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Penta revealed that AAA’s Rey de Reyes tournament is returning this year. Although sidelined by a shoulder injury, he’ll be on-site in Puebla on March 14 to hand the ceremonial sword to the winner. The event features four fatal-four-way qualifiers, with the finalists at Rey de Reyes, and the winner earns a AAA Mega Championship title shot against Dominik Mysterio.
Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA's TripleMania XXXIII set a record with over 4 million viewers in 24 hours, peaking at 614,000 concurrent viewers, and attracting nearly 20,000 attendees at Arena CDMX, marking a significant milestone after WWE's acquisition of the brand.
Santos Escobar's new main roster version of Legado Del Fantasma was featured on SmackDown, with a scene revealing a name change for Humberto Carrillo to "Berto." The group's alliance was highlighted, emphasizing their lucha libre legacies, and fans noticed the name change on WWE.com's roster page. The third generation luchador's presentation and the new LDF in general are sparking discussion among fans.
Mexican wrestling, known as lucha libre, has a thriving LGBTQ+ community of flamboyant wrestlers called exóticos. These wrestlers, who wear extravagant outfits and makeup, have gained recognition and respect in the sport. The release of the film "Cassandro," starring Gael García Bernal as one of the trailblazing exóticos, has brought attention to this unique aspect of Mexican cultural life. Exóticos have been part of lucha libre for almost a century, but it wasn't until the 80s that they began to openly express their homosexuality. Today, openly gay and transgender wrestlers are common in lucha libre, making it one of the most inclusive sports in Mexico.
The biopic film "Cassandro" directed by Roger Ross Williams pays homage to Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler who challenged the norms of lucha libre by embracing his queer identity and becoming a powerful figure in the sport. The film highlights Armendáriz's impact in creating space for unapologetically queer men in a male-dominated sport and society, showcasing his triumphs and struggles. "Cassandro" sheds light on the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation in lucha libre and carries an important message of self-acceptance and love.
Rey Mysterio defeated his son Dominik at WrestleMania 39 with the help of Bad Bunny. Dominik failed to usurp his legendary father, and the match saw some intense moments, including Dominik throwing a drink at his own sister and his mother slapping him. Bad Bunny prevented Dominik from using a chain to put his father down, allowing Rey to hit his second 619 and win the match.