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    Default Where are they now: Lucha Underground

    With the three year anniversary of LU's demise approaching, I decided to pay tribute to my all-time favorite promotion and find out where exactly did its performers end up. Let's begin !

    - Vibora is performing in AEW as a member of the super-popular Jurassic Express stable, under his Lucha Underground nickname, Luchasaurus.
    - Tommy Dreamer has been involved in a lot of controversy lately, due to his insensitive comments on Dark Side of the Ring. Prior to the controversy, he was working as a member of Impact's booking crew.
    - The White Rabbit is performing in WWE as Karrion Kross, working as a midcard talent after a dominant run in their developmental territory NXT.
    - Jeremiah Snake / Crane is performing in Impact under his most well-known name, Sami Callihan, as one of the company's top guys over the last three years.
    - Son of Havoc is performing in MLW as Matt Cross, having recently returned to the business.
    - The Lord is performing in WWE as Wade Barrett, working as a commentator in its developmental territory NXT.
    - Sammy Guevara is performing in AEW under the exact same name, currently enjoying a run as the TNT Champion and as a popular upper-midcard babyface performer.
    - XO Lishus is performing in AEW as Sonny Kiss, as a lower-midcard / occasional midcard fun babyface.
    - Konnan has popped up in AEW and MLW multiple times over the last few years, commonly managing whatever incarnation of LAX is available.
    - Matanza is performing in NJPW as Jeff Cobb, as a dominant member of the United Empire stable. He has also made an appearance for AEW, wrestling their top babyface, Jon Moxley.
    - Daivari has recently made appearances for both Impact and MLW, as a member of the company's top heel faction, CONTRA.
    - Pentagon Jr. / Dark is performing in AEW as Penta El Zero Miedo, as the World Tag Champion with his brother..
    - Fenix, the other half of the super-popular Lucha Brothers team. The brothers have also dominated Mexico and Impact upon their departure from LU.
    - Brian Cage is performing in AEW under the same name, as an upper-midcard powerhouse babyface.
    - Kobra Moon is performing in AEW as Thunder Rosa, as arguably the most popular woman in the promotion not named Britt Baker.
    - Joey Ryan is thankfully not performing anywhere anymore. Fuck you Joey Ryan.
    - Dez X is performing in WWE as Wes Lee, where he is the NXT Tag Team Champion with his long-time partner Nash Carter. Despite being the top team, MSK are not popular with the fans.
    - Chavo Guerrero Jr. is performing in AEW under his real name, more recently managing Andrade El Idolo.
    - Dario Cueto is performing in MLW as Cezar Duran, the authority figure of the promotion. LAAAAAAAAADERRRRR MAAAATCH !!!!!!!!!!
    - Killshot is performing in WWE as Isaiah Swerve Scott, a leader of the Hit Row faction. Congratulations on the main roster call-up boys.
    - The Mack is performing in Impact under his more known name of Willie Mack, in a fun tag team with Rich Swann.
    - Big Ryck retired from the business shortly after his tenure with LU ended, now working as a personal trainer.
    - Pimpinela Escarlata is performing in AAA, returning to his Exotico role within the promotion.
    - Ricky Mandel / Mundo is working the California indies.
    - Paul London has seemingly not wrestled since his time in LU ended, however he has done work for Impact as a producer.
    - Bengala is working the indies, more recently having worked GCW.
    - Vampiro is seemingly away from the business, dealing with severe health issues in recent years.
    - Matt Striker is performing as a commentator for both Impact and AAA.
    - Hernandez is performing in Impact under the exact same name, as a midcard veteran.
    - Shaul Guerrero recently appeared as a ring announcer for AEW during their Women's Tag Tournament.
    - Rey Mysterio Jr. is performing in WWE with his shortened name, teaming with his son Dominik.
    - Drago is performing in AAA as a midcard babyface.
    - Doku is signed to WWE as an ambassador under her Kairi Sane name.
    - Alberto El Patron has been involved in numerous scandalous activities over the last five years. Recently, he teased a return to WWE, which we all hope does not happen.
    - Taya is performing in WWE as Franky Monet, as an upper midcard heel in NXT.
    - Yurei is back in Stardom under her real name.
    - Mascarita Sagrada is working the indies, most notably in the Cali area.
    - Hitokiri is performing in WWE as Io Shirai, as one of the more decorated wrestlers in NXT's women's division.
    - Prince Puma is performing in WWE as Ricochet, as a midcard babyface that is occasionally spotlighted.
    - Son of Madness is once again performing under his Johnny Goodtime name, working Cali indies.
    - Super Fly is back in AAA, working underneath.
    - Jack Evans is performing in AEW under this exact same name, as a member of Matt Hardy's HFO faction.
    - Dr. Wagner Jr. is doing some occasional indy touring after leaving AAA last year.
    - Angelico is performing in AEW with his long-time partner Jack Evans.
    - Daga is seemingly not working anywhere right now, par for the course considering who he is married to.
    - Marty The Moth has recently worked enhancement matches for AEW under his real name, Martin Casaus.
    - Mr. Pectacular is performing in OVW as Jessie Godderz, as an upper midcard performer.
    - PJ Black is performing in Ring Of Honor while also doing indies.
    - Cortez Castro is back to performing under his Ricky Reyes name, more notably for Indiana indies.
    - Bael is performing on the indy circuit under his more famous B-Boy name, his last appearance being in Bar Wrestling last year.
    - Texano recently departed AAA after being in the promotion for almost a decade.
    - Jake Strong is performing in AEW as Jake Hager, Chris Jericho's right hand man in the Inner Circle stable.
    - Johnny Mundo is performing in WWE as John Morrison, having recently turned babyface.
    - Sexy Star is performing in AAA, working mainly tag matches.
    - Joey Wrestling ( or Mercury as he is more known for ) has seemingly left the business.
    - Night Claw is performing in ROH as Flamita.
    - Mil Muertes is performing in MLW as King Muertes, while also doing a lot of work on the indies.
    - King Cuerno is performing in WWE as Santos Escobar, a leader of Legado Del Fantasma stable.
    - Mariposa has seemingly not wrestled in 2 years, last promotion she worked for being SHIMMER.
    - Ivelisse is a dumbass.
    - Melina has recently popped up in both Impact and NWA.
    - Catrina has also seemingly left the business.
    - Black Lotus has seemingly left the business.
    - Argenis is performing in AAA, often teaming with...
    - Aerostar is performing in AAA.

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    Thanx for posting Travis

    Will be good when Lucha Underground returns

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