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Slip on your mask and take your seat for Mexico's famous wrestlers, but whatever you do, don't get into the ring

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The unmasking of a hero by an unmasked villain, is the climax of the fight.

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Friday nights at ArenaMexico are part Cirque, part WWE.

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It's easy to confuse a skinny Canadian journalist with a pro-wrestler.

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Mexico's luchedores blend high-flying acrobats and over-the-top theatrics.

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A market outside the Arena Mexico sells masks, dolls and clothing supporting their favourite luchedores.

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