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Lucha Libre history

By Scott Keith on 3 June 2019



Hey scott,

I’m a gamer and something of a history nerd. I was wondering if you knew anything about Enrique Ugartechea, the first Mexican wrestler who developed and invented lucha libre in 1863.

Is there anything documented about him…either real or in exaggerated circles?

Are there any sources on lucha libre history which you’d recommend?

You are asking the wrong hombre, amigo.  Anyone here know some resources?

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