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Nicky dives from atop a stack of speakers onto the head of Cassandro. This, of course, riles Cassandro and his teammate, who consequently takes it out on Nicky and her teammate, which covers up the fact that Cassandro has climbed up to the balcony. If it sounds crazy, it gets even crazier…
What’s he going to do from the balcony? Well let’s just say it’s Mexican wrestling and payback es una perra! Click on the video at the right to see the whole thing.
This is the scene as I saw it Thursday night at the Mayan Theater. It’s Lucha Va Voom and that means Sex and Violence all in the name of fun! The wrestling is staged, the dancing girls real, the booze is cheap and the comics are pure cheese, and I couldn’t stop smiling all night.
I’ve been to Lucha Va Voom several times and have had the opportunity to photograph a couple of the shows, including the legendary girl fight. If you’ve seen it you know it’s high energy fun, and if you haven’t you ought to one day. I have some galleries dedicated to Lucha: wrestlers, burlesque and the girl fight. Check them out and get a print or coffee mug with your favorite Luchadore or luchadorette.
And if Lucha Va Voom seems interesting to you, check out my photos from the LA Derby Dolls roller derby matches.
Holy shit this is stimulating!!
As an addition to this post, it turns out Cassandro, the guy who jumped from the balcony of the Mayan Theater for our entertainment has had to undergo expensive knee surgery and will be unable to perform for almost a year. A collection has been setup to benefit this outrageous performer and help him cover his hospital bill. Please visit the site here, http://bit.ly/y0Ni43 for more information and to make a donation. Thank you.