You think E3 was just a game for the folks at Slang and Konami, a chance to show off its wrestling game Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes Del Ring? Nope, it was also an opportunity to make a decision on who would appear on the game’s cover. Now, the companies weren’t inviting any old schmos to battle it out for the glory of cover art infamy, no no. They brought together a freakin’ battle royale with several Lucha Libre wrestlers. And in the end, one guy reigned supreme. Read on from the press release…
Slang, in celebration of their upcoming Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring, announced today that professional Luchador Dr. Wagner Jr. defeated arch-rival La Parka, his blood brother Silver King and The Chosen One, El Elegido in a grueling match on the show floor at the 2010 E3 Expo. Known for his mixture of powerful moves, commanding stage presence and limber gymnastic ability, Dr. Wagner’s hard fought victory also garnered him the highly coveted role as Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring’s first ever cover athlete.
As the first iteration in the Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring franchise, Dr. Wagner’s menacing presence is symbolic of the game’s edgy fun that provides gamers with a fun introduction to the Mexican sport of Lucha Libre style wrestling. Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ringprovides fans an entertaining pick-up and play gaming experience that has authentic Lucha Libre action mixed with the sport’s rich tradition, highly-acrobatic and fast-paced fighting and innovative gameplay features.
