Philadelphia, PA - Extreme Championship Wrestling Stars and Luchadores PSYCHOSIS and SUPER CRAZY headline two major events at the former ECW Arena in South Philadelphia, featuring a loaded line up of mask wearing and face painted Lucha Libre icons, along with today’s highest flying, and death-defying luchadors. Live events will take place Saturday, June 11th 8pm and Sunday, June 12th 2022 5:30pm at the former ECW Arena, now 2300 Arena located at 2300 South Swanson Street in South Philadelphia, PA.
Since Lucha Libre’s introduction in Mexico during the early 20th century, the sport has developed into a unique genre of professional wrestling that is characterized by colorful masks, rapid sequences of holds and maneuvers, as well as "high-flying" acrobatics. Experience an authentic presentation, and thrill of Lucha Libre at both live events.
Talent around the world has been assembled for these rare east coast appearances, such as Psychosis, Super Crazy, Dragon Lee, Laredo Kid, Ultimo Dragon, Lince Dorado, Tinieblas Jr. & Alushe, Octagón, Pirata Morgan, Solar, Black Taurus, Reina Dorada, Lady Maravilla, Keyra, Damian 666, Mr. Iguana, Super Astro Jr., Solar Jr., Arez, Aeroboy, Bestia 666, Mecha Wolf, Gringo Loco, Astrolux (Drago Boy), Demus, Papadon, Ultimo Ant (fka Green Ant), with the complete lineup listed at expolucha.com
In the mid-1990s, ECW promoter Paul Heyman looked to replace wrestlers who began working for WCW. Heyman contacted Konnan El Barbaro, asking for recommendations of luchadores who could make an impact with wrestling fans. Rey Mysterio, Psicosis, Juventud Guerrera, and Super Crazy made their way to ECW as fans of the English-language wrestling company got an up close look at the excitement of lucha libre.
EXPO LUCHA is the world's largest lucha libre convention, and the only one held outside of Mexico, that brings its one-of-a-kind fan experience to the 2300 Arena June 11-12, 2022. In addition to two marquee live wrestling events, there is a bonus showcase show featuring new talents; along with meet and greets, panels, contests and more. For more information, VIP packages,and live event tickets visit expolucha.com
ABOUT EXPO LUCHA
Expo Lucha, INC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, the Mexican art form of lucha libre and additional aspects of Hispanic and Chicano culture, primarily through conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of lucha libre to culture and the arts.
ABOUT MASKED REPUBLIC
Masked Republic, LLC, (@maskedrepublic) is a privately held company, and is an integrated live event, merchandising and media organization centered in the emerging market of lucha libre (Mexican wrestling), beyond Mexico. The company represents the biggest stars in wrestling and non-wrestling appearances, worldwide merchandising, live event production and management, distribution of content including television, pay-per-view, digital media, and film. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with offices in San Francisco, Mexico City, and London.
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