100 DEGREE LUCHA LIBRE (64 images)

Lucha Libre, where the air is hot, 100+ degrees in the shade, and so is the wrestling in San Antonio's Southside, on Somerset, near Mayfield. The community is nearly 100% Hispanic the crowds here are not frightened by these masked men with issues and a flare for color. From all walks of life, Luchadores don costumes and fly at each other for the entertainment of boisterous crowds that are encouraged to root for, taunt and shoot "silly string" at the wrestlers. Referees seem to...
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Lucha Libre, where the air is hot, 100+ degrees in the shade, and so is the wrestling in San Antonio's Southside, on Somerset, near Mayfield. The community is nearly 100% Hispanic the crowds here are not frightened by these masked men with issues and a flare for color. From all walks of life, Luchadores don costumes and fly at each other for the entertainment of boisterous crowds that are encouraged to root for, taunt and shoot "silly string" at the wrestlers. Referees seem to miss wrestling rule infractions and very bad sportsmanship. (From Wikipedia) Lucha libre (Spanish for "free wrestling" or free fighting) is a term used in Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries referring to a form of professional wrestling involving varied techniques and moves. Mexican wrestling is characterized by rapid sequences of holds and moves, as well as 'high-flying moves', some of which have been adopted in the United States, and colorful masks. Photos by and copyright 2009, Lance Cheung

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