Greatest Wrestling Masks

Shane and Morro are back in the Dungeon to dive into one of wrestling’s most recognisable traditions — the mask.

From the rich history of Lucha Libre to modern WWE, the lads explore why masks carry so much meaning in wrestling and how they can define a character. They look at legendary figures like El Santo, La Parka and Rey Mysterio, and why masks are so central to Mexican wrestling culture.

The conversation then shifts to WWE, with a look at Kane and how the mask became essential to his presentation, compared to others like Mick Foley and Vader where it served a different purpose.

They also discuss Japanese icons such as Jushin Thunder Liger and Hayabusa, and how masks translate across different styles and audiences.

Along the way, the lads get into the detail of how wearing a mask can actually affect in-ring performance — including whether it limits facial expression and selling, or forces wrestlers to adapt in different ways.

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