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Argentina Zuma
Weight: 200 lbs.
From: Argentina, South America
Birthday: Dec 15th
Aliases: Argentine Zuma, The Great Zuma, The Mighty Zuma, Rayo Pampero
Feds Worked For: TSW, NWA, Steel Belt Wrestling (OH), Memphis, Chicago, Capitol Wrestling
Finisher: Dropkick
Signature Moves: Flying Headscissors, Flying Tackle, Bearhug
Career Highlights: -NWA Eastern Champion
-NWA Texas Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Ray Gunkel and Johnny Walker)
Affiliates: Ray Gunkel, Johnny Walker, Art Thomas, Nelson Royal, Scott Casey
Notable Feuds: Argentina Rocca
Other Facts: -Real name was Manuel Chaij Sr.
-Born in Italy, but was raised in Argentina. He is known to have lived in Tulsa, OK from 1965 - 1968.
-An accomplished gymnast, he represented Argentina at the 1948 Olympics in London, England
-Sometimes billed from Puerto Rico
-Was a blatant rip-off of Argentina Rocca created by the infamous Jack Pfefer in the 1950s and 60s. The two of them headlined Madison Square Garden, drawing record crowds.
-After retiring, he ran a pizza parlour named Zuma's Pizza, in Rosamond, CA
-Passed away on December 29, 2012 at the age of 86 after a two and a half month hospitalization due to pneumonia and kidney failure and heart problems he had endured for the previous 20 years.
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