Mexican wrestlers are called luchadores (singular luchador, meaning "wrestler") . Luchadores usually come from extended wrestling families who form their own stables. There are different types of luchadores, including:
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Rudos: These are the "bad guys" or villains in the ring.
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Técnicos: These are the "good guys" or heroes in the ring.
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Luchadoras: These are female wrestlers.
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Exóticos: These are male wrestlers who are known for their over-the-top campness.
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Dwarfs: These are smaller wrestlers who are regularly slung around the ring.
Lucha libre, or Mexican wrestling, is a highly traditional form of light entertainment that has been around since the 19th century. It is characterized by colorful masks, rapid sequences of holds and maneuvers, and "high-flying" maneuvers, some of which have been adopted in the United States, Japan, and elsewhere.
