On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Tito Santana, 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.
Merced Solis was born in Mission, Texas on May 10, 1953, and he is currently 72 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Tito Santana is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 5 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time King Of The Ring winner.
Tito Santana was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2013 as part of the Modern Era wing.
He wrestled the very first WrestleMania match.
Tito Santana Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMerced Solis
- Ring Names
- Tito Santana (January 24, 1993 - November 25, 2022)
- El Matador (April 28, 1991 - August 13, 1993)
- Tito Santana (May 10, 1979 - August 9, 1991)
- Merced Solis (January 11, 1979 - May 9, 1979)
- Richard Blood (November 20, 1978 - January 10, 1979)
- Dick Blood (October 6, 1978 - November 19, 1978)
- Richard Blood (April 8, 1977 - October 5, 1978)
- Merced Solis (February 23, 1977 - April 7, 1977)
- Born May 10, 1953 (age 72)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMission, Texas
- Billed From
- Tocula, Mexico
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 244 lbs (111 kg)
- NotesHe wrestled the very first WrestleMania match.
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador (December 18, 2024 - Present)
- Wrestler (February 23, 1977 - November 25, 2022)
- Manager (July 16, 1988 - August 28, 1988)
- Commentator (January 1, 1997 - March 29, 1998)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEDecember 18, 2024 Present Promotion 
INDYJanuary 29, 1994 November 25, 2022 Promotion 
WWFJanuary 1, 1997 March 29, 1998 Promotion 
AAAJuly 23, 1994 November 26, 1994 Promotion 
ECWAugust 8, 1993 September 19, 1993 Promotion 
WWFMay 14, 1983 August 13, 1993 Promotion 
NWAFebruary 23, 1977 October 14, 1995 Promotion 
SWSJanuary 4, 1991 August 17, 1991 Promotion 
GACNovember 1, 1981 January 27, 1984 Promotion 
MSWMarch 20, 1983 June 24, 1983 Promotion 
GCWJuly 10, 1982 May 7, 1983 Promotion 
AWAJune 22, 1980 December 28, 1982 Promotion 
SWCWNovember 1, 1981 July 4, 1982 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 25, 1980 June 5, 1980 Promotion 
WWFMay 11, 1979 April 16, 1980 Promotion 
WSSJanuary 11, 1979 April 26, 1979 Promotion 
JCPJanuary 15, 1978 January 7, 1979 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 6, 1978 November 9, 1978 Promotion GCWApril 8, 1977 January 10, 1978 Promotion 
CWFFebruary 23, 1977 March 29, 1977 -
Images History
Apr 1991
Feb 1977 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face February 23, 1977 November 25, 2022
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Finishers
- Figure-four Leglock (December 1, 1984 - November 25, 2022)
- El Paso de la Muerte - Running Forearm Club (February 23, 1977 - November 25, 2022)
- Flying Forearm Smash (February 23, 1977 - November 25, 2022)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Beware the Bull" by Jim Johnston - Single (April 28, 1991 - August 13, 1993)
- Theme Song“Santana Theme” by Jim Johnston - Single (January 1, 1988 - April 27, 1991)
- Theme Song“Girls in Cars” by Robbie Dupree - with Rick Martel - Team (August 4, 1987 - April 2, 1989)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2004)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2013)
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Extreme Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
World Wrestling Entertainment
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x2 WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship -
x2 WWF World/WWF Tag Team Championship (1 with Ivan Putski, 1 with Rick Martel) -
x1 WWF King of the Ring (1989)
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American Wrestling Federation
- 2 AWF Heavyweight Championship
Empire Wrestling Alliance
- 1 EWA Heavyweight Championship
House of Pain Wrestling Federation
- 1 HoPWF Tag Team Championship
Independent Wrestling Federation
- 1 IWF Tag Team Championship (with Biggie Biggs)
International World Class Championship Wrestling
- 1 IWCCW Heavyweight Championship
NWA Western States Sports
- 1 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (with Ted DiBiase)
National Wrestling Council
- 1 NWC Heavyweight Championship
Northern States Wrestling Alliance
- 1 NSWA Heavyweight Championship
Renegade Wrestling Alliance
- 1 RWA Heavyweight Championship
USA Pro Wrestling
- 1 USA Pro Heavyweight Championship
Unified Championship Wrestling
- 1 UCW Heavyweight Championship
Universal Superstars of America
- 1 USA Tag Team Championship - with Chris Michaels
Other Titles:
- 1 CWA Heavyweight Championship
- 1 EWA Heavyweight Championship
- 1 GWA Heavyweight Championship
- 1 IAW Television Championship
- 1 USA Heavyweight Championship
- 1 UWS Tag Team Championship
- 1 WA Tag Team Championship (with Travis Lee)
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Other Accomplishments
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Lou Thesz Award (2024)
- Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction (class of 2007)
- New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2011)
- AWF Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1994)
- NWA Houston Wrestling Gold Cup Tournament Winner (1981)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1979 - with Ivan Putski)
x1 ECW Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Strike Force - Rick Martel (January 15, 1989 - April 2, 1989)
- Strike Force - Rick Martel (August 4, 1987 - July 11, 1988)
- Pedro Morales & Tito Santana - Pedro Morales (April 16, 1985 - June 22, 1987)
- The Junkyard Dog & Tito Santana - Junkyard Dog (March 22, 1985 - April 7, 1986)
- Tito Santana & Ivan Putski - Ivan Putski (July 30, 1979 - April 16, 1980)
- Managed WrestlersThe Barbarian
