Métele la Wilson, métele la Nelson. La lucha libre en Guadalajara, Jalisco, 1934–1937

Professional wrestling has been an essential component of Mexican popular culture. However, historiography on its origins and development has primarily focused on Mexico City, overlooking other regions of the country. This article examines the emergence and consolidation of professional wrestling in Guadalajara between 1934 and 1937, during a period characterized by improvisation in its organization and the construction of its early sporting narratives. Through the analysis of newspaper sources and official documents, the study explores practice spaces, combat dynamics, and the social impact of the spectacle on the local community. This research provides a regional perspective on the study of professional wrestling, contributing to a broader understanding of its diversification and establishment beyond the nation’s capital.