The basic rules of the game are simple: the sumo fighter who touches the ground with any other part of his body except the soles of his feet loses the game. Also, if one of the wrestlers leaves the ring earlier than his opponent loses the game.

The rules of the game are highly strict and organized. All sumo fighters are kept together in residential areas where they are trained and carefully supervised. During the period they are sumo fighters, all wrestlers agree to have their life controlled by their trainers, including private routines such as meals and daily schedule.

One of the common myths regarding sumo is the fact that only extremely fat people are allowed to fight in sumo competitions. This is not at all true. In fact, there is no regulation stating the weight of a sumo wrestler. The reason for which most sumo fighters increase their weight significantly is a practical one: they need to be as heavy as possible so that they will not be easy to destabilize. Thus, there is only a practical strategy used for winning more games. Moreover, underneath that mass of fat, there are strong muscles that make the sumo wrestlers agile, fast and powerful.

The costumes sumo wrestlers use are rather scantly. They consist of a broad piece of fabric covering their intimate parts. This is why, it would be almost impossible to copy that for Halloween (unless you are the exhibitionist type). Yet, you can stull be a sumo wrestler for Halloween if this is what you have set in mind. Instead of getting your naughty bits cold on a Halloween night, go for a hilarious style: the inflatable sumo costume! These fan inflated costumes are not only extremely easy to wear, but they are also extremely accurate. There is no way you will pass unnoticed with such a costume. Moreover, they are fun and suit almost any type of person, regardless of age or physical appearance.

To polish your appearance you can also purchase a Japanese style wig and maybe even the Confucius style facial hair. With such a great look, who will compete with you?

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But who is Hulk Hogan after all? Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea – his real name) started his career as a professional wrestler in 1976 at the age if 23. The inception was tough and painful, as Hulk recalls. According to his story his trainer-to-be, Hiro Matsuda, he tested his skills and perseverance by breaking his leg on purpose. Yet, in no more than a year after this “accident” Hogan was ready to compete in wrestling games. And the recognition did not fail to come. The first trophy won by Hogan was NWA Southeast Heavyweight Championship in 1979. He activated in the World Wrestling Federation the next year, then made his entrance in New Japan Pro Wrestling and the American Wrestling Association.

His career spans over four decades: rising in the 70′s, the ‘80s (with great victories over Bob Backlund, Iron Sheik, Cowboy Bob Orton, André the Giant and Nikolai Volkoff), the ‘90s (when he defeated famous wrestlers such as Sgt. Slaughter, The Great Muta and Tatsumi Fujinami) and up to today with appearances at WWE and TNA special events.

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Planning in impersonating this tough guy for Halloween? If your answer is “yes”, then you must certainly spend some time looking for the perfect Hulk Hogan costume. You will not want to upset him by looking like a cheap replica!

If in many cases, the costumes heavily rely on clothing rather than accessories, when it comes to Hulk Hogan you will first have to purchase those little things which can make a difference. Start by looking for the “horseshoe” blonde moustache. You will be incapable of looking like Hogan without his signature moustache. It is like being a vampire without teeth or a butterfly without wings. You may not have a hard time in finding the perfect piece, but you should always plan ahead, so that you can have all the pieces of your costume in time and high quality.

Once you have the moustache, it is time to look for a blonde wig that will match the moustache. Finish the head details with a yellow (for an ‘80s look), black (for a ‘90s Hulk appearance) or red (for a 2000s look) bandana. Optionally, you can also wear a pair of dark sunglasses, to add a more mysterious touch to your overall appearance.

When it comes to clothing, feel free to combine red and yellow outfit to achieve an actual Hulk Hogan look. You can choose a pair of red tights and a yellow t-shirt with “Hulkamania” printed on it or you can choose a pair of yellow shorts and combine them with a red and yellow t-shirt. Add two feather boas (one yellow and one red) and a pair of red/yellow wrestling boots and you obtain the perfect Hulk Hogan competition costume.

Wearing tight clothing is not your type? Then try a black t-shirt and a pair of jeans for a comfortable Hogan look. Add a black bandana to match your outfit and you will be ready to rock the streets as a pro wrestler in his spear time. The moustache, the long blonde/white hair and the bandana are a must for the success of your overall look.

Trying to defeat Hulk Hogan has been a challenge for lots of wrestlers along time. Let’s see who is going to beat you with such a cool look this Halloween!

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This works the same for Hulk Hogan. Just imagine someone trying to be Hulk Hogan without having the “horseshoe” white moustache and the well known bandana! I don’t think anyone will recognize or at least guess the character who stood at the basis of such a disguise. Thus, if you are planning in playing the though guy this year with a Hulk Hogan costume, you should start looking for the two items you will need the most: the moustache and the bandana.

As regarding to the first accessory, the moustache, you can either let it grow (if you are a man and do not mind changing your appearance for a few weeks) or you can use a fake moustache bought from the online costume shops. It doesn’t get easier than that!

With the bandana, things may get a little bit more complicated, as there are some things you need to know before actually purchasing Hulk’s signature bandana. The first thing you must know is that along time, the color of Hulk’s bandanas has had slight modifications. At the beginning of his career and along his first ten years of pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan chose a yellow bandana to complete his usually yellow costumes. Thus, if you plan in adopting a ‘80s style Hulk Hogan costume, you should definitely go for a yellow bandana.

“Hollywood” Hulk preferred black bandanas, so for an authentic ‘90s Hulk Hogan look you should wear a black bandana too (of course, matching your black sleeveless shirt). The most recent colors used by Hulk Hogan in his wrestling career were yellow and red, with a red bandana and red and yellow feather boas.

Another thing you must take into consideration is that the bandanas were actually a perfect blend with the costume, so that it is not recommended to mix the styles, although a yellow bandana with a red and yellow costume may look quite good. Remember that an ardent fan pays lots of attention to details.

Now you know who to accessorize your Hulk Hogan costume so that it will look as accurate as possible. You only have to choose the style which fits you best!

What Hulk will you be this Halloween?

The costumes are representative of the wrestler’s personality and are as carefully chosen as their name or personal trainer. The reason: to offer that epic entertainment people expect and individuate themselves among all other wrestlers. Thus, if you are thinking of being a wrestler this Halloween, you have to know for sure who you want to be. The most popular costumes are for The Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, John Cena and, the grandfather of them all, Hulk Hogan. Pick your favorite and let the show begin!

Rey Mysterio

Nephew of Rey Misterio, Oscar Gutierrez had wrestling in his blood. He began his wrestling career in Mexico, in what is called lucha libre and entered the wrestling championships through his brave and distinct way of fighting. His signature outfit is made up of a mask with eagle-eyed eye holes and a pair of medium or long pants matching the mask’s color and pattern. One of the famous outfits is the American flag replica pants and mask, while the most spectacular is the red costume with black inscriptions. What is your favorite one?

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The Undertaker

Mark William Calaway, or The Undertaker, is one of the most prominent figures in wrestling. Undefeated in WrestleMania and having won numerous championships and wrestling competitions, The Undertaker is one of the wrestlers which have made history in the wrestling ring. If you are one of his ardent fans or simply want an aggressive look for Halloween you should start looking for his famous black undershirt, pair it with a pair of black pants and a black long coat to your entrance in great style. Wear a brown wig to resemble more your favorite wrestler and do not forget the black hat! You can put up this costume by yourself or you can purchase it from the specialized costume stores with an additional Undertaker mask and a muscular chest to recreate the exact Undertaker look.

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Stone Cold Steve Austin

Looking for the perfect image of an anti-hero? Then a Stone Cold Steve Austin costume will be great for you. The rebel beer drinker will certainly fascinate all the good girls around! Not only is such a costume a great one, but it is also relatively easy to make. In fact, all you need to do is find a black, leather vest and write “Austin” on one part and draw a skeleton head on the other using white paint. Pair it with black shorts or a pair of short blue jeans for an authentic Austin look. There are also Austin masks available on the market, so that you can fully transform into Stone Cold this Halloween.

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Sgt. Slaughter

Do you want an army look? Then go for the Sgt. Slaughter costume, a green outfit remembering those of the brave fighters America has had. A tough, yet polished look that will get you on top of people’s preferences. However, if you decide to go for this outfit you may be taken for a soldier indeed and not for the wrester that you want to be, so you must be careful in adding the details which will make the difference, such as a moustache and the well known safari hat.

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Rowdy Roddy Piper

Scots have a hero: he is called Rowdy Roddy Piper and has his signature entrances and costumes themed around the “Scottish” culture. If you want to dress like him you will need a white/black t-shirt with the “hot rod” inscription, a red plaid kilt and a black jacket. Cute, sexy and powerful! Who would say no to such a man!

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Apart from the costumes, you need to purchase some additional accessories too. You will need a “pack” of chest muscles (if you do not have a muscular abdomen already) as well as boots matching the costume you chose. Remember that in most cases, the details are those which make a costume spectacular and this is valid for wrestling costumes too.

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Differences from American Pro Wrestling

The luchador (wrestler) wears a mask which will be associated with his character for his entire career. In lucha libre there is a great dishonor for a wrestler to have his mask removed. Because of this great stake, there is even a rule saying that the wrestler who takes of the mask of another wrestler while fighting is disqualified.

The only case in which a wrestler is taken off the mask is after a lost unveiling fight. These are by far the most expected matches by all lucha libre fans.

To keep the secret well guarded and add some more mystery to their characters, some fighters choose to wear the masks in their private lives too. Thus, they may never come unmasked when being interviewed, when in public or when appearing in places where they may be recognized.

The wrestlers are not as imposing in stature as their American counterparts. This enables them to perform aerial movements, intricate series of fast maneuvers. The Mexican wrestlers are known for their agility and as well as the acrobatics of their movements.

In lucha libre, all fighters play roles. Some are the good guys (technicos) which represent Christian figures, superheroes or Aztec warriors which fight for the well-being of ordinary men and some are the bad guys (rudo) which are mainly representations of drug dealers, crooked police officers, Americans and politicians which fight for their own interest.

The plot of the feuds usually go around these themes, with the good guys trying to free the people and the bad guys trying to earn as much as they can.

Tradition

The Mexican wrestling competitions date from the 1930s, when Don Salvador Lutteroth Gonzalez founded the first wrestling league, the Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL) after seeing some wrestling matches in Texas. Nowadays there are two Mexican wrestling companies: the Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL) and Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) and the Mexican wrestlers are free to join any other wrestling competition they want, including becoming a pro wrestler in United States.

Costumes

The costumes Mexican wrestlers choose are in accordance with their theme and their ring name. However, most costumes are extremely colorful and lively. In most cases, a Mexican wrestling match is equal to an explosion of color and acrobatics.

The main Mexican wrestlers’ costume is a mask that covers the entire head, a pair of matching pants and matching boots. Sometimes wristbands matching the costume are worn by luchadores. For entrance many fighters use additional clothing items such as cloaks and jackets, but they are taken off when the competition begins.

The colors as well as the patterns from the costumes vary significantly from one luchador to the other, thus giving you total freedom to play with colors and patterns for Halloween.

If you decide to be a Mexican wrestler for Halloween you can either make your own costume, which is rather simple as long as you have some sewing and painting talents, or you can purchase the already made costume from the specialized sites (which is by far the most recommended solution if you have no time or inclination to sew.)

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Halloween is a night of pure and simple fun. It’s loaded with screams, candy, and surprises. Now comes the fun part; picking out a costume. Well, my wife and I have decided to try one of the Halloween couple costumes this year.

Have you checked out the plethora of wild Halloween costumes these days? From vampires, to werewolves, to Halloween couple costumes, it’s so hard to choose. There truly is no limit put on Halloween apparel these days. I was personally intrigued by the concept of Halloween couple costumes last October 31st when I spotted a vampire couple. Their makeup, costumes and fangs were unreal. What a cool idea!

Are you in search of that ideal Halloween get-up for this October 31st? In cyberspace you can find virtually anything your twisted heart desires. Any ghost, goblin, ghoul, beast, or mass psychopath costume can be acquired.

The great thing about shopping online isn’t just the vast selection, but the price as well. Sort through a ton of Halloween couple costumes for you and your sweetie. With the deluge of Halloween couple costumes and more at you very fingertips, you simply can’t go wrong.

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Here are some ideas for homemade costumes for another twist on costume ideas for this Halloween season.  Don’t be like me and end up picking out some plastic costume from the local store and going with that.

No matter what type of home made Halloween costumes that you want, you can usually find things around your home to make them. Thrift stores are always great for things like prom dresses, wedding dresses, and even suits that won’t cost you a fortune. You can also find things in department stores or craft stores.

The biggest variety of fun things you can get to go with your home made Halloween costumes are going to be things that you can only find online. When you try to go with home made Halloween costumes, keep one very important thing in mind.

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