Lucha Libre USA

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Lucha Libre USA
Also known asLucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors
Starring Lucha Libre USA roster
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20 + 1 special (list of episodes)
Production
ProducersSteven Ship, Louis Silverstein, and Alex Abrahantes
Camera setup Multicamera setup
Running time42 minutes
Production companyLucha Libre USA
Original release
Network MTV2 (2010–2011)
Hulu (2012) [1]
ReleaseJuly 16, 2010 (2010-07-16) 
October 3, 2012 (2012-10-03)

Lucha Libre USA (LLUSA) was an American Lucha Libre promotion owned by Steven Ship. The promotion was most notable for producing the Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors television program, which initially aired on the MTV2 broadcast channel and chronicled the rise of Lucha Libre , Mexican-style wrestling, in the United States. The first episode was aired on July 16, 2010. The second season premiered October 1, 2011. [2] On July 11, 2012 the remainder of season two began airing on Hulu with the final episode airing on October 3, 2012.

Contents

History

On July 16, 2010, Lucha Libre USA premiered season one of their flagship program Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors on MTV2. [3] During season one Lucha Libre USA held TV tapings in multiple venues.

On October 1, 2011, Lucha Libre USA began season 2 of Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors airing the first four episodes on MTV2 before bringing the series to Hulu where the remaining episodes were aired. [1]

After the cancellation of the Masked Warriors series by Hulu, the promotion continued to hold live events throughout the West Coast until its closure in 2013. [4]

Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask was Lucha Libre USA's supplemental program and a documentary feature broadcast on MTV2 and the MTV website. The show followed wrestlers originating from Mexico, the United States and other parts of the world, as they performed physical acts and gave background into their characters. During the show it was explained that some traditional, non-masked American professional wrestlers, like técnico luchador Marco Corleone, [5] had embraced Lucha Libre while others like American rudo luchador R. J. Brewer wished to "Americanize" Lucha by "cleaning up the Mexican elements" of Lucha Libre USA. [6] This conflict between America and Mexico would serve as a long-lasting storyline throughout the seasons of Masked Warriors.

Championships

LLUSA Heavyweight Championship

LLUSA Heavyweight Championship
Details
PromotionLucha Libre USA
Date establishedDecember 12, 2010
Date retiredOctober 21, 2013
Statistics
First champion(s) Lizmark Jr.
Most reignsR. J. Brewer (2 reigns)
Longest reign R. J. Brewer (855 days)
Shortest reign El Solar, (0 days)
Oldest champion El Solar (56 years)
Youngest champion R. J. Brewer (31 years, 322 days)
Heaviest champion Lizmark Jr. (119 kg (262 lb))
Lightest champion R. J. Brewer (102 kg (225 lb))

On December 12, 2010, Lizmark Jr. defeated Charly Malice, Marco Corleone and R. J. Brewer in a Lucha Roulette four-way elimination match to become the first-ever LLUSA Heavyweight Champion.

#WrestlersReignDateDays
held
LocationEventNotes
1 Lizmark Jr. 1December 12, 2010188 Albuquerque, New Mexico Lucha Libre USA: Masked WarriorsDefeated Charly Malice, Marco Corleone and R. J. Brewer in a four-way elimination match to become the inaugural champion. This episode aired on tape delay on October 1, 2011. [7]
2 R. J. Brewer 1June 18, 2011855 Albuquerque, New Mexico Lucha Libre USA: Masked WarriorsThis was a three-way match, which also included Marco Corleone. Brewer put the future of his group, The Right, and Corleone his hair on the line for a shot at the title. [8]
3 El Solar 1October 20, 20130 Pomona, California The Great American Nightmare tour [9]
4 R. J. Brewer 2October 20, 20131 Pomona, California The Great American Nightmare tour [10]
Deactivated October 21, 2013 Pomona, California The title was deactivated after the final LLUSA promoted event.

LLUSA Tag Team Championship

LLUSA Tag Team Championship
Details
PromotionLucha Libre USA
Date establishedJanuary 22, 2011
Date retiredOctober 3, 2012
Statistics
First champion(s) El Oriental and Tinieblas Jr.
Most reigns Tinieblas Jr. (2 reigns)
Longest reignThe Right (Jon Rekon and Petey Williams) (473 days)
Shortest reignSol and Tinieblas Jr. (0 day)
Oldest championTinieblas Jr. (45 years, 221 days)
Heaviest champion Jon Rekon and Petey Williams
(221 kg (487 lb)) Combined
(140 kg (310 lb)) Individual
Lightest champion El Oriental and Tinieblas, Jr.
(188 kg (414 lb)) Combined
El Oriental (80 kg (180 lb)) Individual

On January 22, 2011, Rudisimo (El Oriental and Tinieblas Jr.) defeated Puerto Rican Power (P.R. Flyer and San Juan Kid) and Treachery (Rellik and Sydistiko) in a three-way tag match to become the first-ever LLUSA Tag Team Champions.

#WrestlersReignDateDays
held
LocationEventNotes
1Rudisimo
(El Oriental and Tinieblas Jr.)
1January 22, 2011126 Albuquerque, New Mexico Lucha Libre USA: Masked WarriorsDefeated Puerto Rican Powers (PR Flyer and San Juan Kid), Treachery (Rellik and Sydistiko) in a three-way tag match to become the inaugural champions. This episode aired on tape delay on October 22, 2011. [11]
2Sol and Tinieblas Jr. (2)1May 28, 20110 Albuquerque, New Mexico Lucha Libre USA: Masked WarriorsDefeated El Oriental in a handicap match. [12]
Vacated May 28, 2011 Albuquerque, New Mexico Lucha Libre USA: Masked WarriorsThe title was vacated due to the circumstances surrounding Sol and Tinieblas Jr. becoming the champions. [12]
3The Right
(Jon Rekon and Petey Williams )
1June 18, 2011473 Albuquerque, New Mexico Lucha Libre USA: Masked WarriorsDefeated the Latin Liberators (Rocky Romero and Super Nova) to win the vacant title. [8]
Deactivated October 3, 2012 Albuquerque, New Mexico The titles were deactivated after the final episode of Masked Warriors .

Roster at the time of closure

Male wrestlers

R. J. Brewer Hurricane John Walters.jpg
R. J. Brewer
Ring nameReal nameNotes
Azteko John RiveraAlso performed unmasked as "Rocky Romero"
Blue Demon, Jr. Unknown
Carlitos Carly Colón
CelestialUnknown
El Nevo MachoUnknown
Shane Helms Gregory Helms
Jon Rekon Jon AndersenLast LLUSA Tag Team Champion
La Mascara Unknown
Lizmark Jr. Juan Baños
Mini ParkRicardo Moreno Tapia
Águlia José Delgado Saldaña
NeutronicUnknown
Petey Williams Peter Williams IIILast LLUSA Tag Team Champion
Pequeño HalloweenSamuel de Leon Sandoval
Psicosis Juan Ebodio Gonzalez
R. J. Brewer John StagikasLast LLUSA Heavyweight Champion
El Solar Unknown
Super Crazy Francisco Islas Rueda
Super Nova Unknown
Sydistiko Theodore James Perkins
Sydistiko II Paul London
Tatanka Christopher Chavis
Tinieblas Jr. Unknown
Vladimiro Unknown

Female wrestlers (Chicas)

Ring nameReal name
Awesome Kong Kia Stevens
Brooke Carter Brittney Savage
Jacqueline Jacqueline Moore
Jillian Hall Jillian Hall
Lizzy Valentine Carter Elizabeth Miklosi
Melina Melina Perez
Nikki Corleone Nicole Raczynski
Nurse Krissy Sealice Kristin Eubanks
ODB Jessica Kresa
Rebecca Reyes Rebecca Reyes
Rosetta ParkTracy Castillo-Sharrer
Tigresa Caliente Trenesha Biggers

On-air personalities

Hosts

HostDates
Reby Sky July 16, 2010 – October 22, 2011

Commentators

CommentatorsDates
Nigel Sherrod and Lalo GonzalezSeason 1
Kevin Kelly and Todd Romero
Kevin Kelly and Stevie Richards
Alex Abrahantes and Stevie Richards
Season 2

Ring announcers

Ring AnnouncerDates
Nigel SherrodSeason 1
Leticia CastroSeason 2

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