Angel Garza
A high-flying luchador who brings flamboyant charisma and a rose to WWE's rings, representing the third generation of a famed Mexican wrestling family.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Mexican professional wrestler·Birthday: September 23·Millennials
Biography
Humberto Garza Solano didn't just enter professional wrestling; he was born into its fabric. Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, he is part of the illustrious Garza wrestling dynasty, the grandson of the original Humberto Garza and nephew of Héctor Garza. Trained in the family craft, he first made waves on the Mexican independent scene and in AAA as 'El Hijo del Ninja' and later 'Angel Garza', where his combination of technical skill and arrogant showmanship was evident. His WWE signing brought his act to a global stage. More than just a high-flyer, Garza performs with a theatrical, romantic villain persona, famously presenting a rose to a female audience member before matches. Whether as a solo act or as part of factions like Los Lotharios or Legado Del Fantasma, his in-ring style blends crisp lucha libre sequences with a calculated, cocky edge, ensuring he stands out in a crowded field by honoring his heritage with a modern twist.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Angel was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Angel Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Angel's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the NXT Cruiserweight Championship by defeating Lio Rush in January 2020.
- Captured the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship alongside Andrade in 2020.
- Held the AAA World Tag Team Championship with his relative, Garza Jr., early in his career.
Did You Know?
He is a third-generation wrestler; his grandfather was Humberto Garza, a famous luchador in the 1970s and 80s.
Before signing with WWE, he was known in Mexico as 'El Hijo del Ninja' (The Son of the Ninja).
His signature pre-match gesture is kissing and handing a rose to a woman in the audience.
“This ring is my canvas, and my family's honor is the art.”
