San Diego, CA & Orlando, FL – September 23, 2020
Expo Lucha®, the world’s largest lucha libre fan convention and the only one held outside of Mexico, is going virtual! On Saturday, October 10, 2020 fans can experience the best of the Expo Lucha events without ever leaving home!
The event, produced by Masked Republic® and FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management, is dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, the Mexican art form of lucha libre primarily through the presentation of family friendly conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of lucha libre to culture and the arts.
Expo Lucha: Virtual brings toda la acción home with instant-classic, never before streamed matches, behind the scenes content, interviews and other family-friendly activities:
EXPERIENCES
• Hang Ringside: Front row seats to never before broadcast matches with the legends, icons and superstars from EVERY MAJOR WRESTLING LEAGUE including Lucha Libre AAA, CMLL, WWE, AEW, IMPACT Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Major League Wrestling and more!
• Exclusive Interview: Meet the powerhouse team behind Masked Republic, founders of Expo Lucha & Legends of Lucha Libre.
• Inside Scoop: Virtual Panel – Watch as Lucha Central Podcast Network series Masks, Mats & Mayhem is joined by legendary luchador, writer, producer and power broker, Konnan, for a candid discussion of what went on behind the scenes with Lucha Underground, the ground breaking series produced by Robert Rodriguez and Mark Burnett. Fans will be able to submit questions in advance and select questions will be answered.
• Game On: The Lucha Central Gaming Network presents the ultimate gaming challenge where luchadores go mano a mano with some of Mexico’s top gamers. Experience a full immersion gaming throw down up-close and personal with your favorite luchadores!
PREVIEWS
• Sneak Peak: Exclusive previews of upcoming licensed products, collectibles, and major news on which luchadores are joining Masked Republic’s Legends of Lucha Libre® roster!
CONTESTS
A panel of 5 luchadores will judge these live streaming contests with cool, custom, collectible prizes and the chance for one lucky fan to win a personalized out-going voicemail message recorded by a luchador!
• Cosplay Campeonato! Fans compete for the win by submitting photos of their knockout cosplay costumes.
• Customize It: Fans submit their own custom mask designs for a chance to bring it to life created by a professional luchador mask craftsman, sponsored by Boss Fight Studio’s Legends of Lucha Libre Mini Mascaras.
• Fan-tastic Figure Fight: The best custom figure makers go head-to-head to impress luchadores with their skills and a panel of superstars will crown one the Champion of Custom Figures.
Head to ExpoLucha.Com to enter the contests and submit questions for the Masks, Mats & Mayhem Lucha Underground panel with Konnan.
Virtual event will be streaming live on Masked Republic’s Twitch Channel, Lucha Central’s YouTube Channel, and Expo Lucha’s Facebook Page on October 10th, from 10:00 A.M. (PST). For all of the latest updates on Expo Lucha and to register for contests, visit ExpoLucha.Com and follow Expo Lucha on social media.
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RELATED NOTE: Expo Lucha: Philadephia at the 2300 Arena Postponed to June 12-13, 2021
Expo Lucha Philadelphia at the 2300 Arena postponed to June 12-13, 2021
