Corona Creatives – Luchadors

Mexican professional wrestlers (luchadors) had to stop working after social distancing rules were instituted. Face masks are now compulsory in Mexico City and other parts of Mexico. Coronavirus: Mexican wrestlers sew Lucha Libre face masks tells of their creative response to the shutdown. Most luchadors sew their own masks and costumes or have a family member do it. Many also have a cottage industry making masks and other souvenirs for fans. They’ve switched to making face masks to protect agains the coronavirus.