Callum Aslantepe, a 29-year-old from Swindon, totally switched careers, going from an estate agent selling houses to a full-time lucha libre wrestler in Mexico since January, trading quiet property deals for thousands of screaming fans. This dude made the leap, winding down his entire estate agency business to move there after a massive 2025 tour showed him what was really possible.
Prince Phoenix Is The Real Deal, And Mexico Is Hooked
It's no joke how big lucha libre is in Mexico. Aslantepe himself said it, in the UK, a good wrestling show might pull in 300 people, but in Mexico? We're talking thousands. It’s a huge part of the culture, totally ingrained, with arenas all over the country and stars from the 60s and 70s still national celebrities. And Aslantepe, as his character Prince Phoenix, is right in the thick of it. He’s a "rudo," the theatrical villain who loves bending the rules and just being a flamboyant jerk in the ring. He told us he keeps Phoenix close to himself, but turns it up "by 1,000," making sure everyone knows he’s the bad guy. Growing up, he always rooted for the villains, and honestly, it’s probably way easier to get people to not like you when you’re that good at it. Prince Phoenix is a cool guy, for sure, but you definitely don’t want to get on his bad side.From Childhood Dream To Full-Time Villain
This wasn't some spur-of-the-moment decision. Aslantepe fell in love with wrestling as a kid, training between the ages of nine and 15 at a local school. He took a decade off, went into real estate, even started his own business, Aslan Real Estate, selling properties in Wiltshire. But the call of the ring was too strong. He came back to wrestling, touring the UK, working Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, dealing with grueling weekends and tons of travel. But guess what? He was happy wherever he was wrestling. Nadia Sapphire, a promoter who’s known him since he was a teenager, said he was "obsessed with wrestling" back then, always had all the figures, "just like a little brother." She even mentioned his estate agent business was going strong, so this was a real bet on himself. She's happy for him, living in a beautiful country and chasing his dream. And yeah, she misses him, but knows there’ll always be a spot for him back home. So, for Callum Aslantepe, now Prince Phoenix, the bet is paying off in a huge way. He’s living the dream, packing thousands into arenas and becoming part of that wild, incredible lucha libre culture. You know he's gonna keep bringing that rudo energy, probably making it take 30 minutes to get to the locker room because the fans just can't get enough of him. Keep an eye on Prince Phoenix, because this villain is just getting started.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.