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|caption= El Ligero in 2016
|caption= El Ligero in 2016
|birth_name = Simon Musk
|birth_name = Simon Musk
|names = '''El Ligero'''<br>El Ligero Kraze<br>Elf Ligero<br>Faceless #3<br>'''Ligero'''<br>Negras Ligero<br>Prestige El Ligero<br>Regular El Ligero<ref name="WD">{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=2532|title=El Ligero|work=Wrestling Data|access-date=26 June 2020}}</ref>
|names = '''El Ligero'''<br />El Ligero Kraze<br />Elf Ligero<br />Faceless #3<br />'''Ligero'''<br />Negras Ligero<br />Prestige El Ligero<br />Regular El Ligero<ref name="WD">{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=2532|title=El Ligero|work=Wrestling Data|access-date=26 June 2020}}</ref>
|height = 5-foot 8 inches<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/ligero|title=Ligero|website=WWE}}</ref>
|height = 5-foot 8 inches<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/ligero|title=Ligero|website=WWE|access-date=8 May 2019|archive-date=8 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708220036/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/ligero|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|weight = 160 lbs<ref name="auto"/>
|weight = 160 lbs<ref name="auto"/>
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|07|01|df=y}}<ref name="WD"/>
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|07|01|df=y}}<ref name="WD"/>
|birth_place = [[Leeds]], [[West Yorkshire]], [[England]]<ref name="WD"/>
|birth_place = [[Leeds]], [[West Yorkshire]], [[England]]<ref name="WD"/>
|billed = '''[[Leeds]], [[England]]'''<ref name="auto"/><br>Los Sanchos, Mexico<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wearedefiant.com/roster/el-ligero|title=Defiant Wrestling – El Ligero|website=wearedefiant.com}}</ref>
|billed = '''[[Leeds]], [[England]]'''<ref name="auto"/><br />Los Sanchos, Mexico<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wearedefiant.com/roster/el-ligero|title=Defiant Wrestling – El Ligero|website=wearedefiant.com}}</ref>
|trainer = Alan Johnson<br>Johnny Moss
|trainer = Alan Johnson<br />Johnny Moss
|debut = 9 February 2002
|debut = 9 February 2002
}}
}}
'''Simon Musk''' (born 7 January 1985) is an English professional wrestler better known under his in-ring persona of [[Lucha libre#Masks|masked]] Mexican [[luchador]], '''Le Ligero''' (or simply '''Ligero'''). He is most known for his time in [[WWE]], on their [[NXT UK (WWE brand)|NXT UK]] brand.
'''Simon Musk''' (born 1 July 1985) is an English professional wrestler better known under his in-ring persona of [[Lucha libre#Masks|masked]] Mexican [[luchador]], '''El Ligero''' (or simply '''Ligero'''). He is most known for his time in the British [[independent circuit]] and in [[WWE]], on their [[NXT UK (WWE brand)|NXT UK]] brand.


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==
===Independent circuit (2002–2018)===
===Independent circuit (2002–2018,2019–2020)===
El Ligero has been a professional wrestler since February 2002.
El Ligero has been a professional wrestler since February 2002.


In 2010, El Ligero appeared for [[Insane Championship Wrestling]], entering a tournament to become the inaugural [[ICW Zero-G Championship|ICW Zero-G Champion]] but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1804|title=ICW Zero-G Title Tournament|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>
In 2010, El Ligero appeared for [[Insane Championship Wrestling]], entering a tournament to become the inaugural [[ICW Zero-G Championship|ICW Zero-G Champion]] but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1804|title=ICW Zero-G Title Tournament|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>


At ''WCPW: Refuse to Lose'', Ligero became the inaugural WCPW Internet Champion before losing it 55 days later to [[Cody Rhodes]] in a match where the [[GFW Nex*Gen Championship|GFW NEX*GEN Championship]] was also on the line.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcSQaW6NuaQ | title=WCPW Loaded #12: El Patron vs. El Ligero vs. Banks (Refuse to Lose Free Match) | website=[[YouTube]] | date=15 October 2016 }}</ref><ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3131&page=5&reign=1 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
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On 20 October 2016, it was announced that Ligero would take part at the taping of the British [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[World of Sport (UK TV series)|World of Sport Wrestling]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/world-of-sport-wrestling-returns-to-itv-with-wwe-s-jim-ross-as-commentator-a3374486.html|title=World of Sport Wrestling to return to ITV|date=20 October 2016}}</ref> He only made one appearance for World of Sport, on the inaugural show on 1 November 2016, where he won a singles match against [[Zack Gibson]] and later that night competed in a battle royal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=2545&page=4&year=2016&promotion=1972|title=Ligero Matches|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=4 December 2021}}</ref>

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On 20 October 2016, it was announced that Ligero would take part at the taping of the British [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[World of Sport Wrestling]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/world-of-sport-wrestling-returns-to-itv-with-wwe-s-jim-ross-as-commentator-a3374486.html|title=World of Sport Wrestling to return to ITV|date=20 October 2016}}</ref> He only made one appearance for World of Sport, on the inaugural show on 1 November 2016, where he won a singles match against [[Zack Gibson]] and later that night competed in a battle royal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=2&nr=2545&page=4&year=2016&promotion=1972|title=Ligero Matches|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=4 December 2021}}</ref>


===Pro Wrestling Noah (2008)===
===Pro Wrestling Noah (2008)===
On 21 June 2008, El Ligero took part in an exclusive British six-man tag team match, on the pre-show of [[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'s UK event at the Coventry Skydome. The team of Hubba-Bubba Lucha (El Ligero and [[Phil Blitz|Bubblegum]]) along with Luke "Dragon" Phoenix defeated [[Zack Sabre Jr.]], Dave Moralez and [[Mark Haskins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=22613|title=NOAH European Navigation 2008|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>
On 21 June 2008, El Ligero took part in an exclusive British six-man tag team match, on the pre-show of [[Pro Wrestling Noah]]'s UK event at the [[Coventry Skydome]]. The team of Hubba-Bubba Lucha (El Ligero and [[Bubblegum (wrestler)|Bubblegum]]) along with Luke "Dragon" Phoenix defeated [[Zack Sabre Jr.]], Dave Moralez and [[Mark Haskins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=22613|title=NOAH European Navigation 2008|author=Philip Kreikenbohm|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>


===Preston City Wrestling (2011–2016)===
===Preston City Wrestling (2011–2016)===
In August 2011, Ligero appeared on the inaugural [[Preston City Wrestling]] (PCW) card, beating Prince Ameen in a first round match in the PCW title tournament. Later that night, a storyline injury caused by Lionheart and [[Noam Dar]] took him out of the second show and the rest of the tournament, his place being taken by [[Kris Travis]]. Ligero would continue to make appearances in PCW over the next several years. His run there included a singles match against future WWE star [[Akira Tozawa]] on 2 June 2012, which Ligero won.
In August 2011, Ligero appeared on the inaugural [[Preston City Wrestling]] (PCW) card, beating Prince Ameen in a first round match in the PCW title tournament. Later that night, a storyline injury caused by [[Lionheart (UK wrestler)|Lionheart]] and [[Noam Dar]] took him out of the second show and the rest of the tournament, his place being taken by [[Kris Travis]]. Ligero would continue to make appearances in PCW over the next several years. His run there included a singles match against future WWE star [[Akira Tozawa]] on 2 June 2012, which Ligero won.


On 31 October 2015 at Fright Night 4, Ligero defeated Bubblegum for the PCW Cruiserweight title. He lost the belt a month later on 27 November 2015 at Supershow of Honor 2 – Show 1 to [[Adam Cole]] in an elimination 3-way match which also featured Bubblegum.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prestoncitywrestling.com/wrestlers/el-ligero|title=El Ligero|author=Martin Bean|website=Prestoncitywrestling.com|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> He subsequently failed to regain the title from Bubblegum in a four way dance also including [[Danny Hope]] and [[Joey Hayes]], and left the promotion shortly afterwards.
On 31 October 2015 at Fright Night 4, Ligero defeated Bubblegum for the PCW Cruiserweight title. He lost the belt a month later on 27 November 2015 at Supershow of Honor 2 – Show 1 to [[Adam Cole]] in an elimination 3-way match which also featured Bubblegum.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prestoncitywrestling.com/wrestlers/el-ligero|title=El Ligero|author=Martin Bean|website=Prestoncitywrestling.com|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> He subsequently failed to regain the title from Bubblegum in a four way dance also including Danny Hope and [[Joey Hayes]], and left the promotion shortly afterwards.


===Progress Wrestling (2012–2019)===
===Progress Wrestling (2012–2019)===
Ligero appeared on the debut show for England-based promotion [[Progress Wrestling]] and spent the first four events pursuing the [[Progress Championship|Progress Champion]], Nathan Cruz. Ligero eventually won the title at Chapter Four: the Ballad of El Ligero in November 2012.<ref name="past results">{{cite web|url=http://progresswrestling.com/results/|title=Results|publisher=PROGRESS Wrestling|access-date=2 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120010221/http://progresswrestling.com/results/|archive-date=20 November 2012}}</ref> He dropped the title to Rampage Brown at Chapter Eight and disappeared from the promotion. He would make sporadic returns through 2019.
Ligero appeared on the debut show for England-based promotion [[Progress Wrestling]] and spent the first four events pursuing the [[PROGRESS World Championship|Progress Champion]], [[Nathan Cruz]]. Ligero eventually won the title at Chapter Four: the Ballad of El Ligero in November 2012.<ref name="past results">{{cite web|url=http://progresswrestling.com/results/|title=Results|publisher=PROGRESS Wrestling|access-date=2 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120010221/http://progresswrestling.com/results/|archive-date=20 November 2012}}</ref> He dropped the title to [[Rampage Brown]] at Chapter Eight and disappeared from the promotion. He would make sporadic returns through 2019 which included two reigns with the [[PROGRESS Tag Team Championship]]s with his partner Nathan Cruz.<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2214 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


===WWE (2018–2020)===
===WWE (2018–2020)===
On 16 May 2018 it was revealed that El Ligero, wrestling under the ring name Ligero, would be one of 16 men competing in a one-night tournament to face [[Pete Dunne (wrestler)|Pete Dunne]] for the [[WWE United Kingdom Championship]]. He would lose to Travis Banks in the first round. Over Instagram, Ligero revealed he signed a UK deal with WWE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BksyyjclBQe/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BksyyjclBQe |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Ligero on Instagram: "- February 2009, having a photo taken with a very young Dan Moloney whilst I was still a skinny young man in pleathers. – June 2018, both…"}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 24 October edition of NXT UK, he would take on "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman in a winning effort. At the January 2019 tapings, he won both his matches, one of which was against Mark Andrews. At the February tapings Ligero defeated Joseph Conners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2545&page=4&search=NXT+uk|title=Matches « Ligero « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> At the [[WWE Worlds Collide (series)|WWE Worlds Collide]] that was filmed over [[WrestleMania 35]] weekend, he defeated NXT's [[Albert Hardie Jr.]] and [[205 Live]]'s [[Gran Metalik]] in a triple threat match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-worlds-collide-results-41719-cruiserweights-collide|title=WWE Worlds Collide Results (4/17/19) – Cruiserweights Collide &#124; Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com}}</ref> On 14 May, he debuted on the Cruiserweight brand 205 Live, in a match against [[WWE Cruiserweight Champion]] [[Tony Nese]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nxt-uk-stars-announced-matches-next-week-s-205-live|title=NXT UK Stars Announced For Matches On Next Week's 205 Live &#124; Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com}}</ref> He would lose the match, and be attacked by Nese's rival [[Ariya Daivari]] after the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-205-live-coverage-51419-tony-nese-vs-ligero-205-live-vs-nxt-uk-fatal-four-way-match|title=WWE 205 Live Results for 5/14/19 Tony Nese vs Ligero, 205 Live vs NXT UK in a Fatal Four Way Match &#124; Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com}}</ref>
On 16 May 2018 it was revealed that El Ligero, wrestling under the ring name Ligero, would be one of 16 men competing in a one-night tournament to face [[Pete Dunne]] for the [[NXT United Kingdom Championship|WWE United Kingdom Championship]]. He would lose to [[Travis Banks]] in the first round. Over [[Instagram]], Ligero revealed he signed a UK deal with WWE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BksyyjclBQe/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BksyyjclBQe |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Ligero on Instagram: "- February 2009, having a photo taken with a very young Dan Moloney whilst I was still a skinny young man in pleathers. – June 2018, both…"}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 24 October edition of [[NXT UK]], he would take on [[Wild Boar (wrestler)|"Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman]] in a winning effort. At the January 2019 tapings, he won both his matches, one of which was against [[Mark Andrews (wrestler)|Mark Andrews]]. At the February tapings Ligero defeated [[Joseph Conners]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2545&page=4&search=NXT+uk|title=Matches « Ligero « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> At [[WWE Worlds Collide (series)|WWE Worlds Collide]] that was filmed over [[WrestleMania 35]] weekend, he defeated NXT's [[ACH (wrestler)|Albert Hardie Jr.]] and [[205 Live (WWE brand)|205 Live]]'s [[Gran Metalik]] in a triple threat match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-worlds-collide-results-41719-cruiserweights-collide|title=WWE Worlds Collide Results (4/17/19) – Cruiserweights Collide &#124; Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com}}</ref> On 14 May, he debuted on the Cruiserweight brand 205 Live, in a match against [[NXT Cruiserweight Championship|WWE Cruiserweight Champion]] [[Tony Nese]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nxt-uk-stars-announced-matches-next-week-s-205-live|title=NXT UK Stars Announced For Matches On Next Week's 205 Live &#124; Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com}}</ref> He would lose the match, and be attacked by Nese's rival [[Ariya Daivari]] after the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-205-live-coverage-51419-tony-nese-vs-ligero-205-live-vs-nxt-uk-fatal-four-way-match|title=WWE 205 Live Results for 5/14/19 Tony Nese vs Ligero, 205 Live vs NXT UK in a Fatal Four Way Match &#124; Fightful Wrestling|website=www.fightful.com}}</ref>


==Sexual assault allegations==
==Sexual assault allegations==


As part of the [[Speaking Out movement]], Ligero was accused of indecent assault, sending inappropriate messages, and engaging in inappropriate conduct. While he denied the indecent assault allegation, he admitted that he did send inappropriate messages and engaged in inappropriate conduct.<ref>{{cite web|first=Daniel|last=Trainor|title=Ligero Denies "Indecent Assault" Allegation, Acknowledges Inappropriate Messages and Conduct|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/ligero-denies-assault-allegation-inappropriate-messages/|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=June 19, 2020|accessdate=June 25, 2020}}</ref> Ligero would be released by Progress Wrestling and WWE following the allegations and his profile was also deleted from WWE.com.<ref name="Banks and Ligero">{{cite web|first=Bryan|last=Rose|title=Travis Banks & Ligero dropped by PROGRESS amid abuse allegations|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/travis-banks-ligero-dropped-progress-amid-abuse-allegations-313761|website=Figure Four Online|date=June 20, 2020|accessdate=June 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Daniel|last=Trainor|title=Ligero Released By WWE After Multiple Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/ligero-released-wwe-allegations-speakingout/|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=June 26, 2020|accessdate=June 26, 2020}}</ref>
As part of the [[Speaking Out movement]], Ligero was accused of indecent assault, sending inappropriate messages, and engaging in inappropriate conduct. While he denied the indecent assault allegation, he admitted that he did send inappropriate messages and engaged in inappropriate conduct.<ref>{{cite web|first=Daniel|last=Trainor|title=Ligero Denies "Indecent Assault" Allegation, Acknowledges Inappropriate Messages and Conduct|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/ligero-denies-assault-allegation-inappropriate-messages/|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=June 19, 2020|accessdate=June 25, 2020}}</ref> Following the allegations, Ligero would be released by Progress Wrestling and WWE.<ref name="Banks and Ligero">{{cite web|first=Bryan|last=Rose|title=Travis Banks & Ligero dropped by PROGRESS amid abuse allegations|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/travis-banks-ligero-dropped-progress-amid-abuse-allegations-313761|website=Figure Four Online|date=June 20, 2020|accessdate=June 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Daniel|last=Trainor|title=Ligero Released By WWE After Multiple Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/ligero-released-wwe-allegations-speakingout/|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=June 26, 2020|accessdate=June 26, 2020}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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**ACW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/Anglain_Championship_Wrestling.htm | title=Anglian Championship Wrestling Title Histories| access-date=11 July 2008|publisher=titlehistories.com}}</ref>
**ACW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/Anglain_Championship_Wrestling.htm | title=Anglian Championship Wrestling Title Histories| access-date=11 July 2008|publisher=titlehistories.com}}</ref>
*'''[[Attack! Pro Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Attack! Pro Wrestling]]'''
**Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational 2017 Tournament – with Martin Kirby<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=169958|title=ATTACK! Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational – Tag 2 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
**Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational Tournament (2017)– with Martin Kirby<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=169958|title=ATTACK! Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational – Tag 2 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
*'''British Hybrid Wrestling'''
*'''British Hybrid Wrestling'''
**BHW Championship (1 time)
**BHW Championship (1 time)
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*'''HOPE Wrestling'''
*'''HOPE Wrestling'''
**HOPE Kings Of Flight Championship (3 times)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3335|title=HOPE Kings Of Flight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
**HOPE Kings Of Flight Championship (3 times)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3335|title=HOPE Kings Of Flight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
*'''Infinite Promotions'''
**Infinite Promotions Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with [[Bubblegum (wrestler)|Bubblegum]]
**Infinite Promotions Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with [[Bubblegum (wrestler)|Bubblegum]]
**Infinite Promotions Tag Team Championship Tournament (2014) – with Bubblegum
**Infinite Promotions Tag Team Championship Tournament (2014) – with Bubblegum
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*'''[[One Pro Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[One Pro Wrestling]]'''
**[[1PW Tag Team Championship]] ([[1PW Tag Team Championship#Title History|1 time]]) – with Bubblegum<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1pwonline.co.uk/results.php?year=2007 |title=1-Pro Wrestling 2007 Results |access-date=8 July 2008 |publisher=1pwonline.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009061445/http://www.1pwonline.co.uk/results.php?year=2007 |archive-date=9 October 2008 }}</ref>
**[[1PW Tag Team Championship]] ([[1PW Tag Team Championship#Title History|1 time]]) – with Bubblegum<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.1pwonline.co.uk/results.php?year=2007 |title=1-Pro Wrestling 2007 Results |access-date=8 July 2008 |publisher=1pwonline.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009061445/http://www.1pwonline.co.uk/results.php?year=2007 |archive-date=9 October 2008 }}</ref>
*'''Premier British Wrestling'''
**PBW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
**PBW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
**King of Cruisers (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pbwwrestling.com/title-history/pbw-king-of-cruisers|title=PBW King of Cruisers History|author=Martin Bean|website=Pbwwrestling.com|access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>
**King of Cruisers (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pbwwrestling.com/title-history/pbw-king-of-cruisers|title=PBW King of Cruisers History|author=Martin Bean|website=Pbwwrestling.com|access-date=28 April 2016|archive-date=27 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827044553/http://www.pbwwrestling.com/title-history/pbw-king-of-cruisers|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''[[Preston City Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Preston City Wrestling]]'''
**PCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
**PCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
*'''Phoenix Pro Wrestling'''
*'''Phoenix Pro Wrestling'''
**PPW Championship (1 time)
**PPW Championship (1 time, inaugural)
**PPW Championship Tournament (2011)
**PPW Championship Tournament (2011)
*'''Power Trip Wrestling'''
*'''Power Trip Wrestling'''
**PTW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
**PTW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*'''[[Progress Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Progress Wrestling]]'''
**[[Progress Championship]] (1 time)
**[[PROGRESS World Championship|Progress Championship]] (1 time)
**[[Progress Tag Team Championship]] (2 times) – with Nathan Cruz, Danny Garnell & Damon Moser (1) and Nathan Cruz (1)
**[[PROGRESS Tag Team Championship|Progress Tag Team Championship]] (2 times) – with Nathan Cruz, Danny Garnell & Damon Moser (1) and Nathan Cruz (1)
*'''Pro Wrestling Chaos'''
*'''Pro Wrestling Chaos'''
**Knights Of Chaos Championship (1 time) – with Martin Kirby<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=3166|title=Knights Of Chaos Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
**Knights Of Chaos Championship (1 time) – with Martin Kirby<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=3166|title=Knights Of Chaos Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
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**TWX Ax Championship (1 time)
**TWX Ax Championship (1 time)
**TWX Crush Championship (1 time)
**TWX Crush Championship (1 time)
*'''[[WhatCulture|What Culture Pro Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[WhatCulture|WhatCulture Pro Wrestling]]'''
**WCPW Internet Championship (1 time, inaugural)
**WCPW Internet Championship (1 time, inaugural)
**Magnificent 7 (2017) Briefecase<sup>1</sup>
**Magnificent 7 (2017) Briefecase<sup>1</sup>
*'''WrestlingKULT'''
*'''WrestlingKULT'''
**International Cult Cup Championship (1 time)
**International Cult Cup Championship (1 time, inaugural)
*'''[[XWA (professional wrestling)|X Wrestling Alliance]]'''
*'''[[XWA (professional wrestling)|X Wrestling Alliance]]'''
**[[British Flyweight Championship|XWA Flyweight Championship]] ([[British Flyweight Championship#Title History|3 times]])<ref name="XWA">{{cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/X_Wrestling_Alliance.htm | title=X Wrestling Alliance Title Histories | access-date=11 July 2008|publisher=titlehistories.com}}</ref>
**[[British Flyweight Championship|XWA Flyweight Championship]] ([[British Flyweight Championship#Title History|3 times]])<ref name="XWA">{{cite web|url=http://www.titlehistories.com/X_Wrestling_Alliance.htm | title=X Wrestling Alliance Title Histories | access-date=11 July 2008|publisher=titlehistories.com}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Simon Musk}}
{{Commons category|Simon Musk}}
*{{IMDB name|id=nm3805661|name=Simon Musk}}
*{{IMDb name|id=nm3805661|name=Simon Musk}}
*[https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/shootingstar2002ukwa/interviewpage.html&date=2009-10-26+02:33:01 An Exclusive Interview with 'Mexican Dragon' El Ligero]
*[https://archive.today/20091026063301/http://www.geocities.com/shootingstar2002ukwa/interviewpage.html An Exclusive Interview with 'Mexican Dragon' El Ligero]
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Latest revision as of 21:45, 19 December 2024

El Ligero
El Ligero in 2016
Birth nameSimon Musk
Born (1985-07-01) 1 July 1985 (age 39)[1]
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)El Ligero
El Ligero Kraze
Elf Ligero
Faceless #3
Ligero
Negras Ligero
Prestige El Ligero
Regular El Ligero[1]
Billed height5-ft 8 in[2]
Billed weight160 lb (73 kg)[2]
Billed fromLeeds, England[2]
Los Sanchos, Mexico[3]
Trained byAlan Johnson
Johnny Moss
Debut9 February 2002

Simon Musk (born 1 July 1985) is an English professional wrestler better known under his in-ring persona of masked Mexican luchador, El Ligero (or simply Ligero). He is most known for his time in the British independent circuit and in WWE, on their NXT UK brand.

Professional wrestling career

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Independent circuit (2002–2018,2019–2020)

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El Ligero has been a professional wrestler since February 2002.

In 2010, El Ligero appeared for Insane Championship Wrestling, entering a tournament to become the inaugural ICW Zero-G Champion but was unsuccessful.[4]

At WCPW: Refuse to Lose, Ligero became the inaugural WCPW Internet Champion before losing it 55 days later to Cody Rhodes in a match where the GFW NEX*GEN Championship was also on the line.[5][6]

On 20 October 2016, it was announced that Ligero would take part at the taping of the British professional wrestling promotion World of Sport Wrestling.[7] He only made one appearance for World of Sport, on the inaugural show on 1 November 2016, where he won a singles match against Zack Gibson and later that night competed in a battle royal.[8]

Pro Wrestling Noah (2008)

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On 21 June 2008, El Ligero took part in an exclusive British six-man tag team match, on the pre-show of Pro Wrestling Noah's UK event at the Coventry Skydome. The team of Hubba-Bubba Lucha (El Ligero and Bubblegum) along with Luke "Dragon" Phoenix defeated Zack Sabre Jr., Dave Moralez and Mark Haskins.[9]

Preston City Wrestling (2011–2016)

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In August 2011, Ligero appeared on the inaugural Preston City Wrestling (PCW) card, beating Prince Ameen in a first round match in the PCW title tournament. Later that night, a storyline injury caused by Lionheart and Noam Dar took him out of the second show and the rest of the tournament, his place being taken by Kris Travis. Ligero would continue to make appearances in PCW over the next several years. His run there included a singles match against future WWE star Akira Tozawa on 2 June 2012, which Ligero won.

On 31 October 2015 at Fright Night 4, Ligero defeated Bubblegum for the PCW Cruiserweight title. He lost the belt a month later on 27 November 2015 at Supershow of Honor 2 – Show 1 to Adam Cole in an elimination 3-way match which also featured Bubblegum.[10] He subsequently failed to regain the title from Bubblegum in a four way dance also including Danny Hope and Joey Hayes, and left the promotion shortly afterwards.

Progress Wrestling (2012–2019)

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Ligero appeared on the debut show for England-based promotion Progress Wrestling and spent the first four events pursuing the Progress Champion, Nathan Cruz. Ligero eventually won the title at Chapter Four: the Ballad of El Ligero in November 2012.[11] He dropped the title to Rampage Brown at Chapter Eight and disappeared from the promotion. He would make sporadic returns through 2019 which included two reigns with the PROGRESS Tag Team Championships with his partner Nathan Cruz.[12]

WWE (2018–2020)

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On 16 May 2018 it was revealed that El Ligero, wrestling under the ring name Ligero, would be one of 16 men competing in a one-night tournament to face Pete Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship. He would lose to Travis Banks in the first round. Over Instagram, Ligero revealed he signed a UK deal with WWE.[13] On 24 October edition of NXT UK, he would take on "Wild Boar" Mike Hitchman in a winning effort. At the January 2019 tapings, he won both his matches, one of which was against Mark Andrews. At the February tapings Ligero defeated Joseph Conners.[14] At WWE Worlds Collide that was filmed over WrestleMania 35 weekend, he defeated NXT's Albert Hardie Jr. and 205 Live's Gran Metalik in a triple threat match.[15] On 14 May, he debuted on the Cruiserweight brand 205 Live, in a match against WWE Cruiserweight Champion Tony Nese.[16] He would lose the match, and be attacked by Nese's rival Ariya Daivari after the match.[17]

Sexual assault allegations

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As part of the Speaking Out movement, Ligero was accused of indecent assault, sending inappropriate messages, and engaging in inappropriate conduct. While he denied the indecent assault allegation, he admitted that he did send inappropriate messages and engaged in inappropriate conduct.[18] Following the allegations, Ligero would be released by Progress Wrestling and WWE.[19][20]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • 3 Count Wrestling
    • 3CW Triple Crown Championship (2 times)
  • 4 Front Wrestling
    • 4 Front Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Anglian Championship Wrestling
    • ACW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[21]
  • Attack! Pro Wrestling
    • Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational Tournament (2017)– with Martin Kirby[22]
  • British Hybrid Wrestling
    • BHW Championship (1 time)
  • British Real Attitude Wrestling League
    • BRAWL Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
  • Frontier Championship Wrestling
    • FCW Championship (1 time)
  • Gerry Norton Promotions
    • GNP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Cameron Kraze
  • Grand Pro Wrestling
    • GPW British Championship (1 time)
    • Crazy Cruiser 8 (2013)
  • HOPE Wrestling
    • HOPE Kings Of Flight Championship (3 times)[23]
    • Infinite Promotions Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bubblegum
    • Infinite Promotions Tag Team Championship Tournament (2014) – with Bubblegum
  • New Breed Wrestling Association
    • NBWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • New Generation Wrestling
    • NGW Undisputed Championship (1 time)
    • NGW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Dara Diablo
    • NGW Tag Team Championship Tournament (2011) – with Dara Diablo
    • Winner of the Goole Trophy (1 time)
  • North East Wrestling Society
    • NEWS British Championship (1 time)
    • NEWS British Championship Tournament
  • Northern Wrestling League
    • NWL Elite Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bubblegum
  • Norton British Wrestling
    • NBW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
  • One Pro Wrestling
  • Preston City Wrestling
    • PCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
  • Phoenix Pro Wrestling
    • PPW Championship (1 time, inaugural)
    • PPW Championship Tournament (2011)
  • Power Trip Wrestling
    • PTW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • Progress Wrestling
  • Pro Wrestling Chaos
    • Knights Of Chaos Championship (1 time) – with Martin Kirby[26]
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated
    • Ranked No. 235 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018[27]
  • Real Deal Wrestling
    • RDW European Championship (1 time)
    • RDW Lightweight Championship (1 time)
    • RDW Lincolnshire Regional Championship (1 time)
    • RDW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Martin Kirby
    • Blitz League (2008)
    • Money in the Bank (2008)
  • SAS Wrestling
    • SAS Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Bubblegum
  • Southside Wrestling Entertainment
    • SWE Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[28]
    • SWE Speed King Championship (1 time)
    • SWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Joseph Conners
    • Speed King (2015)
  • Swiss Wrestling Entertainment
    • SWE Championship (1 time)
  • Tidal Championship Wrestling
    • TCW Championship (2 times)
  • Triple X Wrestling
    • TWX Ax Championship (1 time)
    • TWX Crush Championship (1 time)
  • WhatCulture Pro Wrestling
    • WCPW Internet Championship (1 time, inaugural)
    • Magnificent 7 (2017) Briefecase1
  • WrestlingKULT
    • International Cult Cup Championship (1 time, inaugural)
  • X Wrestling Alliance

1Defeated Martin Kirby at Build to Destroy (2017) to win the Magnificent 7 (2017) Briefcase.

Luchas de Apuestas record

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See also: Luchas de Apuestas
Winner (wager) Loser (wager) Location Event Date Notes
El Ligero (mask) Martin Kirby (pride) Newcastle upon Tyne, England WCPW Built To Destroy 16 June 2016 Kirby lost therefore he had to wear a dress.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "El Ligero". Wrestling Data. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Ligero". WWE. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Defiant Wrestling – El Ligero". wearedefiant.com.
  4. ^ Philip Kreikenbohm. "ICW Zero-G Title Tournament". Cagematch.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  5. ^ "WCPW Loaded #12: El Patron vs. El Ligero vs. Banks (Refuse to Lose Free Match)". YouTube. 15 October 2016.
  6. ^ https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3131&page=5&reign=1 [bare URL]
  7. ^ "World of Sport Wrestling to return to ITV". 20 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Ligero Matches". Cagematch.net. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  9. ^ Philip Kreikenbohm. "NOAH European Navigation 2008". Cagematch.net. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  10. ^ Martin Bean. "El Ligero". Prestoncitywrestling.com. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  11. ^ "Results". PROGRESS Wrestling. Archived from the original on 20 November 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  12. ^ https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2214 [bare URL]
  13. ^ "Ligero on Instagram: "- February 2009, having a photo taken with a very young Dan Moloney whilst I was still a skinny young man in pleathers. – June 2018, both…"". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Matches « Ligero « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  15. ^ "WWE Worlds Collide Results (4/17/19) – Cruiserweights Collide | Fightful Wrestling". www.fightful.com.
  16. ^ "NXT UK Stars Announced For Matches On Next Week's 205 Live | Fightful Wrestling". www.fightful.com.
  17. ^ "WWE 205 Live Results for 5/14/19 Tony Nese vs Ligero, 205 Live vs NXT UK in a Fatal Four Way Match | Fightful Wrestling". www.fightful.com.
  18. ^ Trainor, Daniel (19 June 2020). "Ligero Denies "Indecent Assault" Allegation, Acknowledges Inappropriate Messages and Conduct". Pro Wrestling Sheet. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  19. ^ Rose, Bryan (20 June 2020). "Travis Banks & Ligero dropped by PROGRESS amid abuse allegations". Figure Four Online. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  20. ^ Trainor, Daniel (26 June 2020). "Ligero Released By WWE After Multiple Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior". Pro Wrestling Sheet. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  21. ^ "Anglian Championship Wrestling Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 11 July 2008.
  22. ^ "ATTACK! Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational – Tag 2 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  23. ^ "HOPE Kings Of Flight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  24. ^ "1-Pro Wrestling 2007 Results". 1pwonline.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 October 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
  25. ^ Martin Bean. "PBW King of Cruisers History". Pbwwrestling.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  26. ^ "Knights Of Chaos Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  27. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2018". cagematch.net. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  28. ^ "SWE World Heavyweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  29. ^ "X Wrestling Alliance Title Histories". titlehistories.com. Retrieved 11 July 2008.
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