1. Early Life and Background
1.1. Birth and Family
Francisco Islas Rueda was born on December 3, 1973. While primarily known by this name, some sources also refer to him as Francisco Pantoja Islas or Francisco Pantoja Rueda. He hails from the Mexican state of Hidalgo. Islas comes from a wrestling family, with several relatives also involved in the sport. His older brother, Rey Pantera, was instrumental in training him for his professional wrestling debut. Other notable wrestling relatives include his cousins, Crazy Boy and Rey Cuervo, and his nephews, Pesadilla, Dinastia, and Lancelot.
1.2. Early Professional Wrestling Career (1988-1997)
Islas made his professional wrestling debut in February 1988, at the remarkably young age of 14, adopting the ring name "Super Crazy". Initially, he performed as an enmascarado, or masked wrestler. However, his mask was lost just over a month into his career, in March 1988, when he suffered a defeat in a Luchas de ApuestasSpanish (a "bet match") against El Seminarista.
From 1988 to 1995, Super Crazy established himself as a fixture on the Mexican independent circuit, appearing for various promotions. This included a significant period with the Universal Wrestling Association (UWA) leading up to its closure. On November 17, 1995, he captured the UWA World Welterweight Championship and remained the champion when the UWA ceased operations in December 1995. Even after UWA's closure, Super Crazy continued to use and defend the title on independent shows. He eventually lost the UWA World Welterweight title to Kid Guzmán in 1997. He later regained the title on June 15, 1998, during a show in Japan, holding it until October 13, 2000, when he lost it to El Oriental.
In 1996, Islas signed with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA), where he was given a new masked rudoSpanish (villain) persona called "Histeria" (sometimes Anglicised as "Hysteria"). As Histeria, he became a member of the wrestling group Rudos de la GalaxiaSpanish (Spanish for "The bad guys of the universe"), alongside Abismo Negro, Maniaco, Mosco de la Merced I, and Mach-1. This group engaged in a prominent storyline feud with the técnicoSpanish (good guy) group Los Cadetos del EspacioSpanish (Spanish for "the Space Cadets"). Due to a working agreement between AAA and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the spring of 1997, Islas made a few appearances for the WWF as Histeria, primarily competing against Los Cadetos del Espacio, notably Venum, on programs like RAW is WAR and Shotgun. In September 1997, Islas departed AAA, passing the "Histeria" name and costume to another wrestler who had previously used the name "Quarterback".
After leaving AAA, Islas reverted to his "Super Crazy" ring name and joined the newly formed Promo Azteca. He continued his rivalry with Venum, who was now wrestling as "Venum Black". This feud culminated in a "mask vs. hair" Luchas de ApuestasSpanish match on March 6, 1998, which Super Crazy won, leading to the unmasking of Venum Black. In November 1997, Islas also began working for WWF under the name "Super Loco", primarily on their Super Astros shows. His sole "main show" appearance was a loss to El Águila in the first round of the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship tournament.
2. Major Professional Wrestling Career
Super Crazy's tenure in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) was a pivotal period in his career, establishing his reputation for daring and high-impact cruiserweight action, often involving his signature moonsaults from elevated structures. This period saw him engage in memorable feuds and capture a significant championship.
2.1. Extreme Championship Wrestling (1998-2001)
2.1.1. Initial Period and Key Rivalries (1998-2000)
Super Crazy signed with ECW in 1998, following a recommendation from Konnan and after ECW owner Paul Heyman observed his work in the WWF. He made his televised ECW debut on the December 31 episode of Hardcore TV, defeating Antifaz del Nortre. He was brought in to showcase high-energy cruiserweight action and was frequently matched with other smaller wrestlers, delivering a series of well-received matches over the next two years.
His first major rivalry in the cruiserweight division was against Yoshihiro Tajiri. The two engaged in a series of intense matches throughout the first half of 1999, exchanging victories on Hardcore TV, various supercards, and particularly at the Guilty as Charged and Living Dangerously pay-per-view events. Beyond Tajiri, Crazy competed against other international cruiserweights. He secured victories against fellow luchador Mosco de la Merced at CyberSlam and Japanese wrestler Taka Michinoku at Hardcore Heaven. He faced Little Guido at Hostile City Showdown, losing the first encounter but defeating him at July's Heat Wave pay-per-view. Super Crazy concluded 1999 with two high-profile three-way dance matches: first against Tajiri and Guido at Anarchy Rulz, and then against Tajiri and Jerry Lynn at November to Remember. Towards the end of the year, Crazy briefly allied with his rival Tajiri, and on January 9, 2000, they defeated Jerry Lynn and Little Guido in a tag team match at Guilty as Charged.
2.1.2. World Television Champion and Later Activities (2000-2001)
Super Crazy was designated to win a tournament for the vacant ECW World Television Championship in March 2000, a title left open due to Rob Van Dam's injury. He advanced through the tournament, defeating CW Anderson in the quarter-final, Little Guido in the semi-final, and Rhino in the final at the Living Dangerously pay-per-view, despite interference from The Network. Crazy made his first televised title defense against Rhino on the March 31 episode of ECW on TNN. However, his reign was short-lived as he lost the title to Yoshihiro Tajiri in a three-way dance, which also included Little Guido, on the April 14 episode of ECW on TNN. Following this title loss, Crazy participated in another three-way dance against Guido and Kid Kash at CyberSlam, a match won by Guido.
Super Crazy then took a hiatus from ECW programming for several months. His return was hyped through pre-taped vignettes that began airing in October, leading up to the November to Remember pay-per-view. He was initially slated to face CW Anderson at the event, but Kid Kash substituted for Anderson. Later that night, he was involved in a match for the ECW World Tag Team Championship between The Unholy Alliance (Yoshihiro Tajiri and Mikey Whipwreck) and Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke), stepping in for Whipwreck after the latter was injured. The FBI retained their titles. Crazy teamed with the Unholy Alliance against Hot Commodity (E. Z. Money, Julio Dinero, and Chris Hamrick) in a six-man tag team match on the November 19 episode of Hardcore TV. Crazy's team lost, and following the match, the Unholy Alliance turned on him, with Whipwreck assisting Tajiri in defeating Crazy in a singles match. Crazy sought revenge, bringing Kid Kash as his mystery partner against the Unholy Alliance in a tag team match at Massacre on 34th Street on December 3, which Crazy's team ultimately lost. Crazy and Kash were then pitted against both the Unholy Alliance and the Full Blooded Italians in a three-way dance at ECW's final pay-per-view, Guilty as Charged, on January 7, 2001. The Unholy Alliance emerged victorious. Super Crazy performed at ECW's very last show on January 13, 2001, where he lost to Tajiri. Shortly thereafter, ECW ceased operations due to bankruptcy, with its assets subsequently acquired by WWF.
2.2. Independent Circuit (2001-2005)
After the closure of ECW, Super Crazy embarked on a diverse career across various independent professional wrestling promotions in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan, further solidifying his reputation as "the Extreme Luchador" or "the Insane Luchador" due to his high-risk, high-reward style.
In the United States, he competed for hardcore promotions such as Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW) and Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW). He also became a regular presence in the Puerto Rico-based International Wrestling Association (IWA). At Ring of Honor's inaugural show, The Era of Honor Begins, on February 23, 2002, Crazy defeated Eddie Guerrero to become the very first IWA Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion. His first reign was short-lived, as he lost the title to Andy Anderson on April 6, only to regain it on April 13 when Anderson forfeited due to injury. He then lost the title once more on April 20 to Anarchy. Beyond the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, Crazy held the IWA Hardcore Championship an impressive nine times between 2002 and 2005, and the IWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship three times during the same period. On February 24, 2001, Super Crazy also secured the UWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship by defeating Pablo Marquez. This title, like the UWA Welterweight title, continued to be utilized on the independent scene in Mexico and Puerto Rico, though Super Crazy vacated it by the end of 2001. He made a few special appearances for his former promotion AAA, participating in their Verano de Escandalo events in 2001 and 2002. At Verano de Escandalo in 2001, he teamed with El Alebrije and Randy to defeat Máscara Magligna, Pentagón, and Monsther. The following year at Verano de Escandalo in 2002, Super Crazy formed a team with Mr. Águila, La Parka, and Latin Lover to defeat Cibernético, Heavy Metal, Héctor Garza, and Leatherface.
Super Crazy also embarked on four tours with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) between 2002 and 2003. His initial tour from November to December 2002 primarily featured tag team matches, often pairing him with Koji Kanemoto and/or The Stampede Kid against opponents like Jushin Thunder Liger, El Samurai, and Heat. His second tour in February 2003 saw him frequently team with Curry Man and Tiger Mask, facing Jushin Thunder Liger's CTU faction. The third tour in May 2003 often involved him teaming with other Luchadors touring NJPW at the time, including Último Guerrero, Rey Bucanero, and Sangre Azteca. His fourth and final NJPW tour for this period occurred in October and November 2003, where he again mostly participated in tag team matches, aligning with Koji Kanemoto or Tiger Mask.
On March 5, 2003, Super Crazy appeared on an episode of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's weekly pay-per-views as one of Konnan's luchador challengers, where he lost to Jerry Lynn. Between January and March 2005, Super Crazy wrestled for the Japanese promotion Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE. During this time, he won the ZERO-ONE/UPW/WORLD-1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship from Tatsuhito Takaiwa on December 18, 2004. He later lost the title to Ikuto Hidaka on April 14, 2005, at Zero-1's Outburst Revolution show. Additionally, during his time in Japan, Super Crazy also made appearances for HUSTLE, competing under the ring name "Super Virus".
2.3. World Wrestling Entertainment (2005-2008)
Super Crazy's time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) marked a significant phase of his career, highlighted by his involvement in a distinctive stable that both challenged and entertained audiences.
2.3.1. The Mexicools (2005-2006)
In 2005, Super Crazy signed a contract with WWE. His initial appearance was at the WWE-promoted ECW One Night Stand on June 12, 2005, where he won an international three-way dance by pinning Yoshihiro Tajiri in the final pinfall, a match that also included Little Guido Maritato. During this highly anticipated event, Super Crazy famously performed a moonsault from a second-story balcony, demonstrating his signature high-risk style.
Crazy's first appearance on WWE television occurred on the June 18, 2005, airing of SmackDown!'s sister show WWE Velocity, where he teamed with Psicosis to defeat Akio and Billy Kidman. Shortly thereafter, Psicosis, Super Crazy, and Juventud formed a stable known as the Mexicools. The group made their notable debut as heels on the June 23 edition of SmackDown! Their entrance was immediately controversial: they rode to the ring on John Deere lawn mowers, humorously altered with the decal "Juan" Deere, and wore matching coveralls. They then launched an attack on Chavo Guerrero and Paul London during their Cruiserweight Championship match. Juventud delivered a promo that critically questioned the perceived lack of "true Mexican luchadores" in the Cruiserweight Division and went on to deride the general portrayal of Mexican Americans. Psicosis, in a mocking tone, referred to their lawnmower as a "Mexican Limo 2005," and the group provocatively claimed that even Mexico's president mocked Mexicans in the United States, in a clear reference to Vicente Fox's controversial remark about Mexican immigrants taking jobs "not even the blacks want to do". Juventud then declared that the Mexicools were "no longer there to clean toilets and work for 'them' (the 'gringos')" but that "'they' were going to be working for 'us' (The Mexicools)," concluding by defining the team as "not Mexicans but Mexicools!" In the subsequent weeks, they continued to interfere in matches and satirically mock stereotypical images of Mexicans in the United States.
Despite their initial portrayal as heels, the group quickly resonated with audiences, becoming fan favorites and eventually transitioning into faces. Their debut in Tucson, Arizona, even as heels, was met with strong audience approval, indicating the impact of their audacious and culturally resonant gimmick. The Mexicools made their first pay-per-view appearance on July 24 at The Great American Bash, where they defeated the bWo in a six-man tag team match. On the December 2 SmackDown!, Super Crazy and Psicosis won an over-the-top-rope battle royal, earning them a match against MNM at Armageddon for the WWE Tag Team Championship. However, MNM lost the titles before their scheduled match. The Mexicools stable soon dissolved, as Juventud was released from WWE on January 6, 2006. Super Crazy and Psicosis continued to wrestle as a tag team, but Crazy also received a push as a singles competitor, eventually becoming the number one contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. By June 2006, the partnership between Super Crazy and Psicosis on SmackDown! began to fray when Psicosis repeatedly abandoned Crazy during confrontations with the formidable monster heel The Great Khali. This led to the tag team's split and a brief feud after Psicosis turned heel. Following the breakup, both Psicosis and Super Crazy were less frequently featured on WWE programming.
2.3.2. Singles Competition and WWE Departure (2006-2008)
On September 4, 2006, Super Crazy made his Raw debut, defeating Chris Masters with his signature moonsault. He continued his rivalry with Masters throughout September, securing another victory and participating in a Six-Pack Challenge Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the September 18 edition of Raw, alongside Masters, Johnny Nitro, Carlito, Jeff Hardy, and Randy Orton, though neither Crazy nor Masters won the title. Crazy then became involved in angles with Nitro and Melina, during which he allied with Mickie James, who was feuding with Melina at the time.
Super Crazy sustained an injury to his left knee, believed to be a MCL tear, at a house show in Oberhausen, Germany, on April 21, 2007. He returned to action on June 1 in a match taped for Heat, where he lost to the returning William Regal. On the July 2 episode of Raw, Super Crazy was Mr. Kennedy's opponent in a Beat the Clock match. Before the match, it appeared Super Crazy had agreed to allow Kennedy to win, but he surprisingly defeated Kennedy with a roll-up shortly after the match began, while Kennedy was performing his lengthy introduction. Kennedy retaliated by assaulting Super Crazy later that night and defeated him in a grudge match two weeks later. In October 2007, Super Crazy formed an unlikely tag team with Jim Duggan. This duo primarily competed on Heat with moderate success until Super Crazy was drafted to the ECW brand.
As part of the 2008 WWE Supplemental Draft, Super Crazy was officially moved to the ECW brand. However, he made an appearance on SmackDown! (wearing an ECW shirt), losing to The Brian Kendrick. His ECW brand debut occurred on the August 19 episode of ECW on Sci-Fi, where he teamed with Evan Bourne and Tommy Dreamer in a losing effort against John Morrison, Chavo Guerrero, and The Miz. On the September 5 episode of Smackdown!, he defeated Ryan Braddock but was attacked by Vladimir Kozlov after the match. His final two WWE matches were on SmackDown!: a loss to Kendrick's bodyguard, Ezekiel Jackson, on October 17, and a loss to Kendrick himself the following week on October 24. On November 5, 2008, WWE announced that Islas had requested and been granted his release from his WWE contract. This departure was reportedly due to his dissatisfaction with his position and role within the company, indicating a desire for more significant opportunities that he felt were not being provided.
2.4. Return to Independent Circuit (2008-present)
Following his departure from WWE, Super Crazy returned to the independent professional wrestling scene, continuing to make an impact in promotions across Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Japan, showcasing his enduring passion and skill.
2.4.1. Activities in Mexico and Puerto Rico
Shortly after his release from WWE, Super Crazy returned to Mexico, where he wrestled a series of shows for El Hijo del Perro Aguayo's Perros del Mal Producciones. He competed in several matches against the "Los Perros del Mal" group and had a one-night reunion with his former Mexicools teammate Juventud Guerrera. On January 10, 2009, Super Crazy defeated X-Fly (his former Rudos del GalaxiaSpanish teammate Mosco de la Merced, under a new name) in a "Hair vs. Hair" Luchas de ApuestasSpanish match. His later appearances for Los Perros del Mal included teaming with Perro Aguayo Jr. and Damian 666, losing to the team of LA Par-K, Olímpico, and Super Porky on June 20, 2009. Super Crazy would later lose his hair to Psycho Clown in a six-man tag team steel cage Masks vs. Hairs Lucha de ApuestaSpanish during Perros del Mal Producciones' third anniversary show on May 29, 2011. On February 28, 2016, at a Lucha Elite show in Mexico City, Super Crazy achieved a significant victory, winning a hair vs. hair match against El Felino. However, he later lost his hair to Rey Bucanero at the CMLL 83rd Anniversary Show on September 2, 2016, in Mexico City.
On February 14, 2009, Super Crazy made his return to the International Wrestling Association (IWA) in Puerto Rico, where he captured the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship for the third time by defeating Joe Bravo. He held the title until May 16, 2009, when he lost it to Rick Stanley at IWA's Juicio Final show. Super Crazy also challenged Blue Demon Jr. for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship twice in 2009, first on May 2 at an event in Tyler, Texas, and again on August 9 in a match that also included Oliver John, but he was unsuccessful on both occasions.
On August 8, 2009, Super Crazy made a surprise appearance for Xtreme Latin American Wrestling (X-LAW), defeating Panama Jack Daniels in an unannounced match to become the promotion's new Junior Heavyweight Champion. He successfully defended the X-LAW Junior Heavyweight Championship on September 8, 2009, against Halloween and Nosawa in a three-way death match. He briefly lost and then regained the X-LAW Junior Heavyweight Championship at Xplosión Nacional de Lucha (XNL)'s Desastre Total 2011, defeating Katastrofe to win both the XNL Championship and the X-LAW title in a two-fall match. He later lost the X-LAW title to Daga on February 19, 2012. On June 2, 2012, Crazy debuted in Xtrem Mexican Championship's Aniversario event, winning the XMC Championship after defeating both the previous champion X-Fly and Necro Butcher. He also lost the XNL Championship against Ariki Toa at XNL's Contraataque 2012. In 2014, Super Crazy and Mistic Azteca co-founded their own independent wrestling organization, World of Unpredictable Wrestling Mexico.
2.4.2. Activities in Japan
Super Crazy maintained a significant presence in the Japanese professional wrestling scene, performing for several major promotions and participating in notable tournaments.
3. Wrestling Style and Techniques
Super Crazy is renowned for his innovative, high-flying, and often extreme wrestling style, characterized by daring maneuvers and a relentless pace. His arsenal includes a wide variety of moves, several of which have become synonymous with his persona.
His signature move is the Moonsault press, which he performs with numerous variations, including aerial dives from high structures like balconies (a move he famously executed in ECW and ZERO-ONE), top-rope variations, and even performing multiple moonsaults in rapid succession. Another key maneuver is the SolfressaSpanish, which is similar to a Samson clutch. He often uses this as a finishing maneuver, sometimes executing it immediately after an opponent attempts a pin following a self-inflicted moonsault miss.
Other notable techniques include the Mosca EspañolaSpanish FlySpanish, a complex maneuver where he holds an opponent in a Rock Bottom-like embrace from the top rope, then performs a backward flip to slam both himself and the opponent onto the mat. In All Japan Pro Wrestling, this move was often referred to as the Spanish Fly. It is an adaptation of Frankie Kazarian's Flux Capacitor. He also uses the Crazy Bomb, a powerbomb executed with his arms crossed, and the Romero Special, a submission hold often used in tag team matches, sometimes leading into a face-buster in tandem with partners like Masato Tanaka. Furthermore, Super Crazy is adept at the Manji GatameOctopus HoldJapanese (also known as an Octopus Hold), often transitioning from a rope-assisted Manji Gatame into a Tarantula submission.
His entrance music has varied throughout his career, with "El Guerrero NomadSpanish" being notable during his ECW days, and "Muy LocoSpanish" being his current theme.
4. Personal Life
Francisco Islas Rueda is married to Marina Yanagi, and together they have three children. He has distinctive tattoos, including a sun tattooed on one of his upper biceps and a unique Mexican-designed signature tattoo on the other. Beyond his immediate family, his brother Rey Pantera, cousin Crazy Boy, and nephew Pesadilla are also professional wrestlers, highlighting the strong family ties within the wrestling community.
Outside of the ring, Islas has made unique media appearances. He was featured in a German television contest involving Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, where he instructed one of the participants in the basic techniques of lucha libreSpanish for a wrestling challenge.
5. Championships and Accomplishments
Super Crazy has achieved numerous championships and accolades throughout his extensive professional wrestling career across various promotions.
| Accomplishment | Promotion | Times | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Heavyweight Championship | All Japan Pro Wrestling | 1 | |
| AJPW Junior Tag League | All Japan Pro Wrestling | 2010 | With Bushi |
| AIWF Latin American Championship | Allied Independent Wrestling Federations | 1 | |
| CaLL Championship | California Lucha Libre | 1 | |
| CWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship | Catch Wrestling Association | 1 | |
| CWF Continental Championship | Caution Wrestling Federation | 1 | |
| Hardcore Cup | Coastal Championship Wrestling | 2021 | |
| CPW International Grand Championship | Colombia Pro Wrestling | 1 | |
| ECW World Television Championship | Extreme Championship Wrestling | 1 | Won in tournament |
| ECW World Television Championship Tournament | Extreme Championship Wrestling | 2000 | |
| GLC Extreme Championship | Global Les Catch | 1 | |
| IWA Hardcore Championship | International Wrestling Association | 9 | |
| IWA Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship | International Wrestling Association | 3 | First champion |
| IWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship | International Wrestling Association | 3 | |
| UWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship | International Wrestling Association | 3 | |
| Guerra de Empresas (January 2011) | International Wrestling Revolution Group | 2011 | With X-Fly |
| IWL International Tag Team Championship | International Wrestling League | 1 | With Scorpio Jr. |
| IWL International Championship | International Wrestling League | 1 | |
| NWA Canadian Junior Heavyweight Championship | NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling | 1 | |
| PWI ranked him #198 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the PWI Years | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 2003 | |
| PWI ranked him #37 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1999 | |
| GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship | Pro Wrestling Noah | 1 | With Ricky Marvin |
| NTV G+ Cup Junior Heavyweight Tag League Technique Award | Pro Wrestling Noah | 2014 | With Matt Striker |
| ZERO-ONE/UPW/WORLD-1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship | Pro Wrestling Zero1 | 1 | |
| NWE Cruiserweight Championship | Súper X Grand Prix Championship Wrestling | 1 | |
| Super X Championship | Súper X Grand Prix Championship Wrestling | 1 | |
| UWA World Welterweight Championship | Universal Wrestling Association | 2 | |
| UWE Tag Team Championship | Universal Wrestling Entertainment | 1 | With Ricky Marvin |
| XNL World Championship | Xplosión Nacional de Lucha | 1 | |
| X-LAW Junior Heavyweight Championship | Xtreme Latin American Wrestling | 2 | |
| XMW World Championship | Xtreme Mexican Wrestling | 1 | |
| WUW World Championship | World of Unpredictable Wrestling | 1 | Current |
| WOWT Championship | World Of Wrestling Team | 1 |
6. Luchas de Apuestas Record
Super Crazy has participated in several Luchas de ApuestasSpanish matches, where a wrestler's mask or hair is wagered on the outcome of a match.
| Winner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Seminarista (mask) | Super Crazy (mask) | Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico State | Live event | March 1988 | |
| Super Crazy (hair) | Kid Guzmán (hair) | Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico State | Live event | 1996 | |
| Super Crazy (hair) | Venum Black (mask) | Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico State | Live event | March 6, 1998 | |
| Zumbido (hair) | Super Crazy (hair) | Mexico City | 48. Aniversario de Arena México | April 30, 2004 | |
| Super Crazy (hair) | X-Fly (hair) | Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas | Live event | January 10, 2009 | Relevos suicidaSpanish match; Super Crazy lost a match to Scorpio, Jr. and Zumbido, Damián 666 and Mr. Águila. |
| Psycho Clown (mask) | Super Crazy (hair) | Mexico City | Perros del Mal Anniversary | May 29, 2011 | Six-man tag team steel cage Masks vs. Hairs match, where Los Perros del Mal (Crazy, El Hijo del Perro Aguayo and Damián 666) faced Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Monster Clown and Murder Clown). |
| Super Crazy (hair) | El Felino (hair) | Mexico City | Lucha Elite show | February 28, 2016 | |
| Rey Bucanero (hair) | Super Crazy (hair) | Mexico City | CMLL 83rd Anniversary Show | September 2, 2016 |
7. Assessment and Legacy
Super Crazy's career represents a significant chapter in modern professional wrestling, particularly in the integration of Mexican lucha libre with the global mainstream and independent scenes. His "Extreme Luchador" persona, forged in the crucible of ECW, showcased a style that was both breathtakingly athletic and unapologetically hardcore, pushing the boundaries of what was expected from smaller wrestlers. His willingness to execute high-risk maneuvers, such as his signature moonsaults from elevated structures, consistently thrilled audiences and cemented his reputation as a fearless innovator.
Beyond his individual in-ring prowess, Super Crazy played a notable role in cultural representation within professional wrestling. His involvement with 'The Mexicools' in WWE, while initially controversial for its stereotypical elements, evolved into a platform that subtly challenged mainstream perceptions of Mexican Americans. By reclaiming and subverting those stereotypes, the stable resonated deeply with audiences and demonstrated the potential for wrestling to reflect and comment on social dynamics. This blend of satirical performance and genuine athletic talent allowed Super Crazy and the Mexicools to become unexpected fan favorites, highlighting the audience's appreciation for authentic and defiant characters.
His extensive work across Mexican independent promotions, American hardcore circuits, and major Japanese companies like New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah, and All Japan Pro Wrestling, showcases his adaptability and enduring appeal. He consistently demonstrated his ability to perform at a high level in diverse wrestling cultures, from the intricate technicality of Japanese ja|puroresu}}|Japanese professional wrestling to the high-flying spectacle of lucha libre and the intense physicality of American hardcore wrestling. His consistent presence in a highly competitive industry for over three decades underscores his resilience, commitment, and sustained connection with fans worldwide. Super Crazy's legacy is one of a trailblazer who not only brought a unique and thrilling style to the ring but also navigated and subtly influenced the cultural narratives presented within professional wrestling.