Underground Sound - Lucha Underground recap for February 3, 2016

As Prince Puma is training backstage, he reminisces about his title match against Mil Muertes at Ultima Lucha. Pentagon Jr appears and thanks him for last week and volunteers Puma to be his partners and continue to break bones with him and destroy The Disciple of Death. Pentagon laughs invidiously, before he and Puma exchange blows...with Puma gaining the upper hand and walking away.

Johnny Mundo beats Killshot. After the match, he says that the earthquake that Mil Muertes (who sits on his throne atop the entrance) felt as a little boy, is nothing compared to the end of the world. Cage appears on the rafters and he's clearly not impressed with Mundo, and hr actually is siding with Mil Muertes. Cage wants a fight, and when faces Mundo in the ring, the latter back down. Mundo sneak attacks Cage...only for Cage to gain the upper hand, and Mundo retreats.

We see a room where Sexy Star was kidnapped by Marty "The Moth" Martinez, who puts a moth in her face as he sickly says that "she has nothing to be afraid of". He says that he's going to bring his sister with him to the temple, but he will be with her as she arrives...

"The Darewolf" PJ Black debuts tonight!

The Mack beats PJ Black with a jumping stunner in the latter's debut match.

Prince Puma and Pentagon Jr beats The Disciples of Death. Pentagon attacks Puma. When it seemed as if Pentagon was going to break his arm, Puma escaped just in the nick of time.

The mysterious man from season one is sitting across the table from someone talking, who convinces him that's time for him to shine. That man Dragon Azteca, Jr is convinced by nine other than Rey Mysterio himself.

PREMIERE: Lucha Underground recap for January 27, 2016

We begin Season Two with Vampiro in the Youssef Clinic. He is being evaluated, and he is asked about the happenings in his life over the past six months. Vampiro says that all his nightmares and treasons are gone, although the flashbacks remain. His therapist prescribes him with treatment, and tells him to avoid the triggers. With this, Vampiro dreams of unleashing an attack on the employees.

In the desert, Matt Striker and Vampiro meet up. Vampiro reveals a shiny new car. When asked about his job, Striker says that they still have their jobs, but the temple is now a much darker place.

Catrina, who is seemingly taking on the proprietary role, is in Dario Cueto's office. Fenix walks in, and says that he wants another shot at Mil Muertes. Catrina's says that he will have to wait until next week, that's IF he still holds the Gift if the Gods title.

King Cuerno beats Fenix to win the Gift if the Gods Championship.

Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico arrive at the temple!

As Team Havoc enter the temple, they are met by Catrina. Ivelisse wants another shot at the title, but Catrina objects. Instead, Mil Muertes wants the trio in a match...against each other, where the winner will face Mil Muertes for the title. Ivelisse boasts about winning the title, and vows to come for her.

Catrina walks to ringside and whispers instructions in Melissa Santos's ear before the next match.

Catrina congratulates Cuerno on his title win, and tells him to not forget about their deal. Cuerno says no worries, and vows to stick by his promise.

Ivelisse beats Son of Havoc and Angelico to become #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship!

Three dudes (saying this in spite) are on a road trip, assuming to the temple. Unsure of themselves, Black Lotus appears out of the blue to help them with directions, but the three me n turned her down.

Mil Muertes beats Ivelisse to retain the Lucha Underground Championship. Afterwards, Catrina does the "Lick if Death" and motions for Mil to finish her off. Suddenly, Prince Puma runs in for the save on Ivelisse. Pentagon Jr emerges from on the back and hits a backbreaker on Mil Muertes and his trademark armbar.

Black Lotus and the three men show up to a building. Dario Cueto emerges and welcome them in...with pay first. They men pay $20 each, and enter into the building, only to get mimed and destroyed by who sounds like...Matanza (Cueto's brother)!

Match of the Day - 10/23/2015: Negro Casas vs. Maximo!

Short Wrestler and Matches of the Day posts for the rest of this week. I'm sorry.

Today's Match of the Day is a CMLL classic that took place earlier this year: Negro Casas vs. one of my favorites, Maximo!

Match of the Day - 10/22/2015: Mil Muertes vs. Fenix!

Short Wrestler and Matches of the Day posts for the rest of this week. I'm sorry.

Today's Match of the Day is the incredible deathmatch of Fenix vs. Mil Muertes in Lucha Underground.

Wrestler of the Day - 10/21: La Sombra!

Short posts for Wrestler and Match of the Day for the rest of the week. I'm sorry.

Today's Wrestler of the Day is the incredibly talented CMLL wrestler and member of one of the most notorious heel factions in recent CMLL memory, Los Ingobernables ("The Ungovernables"), La Sombra! The pic below is of him newly unmasked. He was unmasked by the legendary Atlantis in a highly anticipated Mask vs. Mask match last month.

Here's the Mask vs. Mask match, where he faces off against Atlantis!

AAA's Heroes Immortales recap for October 4th, 2015

Taya beats Goya Kong, La Hiedra, the debuting Lady Shani and Lady Maravilla to retain the Reinas de Reinas Championship!

Brian Cage and El Mesias beats Fenix and Drago.

Los Güeros del Cielo (Angelico & Jack Evans) beats Pentagon Jr. & Joe Lider (c) and Daga & Steve Pain to win the AAA World Tag Team Championship!

Taurus beats Cibernético, La Parka,Blue Demon Jr.,Averno, Hijo de Pirata Morgan, Electroshock, Aero Star, Chessman, and Niño Hamburgesa in his debut match to win the 2015 Copa Antonio Pena tournament, by last eliminating La Parka!

Myzteziz, El Texano Jr. and El Hijo del Fantasma beats Rey Mysterio Jr., Psycho Clown and the debuting Garza, Jr. in six man tag team action.

Alberto El Patron (who has Psycho Clown in his corner) beats Johnny Mundo (who has Cage in his corner) to retain the AAA Mega Championship via submission! After the match, Cage and Mundo attack El Patron, only for Rey Mysterio to come out for the save, and hit a double 619 on the former. Myzteziz comes out to seemingly even the odds, but Johnny Mundo grabs a guitar and cracks him across the skull with it! The brawl continues among the men to end the show.

Wrestler of the Day - 9/29/15: Fenix!

Today’s Wrestler of the Day is the awe-inspiring highflyer of AAA and Lucha Underground, Fenix!

I first got into Fenix by watching him on Lucha Underground. I was immediately hooked on him, and I began looking up more matches of his. His work in AAA is just as impressive – if not, more impressive than his work in Lucha Underground. And it doesn’t hurt to come from a wrestling family (for those of you who didn’t know, Pentagon, Jr. is Fenix’s real-life brother) as well. Come to find out, Fenix has held the AAA Fusion Championship and is one of the top technicos in Mexico. The same can be said for his tenure in Lucha Underground. Not only is he one of the top technicos in the company, he is the inaugural Gift of the Gods Champion, which gives him a guaranteed shot at the Lucha Underground Championship (that’s IF he doesn’t wait too long). My advice to you is that if you haven’t seen this guy’s work, check him out. You won’t be disappointed.

I have gotta take it Lucha Underground for this one, and give you this match. Why? Because it has “Grave Consequences”…

Match of the Day - 9/24/2015: Cage vs. The Mack!

The inaugural Ultima Lucha kicked off with a bang when these two collided in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Today’s Match of the Day? “The Machine” Cage vs. The Mack! Lucha Underground proprietor Dario Cueto is infatuated by violence, and I know that he was pleased when these two monsters kicked each other’s asses all around the temple! Crazy spots came at the expense of both competitors, and there was not one time that these two were in the ring. They were everywhere but! They even ascended the match to the top of Dario Cueto’s office. Man, this match may have been under ten minutes, but they definitely told a story of how much they despised each other. But, what more can you expect? These two have been tearing it up on the independent circuit since 2008!

Enjoy this one, everybody. It doesn’t get as intense as this!

Match of the Day - 9/19/2015: The Crew vs. Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico!

We're taking it to Lucha Underground for our Match of the Day, which goes to The Crew (Bael, Mr. Cisco, and Cortez Castro) vs. Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico. In all my years of being a wrestling fan, I have never stood on end for a match like I have for this one. After already becoming the inaugural LU Trios Tag Team Champions, Dario Cueto issues an impromptu No Disqualfication Match. The outcome is simply incredible. Oh, and you can't forget the death-defying leap by Angelico into the ring. Seriously!? This is a great one. If you have not watched this match (or any Lucha Underground match for that matter)... WATCH IT NOW!

Wrestler of the Day - 9/19: Sexy Star!

Today's Wrestler of the Day is top luchadora, Sexy Star (as pictured with Reina de Reinas Champ, Taya Valkyrie)!

Today, most fans would know her for working in Lucha Underground. However, she has been a fixture in Asistencia Asesoría y Administración since making her professional debut in 2006. Aside from her female empowerment persona in Lucha Underground, she's also a badass rudo who's currently a member of La Legión Extranjera (The Foreign Legion) and one half of the AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions with Pentagon, Jr, a rival of hers in Lucha Underground. With undeniable charisma and  great skills of the traditional Lucha Libre style, Sexy Star is the epitome of a self-made woman, and whether her opponent is a woman or man, she is NOT afraid of showing how powerful she truly is.

Here's one of my favorites from her time in AAA, against Fabi Apache in a Hair vs Hair (Lucha de Apuestas) Match back in 2009.

CMLL 82nd Anniversary Show recap for September 18, 2015

Disturbio, Puma and Virus defeated Esfinge, Fuego and The Panther – two falls to one in a Best two-out-of-three falls six-man "Lucha Libre rules" tag team match

Los Revolucionarios del Terror (Rey Escorpión, Dragón Rojo Jr. and Pólvora) defeated Máximo, Guerrero Maya Jr. and Stuka Jr. – two falls to one in a Best two-out-of-three falls six-man "Lucha Libre rules" tag team match

Dark Angel defeated Princesa Sugehit

Dragon Lee and Sky Team (Místico and Valiente) defeated La Peste Negra (Negro Casas, El Felino and Mr. Niebla) – two falls to one in a Best two-out-of-three falls six-man "Lucha Libre rules" tag team match

Shocker, Último Guerrero, Volador Jr. defeated Los Ingobernables (Marco Corleone and Rush) and Thunder by disqualification – two falls to one in a Best two-out-of-three falls six-man Relevos Increibles match

Atlantis defeated La Sombra – two falls to one in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas, mask vs. mask match

Wrestler of the Day - 9/17: El Texano, Jr.

Greetings to all! We're taking a little trip down to AAA for today's Wrestler of the Day, which is El Texano, Jr!

The son of the late El Texano, the young Texano, Jr. has been one of the top rudos in AAA since his debut for the promotion. He has been affiliated with Los Perros del Mal and Los Hijos del Averno, and now is currently affiliated with La Sociedad, more specifically the subgroup El Consejo with El Hijo del Fantasma. Perhaps one of his biggest credentials is being the longest reigning AAA Mega Champion in AAA history, holding the title for 735 days until being upended by Alberto El Patron. With his bullrope always in tow, Texano will surely make his mark in lucha libre.

Here's Texano defending the Mega Campeonato AAA against Alberto El Patron at Guerra Titanes on December 7, 2014.

Match of the Day - 9/15/2015: Prince Puma vs. Fenix!

One more component being introduced is the ever-popular Match of the Day. In this particular post, I will just simply write a great match, or a match that I will highly recommend you guys out there to watch, and I will sometimes add a little history behind the match, if necessary.

Today's Match of the Day - Prince Puma (Ricochet)(c) vs. Fenix for the Lucha Underground Championship from January 14th, 2015, which was absolutely incredible to say the least!

Lucha Update: AAA Invades Hard Rock Hotel, CMLL at Arena Coliseo, IWRG - 9/14

Here's to the beginning of my Lucha Update, courtesy of Lucha World! I will be providing you with updates from lucha libre promotions from Mexico and Estados Unidos, United States.

IWRG  9/13/15

1. Emperadir Azteca, Mr. Leo & Metaleon beats Acero, Imposible & Picudo Jr.
2. AK-47, Golpeador, Hijo del Diablo & Rayan beats Freelance & Los Ninja Turtles (Leo, Miike, Rafy)
3. Black Terry, Remlampago, Micke Segura beats Pantera, Hijo del Pantera, & Super Nova. Black Terry and Segura challenge challnege the Pantera's for a shot at their IWRG Intercontinental Tag Titles afterwards.
4. Danny Casas, MAscara Sagrada & Veneno beeats Negro Navarro, Pirata Morgan & Shu el Guerrero by DQ when Pirata ripped off Sagrada's mask and Hair vs. Hair challenges thrown around afterwards.
5. Cabellera contra Cabellera: Eterno beats AK-47 (replacing 911) following a foul from behind. AK-47's hair gets shave afterwards.
6. IWRG Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship: Hijo del Dos Caras (c) vs. X-Fly did not happen due to an injury to Caras.

CMLL 9/13 

1. Aereo & Mini Fantasy beats Nitrito & Universito Dos Mil
2. Oro Jr, Soberano, Super Halcon Jr. beats Akuma, Espanto Jr. & Metalico.
3. Estrellita, Princesa Sugei, & Skadi beats La Comandante, La Seductora & Tiffany.
4. Lightining Match: Triton beats Disturbio
5. La Peste Negra (Felino, Negro Casas, Mr. Niebla) beats Angel de Oro, Blue Panther & Stuka, Jr.

AAA Ring & Rock StAAArs 4 - 9/13

1. La Hiedra & Taya Valkyrie defeat Faby Apache & Goya Kong
2. Argenis & Drago defeat Gran Apache & Hijo de Pirata Morgan
3. Los Perros del Mal (Joe Lider & Pentagon Jr.) defeat Angelico & Jack Evans
4. Fenix, Psycho Clown & Rey Mysterio Jr. defeat Brian Cage, El Mesias & Myzteziz

AAA's TripleMania XXIII - The Results for August 9, 2015

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Dinastia, Drago, Goya Kong and Pimpinela Escarlata beats Daga, Mamba, Mini Psycho Clown and Sexy Star via Submission in an Atomicos match, when Pimpinela forces Sexy Star to submit to the bow and arrow. After the match, a victorious Pimpinela kisses commentator Matt Striker.

Tropicasas is brought out for his last match as a referee.

Los Psycho Circus (Monster Clown, Murder Clown, Psycho Clown) beats Los Villanos (Villano III, Villano IV, Villano V) in Villanos III's Farewell Match.

Los Hell Brothers (Averno, Chessman, Cibernetico) beats Fénix and Los Güeros del Cielo (Angélico and Jack Evans) and  El Hijo del Fantasma, Pentagón Jr. and El Texano Jr. in a Cage Ladder match to retain the AAA World Trios Championships after Fantasma takes a devastating low blow from Averno, who grabs the titles.

Blue Demon, Jr. & La Parka beats El Mesias & Electro Shock via El Pulpo submission.

We see a tributes to late greats, Hector Garza and Perro Aguayo Jr., who will both be inducted into the AAA Hall of Fame Class of 2015.

Alberto El Patron beats Cage in a Lucha de Apuestas Hair vs. Hair match via submission to retain the AAA Mega Championship, thus the latter, Cage being forced to have his hair shaved. Cage tries to attack Alberto, but eats a powerbomb instead. El Patron drapes the Mexican flag over a fallen Cage.

In what has been billed a "Dream Match", Rey Mysterio beats Myzteziz with a tilt-a-whirl armbar submission. Afterwards, Joe Lider, Pentagon Jr. and Averno all storm the ring and attack the two opponents with staple guns. Myzteziz and Mysterio fight back and Myzteziz staples Lider. Shockingly, Myzteziz turns on Rey and says he doesn't care about the fans or Rey. He turns full heel, and challenges Mysterio to a mask vs. mask match. He powerbombs Rey through a ringside table, then does a military press gutbuster.

Lucha, Lucha and MORE Lucha!

Alright, guys, here it is. I am going to do more than just recaps of the same shows each week. Not only am I venturing into more Puroresu, I am venturing into more Lucha Libre as well! Earlier this month, I did live coverage of one of AAA's top events called Verano de Escandalo ("Summer of Scandal"), and since then, I've been wanting to expand this blog into more international wrestling. Let's get started!

I've been getting into +Lucha TV, which gives fans the latest scoops on shows from promotions all round Mexico - from the thriving independent circuit to the major league promotions of CMLL and AAA. Along with their weekly episodes, they also give featured clips of various luchadors y luchadoras. Here's one of their most recent full episodes, from June 10th, 2015, which features matches and news from AAA, CaraLucha Promociones, Chilanga Lucha Libre, and more!:

... and here's an exclusive interview with South African-born wrestler and AAA and Lucha Underground regular: Angelico!

AAA: Verano de Escándalo - 6/14/2015

Eight Person Mixed Tag Team Match: Machine Rocker, Mamba, Mini Psycho Clown and Taya beats Dinastía, Faby Apache, El Elegido, and Pimpinela Escarlata when Machine Rocker and Mamba make both Faby and Elegido submit at the same time.

10 Man Elimination Match/Alas de Oro Tournament: Drago beats  Fénix, Laredo Kid (who made a surprise return), Daga, Steve Pain, Aerostar, Bengala, Súper Nova, Súper Fly, and Hijo del Fantasma. During the match, Fenix suffered a shoulder injury, and had to be carried out on a stretcher.

Three-Way Trios Match for the AAA World Trios Championship: Los Hell Brothers (Averno, Cibernético, Chessman) beats Psycho Circus (Monster Clown, Murder Clown, Psycho Clown)(c) and Electroshock, Hijo de Pirata Morgan, and La Parka Negra in a three-way match to win the titles. Before the match, La Parka Negra (who was scheduled to compete in the eight person mixed tag match earlier tonight)m was revealed as the mystery partner for Electroshock and Hijo de Pirata Morgan. After the match, Monster Clown demanded a rematch, while Psycho Clown wanted to go head--to-head with them on the spot. Los Hell Brothers lay them both out, takes Murder Clown's mask and declares themselves dominate champions, saying they'll win any title match.

Lucha de Apuestas (Wager: Hair)/Steel Cage: Los Güeros del Cielo (Angélico and Jack Evans) beats The Black Family (Dark Cuervo and Dark Escoria). Per stipulation, both Cuervo and Escoria lost their hair.

AAA Mega Championship: After an absurd amount of interferences, Alberto El Patron (c) beats Cage via DQ, to retain the title. The latter and other members of La Sociedad proceed to attack the champion afterwards.

Trios Tag Team Match: La Parka, Myzteziz and Rey Mysterio beats Johnny Mundo, El Mesias and Pentagon, Jr. in the main event.