Lucha libre wrestling at the Lucha VaVOOM show in LA
Lucha libre wrestling, anyone? Reuters photographer Mario Anzuoni takes us behind the scenes at Lucha VaVOOM show in Los Angeles, California in this photo essay. Photos taken May 5.
- Lucha libre wrestler Matt Classic arrives for his fight during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for the fifth of May, commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Dr Maldad and referee Platainitos wait backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- A performer applies makeup backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Dr Maldad warms up backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Performer Polly Wood waits backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- A performer waits backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Performers get ready backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Performer Karis Wilde rehearses backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestlers The Crazy Chickens prepare backstage before the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- The boots of lucha libre wrestler Cassandro are pictured as he waits ringside during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- A Lucha libre wrestler leaps into the audience during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Dr. Maldad leaps in midair during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestlers Matt Classic (L) and Cholitito fight during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Cholitito leaps onto Mini Matt Classic during their fight at the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Cassandro (R) leaps in midair during his fight at the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Dr. Maldad (L) leaps in midair while fighting against a member of The Crazy Chickens during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Lil Cholo leaps off the ring during his fight with Matt Classic (bottom 3rd L) during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Dr. Maldad warms up ringside during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestlers Dr. Maldad (bottom R) and a member of The Crazy Chickens fight during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- A burlesque dancer performs during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Dr. Maldad (L) leaps in midair while fighting against a member of The Crazy Chickens during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- A lucha libre wrestler of The Crazy Chickens leaps in midair while fighting against Dr. Maldad (bottom) during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013.(Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Burlesque dancer Bonita La Belle performs during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Cassandro leaps into the audience during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestlers Matt Classic (bottom R) and teammate Mini Matt Classic taunt Cholitito during their fight during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)
- Lucha libre wrestler Cassandro waves at the audience during the Lucha VaVOOM show as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Mayan theatre in Los Angeles, California May 5, 2013. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)