[43]
    • El Retador (Muscle Buster hold dropped into a Double Knee Facebreaker)
  • Signature moves
    • Flamita Splash (450º Splash)
    • Toro (Springboard corkscrew senton bomb)[4]
  • Entrance themes
    • "Flam Fly" by Hikari[4]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Boutwell, Josh 2015-07-12. Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly for 7/12/15 . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Boutwell, Josh 2016-05-04. Viva la Raza Lucha Weekly (5/4/16): Lucha World Cup, Lucha Underground stars injured, AAA star undergoing surgery . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2016-05-05.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Renació Octagón Jr. en AAA (in Spanish). MedioTiempo (2016-03-04). Retrieved on 2016-03-05.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 ja:フラミータ (in Japanese). Dragon Gate. Gaora. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Rodríguez, Édgar 2011-06-29. Flamita busca consolidarse (in Spanish). Récord. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  6. ↑ Celebran al Arkangel en la Arena Coliseo (in Spanish). MedioTiempo (2011-07-18). Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  7. ↑ Madigan, Dan (2007). "Okay... what is Lucha Libre?", Mondo Lucha A Go-Go: the bizarre and honorable world of wild Mexican wrestling. HarperColins Publisher, 29–40. ISBN 978-0-06-085583-3. 
  8. ↑ Meltzer, Dave (August 25, 2014). "August 25, 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Lesnar destroys Cena, Impact moves to Wednesday, Bully Ray, War Machine, more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California: 32. ISSN 1083-9593. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Meltzer, Dave (November 10, 2014). "May 12, 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Extreme Rules PPV report, WWE quarterly investor call and business breakdown, Network, latest on Batista, tons more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California: 33. ISSN 1083-9593. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Flamita renuncia al Campeonato Ligero AULL (in Spanish). MedioTiempo (2012-06-12). Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 DTU Alto Rendimiento Championship . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  12. ↑ DTU/AAA Benefit Show . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  13. ↑ Matches . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  14. ↑ Zellner, Kris 2013-04-25. AAA splits roster in two: The Lucha Report . Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  15. ↑ Boutwell, Josh 2015-02-16. Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly for 2/16/15 . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  16. ↑ Boutwell, Josh 2015-07-19. Viva la Raza: Lucha Weekly (7/19/15) . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  17. ↑ Boutwell, Josh 2015-11-09. Viva la Raza: Lucha Weekly (11/8/15) . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2015-11-09.
  18. ↑ Octagón Jr. es un fraude: Octagón (in Spanish). MedioTiempo (2016-03-04). Retrieved on 2016-03-05.
  19. ↑ ¡No se aguantó!; Octagón arrancó máscara a su Jr (in Spanish). MedioTiempo (2016-04-10). Retrieved on 2016-04-10.
  20. ↑ Meltzer, Dave 2016-04-10. Daily Update: UFC Croatia, Cody Hall injury, NJPW Invasion Attack . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2016-04-11.
  21. ↑ Octagón presentó al Hijo de Octagón (in Spanish). MedioTiempo (2016-04-13). Retrieved on 2016-04-14.
  22. ↑ Sigue la polémica: Octagón presenta a un nuevo Octagón Jr. (in Spanish). Superluchas (2016-04-13). Retrieved on 2016-04-14.
  23. ↑ Flamita dejó el nombre de Octagón Jr. (in Spanish). MedioTiempo (2016-04-27). Retrieved on 2016-04-28.
  24. ↑ Ruiz Glez, Alex 2013-10-15. ¡Flamita y Rocky Lobo firman con Dragón Gate! (in Spanish). Superluchas. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 ja:オープン・ザ・トライアングルゲート (in Japanese). Dragon Gate. Gaora. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  26. ↑ ja:ドラゲー初のオカマ戦士がセコンドで大活躍 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports (2013-12-06). Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  27. ↑ ja:大穴ジミーズが第４６代王者組 「地味に取ったね」 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports (2013-12-23). Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 ja:オープン・ザ・ブレイブゲート (in Japanese). Dragon Gate. Gaora. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  29. ↑ Dark Angelita 2014-03-18. Dragon Gate: Resultados Dragon Gate “Memorial Gate 2014″, 16/03/2014 – Flamita nuevo campeón (in Spanish). Superluchas. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  30. ↑ Dominello, Zach 2014-08-17. Dragon Gate Dangerous Gate iPPV report 8-17 Tokyo . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  31. ↑ Dominello, Zach 2014-09-09. Dragon Gate iPPV report 9-9 Tokyo Korakuen Hall . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  32. ↑ Counihan, Alan 2014-07-17. Alan4L's guide to Dragon Gate "Kobe World" and why you should watch this weekend on Ustream . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  33. ↑ Dominello, Zach 2014-07-20. Dragon Gate iPPV report from Kobe World Festival . Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  34. ↑ Boutwell, Josh 2014-05-31. Viva la Raza! Lucha Weekly for 5/31/14 . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  35. ↑ Dragon Gate Final Gate live coverage from Fukuoka (updated with main event) . Wrestling Observer Newsletter (2014-12-28). Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  36. ↑ ja:オープン・ザ・ブレイブゲート王座決定トーナメント開催！ 1月シリーズ前半戦 京都2連戦～神戸大会 対戦カード情報 (in Japanese). Dragon Gate (2014-12-31). Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  37. ↑ ja:ドラゴンゲート8.6後楽園大会　ミレニアルズvs.ジミーズvs.MBの敗戦ユニット解散サバイバルイリミネーション6人タッグ3Wayマッチ (in Japanese). Battle News (2015-08-07). Retrieved on 2015-08-07.
  38. ↑ Boutwell, Josh 2015-08-18. Viva la Raza: Lucha Weekly (8/18/15) . Wrestleview. Retrieved on 2015-08-18.
  39. ↑ 10/04 The Gate of Victory . iHeartDG (2015-10-04). Retrieved on 2015-10-04.
  40. ↑ Zellner, Kris 2016-07-03. CMLL star Thunder passes away and more: The Lucha Report . Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved on 2016-07-03.
  41. ↑ Dehnel, Joel 2016-06-22. 6/22 Lucha Underground Results – Dehnel’s Report on Aztec Medallion Night, Puma makes big challenge for Ultima Lucha Dos . Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2016-06-23.
  42. ↑ Valdés, Apolo 2016-06-07. Estoy emocionado por pisar la Arena México: Flamita (in Spanish). MedioTiempo. Retrieved on 2016-06-12.
  43. ↑ Meltzer, Dave (November 10, 2014). "Nov. 10, 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Huge WWE Q3 breakdown, Bob Geigel bio, Lucha Underground week 1 evaluation, NJPW Tokyo Dome on U.S. PPV, & tons more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California: 40. ISSN 1083-9593. 
  44. ↑ AULL Lightweight Championship . Cagematch. Retrieved on 2015-07-27.
  45. ↑ Santo Jr se presentó en México con triunfo . Terra (2016-08-14). Retrieved on 2016-08-15.
  46. ↑ ja:挑戦者決定ワンナイトトーナメントで優勝したミレニアルズが、その勢いでトライアングル王座も奪取！ミラクル土井ダーツ登場！ (in Japanese). Battle News (2013-12-06). Retrieved on 2013-12-05.
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