Lucha libre
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Lucha libre is the term for the style of professional wrestling originating in Mexico. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form of the genre, cha
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre event, 2022
Plaque commemorating the recognition of lucha libre as an intangible cultural heritage by Mexico City and CMLL.
Graffiti of Blue Demon's mask in Madrid, Spain
Masked luchadores Carístico (also known as Sin Cara) and Místico (also known as Dralístico) in Mexico City
El Santo
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Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta, best known by his ring name El Santo, was a Mexican professional wrestler and actor. He is the most famous and iconic of the Mexican professional wrestlers, and has been referre
Lucha libre
…for disqualification. Masked luchadores will go to great lengths to conceal their true identities; in effect, the mask is synonymous with the luchador. El Santo continued wearing his mask after retirement, revealing his face only briefly in old age, and was eventually buried wearing his silver mask. More recently…
El Santo, c. 1960s
Santo's original mask exhibited during an event at Mexico City, 2016
A hand-painted mural of El Santo with Frida Kahlo
Photographs of El Santo since his beginnings until becoming the "silver masked man"