How Mexican Wrestling Works

This Stuff You Should Know episode dives deep into the colorful world of Mexican wrestling, or lucha libre, exploring everything from its 1930s origins to its unique masked wrestlers called luchadores. Josh and Chuck break down the theatrical good-versus-evil storylines, the acrobatic fighting styles, and the cultural significance of the iconic masks, while also covering legendary figures like El Santo who became a national hero appearing in movies and comic books. They'll tell you about the different match types, signature moves, and how lucha libre differs from American professional wrestling in some pretty fascinating ways.