Lucha Underground season 2

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Lucha Underground
Season 2
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Official poster for season two
No. of episodes26
Release
Original network El Rey Network
Original releaseJanuary 27 (2016-01-27) 
July 20, 2016 (2016-07-20)
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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. [1] 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.

Contents

Plot overview

At the beginning of season two, Lucha Underground Temple owner Dario Cueto (Luis Fernandez-Gil) has been absent from the Temple since the end of season 1 and Catrina (Karlee Perez) has taken charge of the temple, leaving it a "much darker place" as Matt Striker comments during the opening scene. Under her management Lucha Underground Champion Mil Muertes (Gilbert Cosme) and Lucha Underground Trios Champions the Disciples of Death control the operation. In their quest to control everything, Catrina hires King Cuerno to take the Gift of the Gods Championship from Fénix. Fénix defeated Mil Muertes to win the championship, only for Catrina to force him to defend the title during Aztec Warfare II. During the match Cueto dramatically returns, unleashing his brother Matanza on the temple, winning the Lucha Underground Championship in the process. Over the next few weeks, running alongside a tournament for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship, The Monster Matanza Cueto would go on to easily dispatch top technicos in the promotion like Pentagon Jr. and Fenix. [2] Matanza's first real challenge came in the form of the former Lucha Underground Champion Mil Muertes. In their initial encounter, Mil Muertes delivered his finisher, the flatliner, to the Monster which sent both monsters through the roof of Dario Cueto's office. This put both monsters out of commission for several weeks and gave the crowd something that's rare in Lucha Underground, a no-contest finish. [3]

Cast and crew

Episodes

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TitleTaped dateOriginal air date
401"A Much Darker Place"November 14, 2015January 27, 2016 (2016-01-27)

The Luchadors return to compete, but with Dario Cueto on the run, darkness has taken over the temple.

No.Results [4] [5] Stipulations
1 King Cuerno defeated Fénix (c)Singles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship
2 Ivelisse defeated Angélico and Son of Havoc Three-way match for a shot at the Lucha Underground Championship
3 Mil Muertes (c) (with Catrina) defeated Ivelisse Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
412"The Dark and the Mysterious"November 14, 2015February 3, 2016 (2016-02-03)

Prince Puma teams with an unlikely partner; Johnny Mundo returns to the temple with his sights set on the championship.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Johnny Mundo defeated Killshot Singles match
2 Willie Mack defeated P. J. Black Singles match
3 Prince Puma and Pentagón Jr. defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece)Two-on-three handicap match
423"The Hunt is On..."November 15, 2015February 10, 2016 (2016-02-10)

Catrina enlists King Cuerno to help her destroy Fenix; Kobra Moon in her debut faces off against Bengala; Jack Evans versus Drago.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Kobra Moon defeated Bengala Singles match
2 Jack Evans defeated Drago Singles match
3 Fénix defeated King Cuerno Last Luchador Standing match
434"Cero Miedo"November 15, 2015February 17, 2016 (2016-02-17)

Prince Puma takes on Pentagon Jr. for the first time; Rey Mysterio Jr. reveals the Cueto family's history.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr., Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro Trios match
2 Cage defeated Joey Ryan Singles match
3 Prince Puma defeated Pentagón Jr. Singles match
445"The Machine"November 21, 2015February 24, 2016 (2016-02-24)

Johnny Mundo battles the Machine Cage; Texano returns for revenge against Chavo Guerrero and the crew.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Jack Evans defeated P. J. Black Singles match
2 King Cuerno (c) defeated Killshot Singles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship
3 Chavo Guerrero Jr., Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco defeated Texano No disqualification 3-on-1 elimination match
4 Johnny Mundo defeated Cage Singles match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
456"Gift of the Gods Ladder Match"November 21, 2015March 2, 2016 (2016-03-02)

King Cuerno defends his Gift of the Gods Championship against Fenix in a ladder match; Kobra Moon takes on Sexy Star; Pentagon Jr. and Prince Puma face off for the number one contender spot for the Lucha Underground Championship.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Kobra Moon defeated Sexy Star Singles match
2 Pentagón Jr. defeated Prince Puma by disqualificationSingles match
3 Fénix defeated King Cuerno (c) Ladder match for the Gift of the Gods Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
467"Death Comes In Threes"November 22, 2015March 9, 2016 (2016-03-09)

Mil Muertes defends his Lucha Underground Championship in a triple threat match against Prince Puma and Pentagon Jr.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Marty Martinez defeated Willie Mack Singles match
2 Cage defeated Taya Boyle Heights Street Fight
3 Mil Muertes (c) defeated Prince Puma and Pentagón Jr. Three-way match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
478"Life After Death"November 22, 2015March 16, 2016 (2016-03-16)

Fenix exchanges his Gift of the Gods Championship for a Lucha Underground Championship Match; the Trios Titles are defended. This episode was dedicated to Eiji "Hayabusa" Ezaki.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece) (c)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
2 Texano defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. Bullrope match
3 Fénix defeated Mil Muertes (c)Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
This was Fénix's Gift of the Gods Championship cash-in
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
489"Aztec Warfare II"December 12, 2015March 23, 2016 (2016-03-23)

Twenty luchadors compete for the Lucha Underground Championship in the second Aztec Warfare. A few new luchadors debut in the ring.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Matanza Cueto won by last eliminating Rey Mysterio Aztec Warfare for the Lucha Underground Championship
4910"El Jefe is Back"December 12, 2015March 30, 2016 (2016-03-30)

Dario Cueto returns to the temple and makes the champion defend the Lucha Underground Championship. Mariposa takes on Sexy Star. This episode features the musical guest Chingon.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco defeated Johnny Mundo and Taya Tag team match
2 Angélico, Ivelisse, and Son of Havoc (c) defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece)Trios elimination match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
3 Mariposa defeated Sexy Star Singles match
4 Matanza Cueto (c) defeated Pentagón Jr. Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
5011"Bird of War"December 13, 2015April 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)

The Trios Tournament begins; Fenix faces the Monster Matanza Cueto for the championship; Famous B seeks his first client; Vampiro fights with his personal demons. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Ivelisse defeated Kobra MoonSingles match
2 Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco, and Joey Ryan defeated Marty Martinez, Mariposa, and Willie Mack First round in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament
3 Matanza Cueto (c) defeated Fénix Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
5112"Three's a Crowd"December 13, 2015April 13, 2016 (2016-04-13)

Rey Mysterio, Prince Puma and El Dragon Azteca Jr. must compete in the Trios Tournament; Dario Cueto redistributes the Seven Ancient Aztec Medallions and lets a new luchador compete for one. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Killshot defeated Argenis Singles match
2 Texano defeated Daga Singles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
3 El Dragon Azteca Jr., Prince Puma, and Rey Mysterio defeated Johnny Mundo, Taya, and Cage First round in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament
5213"Monster meets Monster"December 13, 2015April 20, 2016 (2016-04-20)

Mil Muertes faces the Monster Matanza Cueto in a title match; an old rivalry is renewed over an Aztec Medallion. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Aero Star defeated Drago Singles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
2 Fenix, P. J. Black, and Jack Evans defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte, and Trece)First round in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament
3 Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) vs. Mil Muertes (with Catrina) ended in a no contestSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
5314"Cage in a Cage"December 13, 2015April 27, 2016 (2016-04-27)

Johnny Mundo takes on Cage in a Steel Cage Match for an Aztec Medallion; four teams compete in the Trios Tournament Finals; Pentagon Jr. struggles with his injuries. This episode features the musical guest Bang Data.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Cage defeated Johnny Mundo (with Taya Valkyrie) Steel Cage match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
2 Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince Puma defeated Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc (c), Joey Ryan and The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro), and Fenix, P. J. Black, and Jack Evans Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Elimination match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
Finals in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
5415"No Mas"December 13, 2015May 4, 2016 (2016-05-04)

Sexy Star battles Mariposa for an Aztec Medallion in the first "No Mas" match; Catrina confronts Dario Cueto; Luchadors have matches for the other available Medallions. This episode features the musical guest Bang Data.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Willie Mack defeated Marty Martinez Singles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
2El Sinestro De La Muerte (with Catrina) defeated King Cuerno Singles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
3 Cage defeated Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B)Singles match
4 Sexy Star defeated Mariposa "No Mas" match for a Golden Aztec Medallion.
5516"Graver Consequences"December 13, 2015May 11, 2016 (2016-05-11)

Mil Muertes battles the Monster Matanza Cueto in a casket match for the Lucha Underground Championship; Triple Threat match between Joey Ryan, Cortez Castro and Mr.Cisco; Rey Mysterio Jr, Dragon Azteca Jr and Prince Puma defend their titles. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Joey Ryan defeated Cortez Castro and Mr. CiscoTriple Threat match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
2 Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince Puma (c) defeated Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Johnny Mundo Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
3 Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Grave Consequences match for the Lucha Underground Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
5617"Crime & Punishment"January 10, 2016May 18, 2016 (2016-05-18)

Seven Luchadors compete for the Gift of the Gods Championship; Cage seeks revenge. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Daga defeated Argenis, Kobra Moon, and Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda)Fatal Four-Way
2 Killshot defeated Marty Martinez Singles match
3 Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Aero Star, El Sinestro de la Muerte, Joey Ryan, Sexy Star, Texano, and Willie Mack Seven-way match for the vacant Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship
5718"Enter The Mundo"January 17, 2016May 25, 2016 (2016-05-25)

Rey Mysterio, Prince Puma and El Dragon Azteca Jr. defend their Trios Championship; Joey Ryan and Cortez Castro's cover gets blown; The Gift of the Gods Championship is defended. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Joey Ryan defeated Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda)Singles match
2 Cage defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. (c)Singles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship
3Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, Johnny Mundo and P. J. Black) defeated Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince Puma (c)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
5819"Judgement Day"January 17, 2016June 1, 2016 (2016-06-01)

The Monster Matanza Cueto defends his title against the Gift of the Gods Champion; The Trios Champions defend their titles. Dragon Azteca Jr. searches for his mentor's killer. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Son of Havoc defeated Daga Singles match
2Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, Johnny Mundo and P. J. Black) (c) defeated Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince Puma Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
3 Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Cage Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
This was Cage's Gift of the Gods Championship cash-in
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
5920"The Contenders"January 16, 2016June 8, 2016 (2016-06-08)

Drago & Aerostar face Jack Evans and P. J. Black in a Nunchuck Match; Pentagon Jr. returns to the Temple. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Killshot vs. Marty Martinez ended in a double countoutSingles match
2 Aero Star and Drago defeated Jack Evans and P. J. Black Nunchuck Tag Team match
3 Fenix, Ivelisse, Johnny Mundo, King Cuerno, Pentagón Jr. and Taya defeated Rey Mysterio, Prince Puma, Sexy Star, Son of Havoc, Texano and Willie Mack Twelve Person Tag Team match
6021"Six To Survive"January 16, 2016June 15, 2016 (2016-06-15)

Six luchadors compete in the first ever Six to Survive Match for a Championship Match at Ultima Lucha Dos. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Pentagón Jr. defeated Fénix, Ivelisse, Johnny Mundo, King Cuerno and Taya Six Way Elimination Match to determine the #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship
6122"Fame And Fortune"January 17, 2016June 22, 2016 (2016-06-22)

The 7 Ancient Aztec Medallions are redistributed; Prince Puma addresses the Believers and reveals his plans for Ultima Lucha Dos; new luchador arrives at the Temple. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Daga defeated Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda)Singles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
2El Sinestro de la Muerte, Killshot and Marty Martinez defeated Joey Ryan and The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro)Trios match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
3 Sexy Star and Mariposa defeated Ivelisse and Taya Tag team match for a Golden Aztec Medallion
6223"The Phoenix, the Dragon, and the Spaceman"January 17, 2016June 29, 2016 (2016-06-29)

Dario Cueto announces a new opportunity that can be won at Ultima Lucha Dos; El Dragon Azteca faces Prince Puma. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 King Cuerno defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Singles match
2 Prince Puma defeated El Dragon Azteca Jr. (with Rey Mysterio)Singles match
3 Johnny Mundo (with Taya) defeated Fénix Singles match
6324"Ultima Lucha Dos Part 1"January 30, 2016July 6, 2016 (2016-07-06)

Son of Havoc, Cage, Texano and the Mack compete for a unique opportunity where the winner is faced with a career defining decision. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Willie Mack defeated Cage Falls Count Anywhere Semifinal match in "The Tournament 4 a Unique Opportunity"
2 Son of Havoc defeated Texano Bar Fight Semifinal in "The Tournament 4 a Unique Opportunity"
3Son of Havoc defeated The MackFalls Count Anywhere Final match in "The Tournament 4 a Unique Opportunity"
4 Dr. Wagner Jr. (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda) defeated Son of HavocSingles match for Son of Havoc's Unique Opportunity
6425"Ultima Lucha Dos Part 2"January 31, 2016July 13, 2016 (2016-07-13)

King Cuerno faces Mil Muertes in a Death Match; 7 Way Gift of the Gods Elimination Match. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Sexy Star defeated Marty "The Moth" Martinez, Mariposa, Killshot, Night Claw, Daga and Sinestro de la MuerteSeven-way Elimination match for the vacant Gift of the Gods Championship
2 Mil Muertes defeated King Cuerno Death match
6526"Ultima Lucha Dos Part 3"January 31, 2016July 20, 2016 (2016-07-20)

Rey Mysterio vs. Prince Puma; Pentagon vs. the Monster Matanza Cueto; Fenix, Drago and Aerostar vs. Worldwide Underground; Ivelisse vs. Taya; El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs. Black Lotus. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Aero Star, Drago and Fénix defeated Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, Johnny Mundo and P. J. Black) (c)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship
2 El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs. Black Lotus ended in a no contestSingles match
3 Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Pentagón Dark Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship
4 Taya defeated Ivelisse Singles match
5 Rey Mysterio defeated Prince Puma Singles match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Reception

Critical reception

Lucha Underground's second season has received a mixed reception critically compared to the first, with more fans and professional wrestling media outlets aware of the product in its sophomore season. Loyal Lucha Underground fans have commended its storytelling and match quality, as well as its portrayal of women's wrestling, which some consider to be revolutionary while others remain uncomfortable with the concept of women wrestling men (particularly when the male opponent is a much larger and more powerful fighter, cf., Taya vs Cage) [6] At Prowrestling.net, journalists Will Pruett and John Moore who were huge proponents of Lucha Underground's initial direction have criticized the second part of Season 2 as being both deflating and unorganized. Will Pruett in particular has stated that "Where Lucha Underground failed in 2016 was their storytelling. They didn’t support these great matches and moments wrestlers created in The Temple. They didn’t honor the experiences they wanted fans to have. The structure of the show felt fragmented, with far fewer episodes naturally leading into the next." [7] PwTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel has praised Lucha Underground for being "capable of doing some really great things" but "They are going to the well too many times in these matches with having no rules and high spots in the crowd that ultimately lead to nothing." He also stated that "they have gotten away far too many times with stories that make no sense and matches that are about entertaining the fans instead of telling a great story through visuals." [8]

Ratings

EpisodeFirst run viewershipRepeat viewershipChange from previousRef(s)
s2e1130,000105,000n/a [9]
s2e2125,00076,000-6% [10]
s2e3136,00081,000+8% [11]
s2e4152,00052,000+6% [12]
s2e599,00062,000-21% [13]
s2e6124,00063,000+16% [14]
s2e795,00041,000-27% [15]
s2e8100,00057,000+15% [16]
s2e9163,00069,000+48% [17]
s2e10159,00063,000-4% [18]
s2e11156,00078,000+5% [19]
s2e12139,00066,000-12% [20]
s2e13149,00049,000-3% [21]
s2e14107,00052,000-20% [22]
s2e15138,00042,000+12% [23]
s2e1696,00042,000-2% [24]
s2e17127,00037,000-7% [25]
s2e18114,00068,000+11% [26]
s2e19111,00040,000-17% [27]
s2e2085,00061,000-3% [28]
s2e2189,00039,000-12% [29]
s2e22104,00062,000+30% [30]
s2e23116,000103,000+32% [31]
s2e24104,00039,000-35% [32]
s2e25108,00056,000+14.7% [33]
s2e26180,00043,000+8% [34]

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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.

<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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