The Official Lucha Underground Thread

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Backstage segment where an unknown man is being attacked by several other mystery men. The setting is very dark, so you can’t really tell who and what is going on. An unknown masked man enters and makes the save, he fights off the attackers and leaves them laying with a barrage of lucha moves and strikes. He extends his hand to the man that was being attacked. The segment is kinda odd, and this doesn’t help, as he then asks him if he knows the history of Lucha Libre. Then there is some weird flashback sequence showing Aztec warriors fighting some kind of battle. The man talks about the legacy that Lucha Libre over the past 100 years, as they show a slideshow of photos of lucha stars. Then they cut to a clip from AAA’s TripleMania where Dario Cueto announced that he was inviting all luchadores to come and fight for him in his temple in the United States. The camera then showed aerial shots of the “Lucha Underground Temple” before finally cutting ringside, where they debut Matt Striker and Vampiro as the announcers for the show.

- Matt Striker welcomes everyone and thanks them for being part of the change that is about to take place. Vampiro says that it’s going to be something different than usual.

- Dario Cueto is introduced and says that he is the owner and promoter of Lucha Underground and that he has invited the luchadores to come fight in his temple. Cueto then says that this is not a promotion where children can cheer for their heroes, but is a temple that honors the lucha traditions of honor, respect and his personal favorite, violence. Cueto says that whichever luchador impresses him the most will get a $100,000 bonus. He says that they will get the money tonight and that this was their chance to get rich or die trying. He hypes the first match saying that it will feature men who have lucha libre in their blood.

Blue Demon Jr. Vs Chavo Guerrero Jr.

This match started out with both men feeling the other out. Lots of mat wrestling and technical work shown by both men. Eventually the action picks up when Demon connects with a nice flying tilt-o-whirl headscissor take down, and followed it up with a nice baseball slide kick that connects on Chavo. Blue Demon takes control of the match, and locks in a headlock, but Chavo counters and executes a nice DDT on Demon. Blue Demon is tossed to the outside, and Chavo follows right up with a cross body to the floor. Chavo rolls Blue Demon Jr. back into the ring, and climbs up to the top ropes but Blue Demon cuts him off and knocks him down to the mat. Blue Demon Jr then climbs up to the top himself, and attempts a front roll, but Chavo moves out of the way. Chavo then picks Demon up and hoists him up to the top rope and tries to lock in a triangle choke, but Blue Demon reverses and drive Chavo hard into the mat with a powerbomb. Demon grabs Chavo and locks in a sharpshooter type submission hold, and Chavo taps.

Winner: Blue Demon Jr.

- We cut backstage to Dario Cueto in his office with Konnan. He thanks Konnan for coming and says that he wants Konnan to work for him. Konnan says that he doesn’t know about working for Cueto, but that he definitely wants some of that money that Cueto has been throwing around. Konnan says that Cueto wants the best wrestlers and he has one that’s right from this “barrio”. Cueto said that he doesn’t know about the best, because he’s signed one who has been all over the world under many names. Now that he is in his temple, he’ll be known as Johnny Mundo. Cueto says that he signed him to make an example out of him. He says that Mundo doesn’t respect his temple, and is here for the money and fame. Cueto then tells Konnan that if his man is as good as he says, then Konnan will have to have his guy make an example of Johnny Mundo.

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- Striker and Vampiro hype the debut of Johnny Mundo. They say that he hasn’t competed in three years. The camera cuts backstage, where we see Johnny Mundo doing pull-ups, getting ready for his match. Vampiro talks about the man Mundo faces tonight, Prince Puma. Vampiro says that Puma could be the man that changes Lucha.

- The cut to a video package that shows Prince Puma training with Konnan. Konnan talks about the importance of the mask to a luchador. He says that Puma was born to be the best fighter, that he goes back to the ways of the aztecs.


Son of Havoc (Matt Cross) Vs Sexy Star

- A video package is shown on Sexy Star. It shows some of her career highlights, and focuses on why she fights and wears a mask.

- Before the match Son of Havoc takes the microphone and says that he will NOT wrestle a woman. Havoc tells Sexy Star to leave the ring. Sexy Star plays up to the crowd, and leaves the ring. While Son of Havoc has his back turned to her however, she rushes back in and attacks him from behind. She throws strikes to the back of Havoc, but he throws her off. She keeps fighting back as best she can, but Son of Havoc has the advantage. He attempts a moonsault but misses. Sexy Star capitalizes and executes a hurricanrana, taking Son of Havoc down. Sexy Star goes on the offensive, but Havoc counters her attacks with front slam. Sexy Star continues to fight back though, as she gains control and connects with a cross body from the top. She covers, and Havoc kicks out at 2. Son of Havoc now back up and has the upper hand in the match. He scoops her up and hits a backbreaker. Son of Havoc makes the cover, he uses the tights and gets the 3!

Winner: Son of Havoc (Matt Cross)


- Chavo Guerrero Jr. is sitting on a bench in the backstage area. Dario Cueto shows up and begins to confront Chavo about his loss earlier in the night to Blue Demon Jr. Cueto says that Chavo will not be the one that receives the money tonight. He then says that next week an opponent will come and conquer all.

- Johnny Mundo makes his entrance. It is very similar to his old WWE entrance.

- Prince Puma and Konnan make their way to the ring next.


Johnny Mundo (John Morrison) Vs Prince Puma (Ricochet) with Konnan

The match starts, and both men look for a chance to strike. They begin to exchange stiff kicks back and forth on each other, Mundo eventually knocks Puma to the mat, but Prince Puma no sells and kips up back on his feet. Both men lock up, and struggle to get the upperhand, they roll around and take the other down, and a couple near falls happen. All real fast quick action that is hard to keep up with. Mundo tired of the sequences and exchanges, exits the ring to regroup. Prince Puma teases a ring dive, which sends Mundo out of the way, and back into the ring. Mundo slings Puma into the ropes, Puma bounces off and Mundo drills him with a spinning kick. Puma goes down, and rolls out of the ring to safety. Mundo follows him outside, and throwsPuma back into the ring. Puma is quick to his feet, and as Mundo is on the ring apron attempting to get back into the ring, he is caught with a nice drop kick by Prince Puma. Mundo crashes to the floor, and Puma then hits a front flipping plancha over the ropes crashing down onto his opponent. Prince Puma then locks Mundo in a reverse triangle choke. They continue to fight outside the ring and around the ring table. Johnny Mundo gets the advantage when he sends Puma into the ring corner.

The crowd breaks out in a “This is awesome!” chant.

They make it back into the ring, Mundo sinks in a headlock, Puma counters however, stiff kick on Mundo and both men are down again. Puma is up and takes control of the match now. Puma is fired up. He connects with a cross body jumping over the ropes taking Johnny Mundo down. Puma is up quickly, and hits a standing shooting star press on Mundo. Puma hooks the leg, and only gets a 2 count. Puma lifts Mundo up, and takes him over to the corner. Mundo counters, and and now has control over Puma in the corner. Mundo connects with multiple clotheslines in secession, and follows that up with a flying heel kick. Puma back up quickly, and goes for a school boy rollup, only gets a 2 count on Mundo. Johnny Mundo back up quick after the kick out, and comes off the ropes and connects with a kick to the head of Prince Puma off the ropes. The action is picking up, they are bringing it home it looks like. Both men are back up, and Puma attempts a sunset flip but Mundo counters. Puma is back up, and charges at Mundo and connects with a big flying knee to the face. Mundo is down, and Puma scales the turnbuckle and perches on the top rope. Puma leaps off and attempts a 450 splash but Mundo moves out of the way, and Puma misses crashing hard to the canvas. Johnny Mundo is up and hits a beautiful moonlight splash, he makes the cover, but Prince Puma kicks out at 2. Johnny Mundo is hot, he picks Puma up and connects with the C4 and follows it up with End of the World. Mundo makes the cover, 1….2….and 3!

Winner: Johnny Mundo (John Morrison)

- After the match Johnny Mundo celebrates in the ring.

- Dario Cueto makes his way to the ring with the briefcase full of money. Cueto congratulates Johnny Mundo in the ring, and says that he Johnny earned the money. BUT, he is not going to give Mundo the money. This cues several wrestlers (including former WWE star Ezekiel Jackson) to rush the ring and attack Mundo and Puma. Dario says that this is not only do luchadors come here, so do fighters.

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Hmm not a bad idea for a thread.

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Lucha Underground opened with a video package recalling the events of last week including Dario Cueto's $100,000 offer to the most impressive wrestler.

Opening credits rolled which brought us to The Temple to begin the show.

In-ring: The men who came last week to take down Prince Puma and Johnny Mundo were in the ring to explain their actions. The leader of the group said they were her to beat people up and he introduced himself as Cortez Castro. He then hand the mic to the man next to him, who introduced himself as Cisco. Finally, the last member introduced himself as Big Ryck (former WWE superstar Ezekiel Jackson).

Big Ryck said that Johnny Mundo (former WWE Superstar John Morrison) knows his face, but last week he found out exactly who he is. Mundo then hit the ring and attacked Castro and Cisco. Big Ryck left the ring. Cisco and Castro escaped the ring and grabbed chairs for defense. As Mundo was about to attack them once more, Prince Puma ran down to help Mundo. Dario then walked out from a side door and requested that a referee come down and make the tag team match official. Big Ryck sat in the stands and smoked a cigar.

1 -- JOHNNY MUNDO & PRINCE PUMA vs. CISCO & CORTEZ CASTRO (w/Big Ryck)

Puma and Cortez started out the match. Puma hit two early huracanranas on Cortez and Cisco. Cortez hit a closed fist but Puma came back with a dropkick. Mundo was tagged in and hit a few kicks and got a two count. Cortez went for a roll-up then tagged in Cisco. Mundo dragged Cisco to the side of the apron and kicked his chest. Mundo went for a dropkick off the ropes but Cortez grabbed his legs to knock him down. Cisco landed on Mundo and went for a pin. Cisco tagged in Cortez and Cortez landed a leg drop on Mundo. He continued to aggressively attack Mundo, then tagged in Cisco for a double team. Cortez came back in and landed an elbow to take control of Mundo.

Puma tagged and knocked over Cortez and Cisco. Puma hit a neck breaker on Cisco and went for the pin. Puma then hit a standing shooting star press. Mundo then got involved and dove to the outside but missed Cortez. Cisco hit a swinging neck breaker on Puma for a close two count. Cisco and Cortez went for a finishing move but Mundo pulled Cortez outside and Puma hit a sunset flip. Mundo then hit the moonlight drive on Cisco for a near fall. Puma dove to the outside and hit Cortez. Puma and Mundo went to the top rope and consecutively hit 450 splashes on Cortez and Cisco for the win.

WINNER: Prince Puma & Johnny Mundo at 8:22 with a 450 Splash.



Backstage: Konnan was in the locker room with Prince Puma. Konnan told Puma to stay away from Johnny Mundo because he is not his friend and Puma's only friend in the business him (Konnan).

Announcers: Matt Striker and Vampiro said that the man Dario spoke about last week who will take down Blue Demon, Jr. is Mil Muertes, and we will meet him tonight. A video package then aired to promote Mil Muertes.

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In-ring: The announcer introduced Son of Havoc and Ivelisse for their upcoming match. Chavo Guerrero then made his way to the ring. Shortly he was joined by his partner Sexy Star.

[B]2 -- SON OF HAVOC & IVELISSE vs. CHAVO GUERRERO & SEXY STAR

Chavo and Havoc started out the match. Both men locked up until Chavo took down Havoc. Chavo grabbed at Havoc's beard. Ivelisse then attacked Chavo and Havoc took control. Ivelisse tagged in and gave some vicious kicks to Chavo. Chavo threw her down, but Ivelisse maintained control. Havoc then came back in, but Chavo made the tag to Sexy Star. She hit a huracanrana on Havoc and dodged his clothesline. Star hit a few kicks on Havoc then Havoc knocked her down

Ivelisse then tagged in and stomped on Star. They traded blows back and forth until Ivelisse knocked her down. Havoc then tagged in and went for a standing moonsault which Star countered and crawled over to Chavo to make the tag. Chavo attacked Havoc and went for a pin, which was broken up by Ivelisse. Star came in and attacked Ivelisse. Chavo then hit a frogsplash on Havoc and tagged in Star who hit a sunset flip for the win.

WINNER: Chavo Guerrero & Sexy Star at 5:37.



Backstage: Blue Demon was backstage preparing for his match. A woman associated with Mil Muertes interrupted him and licked his lips.

Announcers: Striker and Vampiro talked about the opening match and Prince Puma. A video package then aired highlighting Puma.

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In ring: The ring announcer introduced Blue Demon, Jr. for the next bout. Mil Muertes and Catrina (formerly Maxine in WWE) then made their way to the ring.

[B]3 -- BLUE DEMON, JR. vs. MIL MUERTES (w/Catrina)

Muertes attacked Demon from behind and beat him down. Demon left the ring and the men brawled outside until Muertes threw Demon back in the ring. Demon began to make his comeback with a few chops. Catrina distracted Demon and Muertes took him down. Demon hit a bulldog on Muertes for a two count. Demon climbed to the top rope, but Muertes dragged him off and hit a back breaker. Demon countered Muertes and landed a DDT. He then hit multiple chops on Muertes in the corner. Muertes landed a right hand then speared Demon to the ground. Muertes then hit a face planting move for the pinfall.

WINNER: Mil Muertes at 4:23.

After the match, Mil beat down on Demon, but Chavo came down for the save. Chavo then hit Demon of the head with a chair. Other luchadors came down but chair knocked then out with the chair. Sexy Star ran down and tried to convince Chavo to stop, but then he hit Star with the chair. Paramedics then attempted to put Demon on a stretcher, but Chavo continued his beat down. The closing shot was Demon driving away.

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* Quick Results Only. Coverage will be posted soon...


*El Hijo del Fantasma defeated Magnificent Martin by countout after Martin struck his head during a move outside (Dark Match)

*Carnitas (Mascarita Sagrada) defeated Mariachi Loco. Carnitas was attacked by Chavo Guerrero after.

*Mil Muertes defeated Ricky Mandell.

*Fenix Jr. defeated Pentagón Jr. and Drago.



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Lucha Underground opened with a video package recalling the events of the past two weeks involving Chavo Guerrero.

Opening credits rolled which brought us to The Temple to begin the show.

Backstage: Konnan was talking to Dario about how he is bringing in new luchadors. He said that they will fight tonight. Dario said he would take his best three fighters and put them against Konnan's.

Announcers: Striker and Vampiro gave an update on Blue Demon's injury from last week.

[JD's Reax: I'm glad that they took the time to do something as simple as to giving us an update on Blue Demon. Maybe WWE can take note on that.]

In-ring: The announcer introduced Dario to the ring. Dario said that people were complaining about a lack of lucha in the promotion. He said that he listens to the fans and will give them what they want. He then introduced El Mariachi Loco. Dario said that he plays a mean trumpet and is great in the ring.

Mascarita Sagrada was introduced as his opponent and made his way to the ring.

1 -- MASCARITA SAGRADA vs. EL MARIACHI LOCO

Loco laughed at Sagrada because he is a smaller wrestler. Loco got on his knees to the height of Sagrada. Sagrada kicked Loco in the head and gave him a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Sagrada arm dragged Loco to the outside then dove onto him threw the ropes. Back in the ring, Loco kicked over Sagrada. The then tossed him around the ring like a rag doll. Loco hit a side slam and went for a pin but pulled up Sagrada's shoulder. He continued to dominate and taunt Sagrada. He then went the top rope for a Senton bomb but Sagrada moved. Sagrada hit a DDT, but got the pin with a small package.

WINNER: Mascarita Sagrada at 4:40 with a small package.

After the match, Chavo came out to beat down Sagrada.

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A short video package aired highlighting Chavo's attacks.

They then cut to a pre-recorded interview between Vampiro and Chavo. Chavo said that he's continuing the Guerrero legacy his way. Vampiro asked Chavo why he turned on Blue Demon. Chavo said he was upset that Demon is living off his father's legacy. He said that he wants to become a big star here in Lucha Underground. Chavo said he would tell Demon that he is better than him and to watch out.

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Backstage: Chavo met up with Konnan. Konnan said that people are upset about what he did to Demon and that Chavo should leave Lucha Underground. Chavo then turned around and stared down Mil Muertes. Catrina then told Chavo that someday he will meet Mil Muertes and continued to lick his face.

In ring: The announcer introduced Ricky Mandel for his upcoming match. Mil Muertes and Catrina then made their way to the ring. A short video package aired giving back story to Mil Muertes.

2 -- RICKY MANDEL vs. MIL MUERTES (w/Catrina)

Muertes threw Mandel across the ring. Mandel landed a few kicks until he was Speared by Muertes. Muertes chopped Mandel in all corners and stomped him on the ground. Mandel dodged Muertes and landed a drop kick. He went to the top rope but was caught by Muertes with an upper cut. Muertes then hit the flatliner for the pin.

WINNER: Mil Muertes at 2:38.

Backstage: Johnny Mundo ran into Cortez and Cisco outside Dario's office. They brawled outside until Mundo was victorious. He then requested a match with Big Ryck for next week. He said once he's done with Ryck, Dario is next.

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Backstage: Dario gave Big Ryck a wad of cash to take out Mundo next week.

Announcers: Striker and Vampiro briefly discussed Prince Puma. A short video packaged aired about his career so far.

In-ring: The announcer introduced the main event as a three-way match. The first to the ring was Drago. Next to the ring was Pentagon, Jr. And last to the ring was Fenix.

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3 -- DRAGO vs. PENTAGON, JR. vs. FENIX

Pentagon dove outside the ring onto Drago and Fenix. Drago was then tossed to the outside onto Pentagon. Then Fenix jumped off the top rope for a cork screw onto Pentagon and Drago. Drago and Fenix made their way to the ring. Drago hit a DDT and Pentagon hit a side slam on Drago. Fenix and Pentagon were in the ring together and Fenix hit a flurry of moves. Drago came into the ring and took out Fenix. Pentagon then came in and hit a modified pile driver on Fenix. Fenix then hit a neck breaker on Pentagon. All men were down in the ring. Fenix hit a sunset flip to Pentagon off the top rope. Drago went for a roll-up on Fenix until Fenix fell into a backstabber by Pentagon. Pentagon chopped Drago on the ropes. Drago arm dragged Pentagon to the outside and then dove onto him. Fenix then dove from the second floor onto Drago and Pentagon on the outside. Back in the ring, Pentagon hit a muscle buster on Drago. Fenix also hit a devastating move on Drago. Fenix then hit a reverse huracanrana on Pentagon for the pin.

WINNER: Fenix at 7:43

Backstage: Dario made it clear that Mundo won't intimidate him.

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Twas a good 3 eps, twas.

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^^ Yes It was. It's the future :)

And complete coverage of episode 3 is posted

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Should replace TNA.

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I thought it would make an interesting discussion to name some wrestlers we think would fit in LU. I know a couple of names I would like to see.

Rey Mysterio Jr. & Hijo De Rey Mysterio - I never liked Rey Mysterio, but actually I would love this to happen. Both of these guys enter the LU ring, and you know what would happen. This would be a nice feud and it could be a nice way for Rey to pass the torch, and it would not be a bad way to do it. It's a nice idea that I think never happened. Because of WWE probably.

La Parka - Never was a big fan, but he is like Mexico's Great Muta.

Puma - He is one of the most underrated wrestlers I know of, and you could only imagine the feud between Puma and Prince Puma :P

LAX - Homicide and Hernandez would fit perfectly in LU, and they could feud with Dario's stooges.

Mistico - Yes, I would love him to appear. And despite what any WWE fan might say, he is a Legend.

Samurai Del Sol - Because He's Awesome.

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Thanx SM :) I am looking forward to tonights show.

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Sexy Star opened the show with a promo in Spanish. She addressed Chavo Guerrero, calling him a coward and saying she would kick his ass. Her delivery wasn’t bad but some of the verbiage was really lame, and it was even more noticeable when it was subtitled. Things like “Chavo Guerrero, or should I say, stupid coward?” Maybe it was an awkward translation from something that sounded witter in her native tongue but it read poorly. Ivelisse Velez came out and ridiculed Star. Among other things, she questioned why Star thought she could hang with the guys. Velez proclaimed herself as the “baddest bitch” in this building, Star slapped her, and the match was on.

Match #1: Sexy Star vs. Ivelisse Velez

I’ve tried being diplomatic in these reviews, and tried giving him the benefit of the doubt, but Matt Striker was completely insufferable during this match – there’s simply no other way to describe it. Every bad indie commentator trope was here. He simultaneously tried to push the toughness and athletic ability of the competitors, while also making gross, cringe-inducing lines about how hot they are. I don’t take issue with him mentioning that these two women are, in fact, very attractive but he did so in a way that was straight out of WWE or TNA’s playbook. That is to say; it undermined Lucha Underground’s attempts to legitimize their women, by having a male commentator churning out sexual innuendos during their matches. Striker called the match a “festival of flesh,” at one point. Later, he noted that Velez fish-hooking Star was “kinda hot.” On top of all this, he had the nerve to drop the term “anti-Diva,” with reference to this match. Not only is that another eye-rolling potshot at WWE that I didn’t need to hear, but it’s also entirely hypocritical given the aforementioned comments. Striker, who constantly tries to be the smark-favourite voice of ‘real wrestling,’ should know better than to overly-sexualize women who are being pushed as, theoretically, on the same level as the male performers. As for the match itself – it was largely fine, but not even the excessive editing could hide some clumsiness from Star. That seems to happen a lot. Velez was dominating but Star caught her with a cradle for the win.

Winner: Sexy Star

Backstage, Cueto was taunting Drago in the locker room. He didn’t lose last week — but he also didn’t win (Fenix pinned Pentagon in a three-way, also featuring Drago). Drago would have another chance to impress the boss tonight — against the debuting King Cuerno. Drago’s gear is so awesome – he’s a gnarly looking guy, especially with how these vignettes are shot. As usual, the slick production and Cueto’s presence made this short scene really enjoyable, despite not featuring anything of real note, story-wise.

Pentagon Jr was in the ring. He thanked Cueto for giving him the opportunity to earn some respect.

Match #2: Pentagon Jr. vs. Fenix

I expected a short Fenix showcase match – as he was getting a lot of shine early – but this turned into an AWESOME back-and-forth match. It was better than last week’s three-way. Obviously it was more focused and had a more straight forward dynamic. Pentagon is very agile, but doesn’t indulge in too much highflying. He’s more of a stiff bruiser, who’ll catch you unaware occasionally with a cool feat of athleticism or crazy sell for a move. As with last week, Fenix hit a tonne of crazy moves and was just a joy to watch. He won with a super Spanish Fly.

Winner: Fenix

KING CUERNO got a video package. He’s a weirdo with a cape who wears a dear-head. The video showed him running around in his cape, chopping wood(!), and talking about how he was a hunter. He was the predator, you were the prey – and so on. Not much to gleam from this, but I enjoyed it purely for how silly it all looked.

Match #3: King Cuerno vs. Drago

Early on, Cuerno did some monster heel no-selling – including Drago going for a big hurricanrana, and Cuerno just standing there, not reacting. It was unusual, as Cuerno is somewhat jacked, but not really much of a giant. He was working this match in a away that would almost be more fitting for Muertes. Regardless, this also turned into a more competitive match after initially seeming like a squash. Drago got a lot of his stuff in, including leaping off a prone referee’s back and hitting a hurricanrana. Cuerno was a little rough around the edges, but he wasn’t awful. He hit a really nice suicide dive at one point. In something of an upset, Drago got the win with a cradle. Thumbs down for two cradle finishes on the same show… the same 40 minute show, no less. So it’s even more noticeable! I thought Cuerno might do a heel beatdown after the match, but he didn’t.

Winner: Drago

Konnan once again warned Puma to stay out of Johnny Mundo’s business, as it wasn’t his fight. Puma was working out and didn’t seem too interested in what his manager had to say. Konnan wasn’t impressed, so he left Puma to think about it.

Match #4: Big Ryck vs. Johnny Mundo

This was the match where the smoke and mirrors surrounding Big Ryck began to dissipate and shatter, respectively. He has a great aura. He has a great look. He comes off as a bad ass while smoking a cigar in the crowd. But when the bell rings, it gets ugly. Mundo is awesome and tried his best. At the very least, they worked a solid story into the match, where Mundo spent the majority of the time trying to get Ryck off his feet – which I believe he only pulled off towards the finish. But Ryck just couldn’t hang, and the match kind of blew. Just as Mundo took Ryck down, we cut backstage to Puma in the dressing room. He was limbering up when Cueto’s goons beat him down. They hit the ring and laid out Mundo as he was attempting his finisher on Ryck. The referee called for the DQ.

Winner: Johnny Mondo By DQ

Mundo tried to make a comeback but was cut off. He was overwhelmed, as his buddy was taken out backstage. Cisco and Cortez got a table from under the ring. Ryck hooked Mundo, and slammed him through the table with a Yurinage. SHADES OF HOW HE BECAME THE LAST EVER ECW CHAMPION! The show ended with the heels standing tall.



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After the obligatory recap videos, the show kicked off with another meeting between Konnan and Cueto. It really can’t be over-stated how great these two are together. Despite seemingly being in cahoots — Konnan says he can’t associate with someone who attacks Prince Puma, referring to last week when Puma was assaulted in the dressing room by Cortez and Cisco. Cueto insists they are Big Ryck’s guys, and he has no affiliation. Konnan says that if that’s the case, why not book Puma vs. Ryck tonight, in a street fight. Cueto obliges.

Match #1: Drago vs. Mil Muertes

The story of this match was that King Cuerno was watching from the rafters. He was prowling around, ominously. His character, based on last week’s vignette, is that he’s a ‘hunter’ of some variety. He lost to Drago last week and wants redemption. This was reminiscent of a TNA segment where too much is happening and the editing was too frantic to let anything breath. The action seemed good but they were cutting to Cuerno too often, and along with the commentary being all over the place and Catrina at ringside, it felt like too much to me. Muertes won, naturally. Cuerno didn’t get involved until after the match. Once Drago was dispatched, Cuerno came to the ring and laid him out with a move

Winner: Mil Muertes


There was a flashy vignette for Johnny Mundo. It was extravagant, with shots of him on a throne surrounded by beautiful women.

Cueto was backstage when he bumped into Muertes and Catrina. Catrina implied she knew of some secret of his

Match #2: Son of Havoc vs. Mascarita Sagrada

This felt like more of the same for Sagrada – he got to shine but was ‘bullied’ during the heat. Havoc did look good on offense. At one point, Striker asked “what does it say about Havoc that he’s willing to beat up Sagrada? That he’s willing to beat up a woman?” I am confused. Is this a fair fight or not? Are we being all progressive and “hey it’s 2014, brother!” or is it still taboo to hit a woman, or a small person? You can’t have it both ways. There was a fun spot where Sagrada dove out of the ring onto Ivelisse at ringside, but it was followed by him chasing her around the ring, in a moment that was far too close to WWE comedy for my liking. The finish was neat, as Sagrada attempted something akin to a La Mistica, but Havoc blocked and had him in tombstone position. Sagrada got a roll up for the win. During the match, Angela Fong (a former FCW prospect, who was only ever used as a ring announcer on main-line WWE TV) watched from the ramp, in a leather outfit. It was far too similar to the Cuerno angle earlier in the show

Winner: Mascarita Sagrada

Match #3: Chavo Guerrero vs. Sexy Star

This felt abrupt, given the feud has really just started. They didn’t do a proper finish, so this was far from the blow off, but it still felt odd. They did a very basic match, which felt at odds to the violent nature of the program. After a few minutes, Star grabbed a chair and brought it in the ring. She low-blowed the referee, leading to a non-finish. She teased hitting Chavo with the chair (instead of, you know, just doing it) but Pentagon Jr ran in to stop her, and confiscate the chair.

Winner: Chavo On DQ??

Match #4: Big Ryck vs. Prince Puma (Street Fight)

Puma had an awesome match here. I’m a big fan of Mundo, but Puma did a much better job with Ryck. He sold really well for him. On the whole, the match wasn’t spectacular. It was largely ‘smoke and mirrors,’ to use the old cliche. Ryck did some monster heel stuff early. There was liberal run-ins from his henchmen. Puma had some comeback flashes, including a really sweet dive to the floor, where he landed on his feet. Cortez somehow got busted open, prior to weapons getting involved. When weapons did get involved, it wasn’t anything especially innovative or brutal. When the numbers game was overwhelmingly against Puma (Konnan was conspicuous by his absence), Mundo ran in for the save. He jumped from the roof of Cueto’s office INTO the ring — an amazing dive, with no one to catch him. He just did it, and rolled when he hit the ground. Quite the superhero run in. Ryck ducked a Mundo chair shot, which hit Puma. Mundo looked concerned, but was taken out by the heels. Ryck won with the urinage through a table. Post-match, Mundo tended to a defeated Puma. While the match wasn’t a barn-stormer, this was another solid development in the Mundo/Puma saga. Puma, through no fault of his own, couldn’t save Mundo last week. Mundo tried this week but struck Puma in error. Konnan has been stirring the pot, but this week seemingly went to bat for his boy.

Winner: Big Ryck

[Travicity]

I thought it would make an interesting discussion to name some wrestlers we think would fit in LU. I know a couple of names I would like to see.

Rey Mysterio Jr. & Hijo De Rey Mysterio - I never liked Rey Mysterio, but actually I would love this to happen. Both of these guys enter the LU ring, and you know what would happen. This would be a nice feud and it could be a nice way for Rey to pass the torch, and it would not be a bad way to do it. It's a nice idea that I think never happened. Because of WWE probably.

La Parka - Never was a big fan, but he is like Mexico's Great Muta.

Puma - He is one of the most underrated wrestlers I know of, and you could only imagine the feud between Puma and Prince Puma :P

LAX - Homicide and Hernandez would fit perfectly in LU, and they could feud with Dario's stooges.

Mistico - Yes, I would love him to appear. And despite what any WWE fan might say, he is a Legend.

Samurai Del Sol - Because He's Awesome.

Hijo for sure. Never was a fan of LA Parks. Puma/TJ Perkins is signed to TNA, I believe Hernandez will be in LU and so will Aaron Jesus, I don't want Cara in LU tbh and Sol can't because he's in WWE :p.

I'd love Bucks actually, B-Boy, Homicide, Low Ki fuck TNA, Sabin maybe.

[Travicity]

- According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via WrestleZone) Lucha Underground is planning a major show, which would essentially be their version of WrestleMania. The show’s working title right now is “Ultimo Lucha”. While the promotion is discussing several possibilities, PPV seems to not be in the mix at this time. The show is currently scheduled for August and could be a two or three hour, live event, on the El Rey Network

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^^ That's cool news. Wonder how the card will turn out.