Who Is L. A. Park? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, L. A. Park is 59 years old. He has had a prolific career since his debut, becoming one of the most recognized luchadors in professional wrestling history. Known for his enigmatic persona, L. A. Park's career spans several decades, and he has wrestled for various promotions in Mexico and the United States. His commitment to his craft and his ability to connect with fans have solidified his legacy within the industry.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 14, 1965 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Mexico |
Popularity
L. A. Park's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
L. A. Park stands tall at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs around 220 lbs (100 kg). His athletic build has allowed him to perform a wide range of moves and holds in the ring, showcasing his versatility as a wrestler. With an impressive physique, he continues to maintain his fitness regimen, enabling him to compete at a high level even in his late 50s.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Regarding L. A. Park's personal life, he keeps a relatively low profile. He is known to be married, but details about his wife and family are often kept private. Over the years, he has focused primarily on his wrestling career and has occasionally opened up about the importance of family in interviews. As of 2025, there is no verified information regarding any romantic relationships outside of his marriage.
In 2004, Tapia made a number of appearances for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), as both L.A. Park and La Parka. He wrestled in a Gauntlet for the Gold for the TNA X Division Championship at one of TNA's weekly PPVs and then appeared in yet another X Division gauntlet match at TNA's inaugural monthly PPV Victory Road, losing on both occasions.
On May 7, 2005, L.A. Park debuted for Detroit's Independent Wrestling Revolution (IWR) brand Revolucha, teaming with American Kickboxer in a losing effort to El Hijo del Santo and Konnan.
Park continued his rivalry with El Hijo del Santo culminating on October 29, 2005, at Revolucha 2: Dia de los Muertos in a Lucha en la Jaula match (a steel cage match). Both Park and Santo had their masks ripped apart and were bleeding profusely during the match. In February 2006, L.A.
Park began a bitter feud with then IWR Champion Conrad Kennedy III (CK3). L.A. Park finally defeated CK3 on August 27, 2006, at Brawl at the Hall 6 and defended the IWR Heavyweight Championship on October 14, 2007, at Revolucha 4. After leaving CMLL in 2008 L.A.
Park worked regularly for the newly started Perros del Mal Producciones, reviving his old rivalry with Perro Aguayo Jr. Working on the Perros del Mal shows also allowed Tapia to help his son make his start in the wrestling business. Originally Tapia's son wrestled as "Black Spirit" without acknowledging the relationship between L.A.
Park and Black Spirit. In early 2010 Tapia officially acknowledge that Black Spirit was his son announcing that he would wrestle as El Hijo de L.A. Park ("The Son of L.A. Park") from then. In 2011, Tapia was part of Lucha Libre USA as LA Park.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, L. A. Park's estimated net worth is around $5 million. This wealth has been accumulated through his successful wrestling career, merchandise sales, and various endorsements. Additionally, his earnings can fluctuate based on the promotions he works for and the events he participates in. His long-standing presence in the wrestling world has also led to lucrative opportunities in media and entertainment.
In 1992 Antonio Peña founded a new wrestling promotion called Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA), signing Tapia to a contract early on.
Peña came up with the idea to repackage Tapia as "La Parka" (an altered spelling of La Parca, Spanish for "The Reaper"), a character who wore a full bodysuit and mask that resembled a skeleton like the ones used in Mexico's Day of the Dead ceremonies.
The character was an almost instant success with the fans, the imagery combined with Tapia's charisma and flamboyant actions in the ring made him a big crowd favorite despite La Parka initially being a rudo character.
One of his initial storyline feuds was with Lizmark, a feud that resulted in a match for the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship at AAA's inaugural Triplemanía event, in which Lizmark successfully defended the title against La Parka.
In August 1993 La Parka won his first championship when he defeated Lizmark for the WWA Light Heavyweight Championship on a WWA/AAA co-promoted show. The title reign lasted until October 23, 1993, when Lizmark won the title back. The feud between the two saw La Parka defeat Lizmark for the WWA title for a second time on June 20, 1994.
La Parka was one of the wrestlers that worked the When Worlds Collide show, a joint AAA/World Championship Wrestling (WCW) pay-per-view where he teamed with Jerry Estrada and Blue Panther, losing to the team of The Pegasus Kid, 2 Cold Scorpio, and Tito Santana.
On September 9, 1994, La Parka won the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship that he had been chasing for over a year when he defeated Lizmark for the title, finishing off the storyline between the two. La Parka held the title for 200 days losing it to Jerry Estrada.
La Parka would wear the Mexican National Light Heavyweight championship two further times while working for AAA, in 1995 and in 1996 until he lost the belt to Pimpinela Escarlata on May 13, 1996.
Career, Business, and Investments
L. A. Park has had a thriving career, beginning in the late 1980s. He has wrestled for top promotions such as CMLL, AAA, and many independent circuits. His signature style, coupled with his charismatic persona, has garnered him a large fan following.
In recent years, he has also explored business ventures outside the ring, including merchandise lines and collaborations with fashion brands. Additionally, he has made investments in various enterprises, diversifying his income streams and ensuring financial stability for himself and his family.
Adolfo Margarito Tapia Ibarra (November 14, 1965) is a Mexican luchador enmascarado (masked professional wrestler), who currently performs as L. A. Park for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) in Mexico and various other independent promotions in Mexico and the United States.
He is best known throughout the world as La Parka, especially from his many years in the American World Championship Wrestling promotion. He has worked for every major and multiple minor wrestling promotions in Mexico, as well as participating on multiple wrestling tours in Japan.
He is a three-time world heavyweight champion, having held the IWC World Heavyweight, IWC World Hardcore, and IWL World Heavyweight championships all once. He is also a two-time world tag team champion, having held the MLW World Tag Team Championship and the CMLL World Tag Team Championship each once.
Social Network
L. A. Park maintains a presence on social media platforms, engaging with his fans through Twitter and Instagram. His official accounts often feature snippets from his wrestling matches, personal moments, and promotional content for upcoming events. Fans appreciate his authenticity and the way he connects with them beyond just wrestling.
When WCW began using a number of AAA wrestlers for their cruiserweight division in mid to late 1996, La Parka gained worldwide exposure by appearing on WCW's weekly television shows and PPVs. La Parka often wrestled against other AAA Luchadors such as Juventud Guerrera or Super Caló and often teamed with Psicosis (known in WCW as Psychosis).
Due to La Parka's more comedic style he stood out from the rest of the AAA wrestlers who were generally high fliers. He was nicknamed "the chairman of WCW" due to the fact that he often carried a chair to the ring, played air guitar on it during his entrances and generally used it both in matches and in post match celebrations.
At one point he and Psychosis were managed by Sonny Onoo, although the team failed to achieve much success as a unit. He later dropped Onoo as a manager and begin to feud with Psychosis and Disco Inferno. While La Parka often wrestled on WCW's Monday Nitro show his PPV appearances were rare.
On July 13, he teamed with Psychosis and Villano IV on the undercard of WCW's Bash at the Beach PPV, losing to Héctor Garza, Juventud Guerrera and Lizmark Jr. He also wrestled at SuperBrawl VIII, losing to Disco Inferno.
Education
Details about L. A. Park's formal education remain limited, as he has primarily focused on his wrestling career from a young age. However, like many professional wrestlers, his career has provided him with numerous life lessons and experiences that transcend traditional education formats.
In conclusion, L. A. Park continues to be a powerhouse in professional wrestling, maintaining his health, wealth, and relationships. As he advances through his 50s, fans are eager to see what new endeavors he will undertake, both within and outside of the ring. His story remains an inspiring narrative of dedication, passion, and perseverance in the world of sports entertainment.
