Chavo Guerrero Sr. / Chavo Classic - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Chavo Guerrero Sr. / Chavo Classic, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Salvador Guerrero Llanes was born in El Paso, Texas on January 7, 1949.

He died on February 11, 2017 at the age of 68.

Chavo Guerrero Sr. / Chavo Classic has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameSalvador Guerrero Llanes
  • Ring Names
    • Chavo Guerrero Sr. (June 18, 2004 - November 28, 2016)
    • Chavo Classic (May 13, 2004 - June 17, 2004)
    • Chavo Guerrero Sr. (November 3, 1997 - May 12, 2004)
    • Chavo Guerrero (September 27, 1971 - January 9, 2004)
    • Gory Guerrero Jr. (September 28, 1970 - September 26, 1971)
  • Born January 7, 1949
  • Died February 11, 2017 (aged 68)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceEl Paso, Texas
  • Billed From
    • El Paso, Texas
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 227 lbs (103 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (January 29, 2011 - November 28, 2016)
    • Wrestler (January 22, 2004 - June 14, 2008)
    • Part Time Wrestler (June 26, 2001 - January 21, 2004)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1970 - March 7, 1998)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJanuary 29, 2011November 28, 2016
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYApril 30, 2005June 14, 2008
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown January 22, 2004June 17, 2004
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYFebruary 9, 1993March 7, 1998
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling USACWUSAJune 22, 1994June 22, 1994
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWARFebruary 9, 1993February 14, 1993
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAOctober 18, 1992December 13, 1992
    PromotionConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLMay 10, 1991July 12, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSApril 16, 1992May 22, 1992
    PromotionEmpresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLLOctober 13, 1989April 6, 1990
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJuly 14, 1988June 23, 1989
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 16, 1987September 3, 1987
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJuly 6, 1984May 31, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWASeptember 28, 1970May 31, 1987
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJuly 6, 1984March 14, 1986
    PromotionTexas All-Star WrestlingTASWJune 22, 1985December 4, 1985
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight August 20, 1981October 31, 1985
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFMarch 11, 1984September 30, 1984
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWNovember 12, 1983November 19, 1983
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJune 12, 1983October 26, 1983
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWMarch 28, 1983August 14, 1983
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWNovember 7, 1982August 12, 1983
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACJanuary 2, 1981August 12, 1983
    PromotionSouthwest Championship WrestlingSWCWDecember 2, 1980February 2, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFApril 28, 1982June 26, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODAugust 30, 1979November 7, 1980
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight June 23, 1978November 6, 1980
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 20, 1980August 1, 1980
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFAugust 19, 1979April 12, 1980
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODAugust 7, 1975April 20, 1979
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Big Time WrestlingBTW SFMarch 26, 1977November 11, 1978
    PromotionEmpresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLLMarch 9, 1977April 22, 1977
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFNovember 22, 1976December 20, 1976
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight July 5, 1975July 25, 1975
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSJuly 15, 1974May 19, 1975
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJune 11, 1974July 1, 1974
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSSeptember 28, 1970December 18, 1972
  • Images History

    Jan 2011
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2004
    Jan 2004
    Mar 1998
    Mar 1998
    Jun 1985
    Jun 1985
    Mar 1984
    Mar 1984
    Jun 1978
    Jun 1978
    Jan 1970
    Jan 1970
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 22, 2004November 28, 2016
    TweenerJune 26, 2001January 21, 2004
    HeelJuly 6, 1984March 7, 1998
    FaceJanuary 1, 1970July 5, 1984
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    SD Mid CardJanuary 22, 2004June 17, 2004
    WWE InactiveHouse show wrestler onlyAugust 16, 1987September 3, 1987
    WWE Mid CardNovember 22, 1976December 20, 1976
  • Finishers

    • German Suplex (August 20, 1981 - November 28, 2016)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“La Negra (El Son de La Negra)” by Mariachi Mexico de Pepe Villa - AAA - Single (March 16, 2008 - March 16, 2008)
    • Theme Song“Eddie Guerrero Theme” by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Single (May 27, 2004 - June 17, 2004)
    • Theme Song“Chavito Ardiente” by Jim Johnston feat. Liz Peña - Team (April 1, 2004 - June 17, 2004)
    • Theme Song“Eddie Guerrero Theme” by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Team (January 22, 2004 - March 31, 2004)
    • Theme Song“Miami Vice (Main Theme)” by London Starlight Orchestra - AAA - Single (November 1, 1992 - March 12, 1994)
    • Theme Song“California Hustle” by Corniche - AJPW/SWS - Single (August 20, 1981 - May 22, 1992)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    New Japan Pro Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance & All Japan Pro Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 2 NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship

    All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Hector Guerrero)

    Empire Wrestling Federation

    • 1 EWF Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Hollywood

    • 15 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
    • 11 NWA Americas Tag Team Championship (2 with Raul Mata, 1 with John Tolos, 1 with Gory Guerrero, 1 with Butcher Vachon, 1 with Victor Rivera, 1 with The Canadian, 1 with Hector Guerrero, 1 with El Halcon, 1 with Black Gordman, 1 with Al Madril)
    • 2 NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship

    Southwest Championship Wrestling / Texas All-Star Wrestling

    • 1 SCW Southwest Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 SCW World Tag Team Championship (with Manny Fernandez)
    • 1 TASW Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 TASW Texas Tag Team Championship (1 with Al Madril, 1 by himself) 
    • 1 Texas All-Star USA Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Association

    • 1 WWA Trios Championship (with Mando and Eddy Guerrero)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • WON Best Wrestling Maneuver (1986 - Moonsault Block)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Chavo Guerrero & Mando Guerrero - Mando Guerrero (July 14, 1988 - August 21, 1994)
    • The Guerreros - Hector Guerrero (March 11, 1984 - June 23, 1989)
    • Chavo Guerrero & Mando Guerrero - Mando Guerrero (March 31, 1977 - April 12, 1980)
    • Chavo Guerrero & Hector Guerrero - Hector Guerrero (January 10, 1978 - August 30, 1979)
  • Family

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