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Discover the world behind Mexico's Lucha Libre through the larger than life warriors that made la Lucha a global phenomenon. Over the course of 12 episodes, WWE's Santos Escobar peels off Lucha Libre's most iconic masks to give listeners a behind the scenes look at the people who have dedicated their lives to the ring. Each episode spotlights one famous luchador, the likes of which include El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, Los Gringos Locos and Rey Misterio Jr., and many more. Through their incredible stories, listeners will discover the trailblazing luchadores who changed the face of Lucha Libre – both inside and outside the ring. From the fighters who championed the struggle of historically vulnerable groups such as women and the LGBT+ community to the enmascarados (masked men) who have taken their fame outside the arena to help those most in need. The Story of Lucha Libre is an engrossing series that will delight and surprise both diehard Lucha fans and newcomers
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- Oct 28, 202444 min
Rey Mysterio: De México Para el Mundo
A lo largo de la historia, muchos luchadores mexicanos han viajado a Estados Unidos en busca de éxito, pero hubo uno que elevó la lucha libre mexicana a nuevas alturas: Rey Mysterio. Con su estilo espectacular, Rey Mysterio popularizó aún más el estilo mexicano del otro lado de la frontera. Su carrera inspiró a muchos, incluyendo a Santos Escobar, una estrella de la WWE. Rey y Santos representan a México y en cada función le muestran al mundo por qué la lucha libre mexicana es la mejor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 28, 202445 min
Rey Mysterio: From Mexico to the World
Throughout history, many Mexican wrestlers have ventured to the United States to try their luck, but one wrestler elevated Mexican wrestling to new heights: Rey Mysterio. Inspired by him, others followed, including Santos Escobar, who is now one of WWE's stars. Rey and Santos represent Mexico and showcase why Mexican Lucha Libre is the best!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 21, 202439 min
Charly Manson y las Lesiones en el Ring
La lucha libre es un deporte apasionante, pero no todo son llaves, maromas y diversión. Los luchadores arriesgan sus vidas cada vez que suben al ring. Historias como la de Charly Manson nos muestran que, tras una lesión grave, se puede regresar aún más fuerte. Pero no todas estas historias tienen un final feliz o alentador. Hay otras en donde una lesión ha terminado con la carrera de un luchador o, incluso, con su vida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 21, 202439 min
Charly Manson: Injuries in the Ring
Professional wrestling is a spectacle due to the ability showcased by the athletes, but the moves they perform can pose significant risks. In Lucha Libre, there are cases where a wrestler returns to the ring after an injury, others where their career is never the same, and some where a movement can be fatal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 14, 202437 min
Mixed Tag Teams: Love Is In The Ring
As times evolve, so does wrestling, along with the stories told in the ring. In the United States, an in-ring wedding was a spectacle, and mixed tag team matches had been around for years. This caught the attention of Antonio Peña, who brought the same format to Lucha Libre, naturally giving it a distinctive Mexican twist: the love story between Lady Apache and Electroshock was as good as the best telenovela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 14, 202435 min
Lucha de Parejas Mixtas: Amor en el Cuadrilátero
La lucha libre es más que solo peleas sobre el ring. La historia de una joven luchadora que encontró el amor dentro del ring es prueba de que este es un deporte y un espectáculo. lady Apache y Electroshock encabezaron luchas espectaculares y su historia podría haber sido una telenovela: una familia separada por el amor, villanos que los querían separar... todo sucedía dentro del ring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 7, 202439 min
Eddie Guerrero y Los Gringos Locos
La lucha libre mexicana experimentó una serie de innovaciones lideradas por Antonio Peña y el crecimiento de la AAA. Peña hizo historia al realizar el primer pago por evento mexicano en Estados Unidos, "When Worlds Collide". Paralelamente, Eddie Guerrero, un luchador méxico-americano, contribuyó a esta revolución con la facción "Los Gringos Locos", fusionando el estilo de lucha mexicano con el pro-wrestling. Este periodo redefinió el espectáculo de la lucha libre en México y en Estados Unidos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 7, 202441 min
Eddie Guerrero and the "Crazy Gringos"
“¡Viva la raza!” Eddie Guerrero, is one of the most beloved wrestlers. But did you know that before joining one of the top wrestling companies in the USA, he wrestled in Mexico? Eddie Guerrero was a significant figure in Mexico, as he helped create one of the most iconic factions in Lucha Libre: Los Gringos Locos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About Lucha Libre: Behind The Mask
Discover the world behind Mexico's Lucha Libre through the larger than life warriors that made la Lucha a global phenomenon. Over the course of 12 episodes, WWE's Santos Escobar peels off Lucha Libre's most iconic masks to give listeners a behind the scenes look at the people who have dedicated their lives to the ring. Each episode spotlights one famous luchador, the likes of which include El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, Los Gringos Locos and Rey Misterio Jr., and many more. Through their incredible stories, listeners will discover the trailblazing luchadores who changed the face of Lucha Libre – both inside and outside the ring. From the fighters who championed the struggle of historically vulnerable groups such as women and the LGBT+ community to the enmascarados (masked men) who have taken their fame outside the arena to help those most in need. The Story of Lucha Libre is an engrossing series that will delight and surprise both diehard Lucha fans and newcomers
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