Equator Books, in Venice has on display now through December 1st the “Lucho Loco” featuring Malcom Venville photos of wrestlers of Mexico City. This site has selections from his work. I can’t decide on a favorite. I’m pretty much lovin’ Hijo De Ultraman, but Dr. Cerebro looks like he can kick you in the mind at the drop of a hat.
Super Porky is also a favorite, if only for his gimmick. The guy is always carrying some form of pork with him. Both for eating and for use as a foreign object in the ring. A fat man like me appreciates that kind of chicanery.
I wonder when American wrestling companies are going to learn once and for all that masks are what it’s all about.
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Fat? I only just caught that… And then it made me giggle.
Over the Christmas holidays I found a shop that was selling balaklava knit to look like luchador masks. This is truly a wonderful world.