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Professional wrestler Latin Thunder brings lucha libre wrestling to Omaha library story time

Professional wrestler Latin Thunder visited the Omaha Public Library to share stories and teach children about lucha libre wrestling.

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THE OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY HAD A VERY SPECIAL GUEST FOR CHILDREN’S STORYTIME. LATIN THUNDER SURE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION. HEY. AND THE OTHER ONE, LATIN THUNDER, MADE TIME OUT OF HIS VERY BUSY PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING CAREER TO READ SOME STORIES TO THE KIDS. HE ALSO HAD TO TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING, AND I WANTED TO BRING THAT PIECE OF MEXICAN CULTURE TO THE MIDWEST THROUGH WRESTLING. I’VE ALWAYS LOVED READING. I’VE BEEN A VORACIOUS READER, AND I’VE ALWAYS LOVED LIBRARIES. THEY WERE A SAFE HAVEN. CAN YOU SHOW ME YOUR MUSCLES? IT’S SO AWESOME. THE KIDS EVEN GOT A CHANCE TO GET A PICTURE WITH LATIN THUNDER WHILE MAKING THEIR OWN MASKS. SEE THEM PUTTING THEM O

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Latin Thunder brings lucha libre wrestling to Omaha library story time

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Updated: 10:39 PM CDT Mar 19, 2026

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Latin Thunder, a professional wrestler, visited one of the Omaha Public Library’s branches to read stories to children and teach them about the importance of lucha libre wrestling. “I wanted to bring that piece of Mexican culture to the Midwest through wrestling. I’ve always loved reading. I’ve been a voracious reader and I’ve always loved libraries. They were a safe haven,” Latin Thunder said. During the event, children had the opportunity to take pictures with Latin Thunder and make their own wrestling masks.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

Latin Thunder, a professional wrestler, visited one of the Omaha Public Library’s branches to read stories to children and teach them about the importance of lucha libre wrestling.

“I wanted to bring that piece of Mexican culture to the Midwest through wrestling. I’ve always loved reading. I’ve been a voracious reader and I’ve always loved libraries. They were a safe haven,” Latin Thunder said.

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During the event, children had the opportunity to take pictures with Latin Thunder and make their own wrestling masks.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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