IMPACT Wrestling Honors Lucha Libre Legacy On Sunday, October 22 in Chicago
Legendary Luchador Konnan Will Be Amongst Mexican Wrestling Legends At The Lucha Libre Celebration; Juventud Guerrera and Samuray Del Sol Will Each Be In Motion
First-Ever “Lucha Fiesta” Fan Occasion Is Scheduled Pre-Present On Sunday With Autographs, Photograph-ops, Tacos & A lot Extra
IMPACT Wrestling confirmed immediately that the Certain For Glory Fallout Present on Sunday evening, October 22, might be a Lucha Libre Celebration, honoring the custom and legacy of the high-flying model {of professional} wrestling that originated in Mexico.
The Lucha Libre Celebration might be held at Cicero Stadium within the Chicago suburb of Cicero, beginning at 7 p.m.
Followers are inspired to decorate like their favourite luchador, previous or current.
The Lucha Libre Celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. with IMPACT’s first-ever “Lucha Fiesta” the place a really restricted variety of followers will get unique entry inside Cicero Stadium to a Q&A with all luchadores on the present, commemorative, numbered collectibles, autograph alternatives, photo-ops and a standard fiesta feast with home-made tacos, rice, beans and extra. The “Lucha Fiesta” is $100 and tickets are on-sale now at shopimpact.com.
One of many largest names in lucha libre historical past is returning to IMPACT Wrestling for the Lucha Libre Celebration: Konnan.
Konnan has spent greater than 30 years in professional wrestling, competing all over the world for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), TNA/IMPACT Wrestling, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), and different promotions. He has been a champion on a number of events, in quite a few promotions. He additionally has been a supervisor, coloration commentator and inventive guide throughout his legendary professional wrestling profession.
Konnan has helped develop and advance the careers of numerous luchadores and he was the presenter on the 2023 WWE Corridor of Fame when Rey Mysterio, Jr. was inducted.
Born in Cuba of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, Konnan was raised in South Florida. He was within the U.S. Navy, the place he received the California state (beginner) Middleweight Boxing Championship. He in the end obtained an honorable discharge from the Navy and pursued professional wrestling.
The Lucha Libre Celebration additionally will function the in-ring return of Juventud Guerrera, a second-generation Mexican wrestling legend who final competed in TNA/IMPACT wrestling in 2005. Juvi, as he’s generally known as, is the son of Mexican wrestler Fuerza Guerrera, and he was a 5-time Cruiserweight Champion (WCW and WWE), greatest recognized for his nonstop, high-energy offense.
Juventud Guerrera is Spanish for “Youth Warrior.”
Different luchadores confirmed for in-ring motion on the Lucha Libra Celebration:
Samuray Del Sol
Born in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, Samuray Del Sol is a second-generation Mexican-American who lengthy idolized lucha libre legends Tinieblas and Octagón. Samuray Del Sol attended Chicago’s Curie Metropolitan Excessive Faculty, which is a 5-mile drive from Cicero Stadium. Rising up in Chicago, Samuray Del Sol participated in quite a few sports activities, together with gymnastics, taekwondo, jujutsu, beginner wrestling, and soccer.
Laredo Child
Now in his 20th 12 months as a professional wrestler, he has competed all over the world, together with IMPACT Wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. Laredo Child has been a champion in singles and tag group motion.
Black Taurus
A masked wrestler for IMPACT Wrestling and AAA, Black Taurus has been a singles and tag champion on a number of events. He has been aligned of late with IMPACT’s Crazzy Steve, however that group has since parted methods.
The Lucha Libre Celebration is a part of IMPACT Wrestling’s Certain For Glory Fallout Present. Matches for the Fallout present might be introduced within the coming weeks, however bitter rivalries might be settled and championships might be on the road.
Doors open at Cicero Stadium on Sunday, October 22, at 6 p.m., with preliminary matches set for six:30 p.m. The Lucha Libre Celebration kicks off at 7 p.m.
Certain For Glory, the showcase occasion of the 12 months for IMPACT Wrestling, is Saturday evening, October 21, at Cicero Stadium, beginning at 7 p.m. BFG might be a star-studded, electricity-filled evening with two of essentially the most anticipated matches already confirmed:
- Alex Shelley defends the IMPACT World Championship in opposition to 2-time former World Champion Josh Alexander.
- Will Ospreay makes his long-awaited return at BFG, dealing with offensive juggernaut “Speedball” Mike Bailey.
TICKETS FOR BLOND FOR GLORY on Saturday, October 21:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-tickets-687626929657
TICKETS FOR THE BOUND FOR GLORY FALLOUT SHOW on Sunday, October 22:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-fallout-tickets-687633459187
TICKETS FOR THE LUCHA FIESTA on Sunday, October 22:
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About IMPACT Wrestling:
A subsidiary of Anthem Sports activities & Leisure Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports activities Group, IMPACT Wrestling® is one of many world’s prime wrestling manufacturers, producing over 200 hours of authentic content material yearly and televised in 120 international locations together with AXS TV in the US. Based in 2002, IMPACT Wrestling’s deep library of premium content material is streamed the world over on key OTT platforms together with Pluto TV, XUMO and its personal on-demand subscription service IMPACT PLUS©. IMPACT has a robust social media presence with over 10 million engaged followers throughout all main providers. Ancillary companies embody stay occasions, merchandise, licensing, and sponsorship.