| “ | Watch it! This is my school! And it’s not just any school…IT’S THE FOREMOST WORLD RENOWNED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL…OF LUCHA!!! | „ |
| ~ Headmistress’ first words. |
| “ | Masked wrestling is not a sport. It is not mere entertainment. It is a way of life. It is honor, family, tradition... Rikochet: And donuts. |
„ |
| ~ Headmistress explaining that wrestling is more than just a popular type of combat sport or a mere form of public entertainment, but a way of life. |
| “ | You! Chico! You're expelled! | „ |
| ~ Headmistress’ catchphrase. |
Headmistress is a supporting character of the 2002 - 2005 Kids WB cartoon series, Mucha Lucha. She is the principal of Foremost World-Renowned International School of Lucha, where every masked wrestler attends to become a luchador. She is extremely strict and tough that most masked wrestler students at the School of Lucha have to follow The Code of Masked Wrestling. If they break any rules of The Code of Masked Wrestling, she will expel a student from the School of Lucha.
She is voiced by Candi Milo, who also voices The Flea and Pulgita in the same series, Dona, Pacce, and Lucil in Final Fantasy X, Jaime and Arriba in The Jackalope Boyz, Thundra in Aladdin, Lupe in Fanboy & Chumchum, Ophelia Ramirez in The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, Shoko Sashinami in Valvrave the Liberator, Amber and Crystal in the Scooby-Doo franchise, Maya Santos in Maya & Miguel, Snap in ChalkZone, Madame Foster and Coco in Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Petunia Pig and Granny in the Looney Tunes franchise, Lonette in Cool World, Nora Wakeman in My Life as a Teenage Robot, Sweetie Bird in Tiny Toon Adventures, Irma Lair in W.I.T.C.H, and the titular main protagonist in Dexter’s Laboratory.
Overview[]
The Headmistress is the strict, yet highly respected, principal of the Foremost World-Renowned International School of Lucha. She is a towering, muscular, and formidable woman who runs the school with an iron fist and a dedication to the Code of Masked Wrestling. She demands "Respect!" above all else and ensures that every student adheres to the rigorous rules of wrestling life. She is a powerful luchadora in her own right, famously undefeated within the school's canon and known for collecting the masks of those she has bested, which she keeps as trophies in her office. She acts as a mentor and disciplinarian to students like Rikochet, the Flea, and Buena Girl.
Personality[]
The Headmistress is a stern, disciplined, and imposing authority figure. Her personality is defined by her unwavering commitment to rules, order, and the traditions of lucha libre. She rarely smiles and often communicates through booming pronouncements and intimidating glares. Despite her intimidating demeanor and tough exterior, she genuinely cares about her students' success and moral development as honorable masked wrestlers. She is a woman of few words but decisive action. She displays a hidden, competitive streak when challenged by rivals from her past, such as Mama Maniaca.
Biography[]
Not much is known about her early life, but it is clear she had a successful and decorated career as a professional female wrestler before becoming the school’s principal. She established herself as a top-tier competitor, defeating many opponents and capturing their masks as proof of her skill. She eventually took on the role of Headmistress at the International School of Lucha, where she became the ultimate enforcer of the school's laws.
In various episodes, we learn more about her past through time travel scenarios or flashbacks. One key storyline involves her past rivalry with Rikochet's mother, Mama Maniaca, establishing a long-standing competitive history between the two formidable women. Her biography on the wiki would detail her key appearances in episodes where she participates in matches, enforces major rules, or deals with major villains affecting the school, such as El Maléfico's attempts to corrupt the students or the "Code of Wrongness." Her career arc centers on her transition from a champion wrestler to the guardian of the sport's traditions and future generations.
Trivia[]
- Mask Inspiration: The "brain" appearance of her mask was inspired by an old science-fiction Mexican film called La Nave de Los Monstruos (The Ship of Monsters).
- Unmasked Appearance: In the episode "Field of Screams", she is unmasked and revealed to have long brown hair, which she normally stuffs into her mask. Her actual face, however, is not clearly shown.
- Signature Moves: Her signature moves, which involve her transforming, include the "Blistering Barrel Roll" and the "Salmon Slapper".
- Unused Signature Move: On the official Kids' WB website, her signature move was listed as "La Expulsión" (The Expulsion), a move she never actually performed in the series.
- Rivalry with Rikochet's Mama: There is a long-standing, secret wrestling rivalry between the Headmistress and Rikochet's Mama that often threatens to break out into a match. During the show's development, an early idea was for them to have been ex-tag team partners.
- Favorite Food: Her favorite food is anything from the school canteen.