The masks of classic fighters, such as “El Santo” and “Blue Demon,” are popular among Mexico fans, who routinely wear them at international competitions such as the World Cup and the Olympics.

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Michael Miller, 48, came with his children and his father. Miller said he had remained an avid lucha libre fan since attending his last match more than five years ago in Palmetto.

Two Nats fans in wrestling masks chest-bumped during the ninth inning of Friday night’s game. Only one remained standing when it was over. The moment earned groans on the Mets broadcast.

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Soccer fans wear lucha libre Mexican wrestler masks on June 18, 2016. Photo: IC Mexico fans have been advised by their government not to wear their colorful "Lucha Libre" wrestling masks at World ...

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“Mexicans have lucha libre in their blood — the wrestler is a living hero for the fans,” he told AFP. “I see that with this,” he added, pointing at his masks.

“Mexicans have lucha libre in their blood – the wrestler is a living hero for the fans,” he told AFP. “I see that with this,” he added, pointing at his masks.