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The official crossover of Marvel Comics and AAA Lucha Libre began last night at Triplemania in Mexico City, Mexico with a match featuring Tortura Purpura and Venenoide defeating Leyenda Americana and Arcana.
-Arcana was based on Spider-Man and portrayed by Lio Rush.
-Tortura Purpura was based on Thanos and portrayed by Brian Cage.
-Leyenda Americana was based on Captain America and portrayed by Daga.
-Veneoide was based on Venom and portrayed by Black Taurus.
Following the bout, a character based on Captain Marvel appeared, stating that this was just the beginning. We have not yet confirmed her identity.
Back in October, Marvel announced the alliance with AAA would also launch "new storytelling content" as well as a clothing collection, accessories and other consumer products inspired by Mexican wrestling in collaboration with different Marvel licensing partners. One of those partners will be Marvel Luchador Funko pops.
"This collaboration with AAA represents an opportunity to participate in an iconic part of Mexican culture, such as wrestling and offering attractive content and experiences to the whole family that can be further celebrated with spectacular consumer products inspired by this discipline which is valuable for fans and consumers" said Luis Lomelí, Head of Licensing and Consumer Products area at The Walt Disney Company (Mexico) in an October press release about the crossover.
"While developing these storytelling and content creation initiatives, the premise has been to stay true to the essence of Mexican wrestling at all times by bringing together AAA’s experience in terms of wrestling and Marvel’s experience in terms of story and character development. The potential of wrestling is unlimited. Its quality, color and talent are increasingly valued in the world. Based on this unique and original creative platform, we will develop different product lines such as clothing, footwear and accessories, toys, household and school items."
Part one of that alliance is now officially in the books.
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