Lucha Libre
Mexican Wrestling
What does Mexican Wrestling combine?
Acrobacia, teatro, y espectáculo
Acrobatics, Theater, and Spectacular
What is Mexican Wrestling to many families?
Es parte de la identidad y del entretenimiento.
Its a part of their identity and is entertainment.
When did Mexican Wrestling Begin?
In the 1930s
Who began Mexican Wrestling?
Sabboth Lutteroth quien fundó la EMLL y creó los bases del lucha libre.
Sabboth Lutteroth who founded EMLL and laid out the foundation of Mexican Wrestling.
What is Sabboth Lutteroth considered?
El padre de lucha libre.
The father of Mexican Wrestling.
What are Wrestlers divided into?
Rudos y técnicos
Villains and Heroes
What is the most famous arena?
La arena México: La catedral de Lucha Libre
The Arena Mexico: The Cathedral of Mexican Wresting.
What does the mask represent?
La identidad y personaje de la luchador.
The identity and character of the wrestler.
What happens if you lose the mask?
Es una gran humillación porque oculta su verdadero identidad.
Its a big humiliation because it hides their true identity.
Who is El Santo?
Una Luchador legendario quien es una ícono nacional gracias a su máscara.
A legendary wrestler who is a national icon thanks to his mask.
What does the audience do?
anima y abuchea creando ambiente y participando en la narrativa del combate.
Cheering and booing creating atmosphere and participating in the narrative of the fight.
How are fights divided?
Con solo, en parejas, o en equipos
Alone, in partners, or in teams.
When did Mexican Wrestling become popular?
In the 1950s
Is Mexican Wrestling still popular today?
Si, Lucha libre es muy popular hoy en día con muchos eventos semanales en television
Yes, Mexican Wrestling is very popular today, with many events on TV weekly.
What is the purpose of Mexican Wrestling?
Contar una historia
To tell a story.
What does Lucha Libre represent?
La lucha entre el mal y el bueno.
The struggle between the good and the bad.
What does Lucha Libre Foster
Orgullo nacional y tradición.
National pride and tradition.
