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Mainstream / April 2, 2012
Associated Press
Lucha libre using immigration to attract U.S. fans
AP feature with LLUSA tour context, Steve Ship quotes, Blue Demon Jr., RJ Brewer, audience notes, and ticket-sales range.
Historical storyline coverage Mainstream / April 10, 2012 Los Angeles Times 'Crusader' against illegal immigration brings his message to the matMajor LA Times feature on RJ Brewer, the Masked Warriors tour, crowd reactions, and luchador-driven conflict.
Historical storyline coverage TV / Broadcast / October 18, 2012 ABC News / Nightline US Wrestler Promotes Anti-Illegal Immigration Agenda on Mexican Wrestling TourNightline feature on RJ Brewer as LLUSA's chief villain; strong media proof that needs careful historical framing.
Historical storyline coverage TV / Broadcast / April 26, 2012 CNN CNN transcript mentioning RJ Brewer, Blue Demon Jr., SB1070, and the tourCNN segment transcript connecting the LLUSA tour to mainstream political storyline coverage.
Historical storyline coverage Mainstream / March 28, 2012 Forbes Americans Brace For Pro Wrestling, Mexican StyleForbes SportsMoney coverage by Tom Van Riper framing LLUSA within the U.S. business and sports-media opportunity for Mexican-style pro wrestling.
Official Releases / September 15, 2011 PRNewswire Masked Warriors begins second season on MTV2 and MTV Tr3sOfficial Season 2 release with MTV2, MTV Tr3s, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque, talent list, and series positioning.
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Mainstream / April 2, 2012
Associated Press
Lucha libre using immigration to attract U.S. fans
AP feature with LLUSA tour context, Steve Ship quotes, Blue Demon Jr., RJ Brewer, audience notes, and ticket-sales range.
Historical storyline coverage Mainstream / April 10, 2012 Los Angeles Times 'Crusader' against illegal immigration brings his message to the matMajor LA Times feature on RJ Brewer, the Masked Warriors tour, crowd reactions, and luchador-driven conflict.
Historical storyline coverage Mainstream / April 10, 2012 Los Angeles Times Wrestler takes his message to the matPhoto-gallery companion to the LA Times feature, useful as visual proof of live-event presentation.
Historical storyline coverage TV / Broadcast / October 18, 2012 ABC News / Nightline US Wrestler Promotes Anti-Illegal Immigration Agenda on Mexican Wrestling TourNightline feature on RJ Brewer as LLUSA's chief villain; strong media proof that needs careful historical framing.
Historical storyline coverage TV / Broadcast / April 26, 2012 CNN CNN transcript mentioning RJ Brewer, Blue Demon Jr., SB1070, and the tourCNN segment transcript connecting the LLUSA tour to mainstream political storyline coverage.
Historical storyline coverage Mainstream / March 28, 2012 Forbes Americans Brace For Pro Wrestling, Mexican StyleForbes SportsMoney coverage by Tom Van Riper framing LLUSA within the U.S. business and sports-media opportunity for Mexican-style pro wrestling.
Official Releases / September 15, 2011 PRNewswire Masked Warriors begins second season on MTV2 and MTV Tr3sOfficial Season 2 release with MTV2, MTV Tr3s, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque, talent list, and series positioning.
Official Releases / March 15, 2013 PRNewswire Masked Warriors takes its colorful circus-like wrestling shows on tourUnited We Stand Tour release with cities, anti-bullying campaign, sponsors, roster, and Steven Ship quote.
Wrestling Coverage / July 2010 Wrestleview Masked Warriors coming to MTV2Republished launch announcement for the MTV2 premiere and Tr3s encore.
Wrestling Coverage / July 2012 Wrestleview Masked Warriors debuts on HuluHulu Latino / Hulu Plus availability and Season 2 rollout coverage.
Local / Tour / May 2012 MySA / San Antonio Express-News Lucha Libre USA Mixes Politics Into ShowLocal market coverage for Masked Warriors Live in San Antonio with audience and family-positioning context.
Historical storyline coverage Local / Tour / April 2013 San Antonio Express-News Lucha Libre USA to talk about bullyingCommunity coverage of an LLUSA anti-bullying school visit tied to the United We Stand Tour.
Local / Tour / March 2012 MiLB / The Dell Diamond Lucha Libre USA Coming to The DellPartner announcement mentioning Dr Pepper TEN, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fiesta, Univision, app, toy line, and tour schedule.
Wrestling Coverage / July 16, 2010 411Mania 411's Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors Report 07.16.10Episode recap useful for match and storyline library research.
Wrestling Coverage / August 28, 2010 PWTorch MTV2 Lucha Libre USA TV Report 8/28Wrestling trade report useful for episode and match cross-checking.
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