MEXICAN WRESTLING TO PREVIEW IN A.V.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER -- Mexican-style lucha libre Lucha Libre (which translates literally as Free Wrestling or Free Fighting) is a term used in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking areas to refer to all forms of professional wrestling. comes Saturday to the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . Luchadores Blue Panther, Super Muneco and Hurrican Ramirez Jr. will square off against Villiano III, Super Kendo kendo: martial arts. kendo Japanese sport of fencing with bamboo swords. Derived from the fighting methods of the ancient samurai, it was introduced in the 18th century. and Tornado Negro in a preview for a Sept. 1 show during the Antelope Valley Fair. ``Lucha libre has a very big fan base,'' fairgrounds spokeswoman Wendy Bozigian said. ``People are very excited.'' Similar to professional wrestling in the United States, performers portray either good (technicos) or bad (rudos) competitors. Most luchadores wrestle in colorful costumes and masks. The recently released movie ``Nacho Libre,'' starring Jack Black as a friar- turned-luchador, has helped to build excitement for Saturday's lucha libre showcase, Bozigian added. Sponsored by World Power Wrestling/National Wrestling Alliance, Saturday's show starts at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H. Secondary bouts will feature Super Gabacho, La Migra and Black Puma, among others. Lucha libre drew crowds to the Orange County Fair Orange County Fair may refer to any of several large fairs throughout the United States.
``They were successful, so we're just giving it a shot.'' Tickets cost $25, and parking is $3. Gates open at 6 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, call (661) 948-6060. |
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