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Viva Nacho Libre

Filed under: Gay Gay Gay > Wacky, Tacky & True

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This is something different.

Mexico's Lucha Libra wrestling was the original inspiration for the World Wrestling Federation, now known as WWE.

Now, the latest trend in Mexico is a group of effeminate male wrestlers who belong to the group called "Exoticos."

Mexican professional wrestler Maximo, who's a member of Exoticos, is often spotted in a hot pink mohawk haircut with a matching leotard. He often pirouettes right before knocking down his opponent and then kisses them.

Maximo says that showing his soft side isn't as easy as it seems.

He says "It’s kind of hard playing this part, no? Especially because the sport is about being tough, rude and violent. But as long as the public loves us, we’ll be there."

Apparently the Exoticos have been around since the mid 1970s but are just now experiencing a revival in wrestling.

They are described as being strong characters, but yet sensitive guys.

Who would have ever thought that a group of grown men throwing themselves all over each other would ever be considered "gay"?

Let's hope they stop hurting the emo kiddies, though!

99 comments to “Viva Nacho Libre”

  1. Cristal says – reply to this


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    =/

  2. Lex says – reply to this


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    Lala

  3. GOD says – reply to this


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    Heh.

  4. caitlinclare says – reply to this


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    Muy Bien! 3rd?

  5. amber says – reply to this


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    first

  6. jesus says – reply to this


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    first

  7. Rodney says – reply to this


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    Meag, Im First

  8. me says – reply to this


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    first

  9. WOOT says – reply to this


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    1ST!!

  10. martell says – reply to this


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    gay!
    lol

  11. jozer says – reply to this


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    third!

  12. emobacca says – reply to this


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    The Mexican wresting federations didnt inspire the WWF you idiot

  13. Marta says – reply to this


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    It is Lucha Libre Perez, not Libra. Hugs from Barcelona.

  14. claudia says – reply to this


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    Perez! You must see "a la pimpinela escarlata!!!" she (or He) is very fancy!

  15. jj says – reply to this


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    Have you ever seen Ultimate Fighting? So gay!

  16. Hugh Jass says – reply to this


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    Perez, you could be queen of all exoticos, you fat fuck.

  17. Management says – reply to this


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    Perez, as much as I love you, Lucha Libre didn't "inspire" the WWF. Lucha Libre is a "style" of wrestling, not a company.

  18. whippersnapper says – reply to this


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    Adrian "The Adonis" did this schtick in the eighties. Yawn.

  19. Val says – reply to this


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    It's LUCHA LIBRE, not libra.

  20. WTF says – reply to this


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    We care BECAUSE????

  21. Jables says – reply to this


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    This isn't exactly new. WWE had an "effeminate" wrestler a few years back. His name was Rico. No real news here.

  22. monkey 3000 says – reply to this


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    Re: whippersnapper
    Gorgeous George did it before Adonis. He was the first to wear boas and make up as a gimmick.

  23. Sof says – reply to this


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    Hey Perez and also we have:
    My Flowers
    Polvo de Estrellas
    Maximo
    Cassandro
    Pimpinela Escarlata

    that are kitsch drag queens in the ring¡¡¡

    love from mexico city

  24. Lluvia says – reply to this


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    "Let's hope they stop hurting the emo kiddies, though!"

    I love how *ignorant* american people picture Mexico as a little ranch…..dude that what does wrestling in Mexico City has to do with the violence against emo kids in Querétaro?? you´re so amazingly ignorant.
    NYU? hahaha I say community college, please Perez read a well respected news paper, you really need it.

  25. GOD says – reply to this


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    and were YOU the inspiration for exoticos!??!??!!?

  26. kim says – reply to this


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    Why aren't you posting anything about your lawsuit against that other gossip blogger?

  27. JAMEZ says – reply to this


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    I WAGER "" PEREZ HILTON "" HAS GOOEY PANTIES AFTER READING THIS ARTICLE

  28. HELLO U DUMBASS says – reply to this


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    YOU GUYS SHOULD CHECK OUT THE NIGHT QUEENS!THEY ARE EXOCITICOS AND THEY WRESTLE REALLY GOOD AND PEREZ JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP!U KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WRESTLING!WWE THEN CALLED WWF STARTED 1ST IN WRESTLING AND THEN LUCHA LIBRE STARTED CUZ THEY SAY THE CHARACTERS AND THE GIMMICKS!I CAN TELL YOU DON'T KNOW NOTHING CUZ U SPELLED LUCHA LIBRE LUCHA LIBRA!WHAT A DUMBFUCK!AND MAXIMO IS MARRIED TO A FEMALE WRESTLER AND MAXIMO AIN'T GAY BUT HE SURE DOES MAKE IT LOOK LIKE!

  29. The Hulk says – reply to this


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    OMG! THis world is coming to an end!

  30. Jake says – reply to this


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    There's always been gay gimmicks in wrestling, Perez.

    You should stick to reporting on celebrities, you obviously know nothing about wrestling.

  31. Gabby says – reply to this


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    Oh my!! HOW EXCITING!!! I saw him in action last week!!! In the Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara!!! HE IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITES!!!! loooove him!!

  32. tsk says – reply to this


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    The original inspiration for WWE? You are a dumbass Perez.

  33. yayé says – reply to this


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    HEY P,

    THIS AIN'T NEW, YO. THE GENDER THING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A HUGE PART OF LUCHA LIBRE.
    much love, peace

  34. Kris says – reply to this


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    Yeah Perez… Mexican Wrestling did not inspire WWE. I think you should do your research first buddy.

  35. Fraulein_Steve says – reply to this


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    I'm really not surprised all the mexicans love that type of crap. I was once at a very heavily Mexican laundrymat on a sunday morning. they were watching some crazy Jerry-Springeresque talk show, and the host was playing a trick on a handsome guy by pairing him up with a drag queen. and OOOOH what a surprise when the drag queen pulled off her wig! I swear…everyone in the laundrymat was laughing hysterically. Not to mention every time I click past a spanish station, there's always a midget being hugged by a big-breasted woman in a bikini. what's up with that???? I know american TV isn't all that great, but Mexican programming is just fucked up.

  36. jacqueline says – reply to this


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    you've got to do some research before you post mexican wrestling didnt inspire the wwe, mexican and american wrestling has been around for YEARS way before the wwf was even formed

  37. Ugh says – reply to this


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    This revival you speak of isn't new at all. Maximo has been around for years. El es técnico, pero no "exotico." También, el es no Juventud Guerrera.

    By the way, it is Lucha Libre, no Libra.

  38. highlander says – reply to this


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    Sissy Wrestlers. Let's all be sensitive to their right to act gay in the ring. This world is such a stupid place. Thanks, Perez, for doing your part.

  39. Matt says – reply to this


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    WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!! BARACK OBAMA IS A RACIST AND HATES AMERICA!!! WATCH CNN TODAY AND SEE THE LATEST HORRIFIC COMMENTS HE'S MADE ABOUT YOU!!! VOTE HILARY OR MCCAIN!!! GOD HELP US IF YOU DON'T!!!

  40. Shanna says – reply to this


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    I love Maximo! I'm studying abroad in Puebla, Mexico for the year and I saw him at the lucha libre matches they have every monday night here. It was hilarious! I was so surprised when I saw him on your site!

  41. mark says – reply to this


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    Re: Fraulein_Steve – fuck you fucking ignorant,f.y.i mexican tv has a very important channel call televisa.This channel won prices around the world including USA, so tell me do you prefer watch how american soldier are killing children in irak? stop watching univision stupid…..

  42. J says – reply to this


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    I think they're hot!

  43. Aussie Lover says – reply to this


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    He looks like YOU Perez.
    Just kidding. Heh heh

  44. RichardHungwell says – reply to this


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    SOrry, Luchi Libre was NOT the inspiration of WWE/WWF,it was the OTHER way around……US Pro wrestling (in the present form) started in 1880. Luchi Libre in its present form started in 1940……………..get your revisionist FACT straight!

  45. Mexican Americans says – reply to this


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    Mexican Americans
    they sleep all day
    they pee their pants
    they eat and eat and eat
    and eat
    Mexican Americans
    they shit all day
    and shit all day
    and shit and shit and
    shit. God they stink.

  46. RichardHungwell says – reply to this


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    Pro wrestler GORGEOUS GEORGE in the US. was the very FIRST EXOTICOS,,,,,He had bright flowing blonde hair and wore gold lame' outfit and always had a mirror and wore make up,and did alot of gay things to his opponent that would just piss them off like kissing them pinching their butts and other stuff.,,,,when ever his bouts were televised in the 50's his ratings beat everyones,,,,,,,,,,,,He was known for playing dirty…he was great!

  47. STUPENDOUS BATHOGUS GRANDE says – reply to this


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    HULKSTER WOULD HIT IT.

  48. tomcat says – reply to this


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    Ummm…. who said he was the WWF inspiration him? Come on perez think THEN write

  49. PerezHiltonReader(: says – reply to this


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    Hello Perez, as well as millions of People I read your blog every single day…. a LOT of times a day checking in for updates x)

    I'm From Mexico but currently living in Canadialand… XP

    I really like your blog, and I truly appreciate that you're let's say interested in whats happening in our beautiful Mexico(landia?)… Emo is a really huge "phenomenon" now in mexico and just in case you wanted to know a little bit more about it or any of the ohter readers I truly recomend you to check for the "Debate sobre emos en telehit" which is a tv network in mexico… kinda like mtv but lame xD… well "lamer" XXDD…. anyways it really taught me alot about the emo kids… it's a bit of a long debate but i thought it was worth it… well anyways we luv you in Mexico Perez as well as in Canadialand and you know it :D .!!!

    xD.! Saludos.!!

    vivan los latinos ;P

  50. PerezHiltonReader(: says – reply to this


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    ohh sorry guys… i forgot to mention… The debate anout Emos, in case you're interested is in YOUTUBE.!… just look for the words.. "EMOS TELEHIT DEBATE" and im sure you'll find it… i didnt want to put any links cause ppl wouldnt trust it is the real thing or wthever…. X).!

    Perez ROX.!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

  51. cory says – reply to this


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    wrestling is so homoerotic anyway… i'm surprised this didn't happen sooner… next they'll be fucking each other on stage… wrestling is weird… people who watch wrestling are weird… i have friends who watch it… they're fucking weird, too.

  52. John Michaels says – reply to this


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    Perez, this is nothing new. Effeminate professional wreslers have been around since the 1940s. Ever heard of Gorgeous George?

  53. matt says – reply to this


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    "Mexico's Lucha Libra wrestling was the original inspiration for the World Wrestling Federation, now known as WWE."

    wrong.

  54. bathogus magnifericus says – reply to this


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    as the greatest internet poster ever born, i feel safe in saying that i am the best. fantastic actually. after setting the standard of quality for all of you i continue to surpass even myself with my cogent viewpoints on the issues of the day

  55. GISELE says – reply to this


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    GET THAT FAG A VS PUSH UP BRA!

  56. please don't use a condom perez says – reply to this


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    all wrestling is homoerotic, muscular dudes rolling around with very little clothing on. but you should stick to hollywood bullshit. everytime you try to show expertise on a subject you end up showing your ignorance. i wish you would die, but then who would i hate on? you are the fag america loves to hate. and before you pontificate about how hatefull Egypt or any other country is, ask yourself why Cubans by and large hate homosexuals. Castro let as many of you out as he could ferret out so that you could bugger people in the US and leave his people alone. You cuban homosexual. I wish Pedro Zamora had infected you.

  57. bigote_y_sombrero says – reply to this


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    Arriba, arriba!!
    This guys are really funny!!!
    Still many wrestler to come out of the closet. Wait for them.

  58. Marielle says – reply to this


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    Hmmm, Máximo de hecho "noquea" a sus contrincantes con un beso!, jaja, es realmente divertido..
    Soy fanática de la Lucha Libre, deberías de asistir algún día, es muy divertido.

  59. Sparkle Picnic says – reply to this


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    sparklepicnic.com

  60. rick says – reply to this


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    been done before, back in the 70's- The Exotic Adrian Street!!!!

    hundred-third!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  61. Tay says – reply to this


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    Not many posts today?

  62. perea says – reply to this


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    i read somewhere that Maximo isn't gay. anyway, he's a really good wrestler. he's nephew of another mexican wrestler star, Brazo de Plata (aka Super Porky)

  63. maria says – reply to this


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    Re: Fraulein_Steve – ur an idiot, if mexican tv is so fucked up, then why were they watching an american tv show…

  64. Maria says – reply to this


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    #56 - please don't use a condom perez …if u have such a big problem with perez being gay why do u even bother to read his blog…maybe ur secretly gay???

  65. STAYOUTTABUTTS says – reply to this


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    Mexican professional wrestler Maximo … is often spotted in a HOT PINK MOHAWK WITH A MATCHING LEOTARD.
    :)
    WHEN WILL YOU REALIZE AND ACCEPT THAT HOMOSEXUALITY IS A MENTAL HEALTH DEFICIENCY.
    :)

  66. acieboots says – reply to this


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    I just spent 3 months studying abroad in Mexico and saw this Lucha at a match in February - it was sooooooooooooooo much fun. he even has pink fairy wings. honest.

  67. total jerk says – reply to this


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    Re: bathogus magnifericus – the bathog is the greatest i,m a total jerk and i endorse bathog

  68. jess says – reply to this


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    kill all EMOS.. but as soons as most of thm hear that pete wentz is getting married most of them will kill them slefs…finally anyway

  69. salmon says – reply to this


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    mmmm.looks like the next cover of bearparty magazine to me!!!

  70. Ruby says – reply to this


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    When i went to mexico city i went to masked wrestling and saw maximo…he is awesome! Everyone in the audience loves him, especially the abuelas…maximo rules

  71. outragedfan says – reply to this


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    that's pretty cool.

  72. stephanie says – reply to this


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    Leave wrestling off your site…you're going to ruin it.

  73. Chuck says – reply to this


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    Mexican are good….at least they work…not like them muslems,
    they come here get free education, then go back home
    and use it against us……….Kind of like what the Jew's do…

  74. m says – reply to this


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    This is so old, ever here of gorgous george?

  75. Jake says – reply to this


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    Re: cory

    kinda funny who someone saying wrestling is gay and for homos is reading perezhilton.com…..

  76. CLITASAURUS says – reply to this


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    Re: GISELE – YOU HAD BETTER GET A JOCK STRAP SINCE YOU'RE SUCH A BIG CUNT!

  77. knifelicker.com says – reply to this


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    So no hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  78. DMAN says – reply to this


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    "JOE COCKER"
    HEA HEA HEA HEA HEA HEA HEA
    HE SAID

  79. Klaudia says – reply to this


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    Maximo, he he, Maximo he he, Pos solo en Mexico NO?
    Saludos desde Tijuana ….

  80. leave it to beavers says – reply to this


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    and these guys are different from the WWF how? Please all wrestling is kind of homoerotic anyway. fuck off all you racist pricks too!

  81. Ale says – reply to this


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    I loved that guy that says he mexican tv programming is crap..as if american tv were 100% cultural stuff or whatever..
    So im mexican, but I ve never heard about that s*it, ..
    I once went to the lucha libre..but thats it, is something you got to do at least once…

  82. Ohdoyouhearthat?Violins says – reply to this


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    Sexy… :-|

  83. bebe says – reply to this


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    um, you people act like this blog is rocket science, get a life its celebrity gossip and a little xtra not the world freakin news!!!!!!!!! perez u rule!!!!

  84. elo says – reply to this


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    Dusty Rhodes is the father of all modern wrestling associations. He had a falling out with Vince McMahon and set the new standard with his own league in the American South.

  85. Wrestling is full of fags says – reply to this


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    What type of man watches a man act in tights? Thes guys are all fags, Batista has a 3" pecker too.

  86. Batista says – reply to this


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    Re: Wrestling is full of fags – and he knows this because he was sucking it last night.

  87. Jessica says – reply to this


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    I just got back from a trip to Guadalajara and saw a Lucha Libre match and outside before the event I purchased a 5 x7 of Maximo because his picture was too funny. Once I got inside I and saw him in action, I realized he was the "gay" character. The crowd would scream "besos, besos," kisses. The crowd seem to love him. One of his additional signature moves was to shove his ass in the opponents faces as well as yank his leotard to be a thong. He was the only "Exotica" that was there our night. I highly recommend seeing Lucha Libre when you are in a town that has it. The crowd may be more entertaining then the actual wrestlers. The crowd yells stuff at each other and the wrestlers the entire game.

  88. Hell Kitty says – reply to this


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    Dig this!!!

  89. dy-no-mite3000 says – reply to this


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    HAH. maximo is old news, Perez, iof you want to see a real effemanate male wrestler check out in Japan, google it you cunt… RAZOR RAMON HG!!!!

    HG >All the pretty luchas.

  90. jhjh says – reply to this


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    hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

  91. dfhh says – reply to this


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    wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

  92. jenbunny says – reply to this


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    wow, that's really gay.

  93. jenbunny says – reply to this


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    where's a mexican wrestling mask when you need one?

  94. el santo says – reply to this


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    The Mexican wresting NO EXISTE PEREZ ENTERATE

    ES LA AAA Y LA CMLL

  95. Chase Oliver says – reply to this


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    Perez,
    Please do some research before you blog. The WWE was not inspired by Lucha Libre. Lucha Libre is a type of pro wrestling made popular in Mexico. Luchadors are known for their high Flying acrobatics and fast paced 6 man tag matches. I've been watching wrestling since I was very young, and I have always enjoyed Lucha Libre.

  96. El Chapulin says – reply to this


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    mexican tv hasnt lost its form or "entertainment". Remember Milton Berle use to do this drag years ago, but now it would be offensive. Mexican are pretty loose when it comes to homosexuality. The women accept gay men alot more, of course. Its the same in Mexico as over here, its the rural crowd (rednecks) that have the biggest issues with homosexual behavior.

  97. Rose says – reply to this


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    Re: Mexican Americans – Well… probably this guy (girl) is talking about their parents … after all.. what can we expect of white trash llike this?

  98. AnA_MexicO says – reply to this


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    Re: mark – i totally suport u mark ! u can see the same shit on jerry springer, usa have a lot of stupid shows, and yes, those show are a copy but from shows from the usa, so dont be an idiot Fraulein_Steve u have no fucking idea what are u talking about, fucking retard !!

    *MexicO*
    *AnA*

  99. Ivanos says – reply to this


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    hahahahah this is GREAT! I hope they kick ass too!