Gringo Loco

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Gringo Loco
Birth nameCharlie Santo
Born (1985-07-20) July 20, 1985 (age 38)
Chicago, Illinois
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Gringo Loco
Tyme Paige
Billed height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Billed weight253 lb (115 kg)
Billed fromChicago, Illinois
Trained by Skayde
Debut2000

Charlie Santo (born July 20, 1985), better known by the ring name Gringo Loco, is an American professional wrestler, currently performing on the independent circuit. [1] [2] [3]

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Career

Santo began his career in 2000, wrestling on the independent circuit in Mexico. [4] He made his Game Changer Wrestling debut in 2018. [5] Throughout 2021 and 2022, he made several appearances for Major League Wrestling and Game Changer Wrestling. [6]

On August 30, 2023, he made his All Elite Wrestling debut on Rampage, teaming with Kip Sabian, losing to El Hijo del Vikingo and Nick Wayne. [7] [8] [9]

Championships and accomplishments

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