There is no mistaking the bad guy in this particular bout of Mexican wrestling, or "lucha." And in times of tension over the US president's immigration policies, this all-American character is milking it.

"Here, representing the United States and loyal to its policies, comes Saaam Adonis!" the host of the bout yells.

Grown men, small children and elderly women yell and middle fingers are raised as Adonis struts by, waving the stars-and-stripes.

"I'm sure Donald Trump knows about me," the 27-year-old Pennsylvanian tells AFP.

"I'd really love to meet him and to get a picture with him and support my president."

– Gringo therapy –

Blond, tall and muscular, Adonis gives the crowd the catharsis they are looking for at the Mexico Arena — the spiritual home of the nation's favorite fantasy fight spectacle.