TALES OF MASKED MEN
Filmmaker Carlos Avila has been working on a lucha libre documentary for PBS for years. I contributed a bit some time back, and now I’m delighted to see the long and trying process pay off and the project finally seeing … Continued
Weirdest photo trend ever…
Of the repetitive conventions of vintage lucha mag photography (pose in locker room hallway, pose on city rooftop, pose with circus animal, etc) the absolute weirdest was the ‘pose with myself’ thing. Here’s an old shot of the tag team … Continued
Working on a big new project!
Updates here are going to be fewer and further between this summer, as I am spending a whole lot of time on something NEW NEW NEW for FPU coming in the Fall. No details yet, but expect some sort of … Continued
Dead Wrestler Society
ilovedust is a London-based design boutique responsible for a great collection of tribute illustrations to deceased wrestlers. Check these out: See an online gallery here.
Paging Doctor Nelson…
While “Dr. Nelson” looked to be pretty put together, it was hardly the intimidating ring name.
Doing the laundry?
“No, I can’t possibly go out with you tonight, I’m still drying my hoods…”
I Have No Idea What’s Going On Here – PART 2
The rudo team of Dr. Wagner and Angel Blanco, circa 1968. I think there’s four people in this picture, but there seems to be hands, feet and legs enough for 5-6… Also note the entire front row in suits and … Continued