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Come see Living Legend Mil Mascaras in a rare appearance in the Midwest at NWA Dynamo on Wednesday April 29th

Posted: Apr 23rd 2010 By: mikeiles

What do John Cena, The Rock, Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin all have in common? They each followed the footsteps of Wrestling Legend Mil M?scaras who went from being a Superstar in the sport of wrestling to being a star on the big screen.

Thanks to Ring of Honor, the Midwest wrestling fans got to meet living legend Ric Flair in St Louis this past March. Later this month on April 29th in Ottawa Kansas NWA Dynamo invites you for what could be a once in a lifetime chance to meet the Lucha Libra?s version of America?s Hulk Hogan, Mil M?scaras.

Mil M?scaras who is nicknamed ?The Man of a 1,000 Masks? is not only a hero in Mexico but his contributions to the sport of wrestling changed wrestling around the world. He is credited with becoming one of the first masked luchadores outside of Mexico to be cheered outside his home country. M?scaras was blessed with great size and conditioning that permitted him to Main event around the world. He thrilled the fans with his great knowledge of the wrestling moves and was able to awe them as he was one of the first wrestlers to introduce the high-flying moves of lucha libre, such as the plancha and tope suicida.

His impact on the wrestling world has had ringing endorsements from his peers, The original Tiger Mask, has described M?scaras? impact on Japanese professional wrestling, ?If it weren?t for Mil Mascaras, there would be no Jushin Liger, ?ltimo Drag?n or the Great Sasuke today,?. Younger fans should know that Mascaras? success in the US also paved the way for other luchadores such as Rey Mysterio, Jr., who just recently won the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania. Just imagine if you combined John Cena and Rey Mysterio then what you would have is Mil M?scaras. A man who had the power and flew with ease, one could say the perfect wrestler.

Just like Elvis Presley, Mil M?scaras?s physique, colorful attire and flamboyant personality had the fans begging to see more of the star outside his profession. Mascaras gave the fans what they wanted and went to star in movies. His self titled film ?Mil M?scaras? in 1966 jumped started a career in the movies that have spanned five decade long.

On April 29th you can join Mascaras as he will be filming a special match for sequel to his last movie ?Mil Mascaras: Resurrection? originally title Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy.Join NWA Dynamo Pro Wrestling for one of the biggest wrestling events in the Midwest of 2009 when Hollywood and wrestling meet once again.

Tags: Mil Mascaras, Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, NWA, WWE