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Victor Manuel Resendiz Ruiz (October 25, 1967) is a Mexican actor and former professional wrestler who is most known for his time in Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) under the ring name Latin Lover.

Professional wrestling career[]

Victor Resendiz Ruiz made ​​his professional debut in 1992 at the Solidarity Arena in his hometown of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Resendiz debuted under the ring name of Latin Lover, the name that he used the rest of his career. Originally masked, he lost his mask in a Lucha de Apuestas match teaming with Polimero Espacial against Sangre Chicana and El Sanguinario on August 1, 1992. After the loss he worked for the World Wrestling Council (WWC) and in several shows in the Mexican independent circuit. In 1994 he signed a contract to join Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) and soon became a top wrestler in the promotion. Latin Lover was quickly partnered with another charismatic young wrestler by the name of Heavy Metal. Together they won the Mexican National Tag Team Championship from Los Destructores (Tony Arce & Rocco Valente) on September 9, 1994. The team held the championship for 82 days before losing them to Fuerza Guerrera & Juventud Guerrera on December 2, 1994. After failing to regain the championship Latin Lover began teaming with Panterita del Ring who he won the Mexican National Tag Team Championship with giving him his second reign with the championship. On September 9, 1996 Latin Lover won the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Pimpinela Escarlata. On February 15, 1997, Latin Lover defeated Pierroth Jr. to become a double champion as he won the AAA Campeón de Campeones Championship. On February 21, 1997 Latin Lover won the Rey de Reyes tournament.

In late 1999 Latin Lover would win the Mexican National Heavyweight Championship but due to persistent knee injuries Latin Lover's schedule in 2000 and 2001 decreased to select only appearances. 

On May 5, 2002, 929 days after winning the title, Latin Lover finally lost the Mexican National Heavyweight Championship to Héctor Garza. On March 21, 2003, he received a title shot against NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett but lost the match. The match was the result of a working relationship between AAA and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and Latin Lover was chosen to represent the AAA.

Personal life[]

Resendez is the father of four children and has a degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Marketing. 

Wrestling facts[]

  • Finishing and signature moves

Championships and accomplishments[]

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