The Scorpion is one of the most famous luchadors from Mexico. While his cinematic career ended just before it started his wrestling career off screen and in the ring was very successful. Some believe he owes his fame to his wife, Lisa who was part of his show from 1970 - 1977. Together they were one of the most power celebrity couples of the day in Mexico City.
Early Life[]
Scorpion (real name unknown) got his start wrestling in the streets of Mexico City. He had a natural talent that even rivaled El Santo. Scorpion rose to fame, like El Santo through comic books. Because of his fame he was offered a role in a film, "Una mujer sin precio (1961)" aka, "A Priceless Woman (1961)"
A Priceless Woman[]
Priceless Woman (1961)- Trailer on VHS - Moctezuma Film
The Scorpion was brought on by producers to work with an up and coming director, Juan F. Moctezuma II. However the director and Scorpion did not get along and when the Scorpion began to flirt with Moctezuma's sweetheart and star of the film, Lisa De La Luna Moctezuma fought back by cutting the Scorpion out of most of the movie. Originally the film ended in a grand wrestling battle between the Scorpion and a malfunctioning robot. However Moctezuma's plan backfired, the movie was a failure, and Scorpion and Lisa were married. However Scorpion's movie career would never come back to life.
Marriage to Lisa De La Luna[]
In 1962 less than a year after the scorpion and Lisa de la Luna met on the set of “Una mujer sin precio (1961)” they were married at the Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. In 1976 they built the new Basilica on the same property and the scorpion and Lisa renewed their vows. It was the first ceremony to take place in the new basilica. In 1976 a new basilica was built in Mexico City to house the original painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe from 1531. Lisa Scorpion and her husband renewed their vows here. It was the first ceremony conducted at the new Basilica.
Scorpion VS Montezuma II: The Battle for Love[]
It is rumored that the Scorpion and director Moctezuma had a life long rivalry, and that the Scorpion continued to undermine Moctezuma's career as a filmmaker. We now know that in 1977 this rivalry came to a head and Moctezuma (as wrestling character, Emperor Montezuma II) challenged the Scorpion in the ring at the arena in Mexico City. Moctezuma had no wrestling experience, but the Scorpion had a regular show at the arena where he'd welcome any amateur challenger. If the challenge could just knock him down the challenge could have dinner with his wife, Lisa. We can only assume this was Moctezuma's incentive. However the match ended in a terrible accident for Lisa. This infamous match caused a call for wrestling promoters everywhere to instigate new safety standards instead of the "lawless" matches that were common in the day.
Death[]
The Scorpion died doing what he loved, wrestling in the ring. This match was between another rival, "The Monster." The Scorpoin and his legacy continues on with his son, El Hijo de Escorpión.
He is seen here with WWE wrestler, Paul London and filmmaker Alaric Rocha who is making a documentary on the rivalry between The Scorpion and film director, Moctezuma II.
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