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In Trump's Worst Nightmare, Mexican Wrestling Promotion AAA to Invade New York

Published Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:35:04 -0500

Last updated Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:50:52 -0500

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, the biggest wrestling promotion in Mexico, is set to take over Madison Square Garden this September, the company revealed in a press release Thursday. The event will take place on September 15th, the eve of Mexican Independence Day, with tickets going on sale on Cinco de Mayo. AAA hopes to attract New York's entire Hispanic community as well as hardcore indie wrestling fans for the event in MSG's main arena.

The news is a blow against President Donald Trump, who has dedicated his efforts to building a wall at the Mexican border. Trump is a WWE Hall-of-Famer and close friend of the McMahon family, which considers Madison Square Garden its home turf. No card has been announced yet for the event.

Check out the press release below.

(April 4, 2019) New York — An impressive roster of leading Mexican and internationally known pro wrestlers will "invade New York" when Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Mexico's premier pro wrestling organization, presents one of their legendary spectacles at Madison Square Garden on September 15th, 2019.

This will be the first time Lucha Libre AAA presents an event of this magnitude in the main arena at Madison Square Garden. Tickets go on sale on another noteworthy date for the Mexican community, May 5th, "Cinco de Mayo."

The date of the September 15th event is expected to attract an audience of Lucha Libre AAA fans from New York's Mexican and Hispanic communities, as well as the area's die-hard pro wrestling fans. Dorian Roldán, Managing Director of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide said, "The timing of the event on September 15th is very important for everyone of Mexican heritage. It is the eve of Mexican Independence Day and is also recognized in the U.S. as the "unofficial" kick-off of Hispanic Heritage promotions. We anticipate that all of New York's diverse Hispanic community will join us at Madison Square Garden to enjoy this truly Mexican spectacle in New York's most iconic sports venue."

Roldán added, "Our firm is going through a very important moment of globalization, that has allowed us to place Mexican lucha libre and its wrestlers, known as luchadores, at a new level. Lucha libre is a sport and a performance that offers the opportunity for families and fans of all social levels to father together and surrender in front of the mysticism and dedication of the wrestlers, anywhere in the world."

The pro-wrestling event will feature the spectacle that loyal Lucha Libre AAA fans are accustomed to experiencing, and are representative of this famous brand, including the colorful aspect of the wrestlers' masks and outfits, and the dramatic, exciting matches in the ring. Roldán continued, "The entire experience will transport attendees to Mexico, in a flash. Whether Latino, Mexican or American, all fans will enjoy the richness of Mexico's culture, with a bit of nostalgia, in the midst of New York City."

The full roster of wrestlers who are confirmed to appear will be released at a later date.