MOTW 72: Atlantis vs Dr Wagner Jr (Again)
"M.O.T.W. #72: Atlantis vs. Dr. Wagner Jr. (Again)" - ink & digital illustration
I'm back with my first ever repeat special for the 72nd edition of our 'Match of the Week' illustration series!
Once again, this total Lucha Libre classic took place back on March 6th, 2001 in CMLL at 'La Catedral De La Lucha Libre'; Arena Mexico.
So when I rewatched this one for yesterdays' podcast, once again, this match was easily the best thing I watched all week. So being totally honest with y'all on this thing, I really had no other option than going back to back on this one. For a variety of reasons I feel this is quite fitting to be our first ever repeat.
As I was discussing with 'Cousin Ben' yesterday, this is just so the perfect match that I'd show someone as an introduction to the wonderful world of Lucha Libre Mexicana. So pure in the Rudo vs Tecnico dynamic. Just an amazing era of CMLL. Perfect use of 2/3 feels. Wonderful drama. Great wrestling. And the entire atmosphere is just incredible.
Artists' Note: The other part that was fun here was it was SUCH a tough choice in picking the big moment to commemorate in art form. There were so many amazing visuals in this one that it was a real treat to get to give it a second go around. I obviously absolutely adored the over the top cheesy, wonderfully campy introduction segment in the doctor's office. It was quite cool getting to do something a little different here.
Once again, if you haven't already, please do yourself a favour & give this a watch ASAP!
ENJOY!!
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