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My Take
Tito Santana, born Merced Solis, is the kind of pro wrestler I have real affection for. He stayed a babyface his entire career, which is harder than it sounds when villains usually get the easy heat. His WWF run from 1979 to 1993 and his two Intercontinental Championship reigns made him a fixture of that era, and the Hall of Fame nod confirms it. What I find interesting is the path: a former football player and a school teacher who became one of wrestling's reliable good guys. That blend of athlete and educator feels grounding. He earned his spot the steady, honest way.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tito Santana
- Name (Japanese)
- ティト・サンタナ
- Reading
- てぃと・さんたな
- Born
- May 10, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Mission, Texas, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / teacher / American football player / Canadian football player
2. Background
- University
- West Texas A&M University
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tito Santana born?
Born May 10, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Tito Santana from?
Tito Santana is from Mission, Texas, United States.
What does Tito Santana do?
Tito Santana works as professional wrestler, teacher, American football player, Canadian football player.
How tall is Tito Santana?
Tito Santana is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.