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 Parka, 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 alike.
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Episode Transcript
When you think of Mexican culture.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
You think of avocado, mariaccia, delicious cuisine, and of course
lucha libre.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
It doesn't get more Mexican than this. Lucha Libre is
known globally because it is much more than just a
sport and much more than just entertainment. Lucha Libre is
a type of storytelling. It's a dance, it's tradition, it's culture.
Speaker 3 (00:26):
This is Lucha Libre Behind the Mask, a twelve episode
podcast about the history and cultural richness of Lucha Libre
and I am Santos Escobarre, the Emperor of Lucha Libre
and a daw daw superstar.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
Afta Wis. Join me as we learn more about the
history behind the spectacular sport, from its inception in the
United States to how it became a global symbol of
Mexican culture. We learn more about some of the most
iconic heroes in the ring. This is Lucha Librev Behind
(01:04):
the Mask. Listen to Lucha Libre Behind the Mask as
part of Michael to the Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio,
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