The Lucha Libre by Throw Down originally started out as a prototype delrin version of the popular Luchador, until it was decided that it would become a production model. The earlier pre-release model featured a thick, Dif-e-Yo-style axle. The finalized version of the Lucha Libre used an overly complex axle system that featured spiked hex nuts, metal shims, and thin walls around the bearing seats.