If I remember correctly, in the documentary Lucha Mexico, they mentioned that when the 1985 earthquake hit Mexico City, Arena Mexico was left undamaged. They cancelled the shows for the rest of the week and used the building as an aid station.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
7 жыл бұрын
Now that's one tough Arena
@MrJJr-lw9zq
5 жыл бұрын
This is why I love being a Mexican we brought a great sport to life with our Wrestlers,Death matches and we can make our own stadium thank you for making this Dave and Que tenga un dia maravilloso mi amigo
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
Gracias Amigo y tu tenga un dia maravilloso tambien y vive la Mexico!
@rasmichaelyisrael1074
6 жыл бұрын
Damn man, Dave really knows his wrestling
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Why thank you
@healthymealthy775
5 жыл бұрын
Pro Wrestling history is so fascinating.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
It sure is
@Kaltagstar96
6 жыл бұрын
I first found you via Wrestling With Wregret and Brian Zane, I'm glad I did because now I can't stop watching your videos!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.. I am so glad. Thanks to BZ and Thanks to YOU!
@1stHandTV
6 жыл бұрын
Same here
@alehandroarries6995
4 жыл бұрын
I found him in my suggestions
@RAA10382
5 жыл бұрын
Dave whenever you can, please make a video explaining the differences between CMLL and AAA.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion
@blade8989
6 жыл бұрын
I honestly haven't had this much fun binging a wrestling critique channel since I binged Wrestling With Wregret last year. Keep up the good work!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH! This is such a great compliment, thank you for the kindness and support!
@dannyhipolito817
4 жыл бұрын
Dave Knows Wrestling imagine a collab with you and Brian Zane. Take my damn money
@blade8989
4 жыл бұрын
Danny Blxck2 lol they have
@dannyhipolito817
4 жыл бұрын
Blaid when? Send me the link
@Elementa2006
6 жыл бұрын
I read that CMLL is the oldest running wrestling promotion in 5he world
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
CMLL is soon undervalued by many American fans
@egpmh2891
6 жыл бұрын
When he says EMLL, he is speaking of CMLL; CMLL is the Americanized name of EMLL.
@nauj976431
5 жыл бұрын
CMLL is the name of emll since the 90s. They just celebrate their 85th anniversary...
@LuisOrtiz-xo5kc
5 жыл бұрын
@@nauj976431 That's right. Paco Alonso (RIP) renamed the EMLL as Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL).
@sadlobster1
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling Undervalued?
@elihero2478
7 жыл бұрын
you rock man, thank you for the history lesson!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
7 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for enjoying the video
@leonardol.7416
7 жыл бұрын
Como es un video acerca de la Lucha Libre mexicana, supongo que hace falta un comentario en español. Buen trabajo!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
7 жыл бұрын
Gracias. Un comentario en espanol.. Ay! Yo sabe, yo sabe, pero no tengo un tiempo para que hace. Pardon
@soyomarcrl
5 жыл бұрын
La lucha libre mexicana es la mejor del mundo!! Saludos.
@KaliBeatsYoSoyAquel
3 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling Lo intentaste, que es lo que cuenta
@ape3622
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite style of wrestling
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
It sure is a good one
@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579
4 жыл бұрын
A Lucha Libre Match that has been loved is Atlantis vs Villano III. They call it the Greatest Match of All Time.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
I love that you mentioned that match
@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling When Villano said te lo mereces
@ewiedabroski3183
4 жыл бұрын
Lucha Libre is what re sparked my interest in wrasslin, it is some of the most mesmerizing atheism I have ever seen
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Lucha Libre is a great sight to see for wrestling fans
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
There's more wrestling in lucha libre than in American wrestling. I noticed that back in the early 80s.
@striker1234
4 жыл бұрын
si viva la lucha libre mexicana greetings from México brothers saludos desde México amigos el deporte mexicano por ecelencia
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Viva La Mexico!
@josephcarvalho7713
3 жыл бұрын
I think we need more content on the history of Mexican Promotions and the wrestlers on KZitem
@stephenbianchi7141
6 жыл бұрын
4:12 Mexico committed to kayfabe.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah they do
@Leiria65
5 жыл бұрын
One thing I wish he mentioned that would demonstrate just how much he was committed to it was that in movies where he isn't playing himself, or even a wrestler, he still wears the mask. There is one where is a cop. It wasn't written with him in mind but when every other recognizeable name rejected it he would be cast. The script remained unchanged so it's never really explained why this police officer wears a mask during the entirety of the movie
@DietDrMario
7 жыл бұрын
Keep it up bro, these are informative and entertaining, only a matter of time until you find your audience.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support and being a part of making the dream come true
@MiguelRodriguez-vm8zm
7 жыл бұрын
El Paso, TX. Salvador Guerrero !!!!
@luluzzz91
3 жыл бұрын
Really liked your content.Wish it had more visuals. :(
@LuisOrtiz-xo5kc
5 жыл бұрын
CMLL means Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (english: World Wrestling Council), not Consejo Mexicano de Lucha Libre.
@jesserichards5582
2 жыл бұрын
Very fascinating history lesson 👏 👍 😀 Thank You! ❤️
@gerardohernandez6057
5 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying the content on your channel! I just subscribed. Thanks for the great videos
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here! Welcome to the Know-It-All Nation!
@TobiasTheWolf
5 жыл бұрын
Great video bro
@7ANUBIS-MC
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and new sub here Dave 👍🏼 nice name! I'm Dave too and we help other Dave's out.. Serious note I wrestle still green but I I am set on learning lucha libre get some experience there and first place to start for me.... The awesome history of Lucha Libre itself! Respect and love for all of Lucha Libre you guys are true stars!! Looking for more info and history so, see ya there..
@HaBeFaStro
5 жыл бұрын
Viva Dave Knows!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@egpmh2891
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave did you see that El Santo when intothe Legacy wing of the WWE Hall of Fame over Wrestlemania weekend, just one year after the “Godfather of Japanese wrestling” Rikidozon was inducted in.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Yea the Legacy thing bothers me. I get they want things to be a happy affair.. but backdoor entering people is not exactly the nicest way to do it
@PhillyBagel
3 жыл бұрын
Great as always but you never touched on Los Luchadores and !Mucha Lucha!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
3 жыл бұрын
No I guess I didn't... somehow
@MiloLamar
7 жыл бұрын
Just a little detail, the M at CMLL stands for Mundial (worldwide if I'm not wrong in the translation)
@DaveKnowsWrestling
7 жыл бұрын
True, true. You got me. I was too concerned with pronunciation that I forgot to get the actual word right
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
So it means The Worldwide Wrestling Council, as opposed to The World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico.
@fifedogg511
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave I'm a new subscriber just found your channel on accident and I'm glad I did. Excellent content I've been binge watching episodes for 2 days since I found it. I wish you woulda booked the intercontinental and wwwf title tournaments you did I would love to hear how you would book them out. Keep up the great work!!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and welcome to the Know-It-All Nation! Further more, I did a sequel video the the IC tournament recently where I DID Book the winner! So you're in luck
@the_real.lionheart
Жыл бұрын
awesome job....Dave definitely knows wrestling....can you do a piece on Paul Bosch breaking away from Fritz and siding with Joe Blanchard and the rift it caused with Gino Hernandez and the Von Erich boys
@tomcigarsmoker8958
6 жыл бұрын
Great video as always
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@WELLFIGHTER
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video dude ^^
@DaveKnowsWrestling
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for appreciating it and taking the time to say so
@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579
4 жыл бұрын
To think that AAA's greatest Luchador La Parka is gone.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
The original LA Park still lives, there have been various luchadors using The Parka name and gimmick.
@johnhayes3464
7 жыл бұрын
very well did videos , keep it up n you will have many subscribers
@DaveKnowsWrestling
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the Positive vibes!
@salchichajones6628
4 жыл бұрын
OMG, where do you find all these information? I'm mexican and I didn't even know half of it
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
A bunch of places... that's what's fun, but difficult about wrestling... there's a ton of it out there
@salchichajones6628
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling Well, I will look it up Hey man, I just discovered your channel, keep it up with the good work
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
So glad you did. Welcome to the Know-It-All Nation! Thank you for being here
@KlaunVI
3 жыл бұрын
Superb video. Thought i knew a lot. Just found out more. Thanks.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. And I love the wrestling community being able to share information, allowing all of us to learn even more
@jimmiepiranah
6 жыл бұрын
If i remember correctly. Arena Mexico, closes, maybe once a year, for repairs. So, you could say, there is a 'Off Season', of Lucha, at Arena Mexico. Check out Jericho's podcast, w/Norman Smiley. They talk about their time in Mexico, workin for CMLL.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Good looking out.. I like it
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
Wrestling is year round south of the border.
@DiscoverMas
4 жыл бұрын
Nice Video! Would you like to review one of my masks?
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps
@steeveboyce
2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me why Mexican refs count slower than Moses? AAA especially. Pretty sure that u can get 2 or 3 Mississippi between each count. Surprise roll up is practically extinct there. I'm not trying to be mean or anything but I'm extremely curious
@codenamepelon
4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a vid about the "Ras de Lona" style of wrestling. It's a side of Lucha Libre that not much people outside of Mexico know about
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
I will look into it
@codenamepelon
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling cool thanks for the reply UWA was mostly remembered for having great Ras de Lona exihibitions along with some nasty blood baths, if that helps. Also should check Negro Navarro's matches, he's one of the last "maestros" of the ras de lona style still active today. I hope you like it, Lucha Libre has created some of the craziest submission holds through this style.
@garysuarez5075
6 жыл бұрын
How can you talk about Lucha Librie with out talking about Mil Mascaras or even Blue Demon
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Very fair.. but look at this as a video, like my British videos.. that focus more on the beginnings of companies. Like the British vids, I tend to do more than just this, because one video on Lucha Libre is not enough. Mil Mascaras and Blue Demon are being planned for the future.. don't worry. But glad to see you know your history
@davidragan5791
2 жыл бұрын
I love lucha libre wrestling mil mascaras and laparka are my favorites
@PtolemyJones
3 жыл бұрын
No mention of Mil Mascaras?
@DaveKnowsWrestling
3 жыл бұрын
I focused on him in an episode that came out not that long before this one
@Better_callMe
3 жыл бұрын
*Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
@sadlobster1
5 жыл бұрын
Personally, I find Lucha Libre to be the better version of wrestling (next to Sumo.) It's aerobatic, fast-paced, full of unique figures/characters, each wrestler has their own unique style. But most of all, it's rooted in deep traditions dating back centuries ago (to the time of the ancient tribes of the Aztecs.) Whereas American wrestling now follows only ONE face...John Cena. (Note: When I say that Lucha Libre has tradition that dates back centuries. I am speaking of the traditions behind the mask. Whenever Aztecs warriors lost a fight, the loser was beheaded. More to the point, these warriors were said to be wearing unique masks in battle)
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
Hey that's perfectly understandable. There is a lot to like about Lucha Libre
@sadlobster1
5 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling My favorite thing about Lucha Libre is the fact that it knows no height or gender restriction. These days; in WWE and any other current league, women are strictly put up against other women wrestlers and there's nobody who's...shall we say, of Peter Dinklage levels of height in the American leagues these days to put up against the big dogs. Yet, in Lucha Libre; you have great athletes like Sexy Star going up against people outside of her height and weight class. You even have someone like Mascarita Segrada going up against people who are almost six to eight feet tall. That right there is what I like to see most of all
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
@@sadlobster1 WWE has done intergender wrestling before. It has only been a thing in Mexico in recent years. I personally prefer separate men and women divisions. And in Mexico, they also call American style wrestling, lucha libre.
@0fficialdregs
2 жыл бұрын
LUCHA LUCHA LUCHA!!!!
@jonathanhensley6141
4 жыл бұрын
I looked up which is more popular Japanese pro wrestling or LL and some think JPW but I think LL because it has spawned different variations.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Popularity is a tricky thing to gauge
@merlhines5459
6 жыл бұрын
liberty hall in tyler texas
@richardlee1075
5 жыл бұрын
You're favorite Lucha wrestler?
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
Mistico or Rey Mysterio... but too many to pick. Yours?
@richardlee1075
5 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling Rey
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
Mil Mascaras.
@richardlee1075
5 жыл бұрын
Viva la dave
@sadlobster1
4 жыл бұрын
According to Lucha Underground, some of Lucha Libre's origins may also be tied to the ancient tribes of Mesoamerica. Back then; warriors wore war masks into battle and when their opponents lost, the victor would behead them. This is where the idea of claiming the luchadore's mask as a victory prize supposedly came into being. If this is all true, Lucha Libre truly DOES have more to offer than American wrestling (to me)
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
The Kayfabe is strong with you
@sadlobster1
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling Pardon?
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
The Lucha Underground story is all a work. So I'm saying you are going with the kayfabe
@sadlobster1
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling You may be right...but then, the ancient tribes DID wear masks and they DID behead their defeated opponents. So, there is some possibility its true. But even if it's not, is going with the kayfabe a bad thing?
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
@@sadlobster1 The mask came from American wrestling. Cultural traditions have been incorporated into Mexican wrestling masks over the years, and lucha libre does not have it's origins in mesoamerican traditions. Wrestling is the WORLD'S oldest sport. It dates back to ancient Rome, ancient Greece. Lucha Libre is the Spanish word for freestyle wrestling.
@Brando-Lee3725
2 жыл бұрын
El Gran Hamada !
@lilachie
7 жыл бұрын
never clicked so fast
@DaveKnowsWrestling
7 жыл бұрын
Nice! Breaking speed records
@josegodinez991
Жыл бұрын
@daveknowswrestling dude the influence lucha libre has had…el gran apache in my opinion is the true father or strong style… he trained a lot of Japanese wrestlers(tajiri)… on top of that gory being part of one of the most famous tag teams… la pareja atómica gory guerrero and el santo… knowing that Eddie came from such a pedigree… the backbone of wcw was the cruiserweights incorporated by mostly Mexicans… on top of that the best would go train and learn in Mexico… Chris Jericho had his time in the arena Mexico… the lion sault was established there being his ring name was corazón de Leon…. Lita trained there( who are you to doubt el Dandy) also Vince had el hijo del santo and negro casas on his payroll… imagine…. When santos Escobar had his moment with el fantasma his father being the main authority in wrestling in Mexico…. On top of the induction of mil mascaras… allowing him to tell his story of being a main attraction at Madison square garden… Canek was the hulk hogan of Mexico he actually body slammed Andre the giant lol….
@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579
4 жыл бұрын
Canek picked up Andre before even Hogan.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Several wrestlers have... WM3 wasn't even the first time Hogan did it
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
Stan Hansen comes to mind.
@michaelfrichette7841
5 жыл бұрын
Can u talk about the crash lucha?
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion
@emilioestaban3449
2 жыл бұрын
Magnifico 👍
@hunterhelmsley3854
6 жыл бұрын
I SUBSCRIBED👍
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@KBox1991
6 жыл бұрын
why does he said emll when its cmll? is it a accent thing?
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
It was ORIGINALLY the EMLL... it didn't become the CMLL until later, as pointed out in the video
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
I think it became CMLL after EMLL left the National Wrestling Alliance, but they kept using The NWA Middleweight, Lightweight, and Welterweight World Titles
@kennyomegapushcesaropushhe4184
4 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between Lucha Libre style and highflying style?
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Lots. Lucha doesn't necessarily have to have any high flying at all. How they bump is different. Some of the rules too. There are a bunch of differences
@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579
4 жыл бұрын
Lucha Libre has moves , submissions and other techniques while high flying is just that.
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
@@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579 lucha libre is wrestling, the other stuff is acrobatics.
@PtolemyJones
3 жыл бұрын
Gus Pappas? Any relation to Angelo and his kids?
@felipedandrea124
3 жыл бұрын
Giovanni wrestlilovic?
@maraviudadesantoelenmascar8317
3 жыл бұрын
Qué contrastante: El Mejor vs el peor, en todos los aspectos: CALIDAD HUMANA, VALORES, PRINCIPIOS, CARIÑO POR SANTO, ENMASCARADO DE PLATA. Uno, un Señoron, otro, miserable bandido ilegal.
@mgonzo3881
4 жыл бұрын
I wanted to get back into pro-wrestling, especially since there isn’t anything new out to watch. I was hardcore into WWF/WWE & a loyal fan...until after 2000ish. It started when Undertaker, went from the “Deadman” with supernatural powers, but then became a biker...with supernatural powers. It felt like they were doing away with eccentric, or the dark mysterious characters. Instead now it seems WWE has really athletic, but regular dudes & chicks, using regular names; which is fine, but to me it doesn’t feel right when a Seth Rollins, who is great, but when he beat the The Fiend, it didn’t make me care about the match - & it was a no holds steel cage. Here is this demon, who is supposed to also have dark powers, gets taken out by a guy with a typical name. I also wasn’t a fan of the brand split, but what really ruined it for me are the shit storylines & cringe promos. Good thing AEW hasn’t shit the bed, but now NJPW is awesome & AAA is getting better.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes if you have a particular wrestling itch.. outside the US is where you have to go
@mgonzo3881
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling I should of mentioned that the it was your channel that how found out about NJPW. So I owe you a huge thanks. I think, at the moment, NJPW is the most entertaining pro-wrestling promotion, followed by AEW. I'm still watching WWE (I subscribe to the network), but thanks to you, your channel opened a whole new world of sports entertainment 😉
@507jahblessyou
4 жыл бұрын
Buen Español
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you.. I was trying real hard to get it right
@simloverfever
3 жыл бұрын
Im just watching these videos wanting to do wrestling but my knee is like 🤡
@elibooks7660
2 жыл бұрын
I remember reading el santo y blue demon magazine series lol
@DaveKnowsWrestling
2 жыл бұрын
That's very cool, great to have memories of that magazine
@TheKilodead4
6 жыл бұрын
Viv La Gagne!
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
Gagne estan susio
@TheKilodead4
6 жыл бұрын
Dave Knows Wrestling no he wasn't
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
Long live Verne Gagne
@blxckhawk3708
4 жыл бұрын
Do u think it’s possible for an American to pull off a luchadore gimmick
@DaveKnowsWrestling
4 жыл бұрын
I def do
@jimmiepiranah
4 жыл бұрын
@@DaveKnowsWrestling There have been plenty of, 'foreigners', Jericho, Norman Smiley, Ultimo Dragon, Art Barr, Vampiro, Konann, that had HUGE careers in Mexico. I think, it's learning the style. Cos a gimmick's a gimmick, no matter where you are. But the style's change. But yes, there are gimmicks, that are specific, to a country. That's what makes pro wrestling so cool. Its international. You don't see, American pro football/basketball/baseball teams, traveling the world, playing against, pro foreign football/basketball/baseball teams. I've gone on a tangent. Imma big lucha fan. I've watched this vid a few times. Good Stuff.
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
In Mexico, they also call American wrestlers, luchadors. It simply means wrestler, or fighter in English. If you mean a "Mask" gimmick, well the mask has existed in American wrestling since the old days. It is just more popular in Mexican wrestling.
@neverangel24officialytchan87
7 ай бұрын
Everyone.
@luisvargas6670
6 жыл бұрын
You should do Puerto Rican wrestling you will find yourself surprised when you find how great was into Bruiser Brody is dead
@DaveKnowsWrestling
6 жыл бұрын
I have made casual references to Puerto Rican wrestling before and mentioned the Bruiser Brody incident in the Wrestler Court video
@luisvargas6670
6 жыл бұрын
You should that lil island was wwe competition... the rise and fall of Puerto Rican wrestling. Puerto Rico used to draw a lot of money you have no idea Bruiser Brody dead ruin Puerto Rican wrestling you need help let me know
@luisvargas6670
6 жыл бұрын
You're going to be shock I'm surprised
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
Brody's killer used to wrestle for WWE in the 1970s.
@eitooii5242
4 ай бұрын
La mascara fue creado por ese zapatero, osea que la mascara es 100% Mexicana
@DrinkYourNailPolish
5 жыл бұрын
I effing love lucha libre but I don't like the masks.
@DaveKnowsWrestling
5 жыл бұрын
That's surprising
@bramirez3330
4 жыл бұрын
Masks have been around wrestling for as long as I can remember. Even in the territory days. You never heard of The Assassin's, The Spoiler, Mr.Wrestling I and II, The Grappler, The Masked Superstar, The Super Destroyers, The Destroyer, The Patriot, etc
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