luchador
Masked Mexican wrestler
A luchador is a Mexican professional wrestler, typically competing in the high-flying, acrobatic style called lucha libre.
Luchadores are known for their colorful masks, which often become part of their identity—removing an opponent's mask is a dramatic humiliation.
The luchador leaped from the top rope.
Close-quarters combat technique
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- submissionYielding to another's will
- pinfallPins toppled in bowling
- chokeholdNeck-constricting restraint
suplex · slam · hold · lock · piledriver · body slam · armbar · headlock
Large arena for events
- ringClosed curve shape
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- crowdLarge public gathering
- venuePlace of occurrence
championship · bout · tournament · main event · undercard · entrance · ramp · lights
Elevated in ambition
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- diveHeadfirst water entry
- flipQuick turning motion
somersault · backflip · plancha · corkscrew · tope · crossbody · flying mare · top rope
Identity-concealing alteration
- identityWho someone is
- alter-egoAlternate version of oneself
- unmaskingRevealing what's hidden
- traditionCustom passed through generations
mystery · legacy · heritage · persona · symbolism · iconic · emblem · ritual
Top competitor, or advocate
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- fan favoriteWidely beloved by audiences
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- iconPictorial screen symbol
defender · babyface · avenger · warrior · underdog · crowd favorite · noble · valiant
Foot's rear underside
- cheaterOne who acts dishonestly
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- rivalOne who competes against
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
trash talk · interference · foreign object · low blow · sneak attack · betrayal · faction · stable
grappling
Close-quarters combat technique
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- submissionYielding to another's will
- pinfallPins toppled in bowling
chokehold · suplex · slam · hold · lock · piledriver · body slam · armbar · headlock · leglock
AAA
Top credit rating
- AtlantisMythical sunken island
- mano a manoDirect personal competition
coliseum
Large arena for events
- ringClosed curve shape
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- crowdLarge public gathering
venue · championship · bout · tournament · main event · undercard · entrance · ramp · lights · announcer
high-flying
Elevated in ambition
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- diveHeadfirst water entry
flip · somersault · backflip · plancha · corkscrew · tope · crossbody · flying mare · top rope · turnbuckle
disguise
Identity-concealing alteration
tradition · mystery · legacy · heritage · persona · symbolism · iconic · emblem · ritual · spectacle
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- fan favoriteWidely beloved by audiences
- legendUnverified traditional tale
icon · defender · babyface · avenger · warrior · underdog · crowd favorite · noble · valiant · heroic
heel
Foot's rear underside
- cheaterOne who acts dishonestly
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- rivalOne who competes against
nemesis · trash talk · interference · foreign object · low blow · sneak attack · betrayal · faction · stable · henchman
- atletasgoalkeeper, keeper, midfielder, striker, forward
- grapplerswrestler, judoka, sumo wrestler
- Lucha LibreAAA, tope, plancha, Atlantis, high flyer
- arena fightersgladiator, pit fighter, scissor, velites, cage fighter
luchadorboxer
Combat sport competitor
kickboxer · judoka · karateka · pugilist · sumo wrestler
luchadorring announcer
Introduces boxers before bouts
spectator · referee · valet · commentator · manager
- luchador maskWrestler's identity-hiding headwear