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Luchapalooza gears up for round two on Saturday
Published: 9/29/2011 12:56 PM
Last Modified: 9/29/2011 1:03 PM

Are you reeeeaaady?

Luchapalooza's back for round two in downtown Tulsa, Saturday at Elote, 514 S. Boston Ave.

The festival celebrates Mexican masked wrestling with an outdoor street party, wrestling matches, live music, kids events and food, plus proceeds from this year's event will go to Tulsa Area United Way, said Brent Ortolani, vice president of the TAUW.

The Elote Luchadors have gained a cult-like following in recent years, drawing thousands of wrestling fans to their events.

"The wrestling nights at Elote have become so popular that last year we decided to make a street festival," said Elote owner-chef Libby Auld.

"Our first year alone we had over 3,000 people attend the event. This year, with the help of Bank of Oklahoma and TAUW, we are hoping for an even larger turnout."

Blocking off Boston Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Luchapooloza runs 4 p.m.-midnight and will have 12 wrestling matches.

Live music is scheduled by Tulsa-area artists Fiawna Forte, Oilhouse, Adam Lopez & the Lo-Tops and The Red Dirt Rangers. The event is kid-friendly until 8 p.m., Auld said. Cover is $5. Children under age 12 are admitted free.

The TAUW said it is proud to be a part of the quirky and popular event.

"We have watched the success of Elote's Luchadors and wanted to be a part of it," said Dan Ellinor, senior executive vice president for Bank of Oklahoma and Chairman of the Tulsa Area United Way Board of Directors. The Bank of Oklahoma also is sponsoring the event.

Elote Luchapalooza lineup

$5 cover, all ages till 8 p.m.

4 p.m.: gates open

4:50 p.m.: First matches
Donte El Niño vs. The Wolverine
The Monkey vs. El Castor aka The Beaver
Margarita the Metermaid vs. The Black Widow

6 p.m.: Oilhouse

6:30 p.m.: Second round matches
La Tortuga vs. The Aztec Warrior
Castigador vs. El Leon (this is a mask match, meaning someone will lose his mask)

7:20 p.m.: Fiawna Forte

8 p.m.: Title matches
Female Title-Grandma Chaos vs. Lucha le Pew
Middle Title-The Bar Fly vs. El Fenix Blanco
Heavy Weight Title-El Gallo Rojo Loco vs. El Tlaquache
Tag Team-Lucho Dinero & Corporate Douche vs. Dr Tetanus and Gurse

10:20 p.m.: Red Dirt Rangers w/opener Adam Lopez & the Lo-Tops

12 a.m.: Midnight matches
Stars and Stripes vs. Donte el Niño and el Heavy Metal Diablo
The Grass Hopper vs. Big Tobacco

What is a luchador?

A luchador is a professional Mexican wrestling performer. Popular in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, the sport is known for its high-flying acrobatic moves, fast pace and melodramatic story lines. Wrestlers generally wear masks that help define their "characters" or personalities.

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