Mexican Wrestling

By Angel Villaverde

  • The first fighter

    Enrique Ugartechea was the first fighter

  • Origin

    The history of Mexican wrestling dates back to 1863, during the French Intervention in Mexico.

  • The begginig

    In 1910, the Italian Giovanni Relesevitch entered Mexico with his company, which was a theater company.

  • "Another one to the fight"

    In 1921 Constant le Marin arrived in Mexico with his company, introducing Leon and the Romanian Sond

  • Wrestling grows

    Two years later Giovanni Relesevitch returned to Mexico, bringing the Japanese Kawamura.

  • The Bullfighting of Cuatro Caminos

    It is at this time when Kung Fu, Kato Kung Lee and Blackman make their appearance.

  • Extension of the fight

    In 1992 AAA introduced new activities in wrestling events, largely imitating the wrestling show in the USA

  • NACHO LIBRE

    In 2006 the film "Nacho Libre" was released. The film was made in tribute to Mexican wrestling

  • Nowadays

    Nowadays it is the most watched sport in Mexico below soccer.