El Hijo del Santo will close his 43-year wrestling career on Saturday, December 13 at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City at an event dubbed \"La Despedida\" (The Farewell).
The 63-year-old lucha libre legend will team with LA Park, Último Dragón, and his son Santo Jr. against Dr. Wagner Jr., Texano Jr., Ángel Blanco Jr., and Hijo del Fishman in the main event. Alberto El Patrón was originally advertised but is unavailable due to his ongoing participation in TV Azteca\'s reality show \"La Granja VIP.\"
The card features a high-stakes Mask vs. Hair match between Santo Jr. and Ángel Blanco Jr. If Santo Jr. loses, El Hijo del Santo himself must unmask — putting the iconic silver mask\'s legacy directly on the line.
El Hijo del Santo debuted on October 18, 1982, at Toreo de Cuatro Caminos. His 43-year career spans championships in CMLL, AAA, UWA, and appearances in WWE, NJPW, and AJPW. He\'s won more than 50 masks and performed across 25 countries.
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The El Hijo del Santo retirement tour has faced challenges, including a cancelled Guadalajara stop due to poor ticket sales and an underwhelming April 2025 Mexico City show — which Santo initially called his final event before extending the tour.
Notably, John Cena and El Hijo del Santo retire the same day, with Cena\'s final WWE match taking place in Washington, D.C. while Santo says goodbye in his home country.
El Hijo del Santo La Despedida Full Card
Main Event — El Hijo del Santo Final Match: El Hijo del Santo, LA Park, Último Dragón & Santo Jr. vs. Dr. Wagner Jr., Texano Jr., Ángel Blanco Jr. & Hijo del Fishman
Mask vs. Hair — Santo Jr. vs. Ángel Blanco Jr.: If Santo Jr. loses, El Hijo del Santo must unmask
Junior Legends Tag Match: Puma King, Máscara Sagrada Jr. & Tigre Blanco vs. LA Park Jr., Hijo de LA Park & Ciclón Ramírez Jr.
Australian Tag Match: Puerkiza Extrema (Pig Destroyer, Pig Pool & Pig Destructor) vs. Charly Manson & La Secta (Cuervo & Scoria)
Three-Way Tag Match: Juventud Guerrera & Psicosis vs. Las Shotas (Mamba & Diva Salvaje) vs. Bobby Lee Jr. & Surprise Partner
Women\'s Tag Match: Lady Apache & Julissa Mexa vs. Gatubela & Ludark
Mini & Micro Stars Trios Match: Mini Tigre Blanco, Micro Nova & Micro Texano vs. Mini Psicosis, Mini Rey Espectro & Micro Mal Portado
El Hijo del Santo Retirement Match FAQ
When is El Hijo del Santo\'s retirement match? Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM local time (9:00 PM ET).
Where is El Hijo del Santo\'s final match? Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico.
How can I watch El Hijo del Santo\'s retirement match? No television or streaming broadcast has been confirmed. The event may eventually appear on Mas Lucha\'s subscriber-only YouTube channel.
How old is El Hijo del Santo? El Hijo del Santo is 63 years old.
What happens if Santo Jr. loses to Ángel Blanco Jr.? If Santo Jr. loses the Mask vs. Hair match, El Hijo del Santo must remove his legendary silver mask — ending the family\'s masked legacy.
Who was supposed to be in El Hijo del Santo\'s final match? Alberto El Patrón was originally advertised but is currently competing on TV Azteca\'s \"La Granja VIP\" reality show.
