Maximo: "queen" of Mexican wrestling

Posted by Mark Frauenfelder, April 14, 2008 11:17 AM | permalink

Short article about the popular group of effeminate Mexican pro wrestlers known as "Exotics."

In a hot-pink Mohawk haircut and leotard to match, Maximo pirouettes before taking down his muscle-bound enemies with a swift kick to the groin.

Mexican professional wrestling's latest sensation then delivers a crowning blow - a kiss on the lips of his macho opponent - to the delight of a roaring crowd.
Known casually as "gay" wrestlers, Exotics have been around since the 1970s but are experiencing a wrestling revival.

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#1 posted by Takuan , April 14, 2008 11:23 AM

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#2 posted by cherry shiva , April 14, 2008 11:29 AM

so maybe these "exotics" could speak out for the rights of the mexican goth kids ?

reminds me of comedian patton oswalt's hilarious take on circque du soleil (google it)... "gay" is okay in a performance context but not okay in real life ?

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#3 posted by guerrillasuit , April 14, 2008 12:47 PM

Viva Lucha Libre!

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#4 posted by mxhabla , April 14, 2008 1:12 PM

I read the article and there is a lot of things that aren't obvious about mexican wrestling:
There are two main categories: rudos (dirty or cheating) and técnicos (clean or fair) fighters. The often portray the good vs. evil struggle, and use names like "Infernal", "Evil Dogs", "Angel" or "Mystic" to name a few.
Inside these categories you can find subcategories, like exotic fighters (portraying queer like behavior, not necesarily being gay in real life); dwarfs versions of average-height fighters, superheroes and Furries. (yes, furries).
There's even a fighter that uses a Donkey suit, a look-a-like of the Shrek's movie character.

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#5 posted by Takuan , April 14, 2008 1:19 PM

you mean Nacho Libre was real?

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#6 posted by Takuan , April 14, 2008 1:21 PM

Nacho: Ok. Orphans! Listen to Ignacio. I know it is fun to wrestle. A nice piledrive to the face... or a punch to the face... but you cannot do it. Because, it is in the Bible not to wrestle your neighbour.
Chancho: So you've never wrestled?
Nacho: Me? No. Come on. Don't be crazy. I know the wrestlers get all the fancy ladies, and the clothes, and the fancy creams and lotions. But my life is good! Really good! I get to wake up every morning, at 5AM, and make some soup! It's the best. I love it. I get to lay in a bed, all by myself, all of my life! That's fantastic! Go. Go away! Read some books!

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#7 posted by mxhabla , April 14, 2008 2:06 PM

Yeah. well it's a know fact that Jack Black came to Fray Tormenta (Pastor Storm) to talk to him and make a donation to his orphanate. Fray Tormenta's story is pretty much the same one in Nacho Libre without the weird parts: A Catholic Pastor fights in the Arena to get money for the orphans.
I uploaded some photos with Maximo and a small furry fighting alongside:
http://mexicohabla.com/2008/los-exticos-en-lucha-libre-mexicana/

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#8 posted by mailboxtees , April 14, 2008 2:06 PM

I saw a bunch of matches at the Arena Mexico in Mexico City last year, and Maximo was indeed a highlight. And yeah, there were dwarves too. Also a guy named El Perro Aguayo, who is pretty famous, who crawled around and barked like a rabid dog, and a faux-Russian in fur underpants. A very fun time, and not to be missed if you're in Mexico City! Plus they bring you beer at your seat.

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#9 posted by chef