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They will celebrate National Wrestling Day with a movie screening in CDMX
Mexican Wrestling was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mexico City since 2018

Since 2006, the Senate of Mexico declared September 21 as the National Day of Wrestling and the Mexican Professional Wrestler, considered Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mexico City. Which means a great celebration, since it is one of the most important pillars in Mexican culture.

For this year, the Trust for the Promotion and Development of Mexican Cinema in Mexico City (PROCINECDMX), attached to the capital's Ministry of Culture and the Youth Institute (INJUVE) will celebrate on Thursday, September 28 with a screening cinema dedicated to Mexican fighters.

They will have as their star screening the documentary Lucha México filmed over four years by directors Alex Hammond and Ian Markiewicz. Which offers a look at the world of local wrestling, and shows up close the complexity, dreams and tensions with which its protagonists live daily.

According to the agency, the film will share testimonies from several important wrestling figures such as 1000% Guapo, Shocker, the wrestler heir to the Blue Demon Jr. dynasty, and the American extreme bodybuilder Jon “Strongman” Andersen; In addition, to pay tribute to the deceased Perro Aguayo Jr. after facing Rey Misterio in Tijuana.

Likewise, the filmmakers Markiewicz, Hammond and the wrestlers Bugambilia and Máximo will be present during the performance and will have a talk with the public. The appointment is at 4:00 p.m. at the “María Antonieta Rivas Mercado” Multipurpose Forum of the México Library.

But that's not all, when the screening ends, the “Octavio Paz” Patio of the same venue will become an arena where fans will be able to witness four fights by the “Dos de Tres Caídas” Brigade, of the INJUVE.

The fighters that make up this Brigade are: Forneo, Comet Maya, Andy Panda, Sol, Goddess Nix, Lolita, Murder Clown, Son of the Pirate Morgan, Gravity, Silver Knight, Traveler, to name just a few. The two activities will be free with prior registration and will be limited to a capacity of 100 and 250 people respectively.

Mexican wrestling as a legacy
Mexican Wrestling was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mexico City on July 21, 2018. In which it was supported through a decree that "It is a set of techniques transmitted from generation to generation, which for its exercise requires elements particular materials and symbolics”, and that “it is a sport-spectacle that demands knowledge, technique, physical strength and symbolic value from its protagonists”.

“It is an activity that takes place on the border between fantasy and reality, it is a rough and crude craft, an art of fine execution; Lucha Libre is color, imagination, myth; “It is a practice that has survived the passage of time and the advent of modernity, and that in this evolution constitutes a legacy of popular culture in Mexico City”

Mexican wrestling is the 3 most valued industry of its kind worldwide, only behind the United States and Japan.

free fighters
The Saint
blue demon
A thousand masks
Atlantis
Mexican wrestlers
El Santo or Rodolfo Guzmán Huerta has been an important Mexican fighter who even tried his luck in the film world. He began to be interested in the sport as a child but it was not until 1942 when he officially began in the ring.

The name of the next fighter was Alejandro Muñoz, mostly known as Blue Demon. He began wrestling in 1948, and it was not until a few years later when he decided to put on his characteristic blue mask.

Another renowned Mexican wrestler was Mil Máscaras whose real name was Aarón Rodriguez Arellano. His brother Dos Caras was also at the forefront within the world of Mexican wrestling.

Alfonso Vega López is the man under the Atlantis mask, one of the most coveted today. He began his professional career in 1983 and since then he has gained popularity after each fight.

Online wrestling
To find out about sports in general, the best medium is Lucha libre online, an online medium that has you fully updated about the general results of Smackdown, NJPW, NXT, among many other fights. Thanks to its specialized articles, you will have instant information about what is happening in the sports world.

One of the shows that has the most followers in the world year after year is WWE, whose acronym stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. This North American company organizes professional wrestling shows with wrestlers of all types. In WWE, several Mexican wrestlers have become famous, such as Eddie Guerrero, Rey Misterio or Alberto Del Río.

The shows as such are not real, but are based on choreography, scripts and fake fights between the different fighters. These facts were known in the 1980s by the owner of the company Vince McMahon.

Arena Mexico wrestling
If you are an absolute fan of Superluchas and want to see live how your favorite wrestlers perform in the ring, go directly to the Arena México online website, one of the best venues specialized in this field.

It opened its doors in 1956 under this name, previously known as Arena Modelo. Since then, any fan of this sport knows that going to the Arena México is guaranteed fun. Among its followers it is also known as "The Cathedral of Wrestling", in addition to being considered one of the best wrestling venues in the world.

If you are visiting Mexico City you cannot miss the Arena México because even if you are not a regular fan, it is one of the city's usual tourist attractions. On the contrary, if you are staying at the Oasis hotels in Cancun, you can visit the also popular Arena Cancún TWS.

The Masks: A Symbol of Mexican Wrestling

One of the most distinctive aspects of Mexican wrestling are the masks. Although the use of masks did not arise in Mexico, the concept of "Mexican wrestling" is synonymous with masks and has been widely identified with the sport. Masks are used by wrestlers as a symbol of their identity and often become an iconic element for fans.

Masks are an essential element in Mexican wrestling culture and are considered sacred. A wrestler who loses his mask in a fight is forced to reveal his identity, which is considered a great humiliation. Throughout history, masks have been the subject of intense rivalries and have added an element of mystery and excitement to fights.

Mexican Wrestling Today
Today, Mexican wrestling remains one of the most popular forms of entertainment in Mexico. Various companies and promoters offer performances in different arenas across the country, giving fans the opportunity to witness exciting fights and experience the passion of this sport.

Mexican wrestling has transcended the borders of Mexico and has gained international recognition. Fighters like El Santo, Blue Demon, El Rayo de Jalisco and El Cavernario have become legends and have left an indelible legacy in the history of the sport.

At Mexiwarriors, we've captured the vibrant and exciting essence of the ring to bring it straight to your wardrobe. From the most iconic masks to the most spectacular moves, each design in this collection is a tribute to the colorful world of Mexican wrestling. With t-shirts that combine the strength of fighters with the unique style of Mexiwarriors, this collection is the perfect choice for those looking for a touch of boldness and tradition in their daily style.


MEXICAN FREE WRESTLING

Wrestling is a sport that has survived the passage of time and constitutes a legacy of popular culture in the country, since its mix of sport and theatrical sequences make Mexican wrestling one of the most interesting variants of the genre.

Although the beginnings of wrestling arose with the Greeks and with their inclusion in the Olympic games, the Mesoamerican peoples also practiced it. The warriors exercised through confrontations, mainly hand-to-hand, as has been discovered in some sculptures of Olmec warriors.

The first wrestling performances in Mexico occurred in the mid-19th century during the time of French intervention as foreign exhibitions. It was later, in 1863, when Enrique Ugartechea became known as the first Mexican wrestler and created the foundations of what would become Mexican wrestling.

In 1922, Salvador Lutteroth, former lieutenant of the Revolution and today considered the father of wrestling, created the Mexican Wrestling Company, today known as the World Wrestling Council. This company held its first function in September 1933, thus inaugurating the Arena México. This first function included the famous Irish wrestler Ciclón Mckay and Yaqui Joe, presented as the only Mexican world champion wrestler.

From this moment on, Mexican wrestling began to develop its own techniques, acrobatics, rules and folklore, gradually gaining great popularity. Jumps outside the ring, floor-level holds, and the use of ropes to propel each other are part of the unique style of Mexican wrestling, styles that have been adopted in other countries.

It was in the fifties where the first legends of professional wrestling were born, such as Santo, Blue Demon or Rayo de Jalisco. Their fame gave them the opportunity to enter the national film industry. The case of El Santo stands out, who filmed several films considered today a jewel of popular Mexican cinematography.

In 2016 – and as a result of being considered one of the most important sports at the national level and that, due to its characteristics, has become part of Mexican culture – the Senate of the Republic declared September 21 as National Wrestling Day. Free and Mexican Professional Wrestler. Almost two years later – in June 2018 – the capital government would declare Mexican Wrestling as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mexico City.

We have all seen a fight at some point, whether live or on television; We all recognize that there are two sides: the technical ones and the rude ones; and in the same way, we all recognize an emblematic figure of this activity: the Saint, the Silver Masked Man. But how did it come to take such a central role and become one of the most relevant manifestations of Mexican identity and culture? Here we leave you some keys.

The roots of wrestling in our country date back to the time of the French Intervention, when Greco-Roman wrestling exhibitions featuring European athletes – mostly French – began to take place in various places, including the Buenavista Palace. (today the San Carlos Museum).

During the Porfiriato, the practice and presentation of Greco-Roman wrestling became daily in Mexico City. Chroniclers of this sport, such as Jorge Gómez Garnica, point out that the first presentation of Greco-Roman wrestling with a popular character took place on Sunday, July 18, 1897. It was a match between the wrestlers Rómulus and Billy Clark, in the already non-existent Bucareli Bullring. This show was aimed to please the upper classes of the time.
That afternoon, the fight alternated with a bullfight; But what was significant about that fight was that it brought together a growing fan base, particularly from the popular classes, who began to attend the meetings and contests organized in different forums.

It is also said that in 1902 the first Mexican Greco-Roman wrestling champion, Enrique Ugartechea, debuted as a professional wrestler and as a theater actor. Later, in 1917, he would be the first Mexican wrestler to become a film actor, thus participating in the movie Maciste tourist.

Likewise, in 1909 a film of the encounter between the gladiators Fitzimons versus O'Brien was shown. The advertising posters were in charge of José Guadalupe Posada, who recorded the image of the traditional key known as: "inverted bear hug."
In the third decade of the 20th century, Mexican wrestling acquired the profile of the French catch-as-catch-can, which combined Greco-Roman wrestling with American wrestling. This does not mean that it is a simple juxtaposition of styles and exogenous elements; On the contrary, it is a process of appropriation through which it was given a particular historical dimension after relating and merging with the uses and customs of Mexico City, as well as its symbolic elements, thus acquiring a own cultural dimension.

On September 21, 1933, Messrs. Salvador Lutteroth González, Salvador Lutteroth Camou, Miguel Corona and Francisco Ahumada inaugurated the Arena México. With this new space, an adventure would begin in the entertainment and entertainment industry. The Colossus of the Doctors – as it would later be known – was fundamental to the flourishing of Mexican wrestling.

One of the references of Mexican wrestling is the use and symbolism of masks. It was not until 1934 when the first masked wrestler appeared in Mexico, however, he retired shortly after. It is mentioned that the expectation it generated was so great that Salvador Lutteroth began to include masked wrestlers in the following matches. The use of masks took wrestling in Mexico to another level and popularity increased when they began to bet on each other.

By the 1950s, wrestling began to change, ceasing to be an exclusive space for men. The women burst in, leaving behind the passive function of watching, applauding and admiring. This is how Irma González became the pioneer of pankration women. Female participation in this sport would take a significant rise at the end of the 20th century and from then on, they would remain in the ring.

According to researcher José Agustín Sánchez Valdez, “Mexican Wrestling is a sport-spectacle, which at first attracted the popular classes of the City, but now, due to the rise and development of the culture industry in our country and in the world, has achieved general acceptance among the Mexican and international population. “A sport that is a spectacle because it incorporates elements of the baroque drama of Mexican culture and exaggerates its visible forms and that, by making such an incorporation, acquires a cultural character that in turn confers on it the status of tradition.”

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