Rito Romero
| Rito Romero | |
|---|---|
Romero, circa 1953 | |
| Birth name | Rito Romero Loza |
| Born | May 19, 1927 Acatic, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Died | January 17, 2001 (aged 73) Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Rito Romero Rayo Mexicano |
| Trained by | Diablo Velasco |
| Debut | 1942 |
| Retired | 1960 |
Rito Romero Loza (May 19, 1927 – January 18, 2001) was a successful luchador who wrestled in Mexico and in the NWA territories of Texas and Los Angeles. He appeared in several films in his native country along with a number of other luchadors. He is remembered for his innovation of the Romero Special/La Tapatia submission manoeuver, commonly known as the Surfboard.