Brazo de Plata, real name José Luis Alvarado Nieves, was a Mexican professional wrestler (luchador) best known for his work in CMLL and his long-running “Los Brazos” family act. He passed away on July 26, 2021, due to heart-related complications, in Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México.[1][2]
Key context about Brazo de Plata
- Ring personas: He wrestled primarily as Brazo de Plata and was also known as Super Porky during certain periods in AAA, before returning to CMLL under the Brazo de Plata moniker.[2][3]
- Family and peers: He is part of the famous Alvarado wrestling family (Los Brazos), which includes Brazo de Oro and El Brazo, with the trio achieving prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s.[8][2]
- Notable career moments: The family’s Lucha de Apuestas (bet matches) storyline and multiple championship runs across CMLL and other promotions marked his career, including trios and tag-team championship reigns.[4][2]
- Legacy: His death was noted in wrestling circles and weekly roundups as a significant loss to the Lucha Libre community, given his longtime influence within the sport.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise digest of his championship wins, notable storylines, and a timeline of major appearances, or compare Brazo de Plata’s career with his brothers and other Alvarado family members.