IWRG Guerra de Sexos (Spanish for “War of the Sexes”) is a professional wrestling event produced by the Mexican lucha libre promotion International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG). The event is characterized by inter‑gender matches that feature male wrestlers, female wrestlers, and “exóticos” (male wrestlers who perform in drag or with flamboyant personas) competing against one another, often within a single multi‑competitor match or a series of matches on the same card.
Concept and Format
The central premise of Guerra de Sexos is to pit competitors of different gender categories against each other, thereby creating inter‑gender storylines and matchups that are uncommon in traditional Mexican wrestling events, which typically separate male and female divisions. Matches have varied in format, including:
- Single inter‑gender bouts.
- Multi‑competitor elimination matches, sometimes conducted inside a steel cage.
- Title or prize matches in which the winner may receive a trophy, a championship opportunity, or other promotional accolades.
Historical Overview
The Guerra de Sexos concept was introduced by IWRG in the early 2010s as part of the promotion’s broader effort to diversify its event offerings. Since its inception, the event has been held intermittently, most frequently at IWRG’s home venue, Arena Naucalpan, located in the State of Mexico. While the exact year of the inaugural show is not definitively documented in publicly available sources, records indicate that the event was being held regularly by 2011.
Cultural and Promotional Significance
Guerra de Sexos serves as a showcase for inter‑gender competition within the lucha libre tradition, highlighting both the athletic abilities and the theatrical aspects of performers across gender lines. The inclusion of exóticos alongside male and female wrestlers contributes to the event’s reputation for challenging conventional gender norms in professional wrestling. Promotional material for the event commonly emphasizes its novelty and entertainment value, positioning it as a distinctive attraction within IWRG’s annual calendar.
Notable Appearances
Various well‑known Mexican wrestlers have participated in Guerra de Sexos events, including established male stars, prominent female luchadoras, and notable exóticos. Specific match results and participant lists vary from year to year and are documented in event‑by‑event reports released by wrestling news outlets and IWRG’s official communications.
Current Status
As of the latest available information, IWRG continues to feature Guerra de Sexos as a recurring, though not annually guaranteed, event. The promotion’s scheduling of the show depends on broader programming considerations and the availability of talent.