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A look at why the unmasking of one of the biggest stars in lucha libre history, El Santo, was such a tragic moment for lucha ...
Lucha Libre has a rich history with loads of tremendous wrestlers, many of which have gained international recognition. Here are the best ever.
“A champion luchador in his native Mexico, Silver King, real name Cesar Cuauhtemoc Gonzalez Barron, entertained audiences across the globe, and was a standout in WCW’s Cruiserweight division in the ...
The costume designer for the new Prime Video biopic described the challenge of bridging lucha libre and drag aesthetics on film. By Frank Rojas He strides into the ring in a long, sequined cape ...
The mask in Lucha Libre is highly sacred and it’s rare to see a Lucha wrestler without it on when it comes to pro wrestling matters. Born and raised in Brush, Silver Star has been a pro wrestler ...
Defining lucha libre for an entire generation of fans, Rey Mysterio's career started at the age of 15 in 1989 following in the footsteps of his uncle, Rey Mysterio Sr. With his small stature ...
Read the Spanish-language version of this story here. MEXICO CITY -- The man in a red mask with a silver M on the side of his head claimed he's the smallest lucha libre wrestler in Mexico. The 19 ...
César González Barrón, who appeared in the 2006 movie “Nacho Libre,” became unresponsive during a wrestling bout on Saturday. No cause of death has been released.
HIJO DEL SOBERANO: (Speaking Spanish). KAHN: We make everything for the Lucha Libre experience here at our workshop, he says. Collectors around the world buy their wares, which can fetch up to $200.
Lucha libre is more about acrobatic twists and turns than the basic hit and bumps of American wrestling, Jesús says, and seeing skilled luchadores like Picachu and Quantum apply their abilities ...
There's a huge circuit in LA called lucha vavoom, which combines Lucha Libre, cabaret, stand up comedy, and these regular events in the Mayan theatre in LA. And they are huge.