Cruz Del Toro

Biography

Raul Mendoza (Cruz Del Toro), born on November 30, 1991, in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, is a talented professional wrestler currently signed with WWE. Mendoza began his wrestling career in Mexico and eventually caught the attention of WWE, where he’s been impressing fans with his high-flying lucha libre style.

Career History

Mendoza started wrestling in 2005, competing in various Mexican promotions such as Desastre Total Ultraviolento (DTU) and Federacion Universal De Lucha Libre (FULL). He also made several appearances in New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s (NJPW) Best of the Super Juniors tournament.
His performances in Mexico and Japan led to an invitation to participate in WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic in 2016. Although he was eliminated in the first round, Mendoza made a significant impression and was signed to a WWE contract, where he joined the NXT brand.

Career Evolution

Initially, Mendoza was used sparingly on NXT television but always delivered in his matches, showcasing a blend of speed, agility, and technical skill. He found more consistent success after forming a tag team with Joaquin Wilde under the leadership of Santos Escobar as part of the faction Legado Del Fantasma.

Biggest Matches

Among Mendoza’s notable matches in NXT, his confrontations as part of Legado Del Fantasma against the likes of Drake Maverick, Breezango, and Isaiah “Swerve” Scott have been particularly significant. Mendoza and his team have been involved in high-stakes rivalries and championship pursuits, contributing to NXT’s dynamic tag team division.

Family Life

There’s limited public information regarding Mendoza’s personal life, and it’s not clear if he has any family or is in a relationship.

Finishing Move

Mendoza uses a variety of high-flying and impactful moves, with a Springboard Corkscrew Splash being one of his go-to maneuvers.

Clothing and Entrance Music

Raul Mendoza typically wears standard wrestling tights with the color and design varying from match to match. As part of Legado Del Fantasma, his attire usually complements the group’s aesthetic. Their entrance theme is “Somos Legado” by def rebel, an ominous, beat-heavy track fitting their confident, ruthless personas.

Sponsorships

Given that WWE generally handles sponsorship deals for its performers, specifics about Mendoza’s individual sponsorships are not publicly available.

Conclusion

Raul Mendoza is a high-flying talent who’s made a name for himself in WWE’s NXT brand as part of Legado Del Fantasma. Known for his agile, high-energy in-ring style, Mendoza continues to thrill audiences and is poised to make significant strides in the world of professional wrestling.