Everybody knows that the reason Mexican lucha libre is, like, 25 times more badass than American pro wrestling is because it's totally real of the radical masks they wear. So, next time you're in Mexico City (because, clearly, you always find yourself in the most dangerous city in Mexico) do yourself a solid and look up the folks at Lucha Libre Tour, who'll curate a deep-dive into lucha libre in the city that made it famous.

Behind The Scenes: Mexico City Lucha Libre Slideshow

 

Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

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Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

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Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

Your tour begins when they pick you up at your hotel in their unmarked, windowless van, which we assure you is kosher because apparently, all those people survived. More from Thrillist:Follow Your Favorite Team On The Road

 

Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

Said van will take you to the Arena Mexico, which's basically the Yankee Stadium of lucha libre. More from Thrillist: Get The Ultimate Adrenaline Rush In Aspen

 

Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

That's the Arena Mexico back in the day. It was built in '56 and quickly became known as the "cathedral of lucha libre"... It even hosted the boxing matches in the '68 Summer Olympics. But what are we telling you all this for? That's all stuff you'll learn on the tour! More from Thrillist: The Barkley Marathon... The Most Insanely Difficult Race In the World

 

Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

Pre-match, you'll learn everything there is to know, not only about Arena Mexico, but about lucha libre's history and greatest fighters, its rules, and the fighters on that night's card. More from Thrillist: Belize Needs You To Speargun The Poisonous Lionfish In The Face

 

Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

Come match-time, your seats will be super-close to the ring in an area of the stadium called "center stage", most likely because that's also where they filmed 2000's top teen dramedy about the competitive world of arts high school dance programs. More from Thrillist: You Think You Have What It Takes To Drive A Pro-Baja Truck?

 

Behind The Scenes At A Lucha Libre Match

Just think... you'll know exactly who those dudes are and what move they're doing. More from Thrillist: From Active Volcanoes To Devil's Paths: 11 Of The World's Most Badass Hikes

 

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