Wrestler Profile

Hechicero

Hechicero is lucha libre's dark professor — a sorcerer-gimmicked technician whom peers across every promotion quietly call one of the best wrestlers alive. For years an Arena México secret, his mat wizardry — reversals into holds that have no names — finally reached global audiences through CMLL's partnership with AEW.

His 2024 showcase against Bryan Danielson and his Forbidden Door match with MJF introduced international fans to what Mexican aficionados long knew: nobody bends a match to his will like the Conjurer. A former CMLL World Heavyweight Champion, he anchors the promotion's rudo side with old-world menace.

Wrestlers study Hechicero tape the way musicians study jazz. WrestleRanks voters rank him on reverence: the wizard's spells work in every language.

Promotions

Hechicero is associated with AEW (2023–2026) and CMLL (2023–2026).

Championship history

• CMLL World Heavyweight Championship (CMLL) — Current champion · 2 reigns · Current CMLL World Heavyweight Champion; defeated Claudio Castagnoli.

Hechicero in the WrestleRanks rankings

Hechicero is tracked as a technical wrestler on WrestleRanks. Rankings are decided one week at a time, based on who had the strongest individual week across matches, promos, momentum and championship activity. Learn more about how our rankings work, or see the live, interactive profile with weekly rank history and voting on the Hechicero ranking page.

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