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The Luchador mask, known as a mascara in Spanish, “draws from Mexican history in which Mayans and Aztecs warriors would complete for superiority”. [4] The style of the masks represent “animals, gods, mythological figures and other elements of Mexican folklore”. [5] "The mask is the luchador's identity, both in and out of the ring.
In modern lucha libre, masks are colorfully designed to evoke the images of animals, gods, ancient heroes and other archetypes, whose identity the luchador takes on during a performance. Virtually all wrestlers in Mexico will start their careers wearing masks, but over the span of their careers, a large number of them will be unmasked.
¡Mucha Lucha! is an American animated television series created by Eddie Mort and Lili Chin. Set in the fictional Southern California town of Luchaville, a location so heavily influenced by lucha libre that nearly every resident has their own mask, costume, and signature move, the series follows young adolescents Rikochet, Buena Girl, and the Flea and their studies at the Foremost World ...
Known for embracing camp, silliness and an element of awe, the indie lucha libre company Lucha VaVoom rings in two-plus decades of high-flying fun with a pair of Valentine's Day shows.
From the glory days of the Olympic Auditorium to Rey Mysterio's WWE Hall of Fame induction at Wrestlemania 2023, here's a brief history of lucha libre in Los Angeles.
Gravity (born August 8, 1997) is a Mexican luchador enmascarado (masked professional wrestler). [1] He is known for working for the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name as well as Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. His older brother Bandido and his cousins Magia Blanca and Myzteziz Jr. are also luchadores. [2]
Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre, National Wrestling Alliance: 1961–1985 Mexico: Unmasked by El Solitario in 1985. [2] [3] Dr. Wagner, Jr. Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, New Japan Pro-Wrestling: 1986– Mexico [3] Dr. X: American Wrestling Alliance: 1966–1972 United States: Unmasked by both Blackjack Lanza and ...
Felino Jr. (born February 12, 1987) is a Mexican luchador enmascarado (or masked professional wrestler), who currently works for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). He was previously known by the ring name Tiger, and before that, as Tiger Kid (sometimes spelled Tiger Kidd). [2] He frequently teams with his brother, fellow enmascarado Puma.