Height: 5’7”
Weight: 203 lbs.
Hometown: Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
Style: Lucha Libre
Signature Moves: Nudo Lagunero (modified figure-four knot leg lock)
Blue Panther, known to fans worldwide as El Maestro Lagunero, stands as one of the true legends of lucha libre. Born in Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, he broke into the sport under the guidance of Halcón Suriano and Héctor López. From the earliest days of his career in northern Mexico, working with promoter René Guajardo and competing in Monterrey, Panther quickly distinguished himself through his mastery of submissions, counters, and technical skill. His journey eventually brought him to Mexico City, where he became one of the most celebrated figures in the sport.
Throughout a career spanning more than four decades, Blue Panther has collected an extraordinary number of championships. He became the inaugural CMLL World Middleweight Champion by defeating El Satánico in Arena Coliseo de Acapulco on December 18, 1991. His résumé also includes reigns with the Mexican National Middleweight Championship, the Mexican National Trios Championship, the CMLL World Trios Championship, the CMLL World Tag Team Championship alongside Atlantis, and titles sanctioned by the IWA, UWA, and WWA. His accomplishments place him among the most decorated luchadores of all time.
On September 21, 2025, Blue Panther defeated Último Guerrero at Arena México in Mexico City to capture the MLW National Openweight Championship. Hosted by CMLL, the historic title fight marked Panther’s first singles championship victory in 20 years, further proving that the Maestro Lagunero remains a force to be reckoned with on the global stage.
Memorable moments define his legacy as much as the gold around his waist. In 2000, Panther won the first-ever Leyenda Azul tournament, a prestigious competition held in honor of Blue Demon. His mask victories are the stuff of legend, numbering more than 14, with conquests over Simio Blanco, Bull Power, Luzbel, Las Sombras de Plata, Blackman, Kendo, and the son of Lizmark. Perhaps the most significant was his iconic win against Love Machine, a bout that elevated his standing in the annals of lucha libre.
Yet Blue Panther’s career has also been marked by dramatic turns in apuestas matches. On September 19, 2008, during the 75th Anniversary of CMLL at Arena México, he lost his mask to Villano V in one of the most unforgettable nights in the history of the sport. Years later, at Homenaje a Dos Leyendas in 2012, he and Negro Casas both had their heads shaved following an even bet match, further cementing his reputation as a warrior willing to put everything on the line.
Today, Blue Panther continues to defy time, competing with the same tenacity and skill that have defined his legendary career. He now battles alongside his sons, Blue Panther Jr. and Black Panther, under the banner of Los Divinos Laguneros, while another heir, El Cachorro, awaits his debut. More than four decades after first stepping into the ring, Blue Panther remains a master of the mat, a symbol of tradition, and one of the most respected icons of lucha libre.
