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The Dignity of a Name

The Dignity of a Name

Season 1 Episode 4
8:14
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The Calling

Season 4 Episode 5
53:05
When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

Season 51 Episode 1
53:31
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Legends of Lucha Libre

The Strict School of Sacrifice

Season 1 Episode 3

This episode examines the discipline and sacrifice of lucha’s old school system, led by the notoriously strict Rey Misterio Sr., trainer of many of Tijuana’s greats. Lady Lee shares how training against men forged her aggressive, hard-hitting style. The story also explains Técnicos and Rudos, and shows Lady Lee passing her mentor’s lessons to the next generation of luchadores.

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The Dignity of a Name
8:14
Rey Misterio Sr.’s legacy endures as his son and student face the weight of his name.
The Mask
8:20
Examine the lucha libre mask as both art and identity.
Introducing Rey Misterio Sr.
7:31
Rey Misterio Sr.’s hybrid style of wrestling shapes lucha libre through his family and students.
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