– Rikishi will appear at New York Comic Con in October. The WWE Hall of Famer has been added to the guest list for the convention, which will take place in New York City the weekend of October 17-20, and will perform on all days.
– Masked Republic has announced that their MaskedMania event will be held in Edinburg, Texas in September. The full announcement can be found below:
Masked Republic brings the authentic Lucha Libre Mexicana experience MaskedMania® to the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas
The event on Saturday, September 7th will feature live matches and interactive experiences with many of the biggest names in the sport, including a double main event with LA PARK and Tinieblas Jr., plus Alushe as co-headliners!
For nearly 100 years, this hybrid of sport and culture has thrilled fans in Mexico. In the mid-1990s, luchadores such as Rey Mysterio, Psychosis, LA PARK, Juventud Guerrera and Konnan became part of mainstream professional wrestling, ushering in a new era in which lucha libre moves and styles were incorporated worldwide. While events featuring luchadores and lucha matches take place almost every weekend in small venues across the United States, it hasn’t been possible for fans in the U.S. to experience an authentic “Mexico arena event experience” for decades.Masked Republic, the industry leader in expanding Lucha Libre beyond Mexico’s borders, has been producing live event experiences for more than a decade. From 9 consecutive sold-out Viva La Lucha™ events at Agua Caliente Casino in Southern California to Expo Lucha® conventions in Las Vegas, San Diego and Philadelphia, the company is always looking for ways to bring fans closer to the sport’s biggest icons and rising stars. When MaskedMania lands in Edinburg, Texas this September, the company will bring its must-see “more than just games” style of event to an arena for the first time.
“One of our goals at Masked Republic was to provide the most authentic lucha libre experience for fans outside of Mexico,” said Ruben Zamora, Founder and CEO of Masked Republic. “That means more than just games. We want to provide all the sounds, sights and smells. The excitement doesn’t start when the bell rings for the first game – it starts when you first arrive at the venue. Music plays, vendors offer masks, t-shirts and popular treats. The same superstar luchadores you see on TV are within reach of you and your family when you walk up to them and purchase a mask directly from them. That’s what makes an authentic lucha libre experience in Mexico!”
Saturday, September 7th at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. The highlight of the event will be a double main event. It is a no holds barred “Guerra Familiar” Family War Trios Match, pitting LA PARK and his sons LA PARK JR. and Hijo de LA Park against his legendary arch-rival Pirata Morgan and his sons Pirata Morgan Jr. and Hijo del Pirata Morgan! And in the main event number 2, Legends of Lucha Libre World Champion Tinieblas Jr. with Alushe in his corner will defend the title against DMT Azul, who himself has won 8 championship titles in CMLL. Also featuring: legendary mini-luchador Mascarita Dorada (formerly El Torito in WWE), WWE and WCW lucha star Juventud Guerrera, Lince Dorado, Keyra, Sussy Love, Oni Bendito, Demus, Torito Negro, Ultimo Maltido, Arkangel Divino and more!
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, July 19th, with pre-sales for Bert Ogden Arena VIPs beginning Wednesday, July 17th. (Pre-sale codes will be listed on the Bert Ogden Arena social media accounts.) All tickets include entry 90 minutes prior to the first match to experience even more of what makes a Lucha Libre event in Mexico City so special! Additional VIP experience packages are available.
“It is an honor for the Bert Ogden Arena to be selected by Masked Republic & UTA to host the first MaskedMania event,” said Hondo Candelaria, arena president. “As the newest and largest arena in South Texas, we are honored that MaskedMania has trusted us to host these talented Lucha Libre artists in our building. At each event, we strive to provide guests with a flawless experience both front and back of the house. Our border community looks forward to witnessing the greatness that is a true Lucha Libre experience.”
Ticket links and more information can be found at MaskedMania.com
