Here's the first episode of the new series "Lucha Libre: Behind the Mask." Join Santos Escobar, The Emperor of WWE's Lucha Libre, as he talks to us about the history of lucha libre, from its beginnings to the present day, how this extraordinary sport has evolved, and how it became an integral part of Mexican culture.

In this first episode we talk about the beginning of Lucha Libre so, Ladies and Gentleman, get ready for this podcast scheduled for one fall, and it's all about Lucha Libre!

From its beginnings to becoming a cultural phenomenon, Lucha Libre has captured the hearts of millions of Mexicans. It all started when Salvador Lutteroth, the father of Lucha Libre, saw the sport in Texas and decided to take it to Mexico. Convinced that this sport could win over the masses, he took the first international wrestlers to Mexico, sparking the fire that ignited the wrestling fever in the country.

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