Cyclone Anaya


Jesús Becerra Valencia was a Venezuelan-Mexican professional wrestler who was best known as Cyclone Anaya in Texas.

Professional wrestling career

Anaya made his professional wrestling debut in Mexico in 1943. In 1952, Anaya won his first title the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship defeating Duke Keomuka. Later on, he became a three-time NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Champion.
In 1960, Anaya retired from wrestling due to an injury.

Personal life

After retiring from wrestling, Anaya founded a chain of restaurants in 1966 in Houston called Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen which serves Mexican food. The restaurant franchise still exists.
Anaya died on January 4, 1999, at 81.

Championships and accomplishments