Lucha Libre: Behind The Mask

About Lucha Libre: Behind The Mask

Discover the world behind Mexico's Lucha Libre through the larger than life warriors that made la Lucha a global phenomenon. Over the course of 12 episodes, WWE's Santos Escobar peels off Lucha Libre's most iconic masks to give listeners a behind the scenes look at the people who have dedicated their lives to the ring. Each episode spotlights one famous luchador, the likes of which include El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, Los Gringos Locos and Rey Misterio Jr., and many more. Through their incredible stories, listeners will discover the trailblazing luchadores who changed the face of Lucha Libre – both inside and outside the ring. From the fighters who championed the struggle of historically vulnerable groups such as women and the LGBT+ community to the enmascarados (masked men) who have taken their fame outside the arena to help those most in need. The Story of Lucha Libre is an engrossing series that will delight and surprise both diehard Lucha fans and newcomers alike. Descubre el mundo detrás de la Lucha Libre a través de las figuras más grandes que convirtieron la Lucha en un fenómeno global. A lo largo de 12 episodios, Santos Escobar cuenta la historia de ete deporte a través de las máscaras más icónicas de la Lucha Libre, llevando a los oyentes a dar un vistazo a las personas que han dedicado sus vidas al ring. Cada episodio destaca a un luchador famoso como El Santo, Blue Demon, Sangre Chicana, La Parca, Los Gringos Locos y Rey Misterio Jr., y muchos más. A través de sus increíbles historias, los oyentes descubrirán a los luchadores pioneros que cambiaron el rostro de la Lucha Libre, tanto dentro como fuera del ring. Desde los luchadores que defendieron los grupos históricamente vulnerables como mujeres y la comunidad LGBT+, hasta los enmascarados que han llevado su fama fuera de la arena para ayudar a los más necesitados. La Historia de la Lucha Libre es una serie que fascinará a todos, desde los más fanáticos de la Lucha, hasta los recién llegados.

Publisher

My Cultura and Sonoro and iHeartPodcasts

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Aug 2024

Latest episode

21 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2025

   From Agushto Papá: Dannylux Confirms Collab album with Eslabon Armado!!

   Danny Lux talks about his album being stolen! The hard drive that had his album that was supposed to drop on 2024 was stolen from his producers car. He also talks about moving out of his parents house, love life, new clothing, more! See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   28 Oct 2024

   Rey Mysterio: De México Para el Mundo

   A lo largo de la historia, muchos luchadores mexicanos han viajado a Estados Unidos en busca de éxito, pero hubo uno que elevó la lucha libre mexicana a nuevas alturas: Rey Mysterio. Con su estilo espectacular, Rey Mysterio popularizó aún más el estilo mexicano del otro lado de la frontera. Su carrera inspiró a muchos, incluyendo a Santos Escobar, una estrella de la WWE. Rey y Santos representan a México y en cada función le muestran al mundo por qué la lucha libre mexicana es la mejor. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   28 Oct 2024

   Rey Mysterio: From Mexico to the World

   Throughout history, many Mexican wrestlers have ventured to the United States to try their luck, but one wrestler elevated Mexican wrestling to new heights: Rey Mysterio. Inspired by him, others followed, including Santos Escobar, who is now one of WWE's stars. Rey and Santos represent Mexico and showcase why Mexican Lucha Libre is the best! See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

419,108,275

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

37 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51