El Estudiante

El Estudiante, picture by Yasunari Murayama

**Víctor Morales** (born December 23, 1957) is a Mexican *luchador* (professional wrestler), promoter and trainer, best known under the ring name **El Estudiante** (The Student). He was originally an *enmascarado* (masked wrestler), but lost the mask early in his career and has performed unmasked ever since. He is a well known as a *rudo* in Baja California, Mexico*.*

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## Career

Victor Morales was born on December 23, 1957 in Tulancingo, Hidalgo, México. He trained with his uncle Dr. Brown in 1973. His first experience in the ring was "by accident", a referee was missing at an event and he was offered to take that spot for that occasion. He made his debut on October 22, 1976 at the age of 18 under the pseudonym Vic Morrow which was the idea of ​​the promoter who was inspired by the name of the actor who starred in the 1960s television series " Combat!" with that name he met important wrestlers such as Judas, Dr. Wagner Sr. and T.N.T. Later he used other names such as El Leñador, El Lechero, and El Olímpico. Ultimately, he adopted the name by which he would be known for the rest of his career, El Estudiante. His mask design was unique, that mask had the symbol of the Soviet Union represented by the hammer and sickle that was adopted by Russian students. His mask also had an "E" on its forehead. He came to Mexicali during a tour and liked it so much that he decided to settle there, because he found better opportunities. He only wore his mask for about three years until he lost it in a lucha de apuestas match against Príncipe Joel. Over the years he wrestled lucha libre legends like Santo, Blue Demon, Aníbal, Solitario, Tinieblas among others. He even welcomed wrestlers like Blue Demon Jr. and Hijo del Santo when they were rookies. One of his most prominent rivals was Águila del América, both starred in bloody encounters where El Estudiante prevailed. Their rivalry was so great that Águila del América himself asked to be programmed against him. There is another notable rivalry of many years was with Príncipe Negro. Both starred in an apuestas match at Arena Coliseo Mexicali in which El Estudiante won his mask. However, the crowd was enraged due to the unexpected ending and did not accept their idol's defeat, so they asked for an indult for Príncipe Negro, which was granted, so Príncipe Negro kept his mask. There was only one occasion in which El Estudiante and Príncipe Negro made a truce to represent Baja California. They allied themselves against Destroyer and Leopardo, two foreign wrestlers who challeged them to a lucha de apuestas in Arena Coliseo Mexicali. That match was unique because both wrestlers from Guadalajara lost against an incredible team of a rudo and a técnico. Notable rival and ally was Príncipe Joel together they formed an unstoppable duo. El Estudiante also formed the Familia de Mexicali along with Negro Azteca and El Humble. La Familia de Mexicali, had a longstanding rivalry with La Familia de Tijuana. He earned the nickname "The Master of Brawls" because his rudeness was such that many of his bouts ended up in brawls. Even the Police had to interfere to stop the chaos. Masks, hair, championships, trophies, and recognitions were the product of his principles, which are discipline, humility, and rudeness. He has also trained and inspired other wrestlers in Mexicali. Among his contributions, he is considered an outstanding trainer, teaching his skills to the new generation of wrestlers in Mexicali. He is also an experienced promoter. He held events in venues such as the State Auditorium in Mexicali, Vicente Guerrero Park, San Felipe, Arena Coliseo Mexicali, among others. He is looking to create more opportunities for local talent growing in their careers and veterans. For a few years now, his son Estudiante Jr. has followed in his footsteps.

## In Wrestling

### Finishing Moves

* La Estudiantina
* Cangrejo

## Championships and Accomplishments

### Arena Nacionalista

* Baja California Welterweight Championship (1 time)
* Baja California Middleweight Championship (1 time)

### Azteca World Wrestling Association

* AWWA World Trios Championship (1 time) - with Kato Kung Lee and Carlos Plata

### Costa del Pacífico

* Costa del Pacífico Welterweight Championship (2 times)
* Costa del Pacífico Middleweight Championship (1 time)
* Costa del Pacífico Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* Costa del Pacífico Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with The Charger

### Federación Internacional de Lucha Libre (Mexicali)

* FILL Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

### National Wrestling Alliance

* NWA World Middleweight Championship (1 time)

### World Wrestling Association

* WWA World Middleweight Championship (1 time)

### Wrestling in Sonora

* Sonora Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Jungla Negra

### Universal Wrestling Association

* UWA World Welterweight Championship (1 time)

### Other

* IWC TV Title (1 time)
* IWF Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

## Gallery

earlyas El Olímpicorenderpicture by Leo's Photographyattacking Blue Demonwith El SiberianoRevista Lucha Libreas Costa del Pacífico Welterweight Championas Costa del Pacífico Middleweight Championwith The Charger as Pacific Coast Tag Team Championswith Carlos Plata and Kato Kung Leeagainst Blue Pantherlongtime rivalsFinisher20062013Local Legendswith Negro AztecaLa Familia de Mexicali40 years of career recognitionrenderfather and sonmaskedmask in detailagainst Solar, FMLS 2021Arena Nacionalista, 2021vs Príncipe Negro, 2021Mexicali Hall of FameMexicali Hall of Fame: Wall of Honor 2021Honored in the Mexicali Hall of FameHonored in Arena Coliseo Mexicaliawardedvs Blue Panther, 2021