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The Magic of Lucha Libre

09 JUN 2009 | Posted By: -Mikolai-

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The Magic of Lucha Libre

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The problem with US wrestling is that it's just too straight-edge. Greased up men trying to pin each other might pass for entertainment in dubious 'saunas', but it's a little old hat and predictable by 2009 standards. If you want bat-shit crazy wrestling you really need to go south of the border and check out Mexico's Wrestling Federation (Lucha Libre). It's as over the top and ridiculous as you could hope for.

Mexican wrestling distinguishes itself from its US counterpart in two main areas; the face masks and the style of wrestling. The whole face mask thing started in 1942 with a guy called El Santo (The Saint), he made his debut wearing a mask and ended up defeating a billion other wrestlers in a caged death match. His rise coincided with televised wrestling matches in the 1950s and he was totes famous. Soon everyone had a mask.

Mexican wrestling is also known for it's aerial moves. Basically, the dudes tend to be smaller and faster than their US counterparts. Rather than grappling with each other, they prefer insane fly kicks and aerial takedowns that can rip a man's spleen out. Ghetto.

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There are "22" comment(s) on "The Magic of Lucha Libre"

Respect Ryzz
If you don't think American wrestling can be insane, then you clearly haven't heard of Abdullah the Butcher.
Ryzz  -  2 years ago
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Respect freeak
El spectacolare. Ghetto!
freeak  -  2 years ago
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Advanced Member 840C5002
Mexican Wresting has always been the bomb. Back to the days of Super Crazy, he made the Yanks look like shit on stage, so they fired him, then when he put on a shit load of weight they let him back to make a fool of himself.
840C5002  -  2 years ago
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Respect pashoncoop
I want to see Corn on the stick man.
pashoncoop  -  2 years ago
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Respect Jamie
The only thing to give credit for is that double corkscrew off the top ropes. That was insane. The rest sucks just as much as US wrestling. So lame. UFC all the way.
Jamie  -  2 years ago
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Respect fujiko-san
El hiro de la meurto! Asi es! Si! (Mad props to that corkscrew!)
fujiko-san  -  2 years ago
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New Lounger 7A4F2699
I love this site but i never leave comments, but this wicked..... good job Ray Cometa, there is nothing like watching the power rangers turn on each other! awesome!
7A4F2699  -  2 years ago
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New Lounger Damo-d
U F C - thats all I have to say!
Damo-d  -  2 years ago
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Respect Katie
Nate! Stay! Leave comments! Join us! Exclamation marks!
Katie  -  2 years ago
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Respect NOTORIOUSJAY
Naaaaaaattttttteeeee..................
NOTORIOUSJAY  -  2 years ago
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Respect Ryzz
Run for it Nate! Get out while you still can!
Ryzz  -  2 years ago
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Respect Jamie
You're part of the family now Nate, you made a custom avatar, it's all over. Respect, and welcome ;) RYZ or 'symbol' as you prefer these days, stop scaring off the new kids!!!!!!
Jamie  -  2 years ago
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Respect Katie
The Artist Formerly Known as Ryz.
Katie  -  2 years ago
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Respect Jamie
Yes. Artist.
Jamie  -  2 years ago
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Respect fujiko-san
"Artist" - is that what they're calling it these days?
fujiko-san  -  2 years ago
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Respect Ryzz
Oh man, can you feel the love in this room?
Ryzz  -  2 years ago
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Respect Jake
Damn this stuff is crazy :O Yes Nate, please join, we are all friends here, it'll be nothing but love and happy days ^_^ - Jake OXOXO
Jake  -  2 years ago
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Respect -Mikolai-
Big trouble in little Mexico (...sorry): http://tinyurl.com/nfwn8p
-Mikolai-  -  2 years ago
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Senior Member Zoeo
im new to this lifelounge thingy and omgz, im now a dedicated groupie. LOVE it
Zoeo  -  2 years ago
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Respect NOTORIOUSJAY
Hookers kill twin midget Mexican wrestlers. http://tinyurl.com/kwgf83
NOTORIOUSJAY  -  2 years ago
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Respect pashoncoop
Welcome Zoe. :)
pashoncoop  -  2 years ago
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Respect Jamie
Welcome......
Jamie  -  2 years ago
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