**The Headhunters: A Legacy of Brutal Beauty**They came for us with a vengeance, two men in black, their faces shrouded in mystery, their moves a blur of violence and precision. The Headhunters, a duo of destruction, left a trail of broken bodies and shattered dreams in their wake. For over three decades, they stalked the rings of professional wrestling, leaving chaos in their path.Their earliest incarnations were Squat Team 1 and Squat Team 2, but it was as Reggaetones that they first made waves in the World Wrestling Federation (WWC). The sound of reggae music accompanied their entrance, a fusion of cultures and styles that hinted at the mayhem to come. But it was as Headhunters, in the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and various Japanese promotions like All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG), and Independent circuits, that they truly forged their legend.Their first match took place on June 23, 1987, a date that marked the beginning of a campaign of terror against all comers. For over three decades, they wreaked havoc on unsuspecting opponents, racking up an impressive haul of championship titles along the way. The CMLL World Tag Team Championship, IWA World Tag Team Championship, FMW Brass Knuckles Tag Team Championship, FMW Six Man Street Fight Tag Team Championship, and WING World Tag Team Championship all fell to their mighty grasp.Their last match took place on January 20, 2018, a fittingly brutal conclusion to a career that was always marked by its intensity. The Headhunters left behind a legacy of brutality, a reminder of the destructive power that two men could unleash upon the world. Their matches were not for the faint of heart; they were a test of endurance, strength, and willpower.In an era of flash and spectacle, the Headhunters stood out as a force of nature, their bond forged in the fire of battle, their moves a symphony of pain and suffering. They were the embodiment of the primal power that lay at the heart of professional wrestling. And though they may be gone, their legend lives on, a testament to the enduring appeal of a duo that truly left it all in the ring.
Facts
Facts and Feats: The Headhunters• The Headhunters, composed of Headhunter A (Manuel Santiago) and Headhunter B (Victor Santiago), are one of the most enduring and successful tag teams in professional wrestling history.• Their first match took place on June 23, 1987, marking the beginning of a career spanning over three decades.• The team made their World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) debut in the late 1990s, competing against top-tier teams like The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz.• In 2001, they joined Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where they feuded with notable tag teams like The Full Blooded Italians and Danny Doring & Matt Striker.• Their time in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) saw them compete against legendary Japanese teams like The Steiner Brothers and The Stan Hansen and Keiji Mutoh combination.• In 2015, they joined Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), competing in the promotion's inaugural events and facing off against top talent like AAW World Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Jacobs.• The Headhunters have also had stints in Consejo Mundial De Lucha Libre (CMLL) and Frontline Wrestling (FMW), where they won several tag team championships, including the FMW Brass Knuckles Tag Team Championship and the FMW Six Man Street Fight Tag Team Championship.• One of their most notable achievements is winning the CMLL World Tag Team Championship on multiple occasions, a testament to their enduring success in the tag team division.• The Headhunters have also held the IWA World Tag Team Championship and the WING World Tag Team Championship, further solidifying their reputation as one of the greatest tag teams in professional wrestling history.• Their last match took place on January 20, 2018, a testament to their dedication and perseverance throughout their long and illustrious careers.
