The Commodore Ballroom will be hosting some unusual guests on May 5th, 2022. The historic venue that usually hosts concerts featuring talented musicians in the heart of Downtown Vancouver will now be transformed into an arena with a ring as they host Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling to celebrate this year’s Cinco de Mayo.
Rob Fai, who is the president of the Vancouver-based Nation Extreme Wrestling (NEW), suggests that the Lucha Libre wrestling will be a superb, and entertaining way to celebrate the yearly Mexican tradition.
Rob also had this to say on how they are honouring the Mexican community this Cinco de Mayo. “Lucha Libre emphasizes the traditions of Mexican-styled grappling, which is all about bold colours and incredible, high-flying wrestling. Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico’s victory over Napoleon and France back in 1862. We will battle in the ring to honour this event and special day within the Mexican community.”
Doors to NEW's Lucha Libre will open at approx. 7pm with our first match ready to rock a few minutes after 8pm! Plenty of time to come grab some $3 tacos, ice-cold cervezas and enjoy the return of wrestling to the Commodore Ballroom! #LiveNation pic.twitter.com/wNINZgMMTR
— NEW (@NEWWrestlingInc) May 3, 2022
To keep Mexican tradition, this adrenalin-packed event will feature masked luchadores, some of which have just completed first-hand training in Mexico City. It will be the first time the wrestlers have performed in front of the Commodore crowd, which will give them a chance to showcase what they have learned from some of the best luchadores on this planet.
The party doesn’t just stop in the ring, as this event is celebrating more than just the luchadores. This Cinco de Mayo festivity wouldn’t be complete without a performance from the Mariachi Los Dorados, whose music never fails to make people want to get up and dance. Mariachi music always brings people together, no matter what, and to top it off, this event will feature 3$ taco specials, which will be a fan favorite.
Doors open at 7 pm, and the show will get underway at 8 pm on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at the Commodore Ballroom. Be sure to buy your tickets soon because this isn’t an event you want to miss.