Lucha Underground Report
July 8, 2015
Taped in Los Angeles, Calif.
Episode #35 aired on El Rey Network
Report by Joel Dehnel, PWTorch contributor

The show opened with a video package featuring Catrina, Mil Muertes, The Mack, Alberto El Pátron, and Johnny Mundo.

Backstage: Pentagon spoke to his master and said he wants to defeat his enemy at Ultima Lucha. He said his sacrifice would be Ian Hoginkinsen.

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

Announcers: Matt Striker welcomed the audience to the show. Vampiro hyped an atómicos tag match tonight. Striker said we would see a interview with Pentagon, Jr. later tonight..

In-ring: Santos introduced The Mack already in the ring. Second out was Cage.

1 - CAGE vs. THE MACK

They brawled right away to start the match. Cage finally scoopslammed Mack, then missed a moonsault. Mack gained momentum with a a few chops then a running suplex. Cage countered Mack, then drove his elbow into Mack's throat. Cage stomped Mack, then lifted him up for a suplex. Cage lifted Mack onto the turnbuckle, but Mack jumped off him and rammed his knee into Cage.

Mack splashed Cage in the corner, then threw Cage in the corner, but missed a splash. Cage capitalized and hit a devastating clothesline. Mack got up and superkicked Cage, though. Mack hit a Superman punch, then school-boyed him for the win.

WINNER: The Mack at 4:01.

Backstage: Son of Havoc was met by Catrina in the locker room. She said the Disciples of Death will come for his gold, but tonight death is coming for him. Ivelisse told Catrina to back off. The lights flickered and Ivelisse was on top of Havoc. Angélico walked in and joked that Havoc and Ivelisse have gotten back together.

[Break]

Announcers: Vampiro hyped a match between Johnny Mundo and Alberto El Pátron. Striker said Puma would face Mil Muertes in a title match.

Video: Vampiro apologized for interfering with Pentagon, Jr. Vampiro asked who was Pentagon's master, but Pentagon didn't answer. Vampiro pointed out Pentagon's aggression, then Pentagon questioned Vampiro and called him a coward. Pentagon challenged Vampiro to a match, but Vampiro said his time has come and gone. Pentagon got in Vampiro's face, then stormed off.

[Break]

In-ring: Santos introduced Mil Muertes already in the ring. His opponent is Son of Havoc.

2 – MIL MUERTES (w/Catrina) vs. Lucha Underground Tag champion SON OF HAVOC (w/Ivelisse and Angélico)

Havoc kicked Muertes, then slugged away. Muertes fought back and threw Havoc into the ropes, where he was met with an elbow. Havoc hit a springboard cross-body, but Muertes threw Havoc over the top rope, then hurled him into the barricade then a row of seats. Muertes smacked Havoc across the back with a chair, then powerbombed him onto the announcers table. They continued to brawl on the outside until returning to the ring.

Back in the ring, Havoc hit a moonsault, but Muertes kicked out at one. Havoc went the top again, but Muertes caught him. He went for a chokeslam, but Havoc escaped. Muertes hit a right hand, then lifted Havoc onto the top rope. Havoc pushed off Muertes, but he missed a Shooting Star Press. Meanwhile, Catrina tried to seduce Angélico. Ivelisse stopped her, then the disciples took out Angélico. Havoc leaped on top of all of them, but Muertes hit a spear, then a Flatliner for the win.

WINNER: Mil Muertes at 7:08 with The Flatliner.

Post-match: Catrina crawled onto Havoc and gave him the lick of death.

[Break]

In-ring: Texano was in the ring. He said he has never been a nice dude, but he has always been Mexican. He said he is a cheater, but he never turns on his people. He said he hates Chavo then challenged him to a match at Ultima Lucha. The Crew attacked Texano from behind, though, and beat him with a kendo stick. Blue Demon then ran to the ring and took out The Crew. But, The Crew passed Demon a chair and Demon whacked Texano over the head until he bled. Demon told Texano he is no Mexico. He said he doesn't need him to fight his battles for him and instead Texano will face him.

[Break]

In-ring: Santos introduced the atómicos match. First out was Alberto's team, then Johnny Mundo's team.

3 -- AAA Mega champion ALBERTO EL PÁTRON & SEXY STAR & AEROSTAR & DRAGO vs. SUPER FLY & HERNANDEZ & JOHNNY MUNDO & JACK EVANS - Atómicos Eight-Man Tag match

Alberto started the match with Mundo, who tagged in Evans right away. Evans showed off his flips, but Alberto slapped and suplexed Evans. AeroStar tagged in and quickly took out Evans. Evans fought back and brought in Super Fly. AeroStar hit a huracanrana, then tagged Drago, who hit a few armdrags. Super Fly fell to the outside, then Hernandez came in and AeroStar tagged Alberto. Alberto went to the outside where he got beat down.

Mundo came in and beat down Alberto, then Super Fly tagged in and Alberto hit a superkick. AeroStar then jumped off the ropes onto Evans. Sexy Star climbed the turnbuckle and got her turn to knock over everyone. Alberto went for a dive, then Mundo tripped him. Alberto chased Mundo out of the ring while AeroStar hit a springboard, then Super Fly landed a big kick. Alberto walked back the ring and Mundo came back shortly thereafter.

Next, Hernandez caught AeroStar and hit a powerbomb. Mundo also came in and beat on AeroStar. Evans stomped on AeroStar, then Star fought back, but Mundo came in the ring. Sexy Star came in to fight Mundo, including hitting a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Then, Drago superkicked Hernandez and Alberto hit multiple backbreakers into an armbar on Jack Evans. Big sequence for Alberto's team, but Mundo broke up the move. Sexy Star then went for a cross-body, but she was caught by Mundo and he grabbed the tights for the win.

WINNERS: Team Mundo at 9:26.

Post-match: Pentagon, Jr. attacked Vampiro from behind and hit him with a chair. Pentagon told his master this sacrifice was for him then his kicked Vampiro and grabbed a tank of gasoline. He doused Vampiro in gas, then told him he is not afraid of him. He told Vampiro that if he doesn't accept his challenge that he will go up in flames. Pentagon threatened him with a zippo lighter.

FINAL THOUGHTS: This show did a great job of hyping Ultima Lucha without forgetting about the show at hand. No Dario this week and only one cheesy backstage segment.

SUMMARY RESULTS: (1) The Mack pinned Cage... (2) Mil Muertes beat Son of Havoc... (3) Team Mundo defeated Team Alberto.

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