Lucha Libre USA to Whataburger Field
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STRIPES PRESENTS
Lucha Libre USA -MASKED WARRIORS
to Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th
Tickets are on-sale Friday, August 13th
at the Whataburger Field Box Office,
whataburgerfield.com or by calling 361-561-4665
"Masked Warriors" event featuring Wrestling Superstars Marco Corleone, Lizmark Jr., Tinieblas Jr., Mascarita Dorada, El Oriental, Amazing Kong and many more!
(Corpus Christi, August 13, 2010) - Lucha Libre USA is proud to announce that on September 9, 2010, Masked Warriors will be coming to Whataburger Field. This special event, presented by Stripes, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, KSAB and Grande Communications, starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through whataburgerfield.com, by phone at 361-561-4665 or at the Whataburger Field Box Office. Reserved-seat tickets for children under 12 are only $5! Purchasers of $30.00 VIP seating will receive a special meet-and-greet with Lucha Libre USA Superstar Wrestlers one hour before doors open! This momentous occasion is set to be filmed for MTV2 and Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más for broadcast later this summer.
The show will feature the highest level of professional wrestlers, directly from Mexico. Fans of professional wrestling will have the opportunity to witness the high flying and explosive action that only Lucha Libre USA can deliver.
MTV2 and Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más is airing 52 weeks of Masked Warriors, the first English language Lucha Libre series. The show kicked off on MTV2 and Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más with Lucha Libre: Behind the Mask, a 30-minute special giving viewers an introduction to Mexican wrestling and Lucha Libre USA. Don't miss the series every Friday at 10pm EST on MTV2 and Saturday at 10pm EST on Tr3s: MTV Música y Más.
Featuring amazing aerial acrobatics and elaborate masks, Lucha Libre is a significant part of Mexican culture. It is the best-attended live sporting event after soccer, the national sport. For the first time, Mexican-Americans will see their beloved traditional sport make the crossover from Latin television to American mainstream media.
Featuring:
Técnicos
Marco Corleone
Mascarita Dorada
Charly Malice
Mini Park
Lujo Esquire
San Juan Kid
PR Flyer
Octagoncito
Magno
Solid
Super Nova
Mascara Purpura
Mini Dragoncito
Amazing Kong
Rudos
Tinieblas Jr.
Lizmark Jr.
Oriental
Rellik
Pequeño Halloween
Tigresa Caliente
Chi Chi
Neutronic
Sydistiko
RJ Brewer
Adult reserved-seat tickets are $10, premium reserved $20.
*There will be a special meet-n-greet with OCTAGONCITO at La Palmera Mall this Sunday, August 15th, from 2pm-4pm.
About Lucha Libre:
Lucha Libre is an art form, much beloved by Latino culture. It sells millions of tickets to a mass audience composed of families from across the socioeconomic strata. Lucha Libre USA's mission is to introduce Americans to the global phenomenon that is Mexican wrestling. Lucha Libre USA regularly produces live events in major US arenas.
About MTV 2:
MTV2 is a man's best friend, with the highest concentration of males 12-24 on TV today. A vibrant mix of music, lifestyle and action sports programming. MTV2 has reflected the habits and behavior of young people since its launch in 1996. MTV2's audience has grown each year and the channel is currently available in 75 million homes. MTV2 is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
About Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más
Tr3sì: MTV Música y Más is available in 7 million Hispanic TV households and 38 million total TV households, making it the most widely distributed TV network dedicated to serving today's bicultural Latino youth. Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más' programming is rooted in the fusion of American and Latino music, culture, lifestyle and language. Music programming is at the core of Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más, the channel features hit makers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young US Latinos. Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más' programming slate also features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs that celebrate US-Latino hybrid identity and culture.
About Whataburger Field:
Whataburger Field, located at 734 East Port Avenue, is home of the Corpus Christi Hooks, Texas League Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Completed before the 2005 season at a cost of approximately $25 million, Whataburger Field has also hosted concerts, Top Rank Boxing matches and June's soccer exhibition match between the Houston Dynamo and Laredo Heat. In 2008 and 2009, Whataburger Field was voted the continent's top minor league sports venue by Minor League News.
About Stripes
Corpus Christi, Texas-based Susser Holdings Corporation is a third-generation family led business that operates more than 525 convenience stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma primarily under the Stripes and Town & Country banners. Restaurant service is available in more than 300 of its stores, primarily under the proprietary Laredo Taco Company and Country Cookin' brands. The Company also supplies branded motor fuel to approximately 390 independent dealers through its wholesale fuel division. For further information about Stripes, please visit http://www.stripescorp.com.