Who Is La Parka (wrestler)? Age, Biography and Wiki
La Parka, born on January 4, 1966, was a revered figure in the world of professional wrestling, known for his charismatic persona and impressive in-ring skills. He made a significant mark in Mexico, particularly within the Lucha Libre culture, captivating audiences with his unique style. Tragically, La Parka passed away on January 11, 2020, but his legacy continues to resonate through wrestling fans worldwide.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1966 |
| Age | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | Mexico |
| Date of death | 11 January, 2020 |
| Died Place | Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico |
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La Parka (wrestler)'s Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
La Parka's towering presence in the ring was complemented by his physical stats. He stood approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 220 pounds during his active wrestling years. His athletic build, coupled with his agile movements, made him a formidable opponent and a fan favorite.
In late 2006 AAA owner Antonio Peña died, forcing various changes backstage including Joaquin Roldan taking over the booking duties. One of the things that Roldan changed in AAA was that La Parka was no longer booked as the lone top tecnico any more, focusing the main storyline more on Cibernético.
On March 18, 2007, La Parka won his fourth and final Rey de Reyes tournament defeating Octagón, Abismo Negro, Rhino, Fuerza Guerrera and Latin Lover in the elimination match final. At Triplemania XV the La Legión team of Ron Killings, Sabu, Head Hunter A and Rikishi Phatu defeated La Parka, El Zorro, Latin Lover and Animal.
Over the summer of 2007 La Parka injured his shoulder in a car accident, forcing him to work a lighter schedule and a less risky style. At the 2007 Antonio Peña Memorial Show Kenzo Suzuki aggravated La Parka's injury by accident forcing him to take time off after the event.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
La Parka was known to be a private individual when it came to his personal life. While detailed information about his family and relationship status was seldom disclosed, he was a devoted family man and is survived by his loved ones. As of 2025, specifics about any romantic partners or significant relationships remain undisclosed, preserving his family's privacy.
During the 2010 Rey de Reyes the original La Parka, L.A. Park, returned to AAA 13 years after he left on bad terms to work a storyline feud against the "impostor" La Parka. L.A. Park sided with Dorian Roldan in his feud with his father Joaquin Roldan (president of AAA) while La Parka sided with Joaquin. During an AAA show on March 19, 2010, L.A.
Park attacked La Parka once again and threw him through a table. At a later show the two had another brawl, after which La Parka challenged L.A. Park to a match at Triplemania XVIII, under any stipulation the original Parka wanted. During AAA's television taping on April 30, 2010, L.A.
Park accepted La Parka's challenge for a match at Triplemania XVIII. At an AAA press conference on May 12, 2010, it was announced that the match between the two would be for the rights to the name "La Parka". The two signed the official contract for the match during a television taping on May 19, 2010.
After signing the contract Dorian Roldan had the police arrest La Parka for piracy by impersonating La Parka. He was released just in time to run in during the semi-main event to attack L.A. Park. At Triplemania XVIII L.A. Park faced La Parka in the main event of the show.
Near the end of the match Park used a tombstone piledriver, a move that is illegal in Lucha Libre. Joaquin Roldan entered the ring, when L.A. Park attempted to use a steel chair on La Parka. When L.A.
Park teased using the chair on Joaquin instead, Dorian entered the ring to protest, but was pushed down by Park, who then hit Joaquin with the chair, which caused Dorian to turn on him, hitting him with a steel chair three times. Halloween and Damián 666 from the Perros del Mal wrestling promotion run to the ring to chase Dorian Roldan away.
Then they drag L.A. Park on top of La Parka before rudo referee Hijo del Tirantes counts for three to give L.A. Park the victory. After the bell rings the rest of Los Perros del Mal (including Park's son Hijo de L.A. Park) came to the ring to celebrate with L.A. Park, who had won the rights to the name "La Parka".
After a couple of minutes a group of AAA wrestlers led by Octagón came to ringside and in combination with the arena security managed to remove Los Perros del Mal from the ring. La Parka was taken from the ring on a stretcher, not having moved since L.A. Park applied the piledriver.
A bit later it was announced that the match results had been thrown out due to interference by Los Perros del Mal, but the following morning it was confirmed that Tapia had indeed won and would now be known as "La Parka" once again and that AAA's La Parka would have to change his name.
However, on June 10 AAA announced that it would respect Mexico City Boxing and Wrestling Commission's decision to throw out the match and as a result both La Parka and L.A. Park would keep their names. On July 4 La Parka defeated L.A. Park in a rematch.
Net Worth and Salary
At the time of his passing, La Parka's estimated net worth was around $5 million, a testament to his successful wrestling career and various endorsements. His salary primarily came from wrestling promotions, merchandise sales, and appearances at numerous events across the globe, helping him build a substantial financial legacy.
Career, Business and Investments
La Parka's wrestling career began in the 1980s and spanned several decades, during which he competed for various top promotions, including CMLL and AAA. He became an icon not just in Mexico but in North America and beyond. His character was a well-known fixture at wrestling events, often clad in his distinctive skeleton costume and mask, captivating fans with both his wrestling prowess and theatrical performances.
In addition to wrestling, La Parka ventured into business opportunities, including merchandise sales, which contributed to his earnings. His investments in various ventures aimed at promoting Lucha Libre culture also reflected his commitment to the sport and its community.
Jesús Alfonso Huerta Escoboza (January 4, 1966 – January 11, 2020), better known as La Parka, was a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler, who worked for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion AAA from the mid-1990s until 2019.
On January 11, 2020, Huerta died from complications arising from injuries that he sustained from a botched move during an October 2019 match.
Social Network
La Parka was active on several social media platforms during his life, where he connected with fans and shared insights into his career. Even after his passing, the legacy of his social media presence lives on, with fans frequently engaging with content that celebrates his life and achievements. His official fan pages continue to honor his memory, creating a community for admirers of Lucha Libre.
On October 9, 2011, at Héroes Inmortales, Octagón shocked AAA by turning on the promotion by attacking Dr. Wagner Jr. after his match with El Hijo del Perro Aguayo. La Parka entered the ring to seemingly confront his longtime partner, but then also attacked Wagner along with Octagón, Aguayo, Konan Big and Silver King, joining La Sociedad.
At the first post-Héroes Inmortales television tapings on October 21, Parka blamed his turn on AAA for bringing back L.A. Park after his 15 years of loyal service, and the promotion's fans for choosing to root for both Park and Cibernético over him during his past two rivalries.
On December 1, Parka and Park put their past differences aside, when they teamed together for the first time, defeating Dr. Wagner Jr. and Electroshock in a tag team main event.
On March 18, 2012, at Rey de Reyes, La Parka, Dark Dragon and Tito Santana were defeated by Cibernético, Billy el Malo and Escoria in what was billed as the final chapter in the rivalry between Parka and Cibernético.
After the match, Octagón turned on Parka, attacking him with Dragon and Santana, which led to Los Bizarros returning to the ring and chasing them away. After initially trying to save his alliance with La Sociedad, La Parka officially turned tecnico and rejoined AAA on April 30.
Education
Though specific details about La Parka's educational background are not widely known, it is evident that his dedication to wrestling came from a young age, with a passion for the sport that eventually led him to train and develop his skills professionally. His journey reflects the spirit of hard work and commitment that many aspiring wrestlers look up to.
La Parka was regarded as one of Lucha Libre's biggest stars, with Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter describing him as being "a key part of the AAA presentation." On January 29, 2020, La Parka (Escoboza) was posthumously inducted into the AAA Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class.
