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What are Mexican wrestlers called?

By Alexis Sánchez · Updated February 2023 · 2 min read

Mexican wrestlers, or luchadores, are professional wrestlers who compete in the sport of Lucha Libre. Lucha libre, which translates to “free wrestling,” is a popular form of professional wrestling that originated in Mexico in the early 1900s.

Luchadores are known for their colorful costumes and masks, which are often inspired by animals, mythical creatures, or pop culture characters. They are also known for their acrobatic wrestling moves and over-the-top personalities, which add to the entertainment value of the sport.

In addition to their wrestling skills, luchadores are known for their larger-than-life personalities and characters, which are often exaggerated for the sake of entertainment. These characters, known as “gimmicks,” are an important part of lucha libre and help to distinguish each wrestler from the others.

Overall, Mexican wrestlers, or luchadores, are professional wrestlers who compete in the sport of lucha libre. They are known for their unique costumes, acrobatic wrestling moves, and over-the-top personalities, which make them a beloved and iconic part of Mexican popular culture.

If you’re considering attending and not to worry about anything, in Lucha Mexico Experience, we offer a 4 hours guided experience around Lucha Libre in Mexico City.

Our main service includes tickets in ringside for Arenas Mexico and Coliseo, a couple of tacos, one beer, free lucha libre mask and a local guide who will provide you with history, context, rules and grounds before getting to the venue. Check our availability.

Lucha Mexico Experience

Watch lucha libre with a local host

Tacos at Taquería El Caifán, the trip to the arena, ringside seats, a real mask and a bilingual host. From MXN 1,350 per person.

Alexis Sánchez, sports journalist and cultural guide at Lucha Mexico Experience

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Alexis Sánchez

Sports journalist and founder of Lucha Mexico Experience. Premio Ángel Fernández 2009, Mexican Federation of Sports Journalists.

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