# El Gallito

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Mexican professional wrestler

El Gallito El Gallito after winning a match on November 30, 2018 Personal information Born Unrevealed[a] (1991-10-26) October 26, 1991 (age 34) Professional wrestling career Ring names Gallito Tapatio El Gallito Billed height 1.15 m (3 ft 9 in) Trained by Máscara Mágica Magnum Último Guerrero Debut 2012

**El Gallito** (born October 26, 1991) is a Mexican [professional wrestler](/source/Professional_wrestler). He is known for his time with the Mexican [Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre](/source/Consejo_Mundial_de_Lucha_Libre) (CMLL) [promotion](/source/Wrestling_promotion) where he portrayed a [face](/source/Face_(professional_wrestling)) (known as a *tecnico*, the "good guys" of professional wrestling). He was one of the competitors in CMLL's *Micro-Estrella* (Spanish for "Micro-Star") division where he competed with and against other wrestlers with [dwarfism](/source/Dwarfism).

He started his professional wrestling career as a *mascota* companion for the regular-sized wrestler [El Gallo](/source/El_Gallo_(wrestler)), on who El Gallito's ring persona, masks and tights are patterned on. In 2017 he became an active wrestler in the *Micro-Estrella* division. He was originally known as **El Gallito Tapatio**, Spanish for "The Little Rooster from Guadalajara", later shortened to just "The Little Rooster".

## Professional wrestling career

El Gallito ("The Little Rooster") started his [professional wrestling](/source/Professional_wrestling) career as a *mascota* for [El Gallo](/source/Gallo_(wrestler)) ("The Rooster") in 2012. As a *mascota*, he portrayed a diminutive version of El Gallo and competed as the same rooster character as him.. The rooster imagery was supported by his mask, complete with a fake [cockscomb](/source/Comb_(anatomy)) on top of his head and fabric [wattles](/source/Wattle_(anatomy)) dangling from his chin.[2] As a *mascota* he would accompany El Gallo to the ring; the character was created primarily to appeal to children and assist El Gallo to portray a *tecnico* character (called a [face](/source/Face_(professional_wrestling)), the protagonists in professional wrestling).[3]

### Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2017–2022)

In early 2017 [CMLL](/source/Consejo_Mundial_de_Lucha_Libre) recruited El Gallito and his fellow *mascotas* [Mije](/source/Mije_(wrestler)) and [Zacarías el Perico](/source/Zacar%C3%ADas_el_Perico) to help establish a *Micro-Estrellas* ("Micro-Stars") division, featuring only wrestlers with dwarfism. The first match of the *Micro-Estrellas* division took place on April 30, 2017, and saw El Gallito and [Microman](/source/Microman_(wrestler)) defeat Mije and Zacarías in a special featured match.[4][5] For the first anniversary of the Micro-Estrellas division, CMLL held an eight-micros *[torneo cibernetico](/source/Torneo_cibernetico)* elimination match, featuring the entire active Micro-Estrella division at the time.[6] Gallito, Mije, Angelito, and [Chamuel](/source/Chamuel_(wrestler)) took on Microman, Atomo, [Guapito](/source/Guapito), and Zacarías, which saw Microman pin Chamuel to win the tournament while Galliot was the fourth to be eliminated from the match.[7]

For the 2018 *[Día de Muertos](/source/CMLL_D%C3%ADa_de_Muertos_(2018))* ("Day of the Dead") [supercard](/source/Supercard) show Gallito, Microman, and Atomo defeated Mije, Chamuel, and Zacarías two falls to one.[8][9] Four weeks later the *Micro-Estrellas* also appeared at CMLL's *[Leyendas Mexicanas](/source/CMLL_Leyendas_Mexicanas_(2018))* ("Mexican Legends") show where Gallito, Microman, and Guapito defeated Mije, Chamuel, and Zacarías in the second match of the night.[10][11] At the 2019 version of the *[Homenaje a Dos Leyendas](/source/Homenaje_a_Dos_Leyendas_(2019))* ("Homage to two legends") show El Gallito and his team once again won their match.[12] With the popularity of the Micro-Estrellas division, CMLL introduced the [CMLL World Micro-Estrellas Championship](/source/CMLL_World_Micro-Estrellas_Championship) in December 2019.[13] El Gallito and five other Micro-Estrellas (Chamuel, Atomo, Microman, Guapito, and Zacarías) were involved in the elimination match to determine the first champion on December 25. El Gallito was the second-to-last man eliminated from the match. In the end, Chamuel pinned Microman to eliminate him and win the championship.[14][15] He left CMLL in February 2022.[16]

### Independent circuit (2017–present)

While working for CMLL, El Gallito, like all wrestlers employed by the company, is allowed to take independent circuit bookings on days he is not needed for their shows. El Gallito's independent circuit appearances usually sees him team with, and face off against, other CMLL Micro-Estrellas. His first non-CMLL match was on June 14, 2017, on a *Promociones El Cholo* show in Tijuana, Baja California, and saw El Gallito and Microman defeat Mije and Zacarías by disqualification.[17] On September 15, 2018, El Gallito and Microman defeated Chamuel and Zacarías in a match at the Benito Juarez ExpoMuseo in Mexico City.[18] The Micro-Estrellas also competed at [Desastre Total Ultraviolento](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Desastre_Total_Ultraviolento&action=edit&redlink=1)'s 11th Anniversary Show, which saw Gallito and Microman defeating Mije and Zacarías.[19] They also made a special appearance for [The Crash Lucha Libre](/source/The_Crash_Lucha_Libre), one of Mexico's largest independent promotions, with El Gallito and Microman once again defeating Chamuel and Zacarías in their March 2, 2019 match.[20]

## Reception

*[Súper Luchas](/source/S%C3%BAper_Luchas)* magazine described the Micro-Estrellas division debut match between Microman and El Gallito vs. Mije and Zacarías, as "an encounter with a fall that literally stole the night."[21]

## Footnotes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Unrevealed_2-0)** Traditionally Mexican sources will not report on the birth name of a masked wrestler who has never been unmasked in the ring.[1]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Mondo_1-0)** Madigan, Dan (2007). "Okay... what is Lucha Libre?". *Mondo Lucha A Go-Go: the bizarre & honorable world of wild Mexican wrestling*. HarperCollins Publishers. pp. 29–40. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-06-085583-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-06-085583-3).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-EncyGallo_3-0)** Enciclopedia staff (August 2007). "Enciclopedia de las Mascaras" [Mask encyclopedia]. *El Gallo* (in Spanish). [Mexico City, Mexico](/source/Mexico_City): Editorial Mina. p. 19. Tomo II.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-MondoMini_4-0)** Madigan, Dan (2007). "You ain't seen nothing yet: the minis". *Mondo Lucha a Go-Go: the bizarre & honorable world of wild Mexican wrestling*. HarperCollins Publishers. pp. 209–212. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-06-085583-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-06-085583-3).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Telegraph_5-0)** ["Meet Microman, the pint sized wrestler leading a 'lucha libre' revolution in Mexico"](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/28/meet-microman-pint-sized-wrestler-leading-lucha-libre-revolution/). *The Telegraph*. [Agence France-Presse](/source/Agence_France-Presse). September 28, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico"](https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=173925). *CageMatch*. April 30, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ESPN_7-0)** Janowitz, Nathaniel (July 19, 2018). ["Little people in the 'lucha libre' are the main event"](https://www.espn.com/espn/onenacion/story/_/id/23985181/little-person-wrestlers-mexico-lucha-libre-train-become-headliners). *[ESPN](/source/ESPN)*. Retrieved December 12, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1Aniversario_8-0)** ["CMLL Domingos Arena Mexico"](https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=198020). *CageMatch*. April 29, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DDM2018_9-0)** Rosas Plata, Arturo (November 3, 2018). ["Sansón, bicampeón del inframundo"](https://ovaciones.com/sanson-bicampeon-del-inframundo/) [Sansón, double champion of the underworld]. *Ovaciones* (in Spanish). Retrieved November 4, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DDMMedio_10-0)** ["Sansón se mantuvo como Rey del Inframundo en el CMLL"](http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2018/11/03/sanson-se-mantuvo-como-rey-del-inframundo-en-el-cmll) [Samson remained King of the Underworld in the CMLL]. *MedioTiempo* (in Spanish). November 3, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Magadan1_11-0)** Magadan, Leobardo (December 23, 2018). ["2018 Año de emociones Jerry Estrada regresa a la Arena Mexico despues de 26 añnos"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190117071502/http://estrellasdelaluchalibre.com.mx/2018-ano-de-emociones-jerry-estrada-regresa-a-la-arena-mexico-despues-de-26-anos-por-leobardo-magadan/) [2018 year of emotions Jerry Estrada returns to Arena Mexico after 26 years]. *Estrellas Lucha Libre* (in Spanish). Archived from [the original](http://estrellasdelaluchalibre.com.mx/2018-ano-de-emociones-jerry-estrada-regresa-a-la-arena-mexico-despues-de-26-anos-por-leobardo-magadan/) on January 17, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Rosas Platas, Arturo (December 1, 2018). ["Es lucha libre Patrimonio Cultural Intangible CDMX"](https://ovaciones.com/es-lucha-libre-patrimonio-cultural-intangible-cdmx/) [Professional wrestling is an Intangible Cultural Heritage CDMX]. *Ovaciones* (in Spanish). Retrieved February 3, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Dark Angelita (March 16, 2019). ["CMLL: Homenaje a Dos Leyendas 2019 - Los Ingobernables, pelones"](https://superluchas.com/cmll-homenaje-a-dos-leyendas-2019-los-ingobernables-pelones/) [CMLL: Homeage to Two Legends 2019 - Los Ingobernables, bald]. *[Súper Luchas](/source/S%C3%BAper_Luchas)* (in Spanish). Retrieved October 24, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Announced_14-0)** [VideosOficialesCMLL](/source/Consejo_Mundial_de_Lucha_Libre) (December 11, 2019). ["CMLL informa 11 de diciembre de 2019"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OddYk77K4A) [CMLL Informa December 11, 2019] (in Spanish). [YouTube](/source/YouTube). Retrieved December 11, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Marca1_15-0)** Cardoso, Javier (December 25, 2019). ["Marcela y Chamuel los triunfadores en la gran función de Navidad en el CMLL"](https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/otros-deportes/lucha-libre/2019/12/26/5e040ef822601d996f8b45e2.html) [Marcela and Chamuel are triumphant at CMLL's great Christmas event]. *Marca* (in Spanish). Retrieved January 4, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-SLMicro1_16-0)** Dark Angelita (December 25, 2019). ["CMLL: Chamuel, primer monarca mundial de Micro Estrellas"](https://superluchas.com/cmll-chamuel-primer-monarca-mundial-de-micro-estrellas/) [CMLL: Chamuel, first king of the Micro Stars]. *[Súper Luchas](/source/S%C3%BAper_Luchas)* (in Spanish). Retrieved January 4, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Torneo Increible de Parejas tonight, Gallito out of CMLL, AAA Showcenter kickoff lineup"](https://thecubsfan.com/cmll/2022/02/25/torneo-increible-de-parejas-tonight-gallito-out-of-cmll-aaa-showcenter-kickoff-lineup/). Retrieved 8 April 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Promociones El Cholo de Tijuana"](https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=177823). *CageMatch*. June 14, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["ExpoMuseo"](https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=209322). *CageMatch*. September 15, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["DTU 11. Aniversario"](https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=218637). *CageMatch*. December 18, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["The Crash"](https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=223077). *CageMatch*. March 2, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Ocampo, Ernesto (May 1, 2017). ["Micromán, a great success of the CMLL - We remember the history of the struggles of small people"](https://en.superluchas.com/microman-gran-acierto-del-cmll-recordamos-la-historia-las-luchas-personas-pequenas/). *[Súper Luchas](/source/S%C3%BAper_Luchas)*. Retrieved May 26, 2020.

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[Portals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contents/Portals):
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