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Enrique Llanes (Enrique Juan Yañez González) was born on 24 August, 1919 in Otumba, State of Mexico, Mexico, is a Mexican professional wrestler. Discover Enrique Llanes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?

Popular As Enrique Juan Yañez González
Occupation N/A
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 24 August 1919
Birthday 24 August
Birthplace Otumba, State of Mexico, Mexico
Date of death 18 September, 2004
Died Place Mexico City, Mexico
Nationality Mexico

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Enrique Llanes Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Enrique Llanes height is 1.73 m and Weight 93 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.73 m
Weight 93 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Enrique Llanes Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Enrique Llanes worth at the age of 85 years old? Enrique Llanes’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Mexico. We have estimated Enrique Llanes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income professional

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1919

Enrique Juan Yañez González (August 24, 1919 – September 18, 2004), best known under the ring name Enrique Llanes, was one of the premier Hispanic professional wrestlers in the early days of Lucha Libre when most wrestlers were imported from outside of Mexico.

Llanes held both the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship and the NWA World Middleweight Championship during his career.

Enrique Llanes is the brother-in-law to Gory Guerrero and uncle to Mando Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero, Sr., Hector Guerrero and Eddie Guerrero, his brothers Mario and Sergio Llanes also wrestled as did his son Javier Llanes.

Llanes is credited with innovating the La Cerrajera (Modified Abdominal stretch) submission hold.

Enrique Juan Yañez González was born on August 24, 1919, in Otumba, a Mexico State municipality with a current population of about 8,000.

1940

He formed a very successful tag team with his mentor Tarzán López that main evented many shows throughout the 1940s.

In December, 1940 Llanes defeated Cavernario Galindo to win the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship.

1942

Enrique Yañez made his professional wrestling debut on June 21, 1942, after training under Tarzán López and began working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (EMLL) not long after his debut using the ring name Enrique Llanes.

In EMLL Llanes quickly rose through the ranks and became one of the most popular Mexican wrestlers during the early days of EMLL, where the biggest names were mostly from the United States.

1951

Llanes had to vacate the title in 1951 for unknown reasons.

On September 24, 1951, Llanes defeated Sugi Sito to win the NWA World Middleweight Championship.

1952

Llanes defended the title several times but was forced to vacate the title in February, 1952 due to an injury that kept him out of the ring.

1970

Llanes retired in the 1970s after 30 years as a professional, finishing a career that had earned him the nickname El Sol de Otumba (The Sun of Otumba), for his stellar career.

1980

In the 1980s Enrique Llanes served as head of the commission for Boxing and Wrestling in Mexico City, a commission that regulated most wrestling events in Mexico.

2004

Enrique Juan Yañez González died on September 19, 2004.

2019

He was the son of José Yañez López, a telegraphist aligned with the Mexican revolutionists, and María González Moreno, a direct descendant of Pedro Moreno, a famous insurgent of the early 19th century.