Bandido

Bandido is a Mexican luchador enmascarado (masked wrestler) currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). Born on April 17, 1995 in Torreón, Coahuila, his real name remains unknown, a tradition for masked performers in lucha libre. He is widely recognized for his high-flying acrobatic style and his distinctive mask that incorporates a bandana covering the lower half of his face, inspired by Wild West outlaws.

Bandido is a two-time ROH World Champion and a former AEW World Tag Team Champion as one half of Brodido with Brody King. He also held the PWG World Championship and won the prestigious PWG Battle of Los Angeles tournament in 2019. His career includes championship gold across multiple promotions, including the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship and PWG World Tag Team Championship. Known for his athleticism and technical skill, Bandido has become a fan favorite in the lucha libre and independent wrestling scenes.

As of mid-2026, Bandido is the reigning ROH World Champion in his second reign and remains an active part of Brodido in AEW. He also makes appearances for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) in Mexico. His matches often feature a mix of high-risk aerial maneuvers and crisp chain wrestling, drawing comparisons to legendary luchadors. Fans appreciate his commitment to the masked tradition and his ability to tell stories in the ring without needing extensive promos.[edit]

Bandido grew up in Torreón, a city in northern Mexico's Coahuila state, in a family deeply involved in lucha libre. His father and uncles were wrestlers, and he trained alongside his cousins from a young age. At 15, he began formal training at a local gym in Torreón before moving to Mexico City to attend the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) school.

He initially wrestled under the ring names "Magnífico II" and "Cielito" on the Mexican independent circuit and in CMLL's lower-card shows. These early years helped him develop his high-flying style and technical foundation. In 2016, he adopted the Bandido gimmick, a masked outlaw persona that would define his career. His early tag team partnership with Flamita, forming "Mexa Blood," began gaining attention on the US independent scene.

Bandido's younger brother Gravity also became a professional wrestler, and the two occasionally teamed early in their careers. Bandido stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall.[edit]

Bandido's breakthrough came in 2017 when he and Flamita won the PWG World Tag Team Championship on April 21. The duo held the titles for 118 days, establishing Bandido as a rising star in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. In 2019, he won the PWG Battle of Los Angeles tournament on September 1, defeating Jonathan Gresham in the finals. Less than a month later, on September 27, he defeated Jeff Cobb to win the PWG World Championship, becoming the first Mexican-born wrestler to hold that title. His reign lasted 455 days.

He debuted in Ring of Honor in February 2020 and quickly made an impact. On October 17, 2020, he teamed with Flamita and Rey Horus to win the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, holding it for 140 days. In 2021, he won the ROH Survival of the Fittest tournament on November 5, earning a future world title shot. He defeated Jonathan Gresham on December 11, 2021 to win the ROH World Championship for the first time, a reign that lasted 119 days.

Bandido signed with All Elite Wrestling in mid-2022, debuting on the July 20 episode of Dynamite with a win over Anthony Henry. He entered the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament but was eliminated by Bryan Danielson in the finals on August 10. On February 1, 2023, he defeated Rush to win the ROH World Championship for the second time on AEW Dynamite, holding it for 203 days before losing to Claudio Castagnoli on June 30. Later in 2023, he formed a tag team with Brody King called "Brodido." On January 17, 2024, the duo defeated Ricky Starks and Big Bill to win the AEW World Tag Team Championship on Dynamite, holding the titles for 84 days. In early 2025, Bandido won the ROH World Championship for a third time, beginning his current reign. As of mid-2026, he remains the reigning champion and an active part of Brodido in AEW.[edit]

Bandido is known for his high-flying, acrobatic style combined with technical wrestling. His Wild West bandit gimmick, complete with a mask featuring a bandana over the lower face, sets him apart visually. He rarely cuts lengthy promos, letting his in-ring work speak for itself. Fans appreciate his commitment to lucha libre traditions and his exciting moveset. His social media presence is professional and promotional, focusing on match highlights and training clips. He has no official fandom name, but fans often wear replica masks and chant his name during matches. Critics praise his athleticism and charisma despite his masked gimmick limiting facial expressions.[edit]

Bandido currently holds no placement in the iFANN Global Top 1,000 rankings or any scope-specific top lists. The iFANN Global Fame Engine evaluated his profile in August 2026 and determined he does not yet occupy a ranked position within its published hierarchies. While his athletic prowess has secured him championship gold in Ring of Honor and All Elite Wrestling, this specific evaluation period finds him outside the numbered elite tier that tracks global celebrity saturation. His audience remains a dedicated but diffuse group of wrestling enthusiasts rather than a mass-market phenomenon with a singular, quantifiable fame score. The fanbase lacks a formal, documented name, operating instead through scattered digital engagement on Instagram and TikTok where he identifies as a "Luchador por y para la vida." No official clubs, billboards funded by supporters, or organized charity drives bearing his name have been recorded in public records. Fans connect primarily through match highlights and training clips shared on social platforms, avoiding the creation of specific nicknames for the collective. This absence of a branded fandom distinguishes him from superstars who command organized movements, even as his undefeated streaks and high-flying style earn him deep respect within the industry. The lack of a formal title for his supporters reflects a culture where the work speaks louder than the branding, leaving the community to define itself organically without the structure of a named legion.[edit]

Bandido executes a signature corkscrew shooting star press known as the "21-Plex," a move that defines his acrobatic reputation. He stands as one of the few wrestlers to hold both the PWG World Championship and the ROH World Championship simultaneously across his career. His mask design is dynamic, shifting color schemes for different matches while strictly maintaining the bandana covering his mouth and chin. Despite his masked gimmick, his sheer athleticism makes him instantly recognizable in the ring. Bandido defeated Jonathan Gresham twice to claim the ROH World Championship, cementing a major rivalry. He has also wrestled extensively in Japan for Dragon Gate and other promotions. A foundational story fans retell involves his childhood attempt to start wrestling at age ten; his father told him he had failed a test, an incident that forged the resilience seen in his later 19-0 win streak before his title challenges. In recent years, he faced Barbaro Cavernario during the AEW x CMLL Semana Internacional event in August 2026 and competed against Kyle Fletcher at AEW Redemption 2026, where he lost the International Title. These events mark significant chapters in his ongoing narrative without yet evolving into broader cultural folklore.[edit]

Bandido comes from a wrestling family. His father and uncles were involved in lucha libre, and he trained alongside his cousins from a young age. His younger brother, Gravity, is also a professional wrestler who competes in AEW and ROH. Bandido is also the cousin of wrestlers Myzteziz Jr. and Magia Blanca. He keeps his personal life extremely private, and no information about his current household, pets, or living situation is publicly known.[edit]

Bandido is closely associated with his frequent tag team partner Flamita, with whom he formed Mexa Blood and won the PWG World Tag Team and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships. He also teams with Brody King as Brodido, with whom he won the AEW World Tag Team Championship. His younger brother Gravity and cousins Myzteziz Jr. and Magia Blanca are also professional wrestlers. He has notable rivalries with Jonathan Gresham and Claudio Castagnoli.[edit]

Bandido has no publicly confirmed romantic relationships. He maintains strict privacy regarding his personal life, in keeping with the traditions of masked luchadores in Mexico. There are no credible reports of marriages, engagements, divorces, or children. As of 2026, his relationship status is unknown.[edit]

iFANN currently estimates Bandido's net worth in 2026 to be $1 Million. His primary income stream derives from his contract with All Elite Wrestling, where a mid-card talent earns an estimated salary between $100,000 and $200,000 annually. Additional revenue flows from appearances in Ring of Honor and independent bookings across Mexico and the United States. Merchandise sales featuring replica masks and t-shirts generate royalties that supplement his base earnings. He has no confirmed major endorsement deals at this time. Bandido maintains strict privacy regarding his financial affairs, and no public information exists regarding real estate holdings or investment portfolios.[edit]

Bandido has won multiple championships and tournaments in professional wrestling. He is a two-time ROH World Champion, a one-time AEW World Tag Team Champion, a one-time PWG World Champion, and a one-time PWG World Tag Team Champion. He also won the PWG Battle of Los Angeles in 2019 and the ROH Survival of the Fittest in 2021. These accolades highlight his success across major promotions.[edit]