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Lucha Underground
Season 1
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No. of episodes39
Release
Original network El Rey Network (English)
UniMás (Spanish)
Original releaseOctober 29, 2014 (2014-10-29) 
August 5, 2015 (2015-08-05)
Season chronology
Next 
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of Lucha Underground , a lucha libre or professional wrestling show, aired from October 29, 2014 through August 5, 2015 on the El Rey Network in the United States and on later dates on UniMás in Mexico. The debut season of Lucha Underground had 39 episodes in total and presented Lucha libre as a mixture of reality and fiction, adding fantastical elements and movie style backstage clips mixed in with wrestling matches.

Plot overview

The first season on Lucha Underground introduced the viewers to Dario Cueto (Luis Fernandez-Gil), the owner of the "Lucha Underground Temple" in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Cueto uses his money and influence to stage fights, promoting violence and often rewarding rule breakers while punishing those that play by the rules. During the season Cueto introduced the Lucha Underground Championship, won by Prince Puma in episode 9 (Aztec Warfare). Later on the Lucha Underground Trios Championship was added, with the first champions being the mismatched team of Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc. During the season Cueto began rewarding several wrestlers with an "Aztec Medallion", later revealing that they all played a part in the creation of the Gift of the Gods Championship, won by Fénix during the season finale called Ultima Lucha .

Other plot lines included the introduction of the mysterious, supernatural character Mil Muertes ("One Thousand Deaths"; Gilbert Cosme) and his companion Catrina (Karlee Perez) as they first fight against Fénix and later targeted Prince Puma. Catrina also brought in a trio called "the Disciples of Death" (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece). The season also included a side plot featuring Cueto, his brother Matanza, and Black Lotus (Angela Fong), who tries to kill Cueto and a masked wrestler known as Dragon Azteca who trains Black Lotus during the season. In the final episode of season one, Black Lotus kills Dragon Azteca, causing Cueto to flee the temple with both Black Lotus and Matanza in tow.

Cast and crew

Episodes

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11"Welcome to the Temple"September 6, 2014 [1] October 29, 2014 (2014-10-29)

Owner and promoter Dario Cueto selects the best fighters from around the world to compete; masked heroes and villains battle it out.

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes
1 Blue Demon Jr. defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. Singles match05:15
2 Son of Havoc defeated Sexy Star Singles match01:32
3 Johnny Mundo defeated Prince Puma Singles match12:31
22"Los Demonios"September 7, 2014November 5, 2014 (2014-11-05)

Catina warns Blue Demon Jr of 1000 deaths; Mundo and Puma are feeling vengeful; Sexy Star and Chavo battle Son of Havoc and Ivelisse.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Johnny Mundo and Prince Puma defeated Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco (with Big Ryck)Tag team match
2Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Sexy Star defeated Son of Havoc and Ivelisse Intergender tag team match
3 Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Blue Demon Jr.Singles match
33"Cross The Border"September 13, 2014November 12, 2014 (2014-11-12)

In the main event, Fenix, Drago and Pentagon Jr. fight each other; Mascarita Segrada and El Mariachi face off; after Chavo explains himself, Konnan warns him that Mexico is coming; Mil Muertes fights Ricky Mandell.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Mascarita Sagrada defeated El Mariachi Loco Singles match
2Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Ricky Mandel Singles match
3 Fénix defeated Drago and Pentagón Jr. Triple threat match
44"Thrill Of the Hunt"September 14, 2014November 19, 2014 (2014-11-19)

Sexy Star returns to fight Ivelisse; Cueto confronts Drago; Konnan warns Puma against interfering with Mundo's fight against Big Ryck; Sexy Star seeks vengeance on Chavo.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Sexy Star defeated IvelisseSingles match
2Fénix defeated Pentagón Jr.Singles match
3Drago defeated King Cuerno Singles match
4Johnny Mundo defeated Big Ryck by disqualificationSingles match
55"Boyle Heights Street Fight"September 27, 2014November 26, 2014 (2014-11-26)

Prince Puma fights Big Ryck in the Boyle Heights Street Fight; Konnan worries he's made a mistake; all moves are legal.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated DragoSingles match
2Mascarita Sagrada defeated Son of Havoc (with Ivelisse)Singles match
3Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Sexy Star by disqualificationSingles match
4Big Ryck (with Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco) defeated Prince PumaBoyle Heights Street Fight
66"The Key"September 28, 2014December 3, 2014 (2014-12-03)

Big Ryck signs Cueto's contract; Son of Havoc calls on Simpinela Escarlata; Johnny Mundo steals Cueto's key as insurance; Sexy Star and Fenix team up against Chavo Guerrero and Pentagon Jr.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Pimpinela Escarlata defeated Son of Havoc (with Ivelisse)Singles match
2Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Famous B.Singles match
3King Cuerno defeated DragoSingles match
4Fénix and Sexy Star defeated Pentagón Jr. and Chavo Guerrero Jr.Intergender tag team match
77"Top Of the Ladder"October 4, 2014December 10, 2014 (2014-12-10)

Prince Puma, Johnny Mundo and Big Ryck fight each other; the first Luchador to climb the ladder will claim Cueto's prize.

No.ResultsStipulations
1King Cuerno defeated Super FlySingles match
2Chavo Guerrero Jr. (with Pentagón Jr.) defeated Fénix (with Sexy Star)Singles match
3Johnny Mundo defeated Prince Puma (with Konnan) and Big Ryck (with Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Bael)Ladder match for the $100,000 briefcase
88"A Unique Opportunity"October 4, 2014December 17, 2014 (2014-12-17)

Cueto plans a 10-way match and a Boyle Heights Battle Royal; Cueto promises a valuable prize for two luchadores.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Fénix defeated Pentagón Jr., King Cuerno, Drago, Big Ryck, Super Fly, Prince Puma, Son of Havoc, El Mariachi Loco and Mascarita SagradaTen-way match
2Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Johnny Mundo, Sexy Star, Pimpinela Escarlata, The Crew (Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Bael), Famous B., Ricky Mandel and Chavo Guerrero Jr.Battle royal
3Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated FénixSingles match
99"Aztec Warfare"October 5, 2014January 7, 2015 (2015-01-07)

The champion of the first Aztec Warfare fight will have to survive and out-fight 19 other Luchadores.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Prince Puma defeated Fénix, Johnny Mundo, Mr. Cisco, King Cuerno, Son of Havoc, Pimpinela Escarlata, Ivelisse, Drago, Bael, Cortez Castro, Ricky Mandel, Big Ryck, Pentagón Jr., Super Fly, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Mascarita Sagrada, Sexy Star, El Mariachi Loco and Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Aztec Warfare for the inaugural Lucha Underground Championship
1010"Law of the Jungle"October 18, 2014January 14, 2015 (2015-01-14)

The winner puts his title on the line; Drago fights King Cuerno; Chavo confronts Blue Demon; Cage, Angelico, Aerostar and Argenis fight.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Cage defeated Aero Star, Argenis and AngélicoFour-way elimination match
2King Cuerno vs. Drago ended in a double countoutSingles match
3Prince Puma (c) defeated FénixSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
1111"Last Luchador Standing"October 18, 2014January 21, 2015 (2015-01-21)

Drago and King Cuerno hunt each other down; the winner must incapacitate their opponent until he cannot answer a 10-count.

No.ResultsStipulations
1The Crew (Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco) (with Bael) defeated Pimpinela Escarlata and Mascarita SagradaTag team match
2Pentagón Jr. defeated Super FlySingles match
3Sexy Star defeated El Mariachi LocoSingles match
4King Cuerno defeated DragoLast Man Standing match
1212"They Call Him Cage"October 5, 2014January 28, 2015 (2015-01-28)

The champion sets his title aside for the second time in the hopes of defeating Cage and taking home the title again.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Fénix defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Singles match
2The Crew (Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Bael) defeated Argenis, Super Fly and Aero StarTrios match
3Prince Puma (c) (with Konnan) defeated Cage by disqualificationSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
1313"Johnny Mundo vs. The Machine"January 17, 2015February 4, 2015 (2015-02-04)

One of the top fights stands in the way of Cage becoming the No. 1 contender; a surprise guest walks into the temple.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Angélico defeated Son of Havoc (with Ivelisse)Singles match
2Pentagón Jr. defeated Famous B. by submissionSingles match
3Drago defeated Aero StarSingles match, 1st of a best of 5 series (A: 0, D: 1)
4Cage defeated Johnny MundoSingles match
1414"Open Mic Night"January 17, 2015February 11, 2015 (2015-02-11)

Tensions rise when a new luchador is welcomed into Cueto's temple; the newcomer promises that he will reign supreme.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Fénix defeated ArgenisSingles match
2Johnny Mundo defeated Son of Havoc (with Ivelisse)Singles match
3Pentagón Jr. defeated Ricky Mandel by submissionSingles match
1515"Eye for an Eye"January 18, 2015February 18, 2015 (2015-02-18)

Cueto announces a Trios Tag Team match; Big Ryck seeks revenge; Chavo and Mil Muertes finally face off.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.Singles match
2Ivelisse (with Son of Havoc) defeated AngélicoSingles match
3Texano defeated Super FlySingles match
4Pimpinela Escarlata, Sexy Star and Mascarita Sagrada defeated The Crew (Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Bael)No holds barred trios match
1616"Caged Animals"January 18, 2015February 25, 2015 (2015-02-25)

Cage campaigns for a championship opportunity while another luchador vows revenge; one-of-a-kind opportunity is offered.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Aero Star defeated DragoSingles match, 2nd of a best of 5 series (A: 1, D: 1)
2Cage defeated Prince Puma (with Konnan)Singles match
3Pentagón Jr. defeated Vinny MassaroSingles match
4Johnny Mundo vs. King Cuerno ended in a double countoutSingles match
1717"A War Started in Mexico..."January 24, 2015March 4, 2015 (2015-03-04)

When Cueto puts two luchadores in a spectacular main event in Mexico, it reignites an old rivalry.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated FénixSingles match
2Big Ryck defeated Sexy StarSingles match
3Texano defeated Alberto El Patrón by disqualificationSingles match
1818"No Escape"January 24, 2015March 11, 2015 (2015-03-11)

Pentagón Jr takes on Argenis; Angélico wrestles Ivelisse; Johnny Mundo versus King Cuerno in a steel cage match for the main event.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Pentagón Jr. defeated Argenis by submissionSingles match
2Angélico defeated IvelisseSingles match with Son of Havoc as special guest referee
3Johnny Mundo defeated King CuernoSteel cage match
1919"Grave Consequences"January 26, 2015March 18, 2015 (2015-03-18)

Grave Consequences features a coffin match, where your opponent must be placed in a coffin with the lid shut to win.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Aero Star defeated DragoSingles match, 3rd of a best of 5 series (A: 2, D: 1)
2Big Ryck defeated The Crew (Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Bael)No disqualification 3-on-1 elimination match
3Fénix (with Catrina) defeated Mil MuertesGrave Consequences match
2020"The Art of War"January 25, 2015March 25, 2015 (2015-03-25)

Two world titles are decided in the Lucha Underground Championship match and Boyle Heights Street Fight main event title match.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Son of Havoc (with Ivelisse) defeated AngélicoSingles match
2Alberto El Patrón (c) defeated Texano by submissionBullrope match for the AAA Mega Championship
3Prince Puma (c) (with Konnan and Hernandez) defeated CageBoyle Heights Street Fight for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
2121"Uno! Dos! Tres!"February 7, 2015April 1, 2015 (2015-04-01)

The opening match in a tournament to crown the first-ever Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Champions.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Johnny Mundo defeated AngélicoSingles match
2Drago defeated Aero StarSingles match, 4th of a best of 5 series (A: 2, D: 2)
3Big Ryck, Killshot and The Mack defeated Sexy Star, Pentagon, Jr. and Super FlyTrios match, Semifinals in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship tournament
2222"Mask vs. Mask"February 7, 2015April 8, 2015 (2015-04-08)

Partners are pitted against one another; the first-ever Mask vs. Mask match; Trios Tag Team Tournament continues.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angélico defeated Drago, Aero Star and FenixTrios match, Semifinals in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship tournament
2Sexy Star defeated Super FlyMask vs. Mask match
3Prince Puma (c) (with Hernandez and Johnny Mundo) defeated King Cuerno (with Cage and Texano, Jr.)Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
2323"Fire In The Cosmos"February 8, 2015April 15, 2015 (2015-04-15)

Final match of the Drago vs. Aerostar best of five series; six luchadores compete for the final spot in the Tag Team Title match.

No.ResultsStipulations
1King Cuerno, Cage and Texano defeated Prince Puma, Hernandez and Johnny MundoTrios match, Semifinals in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship tournament
2Cage defeated The Mack and Son of HavocTriple Threat match
3Drago defeated Aero StarSingles match, 5th of a best of 5 series (A: 2, D: 3)
2424"Trios Champions"February 8, 2015April 22, 2015 (2015-04-22)

The first-ever Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Champions will be crowned in a triple-threat elimination match.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Sexy Star defeated Pentagon, Jr.Singles match
2Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico defeated Cage, Texano, Jr., and King Cuerno and Big Ryck, Killshot and The MackTriple Threat Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
3Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico (c) defeated The Crew (Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Bael)No Disqualification Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
2525"The Way Of The Drago"February 21, 2015April 29, 2015 (2015-04-29)

Prince Puma fights Drago; Cueto warns Drago that he will be banned from the temple if doesn't defeat Puma; three luchadores compete.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Fenix defeated KillshotSingles match
2Hernandez defeated King Cuerno and CageTriple Threat match to determine the #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship
3Prince Puma (c) defeated DragoTitle vs. Career match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
2626"The Best In the Business"February 21, 2015May 6, 2015 (2015-05-06)

The Crew seeks revenge on the underdogs that are now the Trios Champions; Puma fights Hernandez; Cage faces off against King Cuerno; Alberto meets Johnny Mundo; the winner advances to fight Hernandez.

No.ResultsStipulations
1The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro) (with Bael) defeated Son of Havoc and Angelico (with Ivelisse)Tag Team match
2Delavar Daivari defeated Texano by disqualificationSingles match
3Cage and King Cuerno defeated Prince Puma and Hernandez (with Konnan)Tag Team match
4Alberto El Patron defeated Johnny MundoSingles match
2727"Ancient Medallions"February 22, 2015May 13, 2015 (2015-05-13)

Seven luchadores battle over a mysterious medallion; Alberto El Patron fights Hernandez for the top title.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Aero Star defeated Jack EvansSingles match
2Fenix defeated Killshot, Cage, Sexy Star, Pentagon, Jr., King Cuerno and The MackSeven-way match for an Aztec Medallion
3Hernandez defeated Alberto El PatronSingles match to determine the #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship
2828"Shoots And Ladders"February 22, 2015May 20, 2015 (2015-05-20)

The Trios champions defend their titles in a ladder match; the first person to climb the ladder and fetch the championships will win the title for their team; Vampiro demands an explanation from Johnny Mundo.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Prince Puma defeated Marty MartinezSingles match
2Texano defeated Delvar Davari by disqualificationSingles match
3Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico (c) defeated The Crew (Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco and Bael)Ladder match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
2929"Fight To The Death"March 21, 2015May 27, 2015 (2015-05-27)

Fenix fights Mil Muertes in a death match; Prince Puma defends his title as champion against the top contender, Hernandez; Vampiro speaks with Sexy Star.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Johnny Mundo defeated Aero StarSingles match
2Prince Puma (c) (with Konnan) defeated HernandezSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
3Mil Muertes defeated FenixDeath match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
3030"Submit To The Master"March 21, 2015June 3, 2015 (2015-06-03)

Argenis and Jack Evans fight in the Aztec Medallion Match; the Trios Champions defend their titles against a team of DelAvar Daivari's choice; Sexy Star and Pentagon Jr. meet in a submission match.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Jack Evans defeated ArgenisSingles match for an Aztec Medallion
2Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico (c) defeated Big Ryck, Delvar Davari and CageTrios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
3Pentagon, Jr. defeated Sexy StarSubmission match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
3131"The Desolation Of Drago"March 22, 2015June 10, 2015 (2015-06-10)

Cueto sets a four-way match to determine the top contender; Hernandez, Cage and King Cuerno compete against a returning luchador; Chavo Guerrero and Blue Demon Jr. return to the temple.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Chavo Guerrero, Jr. (with Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro) defeated Blue Demon, Jr.Anything Goes match
2The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece) defeated Mascarita Sagrada, Bengala and Pimpenla EscarlataTrios match
3Drago defeated Hernandez, King Cuerno and CageFatal Four-way match to determine the #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha, if Drago lost, he remains banished from Lucha Underground and must unmask
3232"All Night Long"March 11, 2015June 17, 2015 (2015-06-17)

Prince Puma defends his title against Johnny Mundo; Cueto rules that the one with the most pin fall and submission victories will be the champion.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Prince Puma (c) defeated Johnny Mundo 5-4Iron Man match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
3333"Death Vs. The Drago"March 22, 2015June 24, 2015 (2015-06-24)

Cueto sets a rematch between Superfly and Sexy Star; Aerostar, The Mack, Marty "The Moth" Martinez, Cage and Pentagon Jr. complete in a five-way Aztec Medallion Match; Drago and Mil Muertes fight for a spot in Ultima Lucha.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Super Fly defeated Sexy StarSingles match
2Aero Star defeated Cage, The Mack and Marty MartinezFatal Four-way match for an Aztec Medallion
3Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated DragoSingles match to determine the #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha
3434"Gold And Guerreros"April 12, 2015July 1, 2015 (2015-07-01)

Drago and Hernandez meet; Chavo and his crew fight Prince Puma for the first time; the Lucha Underground Championship is on the line.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Texano defeated Delvar Davari (with Big Ryck)Singles match
2Drago defeated Hernandez by disqualificationSingles match
3Alberto El Patron defeated Marty Martinez by submissionSingles match
4Prince Puma (c) (with Konnan) defeated Chavo Guerrero, Jr. (with Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro)No Disqualification match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
3535"Fuel To The Fire"April 12, 2015July 8, 2015 (2015-07-08)

Alberto El Patron and Mundo face each other; the two will team up with three others in a Atomicos Tag Team Match.

No.ResultsStipulations
1The Mack defeated CageSingles match
2Mil Muertes (with Katrina) defeated Son of Havoc (with Ivelisse and Angelico)Singles match
3Johnny Mundo, Hernandez, Super Fly and Jack Evans defeated Alberto El Patron, Drago, Sexy Star and Aero StarEight person tag team match
3636"The Beginning Of The End"April 11, 2015July 15, 2015 (2015-07-15)

Pentagon Jr. is confronted by Vampiro; King Cuerno fights Killshot; Sexy Star meets Super Fly; Prince Puma prepares to face his Ultimalucha challenger, Mil Muertes.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Bengala defeated Delavar Daivari (with Big Ryck)Singles match for an Aztec Medallion
2King Cuerno defeated Killshot by submissionSingles match for an Aztec Medallion
3Sexy Star defeated Super Fly by submissionSingles match for an Aztec Medallion
4Sexy Star defeated Marty Martinez by submissionSingles match for Star's Aztec Medallion
3737"PenUltima Lucha"April 18, 2015July 22, 2015 (2015-07-22)

Cuerto reveals the meaning of the medallions; Texano vs. Mundo; Cage vs. Mack; the Battle Royal for the final medallion.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Texano defeated Johnny Mundo by disqualificationSingles match
2The Mack defeated CageSingles match
3Fenix defeated Argenis, Delavar Daivari, Famous B, Killshot, Marty Martinez, Mascarita Sagrada, Ricky Mandel, Super Fly, and Vinny MassaroBattle Royal for an Aztec Medallion
3838"Ultima Lucha Part 1"April 18, 2015July 29, 2015 (2015-07-29)

The Machine Cage fights The Mack; Team Havoc faces the DOD; Drago fights Hernandez in Believers Backlash.

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes [2]
1Cage defeated The MackFalls Count Anywhere match7:42
2The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte, and Trece) defeated Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc (c)Tornado Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship 6:20
3Drago defeated HernandezLumberjack Strap match8:49
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
3939"Ultima Lucha Part 2"April 19, 2015August 5, 2015 (2015-08-05)

Johnny Mundo fights Alberto El Patron; Vampiro fights Pentagon Jr.; the 7-Way Gift of the Gods Match; Prince Puma faces Mil Muertos.

No.Results [3] Stipulations
1Johnny Mundo defeated Alberto El PatrónSingles match
2Pentagon Jr. defeated VampiroCero Miedo match
3Fénix defeated Aero Star, Bengala, Big Ryck, Jack Evans, King Cuerno and Sexy StarSeven-way for the inaugural Gift of the Gods Championship
4Blue Demon Jr. defeated TexanoNo Disqualification match
5Mil Muertes defeated Prince Puma (c)Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Production

Ian Hodgkinson who provided commentary in both English and Spanish for season 1. Vampiro at LuchaTO.jpg
Ian Hodgkinson who provided commentary in both English and Spanish for season 1.

All the wrestling matches were taped on location in Boyle Heights, California where a warehouse was converted into the "Lucha Underground Temple" set. The shows themselves were taped over several weekends, usually with two shows being taped per day. Some of the matches were not shown on television but served more as try-outs for wrestlers, often referred to as "dark matches". Throughout the season Matt Striker and Vampiro (Ian Hodgkinson) provided the English language commentary, [4] while Vampiro and Hugo Savinovich taped the Spanish language commentary used when broadcast in Mexico. [5] For the final show, Ultima Lucha, Vampiro wrestled and his place at the commentator desk was taken by Michael Schiavello. [6]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lucha Underground Trios Championship</span> Professional wrestling trios tag team championship

The Lucha Underground Trios Championship was a professional wrestling world tag team championship promoted by Lucha Underground. In contrast to usual tag team championships for two wrestlers, it is exclusively for three-man tag teams, also known as trios in Lucha libre. The titles were announced by the storyline owner of Lucha Underground, Dario Cueto on a show that aired on January 25, 2015, followed by a trios tournament that played out over several episodes of Lucha Underground. The final champions were The Reptile Tribe.

Rey Horus is a Mexican luchador enmascarado, or masked professional wrestler. Formerly he wrestled for Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Ring Of Honor (ROH). He was also known as the second El Hijo de Rey Misterio, Spanish for "The Son of Rey Misterio", the second wrestler under that name after the first El Hijo de Rey Misterio, though he is not from the same family. He also works on the independent circuit in the United States and in Mexico. His real name is not a matter of public record, as is often the case with masked wrestlers in Mexico where their private lives are kept a secret from the wrestling fans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship</span> Professional wrestling championship

The Gift of the Gods Championship was a professional wrestling championship promoted by Lucha Underground. Unlike most traditional professional wrestling championships, the Gift of the Gods Championship is promoted by what it grants the champion instead of being the main prize in itself; holding the Gift of the Gods Championship entitles the champion to a match for the Lucha Underground Championship at a time of their choosing, provided they give a one-week notice to properly promote such a high-profile match. The concept is similar to the WWE Money in the Bank contract that also grants a title match at the winner's option, but unlike Money in the Bank, it does not allow for an immediate championship match. If the Gift of the Gods champion redeems the championship for a Lucha Underground Championship match, the medallions are removed and redistributed to determine the competitors for the now vacant title.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ultima Lucha 1</span> 38th and 39th episodes of the 1st season of Lucha Underground

"Ultima Lucha" is the name of the final episodes of the first season of professional wrestling TV series Lucha Underground. The first part of Ultima Lucha, episode 38, premiered on the El Rey Network on July 29 and the two-hour final episode Ultima Lucha, episode 39, premiered on August 5, 30 on the El Rey Network and he later shown in Mexico on the UniMás network in a version with Spanish commentary. The episodes was the season one zenith of several ongoing storylines that played out throughout the first season of Lucha Underground. As part of the season finale all three of the Lucha Underground championships were on the line in a match, including a match to determine the first ever Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Champion. The episodes earned critical acclaim.

Luis Fernandez-Gil is a Spanish actor and professional wrestling personality. In the 2000s and 2010s, Fernandez-Gil appeared in films including The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down and Jack and Jill, as well as television shows including The Mentalist and Punk'd. He is also known for portraying the non-wrestler characters Dario Cueto and his father Antonio Cueto on the professional wrestling television series Lucha Underground. Fernandez-Gil is currently signed to the Major League Wrestling promotion, where he performs under the ring name Cesar Duran.

<i>Lucha Underground</i> season 2 Season of television series

The second season of Lucha Underground, a Lucha libre or professional wrestling television show, began on January 27, 2016 and is broadcast on the El Rey Network in the United States. The show chronicles events that take place in the "Lucha Underground Temple". The producers behind Lucha Underground announced that the second season was a reality on September 21. Unlike the first season the second season of Lucha Underground was not picked up by UniMás and thus not broadcast in Mexico. The first episode was taped on November 15, 2015 in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ultima Lucha Dos</span> Episode of the 2nd season of Lucha Underground

"Ultima Lucha Dos" is the name of the final episodes of the second season of professional wrestling TV series Lucha Underground. The first part of Ultima Lucha Dos premiered on the El Rey Network on July 6, 2016. The second part was shown on July 13 and the third part was broadcast July 20 on the El Rey Network and later shown in Mexico with Spanish commentary on the UniMás network. The episodes are the climax of several ongoing storylines that played out throughout the second season of Lucha Underground. As part of the season finale all three of the Lucha Underground championships were on the line. The episodes were taped on January 30 and 31, 2016.

"Ultima Lucha Tres" is the name of the final episodes of the third season of professional wrestling TV series Lucha Underground. The first part of Ultima Lucha Tres premiered on the El Rey Network on September 27, 2017. The second part was shown on October 4, The third part was shown on October 11 and the fourth part was broadcast October 18 on the El Rey Network and later shown in Mexico with Spanish commentary on the UniMás network. The episodes are the climax of several ongoing storylines that played out throughout the third season of Lucha Underground. As part of the season finale all three of the Lucha Underground championships were on the line. The episodes were taped on June 25 and 26, 2016.

"Ultima Lucha Cuatro" is the name of the final episodes of the fourth season of professional wrestling TV series Lucha Underground. The first part of Ultima Lucha Cuatro premiered on the El Rey Network on October 31, 2018 and the second part was broadcast November 7 on the El Rey Network and later shown in Mexico with Spanish commentary on the UniMás network. The episodes are the climax of several ongoing storylines that played out throughout the fourth season of Lucha Underground. As part of the season finale, all three of the Lucha Underground championships were on the line.

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