On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Negro Casas, 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.
José Casas Ruiz was born in Mexico City, Mexico on January 10, 1960, and he is currently 65 years old.
He is currently working for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Negro Casas.
Negro Casas has won a total of 14 championships in major promotions during his career.
Negro Casas Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJosé Casas Ruiz
- Ring Names
- Negro Casas (October 19, 1979 - Present)
- Pepe Casas Jr. (February 24, 1980 - February 24, 1980)
- Born January 10, 1960 (age 65)
- Nationality
Mexico - Birth PlaceMexico City, Mexico
- Billed From
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight
- 174 lbs (79 kg)
- NicknamesEl 4:40
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (October 19, 1979 - Present)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion
AAAJanuary 21, 2023 Present Promotion
INDYOctober 19, 1979 Present Promotion
GCWApril 1, 2023 April 1, 2023 Promotion
CMLLMarch 7, 1991 January 17, 2023 Promotion
NJPWBrand
STRONG
July 23, 2022 July 23, 2022 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
January 10, 2020 January 20, 2020 Promotion
IWRGJune 16, 2019 June 19, 2019 Promotion
TORYUMON MEXICOAugust 19, 2018 August 19, 2018 Promotion
TORYUMON MEXICOMay 28, 2016 May 28, 2016 Promotion
TORYUMON MEXICOOctober 14, 2012 April 14, 2013 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
October 21, 2012 November 11, 2012 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
April 17, 2010 May 3, 2010 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
October 8, 2005 November 5, 2008 Promotion
TORYUMON MEXICOSeptember 10, 2006 September 10, 2006 Promotion
TORYUMON MEXICOAugust 31, 2003 December 11, 2004 Promotion
TORYUMONJuly 7, 2002 July 14, 2002 Promotion
IWRGJuly 4, 2002 December 13, 2007 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
March 3, 2000 July 16, 2001 Promotion
AAAJune 17, 2000 June 17, 2000 Promotion
WWFNovember 29, 1998 April 11, 1999 Promotion
TORYUMON MEXICOMay 11, 1997 May 23, 1998 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
August 3, 1996 November 15, 1997 Promotion
WARMarch 26, 1995 February 26, 1996 Promotion
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
December 26, 1990 April 16, 1994 Promotion
WWFSeptember 15, 1992 September 15, 1992 Promotion
WARSeptember 14, 1992 September 15, 1992 Promotion
AAAJune 10, 1992 June 10, 1992 Promotion
FMWMay 15, 1992 May 16, 1992 Promotion
WWFNovember 6, 1983 November 6, 1983 Promotion
EMLLSeptember 1, 1981 February 25, 1983 -
Images History
Jan 2023
Nov 2012
Mar 2000
Mar 1991
Sep 1981
Oct 1979 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel October 19, 1979 Present
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Finishers
- La Casita - Arm-wrench Inside Cradle Pin (October 19, 1979 - Present)
- Rikilariato - Lariat (October 19, 1979 - Present)
- La Silla - Seated Senton (October 19, 1979 - Present)
- Scorpione Deathlock - Thesz Press into a Dive (October 19, 1979 - Present)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"La Danza del Vampiro" by Sonido Verde de Moyobamba - Single (November 6, 2018 - Present)
- Theme Song"Soy Maraquero" by Grupo Kual? Dinastía Pedraza - Single (September 5, 2009 - November 5, 2018)
- Theme Song"Taj Mahal" by Masayoshi Takanaka - Single (December 26, 1990 - November 11, 2012)
- Theme Song"Atrévete-Te-Te" by Calle 13 - Single (March 20, 2009 - September 4, 2009)
- Theme Song"El Costo de La Vida" by Juan Luis Guerra - Single (October 1, 1993 - March 19, 2009)
- Theme Song"Black Hole" by John Tesh - Single (March 20, 1993 - September 30, 1993)
- Theme Song"Shock" by John Tesh - Single (October 31, 1992 - March 19, 1993)
- Theme Song"Touch and Go" by Emerson, Lake & Powell - Single (July 15, 1992 - October 30, 1992)
Titles & Accomplishments
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National Wrestling Alliance
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
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x1 AAA World Tag Team Championship (with Psycho Clown)
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
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x6 CMLL World Tag Team Championship (3 with El Hijo del Santo, 2 with Sin Cara / Místico / Carístico, 1 with Shocker) -
x1 CMLL World Trios Championship (with Atlantis & Último Guerrero) -
x2 CMLL World Middleweight Championship -
x1 CMLL World Welterweight Championship -
x1 Mexican National Trios Championship (with El Felino & Mr Niebla) -
x1 NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship
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International Wrestling Revolution Group
- 1 IWRG Intercontinental Middleweight Championship
- 1 IWRG Intercontinental Trios Championship (with El Felino & Heavy Metal)
JTO
- 1 UWA World Middleweight Championship
Universal Wrestling Association
- 1 UWA World Lightweight Championship
World Wrestling Association
- 2 WWA World Welterweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club Lucha Libre Award (2024)
- PWI 500 - #366 (2018)
- CMLL Leyenda de Plata Winner (2000 & 2014-2015)
- CMLL Copa Bobby Bonales Winner (2010)
- IWRG Intercontinental Middleweight Championship Tournament Winner (2007)
- CMLL World Tag Team Championship #1 Contendership Tournament Winner (2005 - with Heavy Metal)
- CMLL Torneo de Parejas (November 2004 - with Mistico, September 2004 - with El Santancio, & 2001 - with Olimpico)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)
- CMLL Torneo Gran Alternativa Winner (1994 – with Héctor Garza)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Místico & Negro Casas - Sin Cara / Místico / Carístico (April 11, 2021 - December 26, 2022)
- La Peste Negra - Felino, Heavy Metal, El Barbaro Cavernario, Rey Bucanero, Zacarias, Mr. Niebla, Herodes Jr. (June 27, 2008 - September 5, 2020)
- La Dinastia Casas - Felino, Tiger, Puma (October 8, 2012 - January 17, 2020)
- Místico & Negro Casas - Sin Cara / Místico / Carístico (October 1, 2004 - July 4, 2010)
- Los Guerreros Negros - Último Guerrero, Atlantis (August 5, 2008 - January 18, 2009)
- Caribbean Syndicate - Rocky Romero (October 18, 2008 - November 5, 2008)
- El Hijo del Santo & Negro Casas - El Hijo del Santo (May 15, 1998 - August 11, 2006)
- La Ola Negra - Mano Negra, Black Magic (November 28, 1992 - July 29, 1994)
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Family
- Dalys la Caribean - Wife
- Psycho Clown - Son-in-law