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Al Perez vs Barry Windham - 1986

Al Perez had so much talent.

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Inside Wrestling: November 1989

MIL MASCARAS: “AL PEREZ WILL PAY FOR BETRAYING ME!”

Wrestling legend Mil Mascaras was thrilled when Al Perez returned to World Class to compete in a strictly scientific style. But Perez spurned the veteran superstar’s friendship after signing with Gen. Skandor Akbar, and now Mascaras is proving he is not a man to be slighted!

By Liz Hunter

Photos by Buddy Myers

[Mil Mascaras executes a surfboard on Al Perez. Mascaras feels betrayed by Perez and is taking out his frustrations in the ring.]

TO THE UNEDUCATED eye, it was just another match. When Al Perez was disqualified against Mil Mascaras during a recent card in Dallas, the result of the bout came as a surprise to almost no one.

Except Mascaras, that is.

For the legendary Mexican star, the events that took place in the days before that match were a heartbreaking disappointment. Even the fact that he was declared the winner did little to ease the bitterness he was feeling. 

“Perez is a man I have always had great respect for,” said a frustrated Mascaras afterward. “I have always been impressed by his athletic ability and his vast knowledge of wrestling holds. When he returned to World Class he convinced me that he would never again become a rule breaker. But now he has decided to betray me, to give in to the lure of making big money. He may think he is richer now, but he is about to pay a bigger price for his actions than he has ever paid before.”

In the opposite locker room, Perez and his manager, Gen. Skandor Akbar, were ecstatic. Although Perez had lost the match because of Akbar’s interference, the ”Latin Heartthrob” was proud of the brutality he had displayed.

“It seems like a lot of people around here were beginning to think that I was a nice guy,” laughed Perez. “I actually had Mascaras convinced that I was some kind of a friend of his. What an idiot! The only things I care about are green and have pictures of dead Presidents on ‘em. All Mascaras seems to care about is pleasing those ignorant fans of his. Well, I say to hell with them, and to hell with him. The only thing I need from now on is Akbar.”

In this modern era of wrestling, men seem to change philosophies whenever the mood strikes them. But to Mascaras, Perez’ return to rule breaking came as a complete shock. Unbeknownst to many, Perez and Mascaras had struck a friendship, and it was genuine one–at least where Mascaras was concerned.

“When Perez returned to World Class back in May,  I was thrilled with what I was seeing,” recalled Mascaras. “I always thought he was a fine wrestler, but his rule breaking tactics always disturbed me. But this time he was wrestling against rulebreakers, and the fans took to him immediately. After one of his matches, I approached him and told him that I was proud of his new image. He accepted my hand of friendship, and we began to see a great deal of each other.”

[Mascaras smacks Perez with a flying chop (Above) and traps his younger opponent with a legscissors (below). Mascaras had taught Perez a lot of moves, but still had some surprises of him]

Mascaras and Perez soon became inseparable. They started traveling together, and began to engage in workout sessions as well. Perez even asked Mascaras to give him some tips on maneuvers the high-flying superstar had been used throughout his career. Mascaras was more than happy to oblige.

“I was showing Perez holds I had never shown anyone ever before,” said a disgusted Mascaras. “I was spending hours of my valuable time aiding this man because I was pleased to see him turn over a new leaf. I saw no reason why I should not trust this man.”

“Hey, I was just making the best of a great situation,” recalled Perez with a malicious smile. “The damn fool showed me some defensive tactics, counters, and maneuvers I had never even heard of. Hey, I've never said the guy couldn’t wrestle. Why not take advantage of his good nature? Besides, I had a feeling those maneuvers would come in handy real soon.”

Little did anyone realize how soon. During a card on July 6 in Dallas, Perez was being interviewed by TV commentator Marc Lowrance when the conversation was interrupted by Akbar, who came out to ringside and offered Perez a chance to join his stable. The devious manager held a contract in front of Perez’ eyes. When the Latin star saw the six-figure sum that Akbar was offering, it was all the persuasion he needed. Once again, the Arab manager’s untold millions had lured another promising young wrestler into hos fold.

When Mascaras cornered Perez in the locker room later, it was as if the two had never even met. When the masked star tried to ask Perez why he signed with Akbar, Perez responded by giving Mascaras a backhand slap across the face. The locker room emptied as wrestlers attempted to break up to ensuing scuffle.

“I don’t need you anymore, old man!” screamed Perez as he was being led away. “Akbar’s the money man, baby, and what he says goes. And the first thing he wants is for me to get rid of you–and I'll beat you with your own methods!”

Mascaras did not respond. Instead, he just turned and walked back to his locker. When reporters gathered around him and asked him for a response to Perez’ unexpected actions, he appeared sullen and withdrawn.

“I have little to say, gentlemen,” said Mascaras, barely raising his voice above a whisper. “You are advised to come back next week, however. I’m asking Frank Dusek for a match against that swine. I’m sure I’ll have plenty to say after I'm through with him.”

[Perez chinlocks Mascaras (above). Mascaras attempts to bring Perez down with a sunset flip (below). Gen. Skandor Akbar interferes to save Perez from being pinned (right). Perez turned against Mascaras after he joined Akbar’s stable.]

Mascaras’s efforts in the match spoke volumes about how felt about Perez’ sudden betrayal. The veteran dominated his younger opponent with many of the same maneuvers that the pair had worked on in private. Frustrated with his inability to gain an advantage after several minutes, Perez called for Akbar to run into the ring, Prompting the referee Bronco Lubich to disqualify him.

“I’ve learned a valuable lesson here,” said Mascaras afterward. “This is a business where integrity is the rarest commodity of all. I thought I found an honorable man in Perez, but unfortunately, I was wrong. He has angered me like very few men ever have. He is going to pay–dearly–for turning against me.

Perez thought he took advantage of Mascaras, but now he has one of the greatest wrestlers of modern times lusting after his blood. Even Akbar’s money might not be able to save him now.

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it's about the softness

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I've seen enough. Give her the second seat.

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F1 drivers as alignment charts pt.2 (feat F1Academy!)

<- pt. 1

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😭 this is so adorable, hamda trying to take a picture with the chestappen cutout but she's too short 🥺

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The entire Red Bull family in one pic

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Max is enamored by this phrase lol

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Amna Al Qubaisi, Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar, Max Verstappen, Hamda Al Qubaisi, Liam Lawson, Emely de Heus, and Sergio Perez pose for a photo in the Paddock ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | 📸 Mark Thompson

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One of my all-time favorite JSA images - courtesy of George Perez.

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They are so cute! 🥰❤️

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Chestappen family 💖 (missing Yuki here)

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give hamda the rb seat