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A real thing that happened in front of me in real life.
- On a recent trip to Mexico City, I went to a Lucha Libre match at Arena México.
- It was an incredible spectacle that blew away my already high expectations.
- It doesn't matter if you're into wrestling or not - I'm not! Lucha Libre is for everyone.
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A few weeks ago, as I bought tickets for a Lucha Libre show in Mexico City on Ticketmaster, I didn't know what to expect.
Something regarding masked wrestlers? And there was that Jack Black movie I didn't see? That's about it.
What I experienced was eye-opening: an hours-long comedy show with over a dozen different actors performing marvelous feats of acrobatics. Lucha Libre appeals to all ages, despite offering attendees a waterfall of booze, and all walks of life - ticket costs are low, and don't go very high. Whether you're a wrestling fan or not, it was an experience that I would unequivocally suggest to anyone lucky enough to visit Mexico City.
Here's what it was like attending a CMLL Lucha Libre match in Mexico City on an average Tuesday night.