I know I am smaller than anyone else, and I have heard hurtful comments about it. But I stay strong. He saw this future in me, and he believed in me. “I needed to prove myself to Último Guerrero,” says Microman. Yet that was not what motivated him at night, nor was it the inspiration that gave him the extra strength necessary during those laborious training sessions with Último Guerrero. Much of Microman’s life remains a mystery, but he did share his joy of studying computer science in school. “Whenever you see me, I hope you see that I am representing MLW and Mexico with great pride.” “I’m excited to be part of MLW and represent all of Mexico,” says Microman. His favorite wrestler is Mascarita Dorada, who starred all over the globe, including in WWE, and he is hoping to leave a similar impact on the industry. His style is better suited for tag matches, and he brings an unmistakable burst of energy and joy the moment he steps into the ring. In MLW, Microman wrestles opponents that are two or three feet taller than him. “People look at us like we are the same, but we are very different–in our styles and our companies. “I never wanted to be a mascot like my dad,” says Microman, who gently reminded the interviewer that he prefers not to speak about his father. In fact, Microman never wanted to be a mascot or manager. Despite the strong parallels in their work, and the fact that they are blood, Microman and his father have struggled to form much of a relationship. Microman is the son of KeMonito, who has drawn fame as a manager and mascot in Mexico’s long-standing CMLL promotion. Standing just over three feet tall and weighing 62 pounds, Microman–who, per lucha custom, does not reveal his true identity–is promoted as the “World’s Greatest Wonder." Under that lucha mask is a 24-year-old eager to make his own path in life. Unlike any other wrestler currently active, he plans to showcase a style that is extremely unique. Microman makes his debut Tuesday night for Major League Wrestling on Reelz, wrestling a trios match during the 10 p.m. Wrestling’s next biggest star could be its smallest competitor. “I always wanted to wrestle,” says Microman, speaking through a translator. “I know I needed to train and push myself, and I still do. For Microman, only one option existed: he was going to be a pro wrestler. But it was undeniable who refused to quit.ĭrill after drill, session after session, one determined young man refused to accept any other fate than his destiny. As sweat dripped from the faces of the aspiring luchadores, it was impossible to determine who would become a star. Seven years ago, with the morning air unusually thick, Último Guerrero ran another of his training sessions for aspiring wrestlers.
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