José Díaz Velázquez (July 6, 1929 – April 16, 2003) was a
Mexican Luchador, or
professional wrestler, better known under his
ring name Ray Mendoza. Diaz had great success in the
National Wrestling Alliance, where he was a five time
World Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as the first Mexican to hold the championship. In 1975, Diaz helped establish
Universal Wrestling Association with
Francisco Flores and Benjamín Mora. During his many title reigns, Diaz faced many present or future stars, such as
Gran Hamada,
Killer Kowalski,
John Tolos,
El Solitario,
Fishman,
René Guajardo,
Gory Guerrero,
El Santo, and
Cavernario Galindo. After retiring, Diaz became an actor and appeared in several Mexican films. Mendoza was the father of Los Villanos,
Villano I,
Villano II.
Villano III,
Villano IV, and
Villano V.