Just a couple weeks ago, a couple of us had the unique opportunity to travel to Mexico City. Part of our trip was spent attending one of the countries most popular sporting events, wrestling, or more commonly known as "de lucha libre" (http://cmll.com/).
Wrestling in the United States often connects itself with Hulk Hogan, Randy Macho Man Savage, and many others, but wrestling in Mexico takes on a completely different level of excitement.
We attended the matches in a couple thousand seat arena in Mexico City where the fans were passionately engaged in the action for the two-plus hour event. Much of the event had similarities to a US event, but the connection between the fans and the athletes was unlike anything we had seen before. The level of enthusiasm, and knowledge the fans have on the history of the sport and its competitors was a terrific experience, and one we will never forget.
Most importantly, the masks which you can purchase for 80 pesos (about $8) at the event, are awesome.
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