Tijuana Luchadores Ring of Honor
The Tijuana Luchadores Ring of Honor is a display encircling the field of El Santo Coliseo in Tijuana, Mexico, honoring former players who have displayed excellence on the field in both the Developmental Simulation Football League and the International Simulation Football League. The Ring of Honor began in 2038 (S23), with the induction of five inaugural members who had successful careers as Tijuana Luchadores and as ISFL players. These five players were inducted at halftime of the Luchadores' week two game and home opener against the Portland Pythons.
Contents
- 1 Ring of Honor
- 2 Inductees
- 2.1 Verso L'Alto
- 2.2 Brian Mills
- 2.3 Adriana Falconi
- 2.4 Xavier Flash
- 2.5 Johnny Slothface
- 2.6 Corvo Havran
- 2.7 Ben Horne
- 2.8 Thorian Skarsgard
- 2.9 Tana Keïta
- 2.10 Rod Tidwell
- 2.11 Brave Ulysses
- 2.12 Edmond Beaver-Dantes
- 2.13 Ben Tu’inukuafe
- 2.14 Blake McCargue
- 2.15 Nate Swift
- 2.16 Earl Sauce
- 2.17 Ricky Adams
- 2.18 Forrest Gump
- 2.19 Fuzzy Dotson
- 3 References
Ring of Honor
Key/Legend
| NSFL Hall of Famer [1] |
| Tijuana Luchadores Ring of Honor members | ||||||
| # | Inductee | Position(s) | Seasons in Tijuana | Date of Induction | Achievements in Tijuana | ISFL Achievements |
| 88 | Verso L'Alto | TE | 2021 (1) | 2038 (S23)[2] | 1x TEoty | 2x Ultimus Champion |
| 50 | Brian Mills | LB | 2020 (1) | 2038 (S23)[2] | 1x LBoty | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 3 | Adriana Falconi | QB | 2023–2025 (3) | 2038 (S23)[2] | 3x Ultimini Champion | TBD |
| 24 | Xavier Flash | WR | 2023–2024 (2) | 2038 (S23)[2] | 2x Ultimini Champion, S9 MVP, 2x WRoty | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 54 | Johnny Slothface | LB | 2028–2030 (3) | 2038 (S23)[2] | 1x Ultimini Champion, 1x DPoty, 1x LBoty | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 13 | Corvo Havran | QB | 2027–2030 (4) | 2039 (S24)[3] | 1x Ultimini Champion | S17 MVP |
| 58 | Ben Horne | LB | 2022 (1) | 2039 (S24)[3] | 1x LBoty | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 96 | Thorian Skarsgard | LB/DT | 2026–2027 (2) | 2039 (S24)[3] | S12 MVP | 4x Ultimus Champion |
| 53 | Tana Keïta | LB | 2025 (1) | 2039 (S24)[3] | 1x Ultimini Champion | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 85 | Rod Tidwell | WR | 2029–2030 (2) | 2040 (S25)[4] | Longest catch (60 yards) | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 75 | Brave Ulysses | OL | 2029–2033 (4) | 2040 (S25)[4] | 2x Ultimini Champion | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 69 | Edmond Beaver-Dantes | OL | 2029–2030 (2) | 2040 (S25)[4] | TBD | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 61 | Ben Tu'inukuafe | OL/DE | 2030–2034 (5) | 2040 (S25)[4] | 2x Ultimini Champion | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 44 | Blake McCargue | OL | 2027–2034 (8) | 2040 (S25)[4] | 3x Ultimini Champion | TBD |
| 13 | Nate Swift | WR | 2027 (1) | 2041 (S26)[5] | 1x Ultimini Champion | 3x Ultimus Champion |
| 89 | Earl Sauce | TE | 2032–2033 (2) | 2041 (S26)[5] | 1x Ultimini Champion | 1x Ultimus Champion |
| 34 | Ricky Adams | RB | 2023–2024 (2) | 2041 (S26)[5] | 2x Ultimini Champion | 2x Ultimus Champion, S12 MVP |
| 44 | Forrest Gump | RB | 2029–2030 (2) | 2043 (S28)[5] | S15 MVP | 1x Ultimus Champion, S21 Ultimus MVP |
| 37 | Fuzzy Dotson | FB | 2032–2033 (2) | 2043 (S28)[5] | 1x Ultimini Champion, S17 MVP | TBD |
Jerseys
Inductees
Verso L'Alto
nunccoepi Max TPE: 1369
Had a short career in Tijuana but won DSFL Tight End of the Year. Went on to become arguably the best tight end the ISFL has seen, two-time Ultimus winner in Baltimore, and inducted into their Wing of Honor and the League Hall of Fame. A player who has been a great coach for Tijuana since retiring and who has had a massive impact on the franchise despite not playing for as long as others.
Brian Mills
PaytonM34 Max TPE: 900+
In his one DSFL season, he led the league in tackles, and many believe he probably would have won DSFL Linebacker of the Year if the league had designated awards at the time. Won an Ultimus in New Orleans, and was inducted into their team Hall of Fame. Fifth in ISFL career forced fumbles and ninth in recovered. Has been a coach/defensive coordinator for Tijuana since retiring. The Luchadore defensive GM bots were named after him for over 15 seasons.
Adriana Falconi
enigmatic Max TPE: 1213
Tijuana's quarterback for the historic Ultimini threepeat from 2023 (S8) to 2025 (S10). DSFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Three-time ISFL Pro Bowler. Fourth in ISFL career passing touchdowns, and fifth in yards. Has the third-longest run in ISFL history of 84 yards.
Xavier Flash
Leafs4ever Max TPE: 1134
Two-time Ultimini winner in 2023 (S8) and 2024 (S9). DSFL MVP and two-time DSFL Wide Receiver of the Year. Holds the record for most receiving yards in a DSFL season. After his record-breaking career as a Luchadore, he became an Ultimus champion with San Jose where he was considered a great team player.
Johnny Slothface
slothfacekilla Max TPE:1021
Won DSFL Defensive Player of the Year and DSFL Linebacker of the Year on the back of a 13 sack, 10 TFL season which was, at the time, the franchise record for sacks. Added on waivers in 2028 (S13) where he was a massive part of the defense that won Ultimini XI, he went on to play two more seasons in Tijuana. Played for New Orleans Second Line before tragically he died, and his brother played one season in his honour, where he won an Ultimus.
Corvo Havran
Raven Max TPE: 1427
Havran holds all the quarterback records in Tijuana that aren’t held by Adriana Falconi. Added on waivers in 2027 (S12), and then played three full seasons including an Ultimini win in S13. Three-time ISFL Quarterback of the Year and 2032 league MVP. “Corvo Horvo pass” is one of Ben and Payton's secret plays that won Tijuana Ultimini XI against all odds.
Ben Horne
iseedoug Max TPE: 1054
Horne had a short stay in Tijuana but went on to have a great ISFL career, one Ultimus, and five pro bowls. Ninth in ISFL career tackles. Another player who has been a coach in Tijuana since retiring and a vital member of management.
Thorian Skarsgard
MrStennett Max TPE: 1184
Played two seasons in Tijuana, named DSFL Linebacker of the Year, DSFL Defensive Player of the Year, and DSFL MVP (shared). Four-time Ultimus champion with Orange County.
Tana Keïta
Ben Max TPE: 655
Won an Ultimini in his only year in Tijuana before also winning an Ultimus with NOLA. His ISFL career was cut short to focus on coaching in Tijuana, he has remained a part of their defensive staff since.
Rod Tidwell
SDCore Max TPE: 1056
Tidwell played two seasons in Tijuana, he holds the record for longest catch by a Luchadore at 60 yards. He also holds the record for most yards in the playoffs at 124 and longest catch in the playoffs at 58 yards. He spent his entire career in the ISFL with Austin where he won a ring and is now in their team HOF.
Brave Ulysses
PaytonM34 Max TPE: 727
The first of the Bash Brothers, who revitalised the OL position and showed what active human OL could do in the DSFL, a predominantly run first league. Ulysses played four seasons for Tijuana winning two Ultiminis and sitting third in career pancakes. He played his entire ISFL career in NOLA where he won one title and is second in career pancakes.
Edmond Beaver-Dantes
Beaver Max TPE: 535
The second of the Bash Brothers and another member of Tijuana’s famous wall. He played two seasons for Tijuana before moving up to the ISFL where he spent his entire career with Austin and won a ring there along with Rod Tidwell.
Ben Tu’inukuafe
Ben Max TPE: 573
The third and final Bash Brother and stalwart of the wall for five seasons. Second in career pancakes for Tijuana and has the best season for an Offensive Lineman ever in the DSFL with 67 pancakes and 0 sacks allowed. Two-time Ultimini champion before joining Brave Ulysses in New Orleans and switching to Defensive End. Ultimus champion, second in career TFLs, and top 10 in career sacks and fumbles recovered for the Second Line.
Blake McCargue
Alkaiid Max TPE: 143
The very first member of the wall and the guy who started the Offensive Lineman renaissance and gave others the inspiration to follow. Played eight seasons for Tijuana all across the offensive line as others came and went around him. He is the leader in career pancakes in Tijuana and three-time Ultimini champion.
Nate Swift
Bigred1580 Max TPE: 1297
Ultimini Champ and WRoty in the DSFL. In the ISFL he had eight Ultimus appearances, winning three (YKN, SJSx2). All time postseason receiving yards leader. Seven Time Pro Bowler. War room member in Tijuana for ten plus seasons.
Earl Sauce
FleshBagSoup Max TPE: 1057
Ultimini Champion during his time as a Luchadore. Ultimus Champion with Colorado in the ISFL. Four Pro Bowl Appearances. Ultimini winning GM for Tijuana.
Ricky Adams
TheDangaZone Max TPE: 743
Two time Ultimini winner in Tijuana. During his ISFL career he won the Ultimus twice with Orange County, and was S12 league MVP. Second team OFlex for 25th Anniversary All-time Team.
Forrest Gump
TomHanks Max TPE: 1336
Played two seasons for Tijuana, before going on to have an insane career in NOLA. Won DSFL MVP and holds the records for DSFL TDs in a season. Fifth in all time ISFL rushing yards among many other records, and one time Ultimus champion and MVP.
Fuzzy Dotson
goodfortunecoffee Max TPE: 814
Two seasons in Tijuana blocking for a 1000+ yard rusher and even going for 1200 himself his sophomore season where he tied for DSFL MVP. Won an Ultimini with us before heading to Philly where he became a staple of the team for many seasons.
References
- ↑ "National Simulation Football League Hall of Fame Inductees". March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Inaugural Inductees to Tijuana Ring of Honour". June 28, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Tijuana Ring of Honour". August 26, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Tijuana Ring of Honour". October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Tijuana Ring of Honour". May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
