As times evolve, so does wrestling, along with the stories told in the ring. In the United States, an in-ring wedding was a spectacle, and mixed tag team matches had been around for years. This caught the attention of Antonio Peña, who brought the same format to Lucha Libre, naturally giving it a distinctive Mexican twist: the love story between Lady Apache and Electroshock was as good as the best telenovela.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

As times evolve, so does wrestling, along with the stories told in the ring. In the United States, an in-ring wedding was a spectacle, and mixed tag team matches had been around for years. This caught the attention of Antonio Peña, who brought the same format to Lucha Libre, naturally giving it a distinctive Mexican twist: the love story between Lady Apache and Electroshock was as good as the best telenovela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As times evolve, so does wrestling, along with the stories told in the ring. In the United States, an in-ring wedding was a spectacle, and mixed tag team matches had been around for years. This caught the attention of Antonio Peña, who brought the same format to Lucha Libre, naturally giving it a distinctive Mexican twist: the love story between Lady Apache and Electroshock was as good as the best telenovela.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mixed Tag Teams: Love Is In The Ring

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 Parca, 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.
 
Descubre el mundo detrás de la Lucha Libre a través de las figuras más grandes que convirtieron la Lucha en un fenómeno global. A lo largo de 12 episodios, Santos Escobar cuenta la historia de ete deporte a través de las máscaras más icónicas de la Lucha Libre, llevando a los oyentes a dar un vistazo a las personas que han dedicado sus vidas al ring.
 
Cada episodio destaca a un luchador famoso como El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, Los Gringos Locos y Rey Misterio Jr., y muchos más. A través de sus increíbles historias, los oyentes descubrirán a los luchadores pioneros que cambiaron el rostro de la Lucha Libre, tanto dentro como fuera del ring. Desde los luchadores que defendieron los grupos históricamente vulnerables como mujeres y la comunidad LGBT+, hasta los enmascarados que han llevado su fama fuera de la arena para ayudar a los más necesitados.
 
La Historia de la Lucha Libre es una serie que fascinará a todos, desde los más fanáticos de la Lucha, hasta los recién llegados.

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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 Parca, 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. Descubre el mundo detrás de la Lucha Libre a través de las figuras más grandes que convirtieron la Lucha en un fenómeno global. A lo largo de 12 episodios, Santos Escobar cuenta la historia de ete deporte a través de las máscaras más icónicas de la Lucha Libre, llevando a los oyentes a dar un vistazo a las personas que han dedicado sus vidas al ring. Cada episodio destaca a un luchador famoso como El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, Los Gringos Locos y Rey Misterio Jr., y muchos más. A través de sus increíbles historias, los oyentes descubrirán a los luchadores pioneros que cambiaron el rostro de la Lucha Libre, tanto dentro como fuera del ring. Desde los luchadores que defendieron los grupos históricamente vulnerables como mujeres y la comunidad LGBT+, hasta los enmascarados que han llevado su fama fuera de la arena para ayudar a los más necesitados. La Historia de la Lucha Libre es una serie que fascinará a todos, desde los más fanáticos de la Lucha, hasta los recién llegados.

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.&nbsp;
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Each episode spotlights one famous luchador, the likes of which include El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, 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.&nbsp;
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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Descubre el mundo detrás de la Lucha Libre a través de las figuras más grandes que convirtieron la Lucha en un fenómeno global. A lo largo de 12 episodios, Santos Escobar cuenta la historia de ete deporte a través de las máscaras más icónicas de la Lucha Libre, llevando a los oyentes a dar un vistazo a las personas que han dedicado sus vidas al ring.
&nbsp;
Cada episodio destaca a un luchador famoso como El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, Los Gringos Locos y Rey Misterio Jr., y muchos más. A través de sus increíbles historias, los oyentes descubrirán a los luchadores pioneros que cambiaron el rostro de la Lucha Libre, tanto dentro como fuera del ring. Desde los luchadores que defendieron los grupos históricamente vulnerables como mujeres y la comunidad LGBT+, hasta los enmascarados que han llevado su fama fuera de la arena para ayudar a los más necesitados.
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La Historia de la Lucha Libre es una serie que fascinará a todos, desde los más fanáticos de la Lucha, hasta los recién llegados.

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