Lucha Libre. A wrestling style originating in Mexico that has been used by some of the best workers the business has ever seen. Names such as Blue Demon, El Santo, Psychosis, and Rey Mysterio have enriched Lucha Libre with great history, but with Mysterio’s career in it’s final stages, it’s time to look towards the future. I mention Rey Mysterio specifically, as he has been a main representative for Lucha Libre for the past twenty-or-so years. So it begs the question: Who are the five men that I think will steer the ship for Lucha Libre in the future? That’s what I have aimed to find out in this article. I have picked five young, insanely talented luchadores who I believe will be the future of Lucha Libre in the wrestling industry. Without further ado, on with the list.
5. Bandido
Notable Accomplishments: ROH World Champion, PWG World Champion, PROGRESS Tag Team Champion
Current Age: 28
For someone who is just 28 years of age, the man already has some solid accomplishments. Although he’s currently out injured, we shouldn’t forget how great this man is in the ring. Unlike most of the other luchadores on this list, Bandido possesses a great library of power moves that mesh greatly with the rest of his move set. I’m hoping that Tony Khan sees the talent that there is in him and gives him some well-deserved spotlight upon his return.
4. Titan
Notable Accomplishments: CMLL World Welterweight Champion (Current), BOSJ 30 finalist, CMLL World Tag Team Champion, Mexican National Welterweight Champion (2x), Mexican National Trios Champion
Current Age: 33
While he already has a great list of accomplishments, being in the BOSJ final is the most important to me. This is because his match against Master Wato in the final was genuinely generational. It was like a fight scene from a film translated into wrestling. Watching Titan in that match was mesmerising and had me really wanting to see more of him. The talent that this man possesses is unreal, and I hope more people realise that in the future. While he may be the oldest on this list, that shouldn’t stop you from keeping an eye out for him.
