Blue Demon Jr. Joins Lucha Libre USA

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New York, NY (September 2, 2010) Lucha Libre USA proudly adds legendary Lucha Libre superstar Blue Demon Jr. to their Masked Warriors show coming to Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, TX on Thursday September 9th. Blue Demon Jr., one of the most well-known Mexican Luchadores will be wrestling the controversial RJ Brewer in what promises to be one of the most contentious fights of Lucha Libre USA.

The matches of the night include:

Mascarita Dorada and Octagoncito vs Pequeño Halloween and El Torerito
Magno vs Super Nova
Charly Malice vs El Oriental
Mini Park and Azteko vs Chi Chi and Rosetta Park
Marco Corleone vs Lizmark Jr.
RJ Brewer vs Blue Demon Jr.

This special event, presented by Stripes, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and KSAB starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through whataburgerfield.com online, by phone at 361-561-4665 or at 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!

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.

Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors is the first English language Lucha Libre television series and is filmed for broadcast on MTV2 and Tr3ìs: MTV Música y Más. The series launched on July 16th and has become one of the most talked about new shows on the air.

Blue Demon Jr. heir to one of the most iconic masks in the history of Lucha Libre, debut in 1984 alongside his father, Blue Demon, to become one of the most famous and recognized Mexican wrestlers among the international community. Trained by his renowned father Blue Demon Jr. picks up where his father left off to continue in the family legacy.

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 which is 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.

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 broadcast 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

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