Ep 23. The Wrestler Next Door

Maya & Miguel is a children's animated television series that follows the adventures of a pair of 10-year-old siblings, Maya and Miguel Santos, and their friends and family in their multicultural neighborhood.

In season 1 episode 23, titled "The Wrestler Next Door," Maya and Miguel are surprised to find out that their new neighbor is a retired Mexican wrestler, El Toro Fuerte. They are excited to meet him and learn about his career as a wrestler, but their parents warn them to be respectful and not bother him too much.

Despite their parents' warnings, Maya and Miguel can't resist trying to get to know El Toro Fuerte better. They eagerly watch his old matches on TV and try to mimic his wrestling moves, much to the dismay of their friends. After a few failed attempts at getting El Toro Fuerte's attention, Maya and Miguel finally get a chance to talk to him while he is gardening in his yard.

Maya and Miguel are thrilled to learn more about El Toro Fuerte's wrestling career and are impressed by his strength and agility. They also discover that he has a soft spot for animals and often takes in strays from the neighborhood.

As Maya and Miguel get to know El Toro Fuerte better, they begin to notice that he seems sad and lonely. They decide to throw him a surprise party to cheer him up and invite all of their friends and family to celebrate with them.

The party is a huge success, and El Toro Fuerte is touched by Maya and Miguel's kindness. He reveals that he had retired from wrestling because he missed his family and friends back in Mexico, but that he was glad to have made new friends in his new neighborhood.

In the end, Maya and Miguel learn an important lesson about respecting their neighbors and making new friends. They also realize that sometimes the people who seem the strongest on the outside are the ones who need friends and kindness the most.

Overall, "The Wrestler Next Door" is a heartwarming and entertaining episode of Maya & Miguel that teaches important lessons about friendship, cultural diversity, and compassion.