Today we’d like to introduce you to Daga.
Hi Daga, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Born and growing up in Mexico, wrestling/Lucha Libre is as big as football or basketball in the United States. I grew up in Coacalco, Mexico, a little town well known for almost nothing but being dangerous. Because we have a little wrestling arena, it’s not much to do but hang out with friends and some other people, sometimes not the best; raised by my mom and grandma, I feel helped me a lot to stay out of trouble, but even like that I hang around some bad people. I was 16 when I started training in Lucha Libre in Mexico; I’ve never thought of myself as making it big. It was more like a hobby, but everything changed when I stepped into the ring. I was magical and decided to put everything into my wrestling career. After making that decision me being a full-time wrestler, working hard 6 days a week between two training sessions a day in the ring plus lifting weights in the gym, everything started to work. When I was 19, I was the most popular rising star in the country. A year after, I was signed by the biggest wrestling company in Mexico, holding important championships there and then having the possibility to travel around the world because wrestling is amazing. I’ve been able to wrestle in Japan, Europe, the United States, and of course, Mexico. After being in the business for almost 15 years, I enjoy teaching and passing on my knowledge. I train people in Mexico and the States, and some are doing amazing now. I’m also a personal trainer, a former CrossFit passionate, a BJJ active competitor, and a former bodybuilding competitor. I’m an immigrant, a resident looking to help others achieve their dreams.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has been challenging; from not having money in Mexico and living in a small town, it was hard to afford stuff like the gym and supplements. Wrestling with swollen knees, ankles, and back pain has been hard, but I will do everything again if I can. It is taking the bus and subway to get to training, sometimes sleeping outside the subway because it was closed, or getting a handshake or a soda after putting your body on the line to be in the biggest company traveling the whole week. Missing birthdays or important events of your loved ones.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Professional wrestling is currently training people in San Antonio.
We would love to hear about your fond memories from growing up.
Me and my brother putting towels around our necks like capes and masks, jumping around the house playing luchadors.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dagathewrestler/
Image Credits
https://www.instagram.com/readysetsmile_sa/
