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Metalik (born November 3, 1988) is the ring name of a Mexican luchador enmascarado (masked professional wrestler). He is working on the independent circuit. He is best known for his time in WWE 2016–2021 where he performed under the ring name Gran Metalik, as a member of Lucha House Party, as well as for his time in CMLL where he performed under the ring name Máscara Dorada from 2008 to 2016.

Key Information

His real name has not been officially documented, a tradition in Mexican lucha libre where masked wrestlers' real names often are not a matter of public record. In Mexico and Japan, he is best known for his decade-long stint in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre under the ring name "Máscara Dorada". He made his debut in 2005, originally using the masked persona Plata II. He later used the ring name Metalik, holding the local Occidente Welterweight Championship, but abandoned the championship when he adopted the Máscara Dorada character. The "Máscara Dorada" character was the first instance of a regular-sized luchador being given a character based on a Mini-Estrella as he was introduced after CMLL introduced Mascarita Dorada in 2007. At one time, Dorada was a quadruple CMLL champion, holding the Mexican National Trios Championship, the CMLL World Trios Championship, the CMLL World Super Lightweight Championship, and the CMLL World Welterweight Championship at the same time. He has held the CMLL World Welterweight Championship four times. After a decade of working for CMLL in his native Mexico, Dorada worked full-time for the Japanese promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) from January 2015 until returning to CMLL a year later in February 2016.

In the summer of 2016, he competed in the American promotion WWE's Cruiserweight Classic tournament. After the tournament, he signed with WWE and was assigned to their brand 205 Live, he has since teamed with Kalisto and Lince Dorado as part of Lucha House Party. They were promoted to the Raw brand in November 2018, but was moved to the SmackDown brand in October 2019. He would depart WWE in November 2021 after requesting his release and subsequently returned to the independent circuit.

Early life

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He was born on November 3, 1988, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.[4][6] Since he has not been unmasked by losing a Lucha de Apuestas ("Bet match"), his given name is not a matter of public record. The secrecy around masked wrestlers is a large part of lucha libre tradition, with Mexican newspapers not reporting masked wrestlers real names.[8]

Professional wrestling career

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Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2005–2016)

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Early career (2005–2008)

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He made his professional wrestling debut on July 14, 2005,[4] after training with Gran Cochisse and El Satánico.[6] His initial ring persona was that of Plata II,[3] a copy of the original Plata that wrestled in the early to mid-1990s.[9] His run as Plata II was brief as he was repackaged as Metalik, a variation of the "metal-based" look that he had used as "Plata II".[2] As Metalik he worked mainly for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre's (CMLL; Spanish for "World Wrestling Council") Guadalajara branch, getting experience while working on a local level. On April 13, 2008, the CMLL bookers had Metalik defeat El Depredador to become the Occidente Welterweight Champion.[10] About a month later, Metalik won his first-ever Luchas de Apuestas match, winning the hair of Jeque.[10] Metalik was entered in the 2008 Torneo Gran Alternativa, where a newcomer teams up with a veteran, and he teamed up with Dos Caras Jr. to make it to the finals before losing to Último Guerrero and Dragón Rojo Jr.[11]

Máscara Dorada (2008–2016)

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In 2007, CMLL signed Mascarita Sagrada 2000 but were not allowed to call him that as a rival promotion owned the trademark to the name. Instead, CMLL chose to repackage the mini luchador as Mascarita Dorada. The gimmick and the wrestler proved so successful, that in the fall of 2008, CMLL announced that they were creating a "large" version of Mascarita Dorada. Traditionally the minis were often patterned after existing Luchadors,[12] but this time the mini was created before the "regular-sized" luchador.[13] On November 7, 2008, Metalik was repackaged and made his debut as Máscara Dorada ("Golden Mask"), helping his team defeat the trio of Averno, Mephisto, and Ephesto.[13] CMLL stripped Rocky Romero of the CMLL World Super Lightweight Championship and announced that a tournament to crown the new champion would take place on April 7, 2009.[14] On the night Máscara Dorada won a Tornero Cibernetico outlasting nine other wrestlers to become the CMLL Super Lightweight Champion.[15] Since he held a CMLL title, Dorada was entered into CMLL's inaugural "Universal Championship" tournament but was eliminated in the first round by Black Warrior.[16] On December 19, 2009, it was announced by the Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre Mexico D.F. that Poder Mexica (Black Warrior, Sangre Azteca, and Dragón Rojo Jr.) had been stripped of the Mexican National Trios Championship because Black Warrior had left CMLL. At the same time, they announced an eight-team tournament to crown a new trios champion. The top half of the bracket took place on December 22, 2009, and the bottom half of the bracket took place on December 29. In the top bracket, Máscara Dorada teamed with Stuka Jr. and Metro for the first time and defeated Los Guerreros Tuareg (Arkangel de la Muerte, Loco Max, and Skándalo) in the first round and Los Cancerberos del Infierno (Virus, Euforia, and Pólvora) in the second round to qualify for the finals.[17] The bottom bracket took place on December 29, 2009, and the team of the new Poder Mexica (Sangre Azteca, Dragón Rojo Jr., and Misterioso Jr.) qualified for the final.[18]

A masked professional wrestler in the ring, wearing a black mask and black bodysuit, both with gold markings
Dorada at Arena Coliseo de Monterrey in 2010

Máscara Dorada, Stuka Jr., and Metro defeated Poder Mexica in the finals of the tournament to become the new Mexican National Trios Champions, making Dorada a double champion.[19] Later that month Máscara Dorada teamed up with Atlantis to participate in CMLL's Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increibles ("National Amazing Pairs tournament"), a tournament where CMLL teams up a Tecnico (Dorada) and a Rudo (Atlantis) for a tournament. The two defeated Dragón Rojo and La Sombra in the opening round, Mr. Niebla and Máximo in the second round, and Místico and Averno in the semi-final to earn a spot in the final of the tournament. During the tournament Atlantis wore his old Tecnico white mask, acting and wrestling a tecnico style.[20] Dorada and Atlantis defeated Negro Casas and La Máscara in the finals two weeks later to win the tournament.[21]

On May 14, 2010, Máscara Dorada teamed up with La Sombra and La Máscara to defeat the then CMLL World Trios Champions La Ola Amarilla (Hiroshi Tanahashi, Okumura, and Taichi) in a non-title match to earn a shot at the titles the following week.[22] One week later the trio defeated Ola Amarilla again, ending the Japanese trios title reign after just two weeks.[23] By virtue of holding three CMLL championships, Máscara Dorada participated in the 2010 Universal Championship tournament. Stuka Jr. was part of "Block A" that competed on the July 30, 2010, Super Viernes show. He was the first wrestler eliminated in the seeding battle royal and then defeated his Mexican National Trios Championship partner Stuka Jr. in the first round of the actual tournament. Máscara Dorada was eliminated in the second round, losing to Último Guerrero.[24] On September 7, 2010, Dorada defeated Negro Casas to win the CMLL World Welterweight Championship, making him a quadruple CMLL champion, the first-ever in the history of the promotion.[25] On November 18, 2010, Dorada announced that he was relinquishing his hold of the Mexican National Trios Championship, which Metro and Stuka Jr. would continue to hold with a new partner.[26]

Máscara Dorada's reign as CMLL World Welterweight Champion ended during the 2011 Fantastica Mania, a CMLL and New Japan Pro-Wrestling co-promoted event, as he lost to Ryusuke Taguchi.[27] A month later Máscara Dorada and Atlantis defeated Blue Panther and Dragón Rojo Jr. in the finals to win the Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increibles for the second year in a row.[28] On April 7 Dorada vacated the CMLL World Super Lightweight Championship to move up to the middleweight division.[29] After Dorada returned from Japan with the CMLL World Welterweight Championship, La Generación Dorada lost the CMLL World Trios Championship to Los Hijos del Averno (Averno, Ephesto and Mephisto),[30] On November 11, 2012, Dorada lost the CMLL World Welterweight Championship to Pólvora during CMLL's Sunday night event in Arena Mexico.[31]

Dorada defeated Negro Casas to win the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship for the first time during the summer of 2013.[32] On June 16, Dorada and his new Los Estetas del Aire ("Air Aesthetes") stable, formed with Místico and Valiente, won the CMLL World Trios Championship.[33] Dorada's reign as the NWA World Historic Welterweight Champion ended in the fall of 2013 as he lost the championship to Volador Jr.[34] On March 28, 2014, Los Estetas del Aire also lost the CMLL World Trios Championship.[35]

In January 2015, Dorada defeated Negro Casas in the finals of a tournament to win the CMLL World Welterweight Championship for the third time.[36] Later in the month, through CMLL's relationship with NJPW, Dorada signed a one-year contract with NJPW, leaving his Mexican home promotion.[37] He returned to CMLL and had his first match in Mexico in over a year in February 2016. Three months after his return to CMLL Dorada's fourth reign as the CMLL World Welterweight Champion ended when Mephisto defeated him for the championship.[38] On November 11, 2016, Dorada wrestled his last match for CMLL, teaming with Atlantis and Diamante Azul to defeat Bárbaro Cavernario, El Felino and Negro Casas.[39]

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2010–2016)

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Various appearances (2010–2014)

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In May 2010 Máscara Dorada and Valiente traveled to Japan to participate in New Japan Pro-Wrestling's first-ever Super J Tag Team tournament, marking Máscara Dorada's Japanese debut.[40] In the first round of the tournament, they lost to Ryusuke Taguchi and Prince Devitt in just under eight minutes.[41] In November 2010 Máscara Dorada and La Sombra took part in New Japan's five-day-long Super J Tag League. After winning two out of their four matches in the group stage, Sombra and Dorada finished third in their block, missing the finals of the tournament.[42] Dorada and Sombra returned to New Japan on January 4, 2011, at Wrestle Kingdom V in Tokyo Dome, where they defeated Jushin Thunder Liger and Héctor Garza in a tag team match.[43][44]

Dorada returned to New Japan in April of that year teaming with Tama Tonga to defeat Liger and King Fale in a tag team match.[45] Dorada worked a majority of the tour as a rudo, teaming with members of the Chaos stable.[46] At Wrestling Dontaku 2011, Dorada unsuccessfully challenged Liger for the CMLL World Middleweight Championship.[47] Dorada's extended tour of New Japan also included participation in the 2011 Best of the Super Juniors tournament in late May-early June. Dorada managed to win four out of his eight matches in the round-robin stage of the tournament, which included wins over Liger and CMLL World Welterweight Champion Ryusuke Taguchi and finished sixth out of the nine wrestlers in his block.[48][49][50] On June 18 at New Japan's Dominion 6.18 show, Dorada defeated Taguchi to regain the CMLL World Welterweight Championship.[51] Three days later Dorada entered the J Sports Crown Openweight 6 Man Tag Tournament, teaming with IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi and KUSHIDA, with the team defeating Brian Kendrick, Gedo, and Jado in their first-round match.[52] The following day the trio was eliminated from the tournament in the second round by Giant Bernard, Jushin Thunder Liger, and Karl Anderson.[53] Dorada's tour of New Japan ended the following day, when he, Tanahashi, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Tiger Mask, and Wataru Inoue were defeated in a ten-man tag team match by Chaos (Dick Togo, Gedo, Jado, Masato Tanaka, and Yujiro Takahashi).[54]

On January 4, 2012, Dorada returned to New Japan at Wrestle Kingdom VI in Tokyo Dome, where he teamed with Jushin Thunder Liger, KUSHIDA and Tiger Mask to defeat Atlantis, Taichi, Taka Michinoku and Valiente in an eight-man tag team match.[55] Dorada returned to Japan to take part in the Fantastica Mania 2012 events, teaming with Rush losing to the team of Hirooki Goto and KUSHIDA on the first night.[56] The second night, Dorada successfully defended the CMLL World Welterweight Championship against KUSHIDA.[57]

In January 2013, Dorada returned to Japan to take part in the three-day Fantastica Mania 2013 event. During the first night on January 18, he teamed with La Máscara and Máximo in a six-man tag team match, where they were defeated by Taichi, Taka Michinoku, and Volador Jr.[58] The following night, Dorada and Diamante were defeated in a tag team match by Mephisto and Okumura.[59] During the third and final night, Dorada took part in a twelve-man torneo cibernetico, from which he was the eighth man eliminated by Yoshi-Hashi and which was eventually won by Tomohiro Ishii.[60] Dorada returned to New Japan on September 23, 2013, working the entire tour opposite the Bullet Club stable, which also included his fellow CMLL worker Rey Bucanero.[61] Dorada's tour concluded on September 29 at the Destruction pay-per-view, where he pinned Bucanero in an eight-man tag team match, where he teamed with Captain New Japan, Togi Makabe, and Tomoaki Honma against Bucanero, Bad Luck Fale, Karl Anderson, and Tama Tonga.[62][63] Dorada returned to Japan in January 2014, when he took part in the five-day Fantastica Mania 2014 tour.[64] The tour concluded on January 19 with a main event, where Dorada unsuccessfully challenged Volador Jr. for the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship.[65] From April to July 2014, Dorada worked an extended tour with New Japan, which included a two-day tour of Taiwan,[66][67] the Wrestling Dontaku 2014 tour,[68] the 2014 Best of the Super Juniors,[69] where he finished with a record of three wins and four losses and thus missed the semifinals of the tournament,[70] and the Kizuna Road 2014 tour.[71] On October 25, 2014, Dorada returned to NJPW, teaming up with Bushi for the 2014 Super Junior Tag Tournament. The team lost to reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) in the first round.[72] Dorada remained with NJPW until November 8.[73]

Full-time contract (2015–2016)

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In January 2015, Dorada returned to Japan to take part in the Fantastica Mania 2015 tour, during which he and Atlantis won the Fantastica Mania 2015 Tag Tournament.[74] Dorada's participation in the tour was built around a rivalry with La Sombra, which culminated in a singles match between the two on January 19, where La Sombra was victorious. During the final event, Dorada announced he had signed a one-year contract with NJPW.[37] After doing interviews suggesting the unification of his CMLL World Welterweight Championship and the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship,[75] Dorada entered the IWGP title picture by challenging reigning champion Kenny Omega on February 11 at The New Beginning in Osaka.[76] He received his title shot at Invasion Attack 2015 but was defeated by Omega.[77][78] The following month, Dorada entered the 2015 Best of the Super Juniors.[79] He finished third in his block with a record of five wins and two losses, failing to advance to the finals of the tournament.[80] On December 19, Dorada lost the CMLL World Welterweight Championship to Bushi following outside interference from Bushi's Los Ingobernables de Japón stablemate Evil.[81] He regained the title from Bushi on January 22, 2016, at Fantastica Mania 2016.[82] Dorada's final match under his NJPW contract took place two days later.[83]

WWE (2016–2021)

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Cruiserweight division (2016–2018)

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On June 13, 2016, WWE announced Dorada, under the ring name Gran Metalik, as a participant in the upcoming Cruiserweight Classic tournament.[84] In a subsequent interview, he revealed that he was only working the Cruiserweight Classic matches with WWE and was still full-time with CMLL beyond that and he credited Finn Bálor, who worked as Prince Devitt in NJPW, as being the reason he was invited to the tournament.[85] The tournament began on June 23 with Metalik defeating Alejandro Saez in the first round match.[86] He later defeated Tajiri in the second-round match.[87] The following day, it was reported that he had signed a full-time contract with WWE.[88] On August 26, Metalik defeated Akira Tozawa to advance at the semifinals.[89] On the last day of the tournament, Metalik defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to advance to the finals, before losing to T.J. Perkins in the finals.[90]

Following the tournament, Metalik began working in the cruiserweight division, appearing on the Raw shows.[91] On the September 19 episode of Raw, Metalik worked his first match on the main roster, competing in a fatal four-way match, also involving Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann, and The Brian Kendrick to determine the number one contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Clash of Champions, which Kendrick won.[92] On the February 14, 2017 episode of 205 Live, Metalik made his debut the on the brand, defeating Drew Gulak.[93] On the September 5 episode of 205 Live, Metalik competed in a number one contender's five-way elimination match for the Cruiserweight Championship, but was the second person eliminated from the match.[94] On the October 31 episode of 205 Live, Metalik was part of a Halloween Fright Night Fatal Four Way match that was won by Mustafa Ali.[95]

Lucha House Party (2018–2021)

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Main article: Lucha House Party
Lucha House Party – Metalik (left), Kalisto (middle), and Lince Dorado (right) in April 2018

In early 2018, WWE decided to have the three masked luchadors of the 205 Live roster, Metalik, Kalisto, and Lince Dorado, band together and become a regular team, later dubbed the Lucha House Party.[96] As part of their gimmick, the luchadors started to carry brightly colored noisemakers and vuvuzela horns with them, using them to celebrate after a victory. They also carried a brightly colored Piñata donkey with them to the ring, which they referred to as "Penelope".[97] Their first match as a full trio took place on January 23, 2018, episode of 205 Live, as they defeated Ariya Daivari, TJP, and Tony Nese.[98] At the Royal Rumble, Lucha House Party defeated TJP, Drew Gulak, and Gentleman Jack Gallagher.[99] In early 2018, WWE held a tournament for the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Championship, where Metalik was eliminated in the opening round by eventual tournament winner Cedric Alexander.[100]

On the November 12 episode of Raw, Lucha House Party competed against a number of non-Cruiserweight teams for the first time since WWE put them together, as they competed in a battle royal against Raw tag teams such as Bobby Roode and Chad Gable, The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel), Heath Slater and Rhyno, The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor), and The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson).[101] At the Survivor Series, Lucha House Party was part of Team Raw in a five on five team elimination match, that was won by Team SmackDown.[102] In subsequent weeks, Lucha House Party was part of a storyline with The Revival, where the latter claimed to be "tag team purists" and as such objected to Lucha House Party being allowed to compete as a tag team when there was three of them. In the following weeks, Lucha House Party defeated The Revival in various three-on-two, or three-on-one matches billed as "Lucha House Rules" matches as part of the storyline.[103][104] On the February 4, 2019 episode of Raw, The Revival finally defeated Lucha House Party as part of a fatal four-way match to earn a match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship at a later date.[105] In June, Lucha House Party began a feud with Lars Sullivan, with the trio losing to Sullivan via disqualification in a three-on-one handicap match at Super ShowDown.[106] The following night on Raw, Lucha House Party was again defeated by Sullivan, this time in a three-on-one handicap elimination match.[107] Later that month, Lucha House Party returned to 205 Live, losing to The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir) when the brothers cheated to win the match.[108] The illegal actions led to a "Tornado tag team match" the following week between the two teams. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorada defeated the brothers to even the score.[109] Metalik and Dorado were one of eight teams that competed in a Gauntlet match to determine who would get a match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode won the match, with the Lucha House Party being the third team eliminated from the match.[110] The Lucha House Party's next major show appearance was on October 31, 2019. as they participated in the World Cup Tag Team Turmoil match at the 2019 Crown Jewel show in Saudi Arabia. The duo was the first team eliminated from the match, just under six minutes after the opening bell.[111]

On October 11, Lucha House Party was drafted to SmackDown brand as part of the 2019 WWE Draft.[112] Their first appearance under the Smackdown brand was on November 24, as they participated in a pre-Survivor Series tag team battle royal, where they were the second team eliminated.[113] In March 2020, Lucha House Party became involved in the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship picture, as they were one of six teams in a tag team Elimination Chamber match at the 2020 Elimination Chamber PPV. While the team did not win, they were able to perform several high risk, high flying moves to make them stand out.[114] The following month Gran Metalik and Lince Dorada defeated former tag team champions The Miz and John Morrison on Smackdown as part of a storyline that led to a Fatal 4-Way championship match at the 2020 Money in the Bank show, with Lucha House Party, The Forgotten Sons and the Miz and Morrison challenging reigning champions The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston).[115] On the July 24 episode of SmackDown, Metalik won a fatal four-way match to become the number one contender to the Intercontinental Championship,[116] but failed to capture the championship after was defeated by AJ Styles the following week.[117]

As part of the 2020 Draft in October, both Metalik and Dorado were drafted to the Raw brand, splitting them from Kalisto, who remained on the SmackDown brand.[118] On the 30 December episode of NXT, Metalik and Dorado appeared and defeated Legado del Fantasma. He issued a challenge to NXT Cruiserweight Champion Santos Escobar following the match. Their match was scheduled for NXT: New Year's Evil with the Cruiserweight title on the line. At the event, Escobar beat Metalik. On January 13, it was announced that Dorado and Metalik would be competing in the 2021 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They defeated Imperium in the first round, but were eliminated in the second round by Legado del Fantasma.

On September 22, it was reported that Metalik requested for his release from the company due to "lack of opportunities".[119] On November 4, Metalik was officially released from WWE.

Independent circuit (2022–present)

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After being released from WWE, Mascara Dorada would work on the independent circuit. Dorada made his first post-WWE appearance for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) on February 4, 2022, competiting in a four-way match against ASF, Blake Christian, and Gringo Loco, but failed to win.[120] In 2023, Dorada would change his ring name to "Metalik", shortened from his WWE name and continues to appear on the Mexican independent circuit.[121]

Return to NJPW (2022–2023)

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On March 20, 2022 at Strong Style Evolved, Metalik (as Mascara Dorada) made his return to NJPW, defeating TJP.[122] On January 18, 2023 at Battle in the Valley, Dorada teamed with Josh Alexander, Adrian Quest and Rocky Romero in a losing effort to Kushida, Volador Jr., Kevin Knight and The DKC.[123]

All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2022–2024)

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On 19 September 2022, Metalik (under the name Mascara Dorada) appeared on AEW Dark Elevation where he defeated Serpentico in a singles match.[124] On December 10, 2022, Dorada was defeated by Jeff Cobb during the Final Battle pre-show.[125]

On 31 March, 2023, at ROH Supercard Of Honor, Metalik alongside AR Fox and Blake Christain challenge for Embassy (Bishop Kaun, Brian Cage and Toa Liona) trios title but was unsuccesfull. Later on April 7 episode of ROH HonorClub, Metalik challenge Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH World Championship but was unsuccessful. His last AEW/ROH appearance would take place on July 4, 2024 of HonorClub, where he and Komander were defeated by the Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett).[126]

Return to CMLL (2023)

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On July 14, 2023 at Altantis' 40th Anniversary show, Metalik made his return to CMLL after seven years, teaming with Máscara Dorada 2.0 and Titán to defeat Bárbaro Cavernario, Templario, and Virus.[127] Metalik would continue to appear on CMLL, but would fail to reach a deal with the promotion and wrestled his final date for CMLL on July 28, losing to Titán [128][129]

Professional wrestling style

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Whether working as Metalik, Máscara Dorada, or Gran Metalik, he generally portrays a face, the professional wrestling term for the protagonists of the storylines.[6][5] He is known for performing a high-risk, high-flying version of lucha libre,[5] exemplified by his frequent use of dives out of the wrestling ring. One such dive is the Brillo Metalik, which is a somersault suicide senton, where he leaps through the top rope and flips onto an opponent on the floor.[89] During his time in Mexico, he used a variation of the dive known as the Brillo Dorada, where he would springboard off the second rope and jump over the top onto an opponent on the floor.[4] Despite his accustomed style, his finishing move is a Samoan driver, where he lifts an opponent up on his shoulders before slamming them down to the ground, referred to as the Metalik Driver in WWE,[87][89] and the Dorada Screwdriver previously.[130]

Other media

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As Gran Metalik, he made his video game debut as a playable character in WWE 2K18[131] and has since appeared in WWE SuperCard, WWE 2K19,[132] WWE 2K20,[133] WWE Universe, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, and WWE 2K22.

Personal life

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During a 2016 interview with Lucha World, he revealed that he was the father of two young girls.[7] His immediate family still resides in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He has relatives living in Los Angeles, California, while Dorada himself lived in Mexico City.[7] He welcomed his third daughter on November 5, 2018.[134]

Championships and accomplishments

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Dorada is a four-time CMLL World Welterweight Champion

Luchas de Apuestas record

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See also: Luchas de Apuestas
Winner (wager) Loser (wager) Location Event Date Notes
Metalik (mask) Jeque (hair) Guadalajara, Jalisco CMLL show May 18, 2008 [10]

References

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Gran Metalik

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Gran Metalik is the ring name adopted by Mexican luchador Máscara Dorada (born November 3, 1988, in Guadalajara, ) during his tenure with from 2016 to 2021, where he was renowned for his high-flying aerial maneuvers and earned the nickname "El Rey de las Cuerdas" (The King of the Ropes) due to his exceptional use of springboard techniques. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches and weighing 175 pounds, Metalik debuted in WWE's tournament in 2016, reaching the finals before losing to , which led to his signing with the promotion's newly revived cruiserweight division on SmackDown. Throughout his WWE career, Gran Metalik formed the stable alongside Kalisto and in 2018, competing primarily on the midcard with a focus on lucha libre-style matches that highlighted their athleticism and teamwork, though the group rarely contended for major championships. His individual highlights included competing against notable opponents such as and in non-title matches, with a victory over the latter, and he participated in premium live events such as the Cruiserweight Championship tournaments. In September 2021, Metalik requested his release from WWE amid frustrations with limited opportunities, which was granted on November 4, 2021, allowing him to return to the independent circuit. Following his WWE departure, the wrestler reverted to his original Máscara Dorada persona for appearances in promotions like (CMLL), where he has held the four times, and (NJPW). In January 2026, CMLL announced that Máscara Dorada holds a dual contract with both CMLL and (AEW), allowing him to appear on major shows for both promotions. As of 2026, he operates as a freelancer, performing as Máscara Dorada in promotions including (ROH) and AEW, where he challenged for the against Bandido in October 2025, while maintaining his masked luchador identity, continuing to showcase his 20-year career that began in 2005 with early stints in Mexican independents.

Personal background

Early life

Gran Metalik was born on November 3, 1988, in Guadalajara, , . He grew up in a wrestling family as the son of the luchador El Gitano, which influenced his early interest in the sport. His initial training began under his father's guidance, followed by instruction from veteran wrestlers Gran Cochisse and , who helped refine his aerial and technical skills before his professional debut.

Personal life

Gran Metalik, known in Mexico as Máscara Dorada, was born on November 3, 1988, in Guadalajara, , . Consistent with Mexican traditions, his real name and much of his personal identity remain undisclosed to preserve the mystique of his masked persona. In a 2016 , Metalik shared that he was then a father to two daughters who reside in , and he has extended family in both Guadalajara and , . In November 2018, he and his wife Patricia welcomed a third daughter, Dayana Sofia. He has spoken about the challenges of balancing his wrestling career with family life, particularly during extended tours abroad, such as his year-long stint in in 2015, when he returned home primarily to reunite with his daughters. His immediate family continues to live in Guadalajara, where he maintains strong ties despite his international schedule.

Professional wrestling career

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2005–2016)

Máscara Dorada made his professional wrestling debut on July 14, 2005, in Guadalajara, , , under the ring name Plata II after training with Gran Cochisse and . He initially competed in 's (CMLL) regional promotion in Guadalajara, adopting the name Metalik by mid-2007. On April 13, 2008, as Metalik, he defeated Depredador to win the Occidente , marking his first title in CMLL. He held the title until losing it to El Gallo on September 28, 2008. On November 7, 2008, Metalik re-debuted under the new masked persona of Máscara Dorada during CMLL's Super Viernes event in , receiving a strong push as a técnico (face) high-flyer known for his aerial maneuvers and athleticism. Early in the role, he participated in various tournaments, including the 2008 Leyenda de Plata, where he advanced but did not win. On April 7, 2009, Máscara Dorada won the vacant CMLL World Super Lightweight Championship in a 10-man torneo cibernético match, defeating competitors including , Pegasso, and Ángel de Oro to become the inaugural champion. He defended the title successfully multiple times, including against on August 9, 2009, at CMLL's 76th Anniversary Show. In late 2009 and early 2010, Máscara Dorada formed key alliances that elevated his status. On , 2010, he teamed with Metro and Stuka Jr. to defeat Poder (, Misterioso II, and Oro) in the finals of a , winning the Mexican National Trios Championship. The trio defended the titles against various challengers until Dorada vacated his share on November 18, 2010, to focus on individual pursuits. On May 14, 2010, during CMLL Super Viernes, Máscara Dorada joined La Sombra and —collectively known as La Generación Dorada—to defeat La Ola Amarilla (, , and ) for the CMLL World Trios Championship. This victory solidified the group's prominence as high-flying technicians. Máscara Dorada's career peaked in 2010 when he became the first wrestler in CMLL history to hold four world titles simultaneously. On September 7, 2010, at a Tuesday event in , he defeated to win the , adding it to his existing holds of the Super Lightweight, World Trios (shared with La Sombra and ), and Mexican National Trios titles. This quadruple championship run highlighted his versatility and dominance in the division, with defenses showcasing his signature moves like the Metalik Screwdriver (a corkscrew ). He lost the Welterweight title to on January 22, 2011, during the tour co-promoted with (NJPW). Throughout 2011–2013, Máscara Dorada regained the Welterweight Championship on June 18, 2011, defeating Taguchi in during NJPW's event, marking the first time a CMLL title changed hands outside . His second reign ended on December 19, 2011, when he lost the title to BUSHI during the tour. Dorada and La Generación Dorada continued to defend the Trios titles until vacating them on July 15, 2011, due to La Sombra's injury; they regained them on August 19, 2011, before losing to , , and later that year. He also vacated the Super Lightweight title on April 7, 2011, to pursue higher weight classes. From 2012 onward, Máscara Dorada balanced CMLL commitments with international tours, particularly NJPW's series, where he defended titles and competed in multi-man matches against top juniors like Prince Devitt and Kushida. In CMLL, he participated in high-profile events like the 2012 Gran Alternativa tournament, teaming with La Sombra to reach the finals, and feuded with rudos such as and the Casas brothers. In 2015, he won the for a third time by defeating Mephisto on February 3, holding it until losing to BUSHI on December 19. He recaptured it for a fourth reign on January 22, 2016, defeating BUSHI at , before losing it to Dragon Lee on May 3, 2016. By 2015, he focused on NJPW's tournament, finishing third in . His final major CMLL run concluded in early 2016 with a title challenge against Último Guerrero for the NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship, before departing for later that year. During his decade in CMLL, Dorada's high-flying style and multiple title reigns established him as one of the promotion's top young stars.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2010–2016)

Máscara Dorada made his (NJPW) debut in May 2010 as part of the inaugural Super J Tag Tournament, teaming with Valiente in the junior heavyweight division. They advanced to the first round but were defeated by Apollo 55 (Prince Devitt and ) in a match lasting approximately seven minutes. Later that year, in November 2010, Dorada partnered with La Sombra for the Super J Tag League, where the team secured two victories in four matches, including a win over No Remorse Corps ( and ), but did not advance to the finals. These early appearances were facilitated through NJPW's working relationship with (CMLL), allowing Dorada to showcase his high-flying style in . In 2011, Dorada returned for a more extensive tour, marking his solo debut in the XVIII tournament in the B block. He achieved notable upsets, including a victory over Jushin Thunder Liger and another over , ultimately finishing with four wins and three losses for eight points, placing fourth in his block. On June 18, 2011, at NJPW's Dominion 6.18 event, Dorada defeated Taguchi to win the . These performances established Dorada as a respected international competitor in NJPW's junior heavyweight landscape, blending Mexican aerial techniques with the promotion's strong-style elements. Dorada made sporadic appearances in NJPW from 2012 to 2014, primarily during the annual tour co-promoted with CMLL, where he participated in multi-man matches and bouts. He returned to the in 2014, competing in Block A and securing several points through his agile offense. In January 2015, through the ongoing CMLL-NJPW partnership, Dorada signed a one-year full-time with NJPW, transitioning from talent to regular roster member and vacating several CMLL titles to focus on his Japanese commitments. During the 2015 tour, he teamed with to win the Fantastica Mania Tag Team Tournament in , defeating opponents with a combination of and high spots. As a full-time NJPW wrestler, Dorada challenged IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion at Invasion Attack 2015 in a title unification match against his , but was defeated via One-Winged Angel after a competitive 13-minute bout highlighting international junior heavyweight prowess. He entered the XIX in 2015 (Block B), earning admiration for his innovative dives and resilience against established stars like Kushida and . Dorada also featured in multi-man tags at events like Dominion 2015, teaming with wrestlers such as and . His tenure emphasized cross-promotional exchanges, contributing to NJPW's growing global appeal in the junior division. Dorada's full-time stint concluded after the January 2016 events, as his one-year contract expired, prompting his return to CMLL on a part-time basis while retaining ties to NJPW for occasional tours. Over the six-year period, his work helped bridge and Japanese wrestling styles, with no major NJPW championships won but consistent recognition for elevating the junior heavyweight product through athletic exhibitions.

WWE (2016–2021)

Gran Metalik signed with following his participation in the tournament, where he advanced to the final by defeating opponents including Alejandro Saez, , and , before losing to , who was crowned the inaugural WWE Cruiserweight Champion. Assigned to the cruiserweight-exclusive 205 Live brand, Metalik debuted on November 29, 2016, and quickly established himself as a highlight of the show with his aerial and technical skills, competing in matches against wrestlers such as , , and . In early 2018, Metalik entered the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament on 205 Live, defeating in the first round but falling to in the quarterfinals. Later that year, he teamed with Kalisto and to form , a emphasizing high-flying style, which debuted as a unit on January 23, 2018, on 205 Live. The group gained attention through rivalries with teams like The Zo Train and The Singh Brothers, showcasing cooperative dives and fast-paced action. Lucha House Party was called up to the Raw brand on October 29, 2018, where they made an immediate impact by defeating The Revival in their debut match. The trio challenged for the Raw Championship multiple times, including a loss to in a fatal four-way at Crown Jewel in November 2019, but did not capture any titles during their tenure. In the , Kalisto was selected by SmackDown, leaving Metalik and Dorado to continue as a on Raw, where they competed in events like the in NXT and feuded with teams such as The Hurt Business. Metalik's WWE run concluded on November 4, 2021, when he was released from his contract alongside several other performers, marking the end of his five-year stint with the company.

Independent circuit and returns (2021–present)

Following his release from WWE in November 2021, Máscara Dorada (previously known as Gran Metalik) adhered to a non-compete clause that prevented him from wrestling until February 2022. His first post-WWE in-ring appearance occurred with Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) at the February 25, 2022, event in Los Angeles, where he teamed with Blake Christian in a losing effort against Gringo Loco and ASF. He followed this with a singles victory over Gringo Loco at GCW's The Coldest Winter on March 21, 2022, marking his return to high-flying, rope-walking style matches on the independent scene. Due to U.S. visa complications, including delays in obtaining a green card, Dorada focused primarily on American independent promotions initially, but has since resumed appearances in Mexico. In March 2022, Dorada made his return to (NJPW) after a five-year absence, competing under his original at the Strong Style Evolved - US event on March 26 in . There, he defeated TJP via submission with the Fujiwara armbar in a 10-minute showcase of aerial maneuvers and technical grappling. This appearance kicked off a series of NJPW Strong tapings throughout 2022, including a win over Misterioso at Fighting Spirit Unleashed on September 10 and a victory with over C4 (Cody Chhun and Guillermo Rosas) at on November 19. His NJPW run extended into 2023, with notable performances such as a loss to at Golden Fight Night - USA on January 18, highlighting his continued role as a junior heavyweight specialist in the promotion's U.S.-based events. Dorada also resumed competing in CMLL starting in 2022, participating in events such as and Super Viernes shows, maintaining his ties to the promotion alongside freelance work. He debuted for (AEW) and its sister promotion (ROH) on September 19, 2022, appearing on AEW Dark: Elevation as Máscara Dorada in a victory over Serpentico via a springboard . He continued sporadic appearances in 2022 and early 2023 under that name before reverting to Metalik— a name he legally owns—for ROH bookings starting in February 2023. His ROH debut came on the March 2, 2023, episode of ROH on HonorClub, where he defeated Ari Daivari with a Metalik Driver in 7:22, earning praise for his athletic display. Metalik formed a short-lived alliance with and , challenging unsuccessfully for the ROH World Trios Championship against The Embassy at Supercard of Honor on March 31, 2023, and later against on the May 24, 2023, episode of . On the independent circuit, his AEW/ROH tenure saw further highlights, including a controversial incident in October 2023 when a planned singles match against on was canceled after Metalik reportedly refused to lose, leading to Komander facing instead. Throughout 2024, Metalik maintained a consistent presence in ROH, competing in multi-man matches and tournaments, such as a loss to on July 16, 2024, in a showcase of international lucha styles. By 2025, Metalik remained active in AEW and ROH, challenging Bandido for the on October 30 at ROH x CMLL Global Wars México, where he fell short in a 22-minute aerial despite near-falls with his signature Estrella Fugaz. On November 7, 2025, at CMLL Super Viernes, he defeated in a lightning match. Despite rumors of interest from , Metalik has continued to build his profile across promotions, including ongoing appearances in CMLL. In January 2026, during the January 14 edition of CMLL Informa, it was announced that Máscara Dorada holds dual contracts with both CMLL and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), enabling him to appear on major shows for both promotions.

In-ring career highlights

Professional wrestling style

Gran Metalik employs a high-flying style characterized by aerial maneuvers, rope-walking precision, and technical proficiency. His approach emphasizes high-risk dives and techniques, earning him the nickname "The King of the Ropes" (El Rey de las Cuerdas) for his exceptional balance and use of the ring's top rope. This style draws from traditional lucha libre while incorporating innovative flips and counters, allowing him to excel in fast-paced matches against diverse opponents. Metalik's in-ring performances highlight his agility and timing, often featuring sequences that blend with submission holds and strikes. He is recognized for his ability to perform fluid transitions between ground-based technical wrestling and explosive aerial assaults, making him a standout in cruiserweight divisions. Over his career, this versatile high-flyer approach has been showcased in promotions like CMLL and , where he has competed against elite talents such as and .

Signature moves

  • Metalik Driver (also known as Dorada Screwdriver or Fireman's carry fisherman driver): A twisting fisherman suplex driver used as a finisher, showcasing his technical prowess.
  • Corkscrew Somersault Senton Bomb: A high-impact aerial senton executed from the top rope with a corkscrew rotation, emblematic of his high-flying flair.
  • Springboard Dragonrana: A springboard hurricanrana that transitions into a pin attempt, highlighting his mastery of momentum-based attacks.
  • Brillo Dorada: A shining wizard variation adapted for aerial emphasis.
  • 8.15: A springboard corkscrew moonsault, named for its rotational complexity.

Championships and accomplishments

Gran Metalik, performing under his original ring name Máscara Dorada upon returning to (CMLL) in 2022, has achieved significant success as a multiple-time world champion across various promotions, particularly in CMLL where he established himself as a top-tier competitor. His accomplishments include holding several CMLL world titles simultaneously at points in his career, showcasing his versatility in both singles and divisions. In addition to championships, he has triumphed in prestigious tournaments that highlight technical skill and aerial prowess.

Championships

  • CMLL World Super Lightweight Championship (1 time): Won on April 7, 2009, and held until April 7, 2011, marking his first major singles title in CMLL after defeating Sangre Azteca in a tournament final.
  • Mexican National Trios Championship (1 time): Captured on January 6, 2010, alongside partners Metro and Stuka Jr., defeating Los Ángeles de la Muerte in a title tournament; the reign lasted until December 20, 2010.
  • CMLL World Trios Championship (4 times): First won on May 21, 2010, with La Sombra and La Máscara, defeating Hiroshi Tanahashi, Okumura, and Taichi; second reign from June 16, 2013, to March 28, 2014, with Valiente and Místico; third reign from July 16, 2024, to September 27, 2024, with Neón and Star Jr.; fourth reign beginning May 16, 2025, as part of El Sky Team with Místico and Neón, defeating the previous champions and holding as of November 2025.
  • CMLL World Welterweight Championship (4 times): Reigned from September 7, 2010, to January 22, 2011 (137 days); June 18, 2011, to November 11, 2012 (512 days); January 2, 2015, to December 19, 2015 (351 days); and January 22, 2016, to May 3, 2016 (102 days), with notable defenses against international challengers like Ryusuke Taguchi.
  • NWA World Historic Welterweight Championship (2 times): First secured on June 2, 2013, defeating El Hijo del Santo and holding until November 19, 2013 (170 days); second reign won on December 15, 2023, ongoing as of November 2025.
  • Occidente Welterweight Championship (1 time): Won on April 13, 2008, in CMLL's Guadalajara branch, with the exact duration unconfirmed but vacated upon his promotion to the main roster.
  • WWE 24/7 Championship (1 time): Briefly held on November 9, 2020, as Gran Metalik, pinning Akira Tozawa before losing it minutes later to current champion Drew McIntyre.

Tournaments and other accomplishments

Máscara Dorada has excelled in CMLL's high-profile tournaments, often partnering with established stars to secure victories that elevated his status. Notable wins include the CMLL El Torneo Corona on November 2, 2008, alongside La Sombra, recognizing their teamwork in a regional showcase event. He also dominated the CMLL Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increíbles in both 2010 and 2011, teaming with Atlantis each time to defeat teams like Negro Casas/La Máscara (2010) and Blue Panther/Dragón Rojo Jr. (2011), highlighting his ability to form unlikely alliances. Internationally, he claimed the NJPW Fantastica Mania Tag Team Tournament on January 17, 2015, partnering with to overcome and in the finals during the CMLL-NJPW co-promoted event series. More recently, as of 2024, he won the CMLL Torneo Nacional de Parejas Increíbles on March 29 with and the CMLL Universal Tournament on April 26, solidifying his return to prominence in CMLL's singles division. Other honors include being named part of CMLL's Trio of the Year in 2010 with La Sombra and for their dominant trios run that year. Throughout his career, these achievements underscore his reputation for innovative high-flying maneuvers, with multiple successful Luchas de Apuestas defenses noted in separate records.

Luchas de Apuestas record

Record overview

Gran Metalik, performing under the ring name Metalik early in his career, has participated in only one documented Luchas de Apuestas match. This encounter took place on May 18, 2008, at Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, , where Metalik defeated Jeque in a hair-versus-hair , forcing Jeque to have his head shaved following the loss. This victory marked Metalik's sole involvement in an Apuestas bout, establishing a perfect 1-0 record in such high-stakes matches. No further Luchas de Apuestas appearances have been recorded for him under any ring name, including his subsequent personas as Máscara Dorada or Gran Metalik in promotions like , , , or on the independent circuit.

Notable matches

One of Gran Metalik's notable Luchas de Apuestas encounters occurred early in his career under the Metalik, where he defeated Jeque in a hair vs. hair match on May 18, 2008, at Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, , . This victory marked Metalik's only participation and successful win in an apuestas stipulation, showcasing his rising prowess in regional promotions before transitioning to major leagues like CMLL. The match highlighted Metalik's high-flying style against Jeque's technical approach, culminating in Metalik forcing his opponent to have his head shaved post-match, a traditional consequence in such high-stakes bouts. No further Luchas de Apuestas matches involving Metalik, Máscara Dorada, or Gran Metalik have been widely documented in major promotions, underscoring this as a pivotal, albeit singular, highlight in his apuestas record.

Other media appearances

Video games

Gran Metalik has been featured as a playable character in several WWE-licensed video games, primarily within the WWE 2K series during his time with the promotion from 2016 to 2021. His inclusions typically showcase his lucha libre style, including signature high-flying maneuvers like the Metalik Screwdriver. His video game debut came in the mobile title WWE SuperCard, developed by Cat Daddy Games, where he was added in Season 4 in November 2017 for Android and iOS platforms. Following his WWE signing, Metalik appeared in the main console series starting with WWE 2K18 (2017), developed by Yuke's for platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch; WWE 2K19 (2018), also by Yuke's for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC; and WWE 2K20 (2019), developed by Visual Concepts for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. In these games, he is rated as a cruiserweight competitor with overall attributes ranging from 73 to 74, emphasizing agility and aerial attacks. Metalik returned in WWE 2K22 (2022), developed by for , , , Xbox Series X/S, and PC, marking his fourth main series appearance despite his WWE release the prior year; his in-game model includes an updated entrance and moveset. He also featured in the spin-off (2020), a multiplayer brawler developed by for , , , and PC, where he was included as downloadable content on the Raw brand roster.
Game TitleRelease YearDeveloperPlatforms
2017Cat Daddy GamesAndroid,
2017PS4, , PC, Nintendo Switch
2018PS4, , PC
2019PS4, , PC
2020PS4, , PC,
2022PS4, PS5, , Xbox Series X/S, PC
This table summarizes his verified appearances, with no inclusions in subsequent titles like or later due to his departure from .

Merchandise and endorsements

Gran Metalik, also known as Máscara Dorada, has a range of merchandise available through various online retailers and wrestling promotion stores, primarily featuring , apparel, and collectibles tied to his luchador persona. Replica wrestling inspired by his signature design are commonly sold on platforms like and , with semi-professional and pro-grade versions priced between $100 and $150, often handcrafted in . Apparel such as T-shirts and hoodies bearing Gran Metalik's likeness were officially licensed during his tenure and remain available through partners like 500 Level, including designs showcasing his in-ring poses in men's, women's, and kids' sizes starting at $25. Official CMLL merchandise, including T-shirts with cultural motifs, is offered via Revolution Pro Wrestling's shop and other international outlets. Collectible action figures produced by as part of the WWE Elite Series #73 depict Gran Metalik with detailed facial features, ring gear, and accessories, available on Amazon and for around $20-30. Signed items, such as 8x10 photos and 11x17 posters, are sold through wrestling promotions like (GCW), priced at $25 and authenticated from events. An official store for Máscara Dorada operates via (@mascaradoradastore), promoting authentic products like apparel and accessories directly linked to his CMLL appearances. No major commercial endorsements or sponsorship deals for Gran Metalik outside of wrestling-related promotions have been documented in public sources.

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