Gilberto Merendez

Acting

Birthday

1933/12/02

Day of death

2016/06/15 (82 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

Also know as

Aztec Joe, Blue Inferno, Gene Madrid, Gypsy Joe, Jan Madrid, Inferno I, Baby Grandpa, El Grande Pistolero

Biography

Gilberto Meléndez was a Puerto Rican professional wrestler born in 1933. He began his career in 1951 and became known for his tough, physical style, making him one of the pioneers of hardcore wrestling. He had a long career on the independent circuit in the United States, especially in Tennessee, and gained significant recognition in Japan, where he took part in brutal matches and built a loyal fanbase. Although he never reached major promotions like WWE, he was respected for his toughness and...Read more

Acting
101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler
6.0

(2005) 101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler

as Gypsy Joe

Mid-South Wrestling
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(1981) Mid-South Wrestling

as Gypsy Joe

GWF Presents: The Best of USWA
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(1992) GWF Presents: The Best of USWA

as El Grande Pistolero