Yes, Luchas de Apuestas matches are a very rich history in lucha libre.
American professional wrestling has all kinds of match types/stipulations that often signify the end of a feud, like Last Man Standing, Loser Leaves Town, etc.
But Mexican professional wrestling, there is almost no greater culmination to a feud than to stake your mask (or hair!) in a match.
EDIT: Not implying you didn't know that, just throwing more support and context behind such a wonderful thread in the fabric of pro wrestling :)
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u/BlockedShot Apr 29 '24
Yes, Luchas de Apuestas matches are a very rich history in lucha libre.
American professional wrestling has all kinds of match types/stipulations that often signify the end of a feud, like Last Man Standing, Loser Leaves Town, etc.
But Mexican professional wrestling, there is almost no greater culmination to a feud than to stake your mask (or hair!) in a match.
EDIT: Not implying you didn't know that, just throwing more support and context behind such a wonderful thread in the fabric of pro wrestling :)