Professional Wrestling and the Hidden Harmony of Battle (Photos)

Reyes at the 2014 exhibition Arena México, 80 años de Lucha Libre (80 Years of Wrestling at Mexico City Arena) held at Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park.

Japanese wrestler Ōwashi Tōru sporting a sombrero. Zepp Tokyo, March 20, 2009.

Mexican pro Mascarita Dorada introduces himself to Japanese fans wearing a garland of \\1,000 notes. Zepp Tokyo, March 20, 2009.

Místico, who won the IWGP junior heavyweight title in a match against Japanese foe Tiger Mask IV. Tokyo Dome, 1999.

Último Dragón (the Last Dragon) kicking compatriot Negro Casas (Black Dragon) in the chest. Kōrakuen Hall, 2010.

Son of Fishman holds Hurricane Kid in a leglock. Shinjuku Face, December 25, 2011.

Akino pushes her opponent Kurihara Ayumi into the ropes. Shinkiba 1st Ring, June 21, 2009.

Mexican wrestler Amapola (the Poppy) torments Kurihara Ayumi in a finishing move known as el pulpo (the octopus). Shinkiba 1st Ring, September 18, 2011.

Leon clasps Lady Aphrodita in a sleeper hold. Shinkiba 1st Ring, August 27, 2011.

Puerto Rican star Zeuxis executes a moonsault slam on Ishibashi Aoi. Shinkiba 1st Ring, August 27, 2011.

Mexican veteran La Comandante prepares to hurl Kanbayashi Aki out of the ring. Shinkiba 1st Ring, August 27, 2011.