Fantasma de la Quebrada
Encyclopedia
Edmundo Ibaes Salas is a Mexican
luchador
, or professional wrestler
, best known under the ring name
Fantasma de la Quebrada (Spanish
for "the Ghost of the Broken"). Ibaes is no the first wrestler to use the name, the original Fantasma de la Quebrada was active from the 1960s until the 1970s and was a good friend of Ibaes father and he gave Ibaes permission to use the name as well.
for many years until signing with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
(AAA) in the early 1990s. in June 1992 he participated in the tournament to crown a new Mexican National Welterweight Champion
but lost to Ciclón Ramírez
in the final. One month later Ibaes defeated Ramírez to win the championship, holding it only for about a month before losing it to Rey Misterio, Jr.. Ibaes only appeared at one of AAA's major shows, teaming with Marabunta, and Aullido in a losing effort against Giro, Colorado and Torero at TripleMania II-B
. Since the late 1990s Ibaes worked mainly for independent promotions, keeping only a light wrestling schedule. In 2007 Ibaes was scheduled to lose a Luchas de Apuestas match and his mask to Pirata Morgan
in 2007, but did not show up for the match, claiming to be injured. A year later Ibaes finally lost his mask to Hijo del Solitario in a cage match that also included Black Fish, Dos Caras
, Shu el Guerrero, Super Muñeco
, Black Man, Jr., Astro de Oro, Hijo de Cien Caras and Máscara Ságrada
. After the match he introduced his son Fantasma de la Quebrada. Jr.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
luchador
Lucha libre
Lucha libre is a term used in Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries, for a form of professional wrestling that has developed within those countries...
, or professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
, best known under the ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
Fantasma de la Quebrada (Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
for "the Ghost of the Broken"). Ibaes is no the first wrestler to use the name, the original Fantasma de la Quebrada was active from the 1960s until the 1970s and was a good friend of Ibaes father and he gave Ibaes permission to use the name as well.
Professional wrestling career
Edmundo Ibaes made his professional wrestling debut in 1986, taking the ring name Fantasma de la Quebrada with permission from the original Fantasma de la Quebrada who was a good friend of Ibaes father. Ibaes worked on the Mexican independent circuitIndependent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised promotions. They are roughly analagous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.Specific promotions on the...
for many years until signing with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
Asistencia Asesoría y Administración is a lucha libre professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico...
(AAA) in the early 1990s. in June 1992 he participated in the tournament to crown a new Mexican National Welterweight Champion
Mexican National Welterweight Championship
The Mexican National Welterweight Championship is a Mexican professional wrestling championship created and sanctioned by Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F. . While the commission sanctions the title, it does not promote the events at which the title is defended...
but lost to Ciclón Ramírez
Ciclón Ramirez
"Pegaso I" redirects here, for the wrestler currently using the name see PegassoCelso Reyes Daza is a luchador, or professional wrestler, best known under his ring name Ciclón Ramírez . Reyes worked as Pegaso I for six years before switching to the Ciclón Ramirez name in 1988...
in the final. One month later Ibaes defeated Ramírez to win the championship, holding it only for about a month before losing it to Rey Misterio, Jr.. Ibaes only appeared at one of AAA's major shows, teaming with Marabunta, and Aullido in a losing effort against Giro, Colorado and Torero at TripleMania II-B
TripleMania II-B
TripleManía II-B was the third overall TripleManía wrestling show promoted by Asistencia Asesoría y Administración . 1994 was also the first year to feature the "TripleManía Series" of shows with 3, referred to as II-A, II-B and II-C, where this was the second of the series. The show took place on...
. Since the late 1990s Ibaes worked mainly for independent promotions, keeping only a light wrestling schedule. In 2007 Ibaes was scheduled to lose a Luchas de Apuestas match and his mask to Pirata Morgan
Pirata Morgan
Pedro Ortiz Villanueva is a Mexican professional wrestler, or luchador, and wrestling trainer who is best known under the ring name Pirata Morgan...
in 2007, but did not show up for the match, claiming to be injured. A year later Ibaes finally lost his mask to Hijo del Solitario in a cage match that also included Black Fish, Dos Caras
Dos Caras
José Luis Rodríguez is a Mexican Luchador Enmascarado who wrestles under the ring name Dos Caras . Dos Caras' most active years were in the 1970s and 80s, and achieved his greatest success in Mexico's Universal Wrestling Alliance winning the UWA World Heavyweight Championship three times...
, Shu el Guerrero, Super Muñeco
Super Muñeco
Super Muñeco is a Mexican Luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler. Super Muñeco is Spanish for "Super Toy", a comedic ring character based on the clown...
, Black Man, Jr., Astro de Oro, Hijo de Cien Caras and Máscara Ságrada
Máscara Sagrada
Máscara Sagrada is a Mexican Luchador enMáscarado who has worked for every major Mexican wrestling promotion over the last 20 years. His ring name is Spanish for "Sacred Mask" and is inspired by the "sanctity" of masks in lucha libre...
. After the match he introduced his son Fantasma de la Quebrada. Jr.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- La Quebrada (Springboard moonsault)
Championships and accomplishments
- Consejo Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre is a Lucha Libre-style professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City while running cards in Guadalajara, Puebla and elsewhere in central and southern Mexico...
- Mexican National Welterweight ChampionshipMexican National Welterweight ChampionshipThe Mexican National Welterweight Championship is a Mexican professional wrestling championship created and sanctioned by Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F. . While the commission sanctions the title, it does not promote the events at which the title is defended...
(1 time)
Lucha de Apuesta record
| Wager | Winner | Loser | Location | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mask | Fantasma de la Quebrada | Ludwig Star | Acapulco Acapulco Acapulco is a city, municipality and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico’s history... , Guerrero Guerrero Guerrero officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Guerrero is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 81 municipalities and its capital city is Chilpancingo.... |
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| Mask | El Hijo del Solitario | Fantasma de la Quebrada | Acapulco Acapulco Acapulco is a city, municipality and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico’s history... , Guerrero Guerrero Guerrero officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Guerrero is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 81 municipalities and its capital city is Chilpancingo.... |
Last two wrestlers left in a multi-man cage match. |