Daniel Iriarte
Chepe Zazueta
CMLL, 93 Years of Glory: From El Santo to Místico, the Masks That Defined Mexican Lucha Libre
The World Wrestling Council (CMLL) commemorates 93 years of history, recalling its founding on September 21, 1933, when Salvador Lutteroth González brought to life the then-named Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre, laying the groundwork for what is today one of the pillars of sports entertainment in Mexico.
Since its inception, the organization has solidified itself as a historical benchmark, recognized as the longest-running of its kind worldwide, keeping alive a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation within the squared circle.
In this journey, masks have been the heart of Lucha Libre, giving identity to legendary figures who marked an era such as El Santo, Blue Demon, Rayo de Jalisco, El Solitario, and Ray Mendoza, wrestlers who took this spectacle to its highest point and turned it into a cultural phenomenon.
As time went on, new stars took center stage and revitalized the scene, notably Místico, who managed to connect with the modern audience and reaffirm the importance of the mask as a symbol within the ring.
93 years after its creation, CMLL continues to be synonymous with tradition, history, and spectacle, keeping alive the legacy of its founder and every wrestler who has worn a mask, an element that continues to represent pride, identity, and passion in Mexican Lucha Libre.
