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| | The Professional Wrestling Online Museum - Masked Wrestlers |
 | | The mask is not only a costume tradition, it is also a major dramatic device - mask vs. mask matches are the height of lucha rivalries, and wrestlers unmasked usually go through major attitude and career changes (Cien Caras was a popular masked man, the unmasked Caras has since become one of Mexicos foremost villains). |
 | | Masks, character identities, and related honor aside, Mexican fighters are traditionally more agile, throw exotic moves that would challenge any circus acrobat, and play the crowds better than anyone. |
 | | iger Mask was a successful comic and cartoon wrestling hero as early as the late 60's, but in the early 80's, the fictional character was brought to life when phenomenal junior heavyweight Satoru Sayama adopted the costume for use in the Ring. |
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