Máscara Dorada is the ring name of a Mexican lucha libre wrestling mask (or masked professional wrestler). He is signed to Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). He is the son of Ephesto and the nephew of Luciferno. He began his career in 2021 under the ring name Panterita del Ring Jr., winning the Mexican National Lightweight Championship later that year. In 2023, he adopted the ring name Máscara Dorada, previously used by Gran Metalik, and went on to win the 2023 Leyenda de Plata, the World Historic Welterweight Championship, and the CMLL World Trios Championship on multiple occasions.
Dorada has also appeared in international promotions, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), through CMLL’s partnerships.
Personal life
Máscara Dorada is the son of
Ephesto and the nephew of
Luciferno.
His cousin, El Rebelde, is also a wrestler.
Professional wrestling career
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2021–present)
Panterita del Ring Jr.'s first documented match took place on 28 April 2021 at
Rey Bucanero’s wrestling school in Ecatepec.
Just a month later, he made his Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) debut at Arena México, teaming with his father, Panterita del Ring, in the
Copa Dinastías tournament.
He gained his first title later that year, capturing the Mexican National Lightweight Championship.
In December 2022, he partnered with Místico to win the
Torneo Gran Alternativa, an annual tournament that pairs younger wrestlers with veterans.
In May 2023, Panterita vacated the lightweight title as part of a move to the welterweight division.
Dorada’s momentum continued into 2024. In April, he entered the Universal Championship, a tournament for CMLL title holders, and won the final by defeating Magnus and Titán in a three-way elimination match.
In May 2025, he captured the World Trios Championship for a second time, this time alongside Místico and Neón, a trio known as El Sky Team.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2023–present)
On November 10, 2023 at Lonestar Shootout, Dorada made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) debut, teaming with Tiger Mask and Atlantis to defeat
Hechicero,
Rocky Romero and Último Guerrero.
Dorada would also particpate in the co-promoted CMLL and NJPW tour series
Fantastica Mania, competed in various matches, teaming with and facing both CMLL and NJPW representatives.
All Elite Wrestling (2024–present)
In January 2024, it was announced the CMLL stars, Dorada,
Hechicero, Místico, and Volador Jr. would represent their home promotion, in American partner promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
The four men made their debut on the January 31 episode of
AEW Dynamite, appearing ringside during
Jon Moxley's singles match against
Jeff Hardy. After being taunted by Moxley during the match, the four men attacked him after his victory, before being chased off by members of the AEW roster.
The four men made their AEW in-ring debut during the February 2 episode of
AEW Rampage, defeating Christopher Daniels,
Matt Sydal, Angelo Parker and Matt Menard, in an 8-man tag-team match.
On the May 28, 2025 episode of AEW Collision, Dorada defeated Hechicero to qualify for the four-way match to challenge Kenny Omega for the AEW International Championship on June 4 at , where Dorada failed to win the title.
Championships and accomplishments
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Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
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CMLL Universal Championship (2024)
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CMLL World Trios Championship (2 times, current) – with Star Jr. and Neón (1),
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Leyenda de Plata (2023)
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Mexican National Lightweight Championship (1 time)
[The Mexican National Lightweight Championship is sanctioned by the Mexico City wrestling commission but under the control of CMLL who make the day to day decisions.]
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Torneo Gran Alterntiva (2022) – with Místico
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World Historic Welterweight Championship (1 time, current)
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Pro Wrestling Illustrated
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Ranked No. 36 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2024
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