Those of you who follow the Lucha schedule must have been shocked to learn that we were out of town on January 19.
It was a difficult decision, particularly after a guy that works in the parking lot on the way to Mikko’s school - yelled after us one day, “Are you going to Lucha on Saturday?” He must have recognized us from a past match. (This is also an indicator of my Spanish - I am so used to tuning voices on the street out - but the words drifted into my head and I turned around and saw he was talking to us.)
I think I offended him when I said there were no stars fighting - he let me know it was all stars - but also that it was a particularly big one that would be televised soon after.
Last week he let me know the time and station and we went over to some friends’ house to watch it yesterday.
Saw some cute dog action on the way.
And I have to say… Lucha just doesn’t translate on TV. Maybe it was the venue and being for TV but it was just brutal and violent. There was a lot less comedy, and less acrobatics and less love. Maybe it was this particular match, but Mikko and I agreed that if this match had been our first experience with Lucha, we wouldn’t have tried again.
The highlights were the minis - we liked Octagoncito. (Not pictured)
And a new element: Lucha drag queens - of sorts.
This is Yuriko, she was quite a brutal rudo who ended up using a big metal pan on her opponents.
Pimpanela and Casandro were quite the acrobats, they were also the victims of the afore mentioned metal pans, later on. So uncool.
I’m glad we saw it. And I’m really glad we didn’t stay in town for the match. And I still look forward to the next more low key match that comes to town.
Some more cute dog action on the way home.
Hi Linnea,
I want to let you know how much I enjoy your blog. Lise, whom I met through a schools-in-GTO forum thread, suggested that I check it out. It has been a continuously good read, reflecting your apparent good time and great attitude toward travel, Mexican culture, etc.
Our family is headed down in July for a year-long sabbatical. I have been thinking about blogging as well, to keep in touch with folks back home. Wondering if you have liked WordPress?
Anyway, keep up the good words. I’m reading!
Best,
Lara from Colorado
Coolio Lara!!
Thanks so much for being in touch. Yeah, I like wordpress a lot. It is my first blogging experience, so I have nothing to compare it to. So far I have been able to do everything I was hoping to do.
Congrats on your sabbatical.
I feel SOOOO lucky to be here and for such a good chunk of time. I say it over and over again, because it is so true. (except for this ding danged 80 degree, cloudless weather!)
Have an excellent time.
Linea
Hey, there is an upcoming Lucha Libre event in Orange County, CA happening from July 15-17 (http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1214737).
I work for a production company that will be there filming an episode for our new ‘ultimate fan search’ show and I am looking for Latino Lucha Libre fans to compete. There will be cool prizes like VIP tickets and a meet and greet with your favorite luchador.
If you are interested or have any questions, email me at fancasting@gmail.com. (if you email us during business hours, I guarantee we will respond to you within an hour)
Don’t hesitate! Spots are limited and I can only pick people based off of a first come first serve basis. Thanks!