Esteban Mares Castañeda (Black Terry) passes away

Mexico City, Mexico.- The death of Black Terry was reported this Sunday to be recognized Mexican wrestler. The recognized gladiator is respected in the fight, as it became a legend that will be remembered with dignity. Who was Black Terry? Black Terry became a legend of the Mexican struggle X The wrestler had an incredible voice with which he said to his rivals: "This is wrestling, and here I command." Black Terry was not only a fighter. He was…

The wrestler Black Terry, whose real name was Esteban Mares, died at 72 years of age in the State of Mexico. This news was confirmed by the Naucalpan Arena. With the death of Black Terry, the wrestling loses one of his important figures in the independent sector. You may also be interested: Piastri wins the Saudi Arabian GP and is new leader of F1 “Today the ring remains silent. With deep pain we fired the Great Legend Professor Black Terry. His…

Esteban Mares Castañeda, an emblematic figure of Mexican independent wrestling and known as Black Terry, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Through his social media accounts various characters of wrestling, such as Canek Junior, lamented the death.

Black Terry Passes Away

Rest in peace, Black Terry. Esteban Mares Castañeda, famously known as Guerrero Maya, La Gacela, and Black Terry, passed away at the age of 72. The news was announced by IWRG on their social media. Mares competed in a multitude of promotions across Mexico City in his career, becoming a well-respected talent everywhere he went. Mares was part of Los Temerarios (alongside Shu El Guerrero & Jose Luis Feliciano) from the 1980s through the mid-90s, b…

The world of Mexican wrestling mourns the departure of Black Terry, the battle name of Esteban Mares Castañeda at 73 years of age, one of the most respected and recognized wrestlers for his dedication to independent wrestling, recognized for his technique, professionalism and charisma. ► The story of Black Terry Originally from the State of Mexico, Esteban Mares debuted in 1973 under the name of La Gacela, a masked character who lost after a bet…

Esteban Mares Castañeda (Black Terry) passes away

Several promotions pay homage to Black Terry. There were social media posts from IWRG Lucha Libre and Riot Lucha Libre to announce the passing of Black Terry, real name Esteban Mares Castañeda. Terry was 72 years of age. He’d tallied up 50 years in the pro wrestling business and his last documented match was on February 28th of this year. He’d made his way through CMLL and multiple independent promotions across the country of Mexico. Throughout …