Silento Rodriguez


David Palacios Rodriguez, known by the ring name Silento Rodriguez, was a Mexican-American professional wrestler. He wrestled in the Mexican promotion Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre and the territories of the National [Wrestling Alliance], having wrestled NWA-affiliated promotions such as Houston Wrestling, Western States Sports, Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling, and NWA Tri-State.

Professional wrestling career

Rodriguez made his professional debut in 1951. In 1959, he joined Houston Wrestling, where he won the Texas Junior Heavyweight Championship, a title he held five times. He also held the WCWA Texas [Tag Team Championship|NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Championship]. In Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling, he held the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Championship three times and the NWA [Southern Tag Team Championship (Gulf Coast version)|NWA Southern Tag Team Championship] at least once.

Personal life and death

Rodriguez had lost his hearing at age three after an accident from diving from a cliff, which inspired his ring name. He also had lost his voice. He lived in Texas and died on April 7, 2024. He was 90 and was survived by a son.

Championships and accomplishments