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A ‘New Era’ of lucha libre dawns in El Paso

New Era Wrestling features male and female wrestlers such as The Patriot, El Tirano and Delilah—including five of founder Jose Ontiveros’ children.

As the city winds down from the week on a Friday night, a whole new community emerges from a shabby warehouse on Dyer Street.

New Era Wrestling, a local El Paso Lucha Libre organization, opens their doors every Friday night to hundreds of people of all ages to put on a full lineup of wrestling matches and entertainment.

When entering the arena for the Friday matchups, immediately a wave of intense energy hits as hundreds of children and adults are scattered around the wrestling ring.