Lucha Libre USA Premieres Friday, 7/16 on MTV2 at 10PM right after WWE Smackdown

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Beginning this coming Friday, July 16 at 10pm ET/PT Lucha Libre is coming to America through MTV2’s new original weekly series “Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors”. This show marks the first time that Lucha Libre matches will be filmed in the U.S. and broadcast in English, bringing this entertaining and beloved Mexican sport to American mainstream audiences. With its amazing aerial acrobatics and signature masks that have become global symbols of this extreme Mexican sport, Lucha Libre is sure to bring together old fans and new for the love of this iconic part of Mexico’s rich culture for over 75 years. There is much to be said for the strong tradition and history of Lucha Libre:

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