Black Cat (wrestler)

Infobox Wrestler
name= Black Cat


names= Black Cat
Kuroneko
birth_date= October 17, 1954
death_date = death date and age|2006|1|28|1954|10|17
birth_place = Mexico City, Mexico
trainer= Huroki Sito
height=height|m=1.80
weight=convert|100|kg|lb|abbr=on|lk=on
debut= April 21, 1977
retired= July 8, 2003|

Victor Mar Manuel (October 17, 1954 - January 28, 2006) was a Mexican professional wrestler who was best known for his work in Japan and for his Black Cat gimmick.

Career

Universal Wrestling Association (1977-1981)

Victor Mar Manuel was born on October 17, 1954 in Mexico City, Mexico. He trained under his father, Huroki Sito a luchadore. He made his professional wrestling debut on April 21, 1977 under the ring name Kuroneko which was translated Black Cat. In his debut match, on April 21, 1977 he defeated Mr. Bronce at a Universal Wrestling Association event. In UWA, he was a midcarder working for promotion's small buildings including Arena Naucalpan and Arena Neza. In 1979, he won the [http://www.luchawiki.com/index.php?title=Naucalpan_Tag_Team_Titles Naucalpan Tag Team Championship] with Villano IV.

New Japan Pro Wrestling (1981-1994)

After spending four years with UWA, he translated himself into Black Cat. He debuted in the Japanese New Japan Pro Wrestling on April 21, 1981 as a luchadore opponent for Tiger Mask whom he went on to beat in a puroresu vs. lucha libre match. In 1982, he briefly returned to Mexico but came back to NJPW as a referee. He also wrestled there as an undercarder.

Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (1994)

In February 1994, Black Cat left NJPW and debuted in Asistencia Asesoría y Administración, a promotion in his hometown Mexico which was his return to Mexico. After his debut in AAA, he joined the stable Los Gringos Locos as the latest member of the stable. The group consisted of La Pareja del Terror (Eddie Guerrero and "Love Machine" Art Barr), Konnan and Madonna's Boyfriend. This group was the most hated stable in the history of lucha libre. While in AAA, he feuded with Mascarita Sagrada. At TripleMania II, held on April 26, 1994, he teamed with Guerrero and Barr but lost to El Hijo del Santo, Octagon and Perro Aguayo.

New Japan Pro Wrestling (1994-2003)

In September 1994, Black Cat made his return to NJPW often teaming with the masked Love Machine and Black Tiger. He stayed there and kept wrestling as an undercarder but he never returned to AAA. He also refereed matches. In 2001, he was involved in a serious injury and 2 years later in 2003, he retired as a referee and a professional wrestler.

World Championship Wrestling (1998)

While in January 1998, he made two appearances with Atlanta, Georgia based World Championship Wrestling. His first WCW appearance was at January 12, 1998 edition of "Nitro" where he lost to Marty Jannetty. His second and final appearance with WCW was on January 15 edition of "Thunder" where he teamed with Ohara and Gedo but lost to Steiner Brothers and Ray Traylor in a 6-man tag team match.

Death

In early 2006, he suffered a massive heart attack and died on January 28.

In wrestling

*Finishing and signature moves:*Powerbomb:*Bridiging / Release German suplex

Championships and accomplishments

* Universal Wrestling Association:* Naucalpan Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Villano IV

External links

* [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/b/black-cat.html Online World of Wrestling Profile]
* [http://www.luchawiki.com/index.php?title=Black_Cat Luchawiki Profile]