lucha libre is traditionally a male-dominated sport.lvement in it as a feminist act. kathrin: in this crazy city which is notorious for femicides, i hope that by doing this, i can help women gain self-confidence and inspire them to do it too. reporter: as a german, she wasn't taken seriously at first. but now, young people want a selfie with her. lucha libre is popular, providing distraction from the stress of daily life. the wrestlers are treated like stars. kathrin: more than anything else, it's lucha libre that has made me feel mexican, because it's part of popular culture. every child here knows the masks, every child knows the moves. reporter: and everyone knows her as miss kath. she represents strength and power. her first opponent is waiting for her. miss kath and universis are friends outside the ring, but you wouldn't know that inside it. the masks and costumes are intended to intimidate opponents. kathrin zeiske has fought in many towns here, but she loves the small arenas best of all. kathrin: today i have to say, nothing mak