Blue Demon

Blue Demon defined himself as El Santo's great rival and occasional tag partner, wearing his blue mask through a career spanning films, comic books, and television serials that collectively made him the second most famous luchador in Mexican history. His mask ranks as the second most recognized symbol of lucha libre, trailing only the silver design of #1 El Santo. In a 2020 recognition study, Blue Demon achieved an 82% awareness rate among Mexican adults, significantly faster than the average for other luchadores on this list, which sits at 65%. His rivalry with El Santo drew over 30,000 fans to matches in Mexico City's Arena México, a concrete data point illustrating his box-office draw. Blue Demon's filmography includes 25 feature films, a 30% lighter output than El Santo's 52, yet his cultural impact remains formidable.