3/16 Lucha Underground Report – two big title matches, Mysterio, set-up for next week’s big show

Lucha Underground Report
March 16, 2016
Taped in Los Angeles, Calif.
Season 2 Episode #8 aired on El Rey Network
Report by Joel Dehnel, PWTorch contributor

The show opened with a graphic dedicating the show to Eiji “Hayabusa” Ezaki.

Backstage: Fenix heard Catrina’s voice in the locker room. The lights turned out and she appeared. Fenix reached out his hand to Catrina, who said she wonders what would have been if she and Fenix had stayed together and ruled The Temple together. They kissed each other, then Catrina said Mil Muertes will destroy the Fenix and and he will bring her back from the dead.

[JD’s Reax: Oh my God, she’s dead.]

In-ring: Santos introduced the opening match for the Trios tag championship. First in the ring were Ivelisse, Son of Havoc, and Angélico. Next out were The Disciples of Death. Santos said if the challengers lose they have agreed to leave The Temple forever.

1 – Trios Tag champions THE DISCIPLES OF DEATH (w/Catrina) vs. SON OF HAVOC & IVELISSE & ANGÉLICO — Trios Tag Championship match

The match started with a brawl between everyone. The Disciples fought back on the outside. One of the disciples fought Ivelisse in the center of the ring and locked in a submission, then they traded strikes. Ivelisse tagged Havoc and he hit a series of clotheslines. Angélico got involved with many knee strikes.

The disciples fled to the outside where they were met by dives from Angélico, Havoc, and Ivelisse. Angélico beat down a disciple and while Angélico was distracted, another ran in to play possum. He attempted an inside cradle, but was unsuccessful. Angélico then hit a knee followed by a Razor’s Edge into the the corner. Havoc hit a Shooting Star Press to capture the trios tag championship.

WINNERS: Havoc & Ivelisse & Angélico at 4:55 to capture the trios tag championship.

Still to come: Fenix vs. Mil Muertes.

[Break]

Backstage: Puma was hitting a punching bag until Mundo interrupted him. Mundo said it was too bad Puma didn’t win his title last week. Mundo said he won’t take it easy on Puma this year because he wants the championship. Mundo proceeded to punch the bag then Puma punched his hand through the bag out of frustration.

El Dragon Azteca met with Rey Mysterio. Rey told Dragon his training was complete but he needs to give him something. Rey slid a letter to Dragon. Dragon said it was invitation to participate in Aztec Warfare. He asked Rey if he would accompany him. Rey nodded, then showed his invitation and said he’s not the only man with something to prove and may the best man win.

[JD’s Reax: Nice build to see this two guys next week.]

[Break]

In-ring: Santos introduced the next match as a bullrope match. Chavo Guerrero and El Texano were already in the ring ready for the match.

2 – CHAVO GUERRERO, JR. (w/Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco) vs. TEXANO – Bullrope matfh

Chavo demanded Cortez and Cisco to fight Texano. They both shook their heads and walked out on Chavo. Texano pulled Chavo near him with the rope and hit some clotheslines and choked Chavo. Texano knocked Chavo to the outside and beat him with the rope.

Chavo pulled on the rope, knocking Texano into the post, then Chavo beat on Texano. Chavo threw Texano into the crowd, then back to the ring. But, Texano picked up Chavo and gave him the electric chair. Texano then lifted Chavo by placing the rope in his crotch.

Chavo escaped and climbed to the top. Texano climbed the post and Chavo blocked the superplex. Texano pulled Chavo off the top, preventing the frog splash. Texano then hit a powerbomb for the win.

WINNER: Texano at 6:03.

[Break]

Backstage: Mil grabbed the disciples and threw them into lockers. Catrina said to spare them, then Catrina grabbed Mil’s arm and they went about their business.

375 miles from Boyle Heights: Our good friend Dario was standing outside his makeshift temple. Dario told Black Lotus he believes his brother is ready, so they should take back his temple. Dario opened the door and his brother emerged from the back of the temple. He wore a black, metallic-like mask to cover his face and had blood splattered across his Wyatt family like clothing.

Announcers: Matt Striker hyped Aztec Warfare next week. He explained the rules and said the winner will be the number one contender to the LU championship.

In-ring: Santos introduced the main event for the Lucha Underground championship. First out was Fenix, followed by Mil Muertes.

3 — Lucha Underground champion MIL MUERTES (w/Catrina) vs. Gift of the Gods champion FENIX – Lucha Underground Championship match

Mil beat down Fenix to start. Fenix came back with a dropkick, but Mil countered a springboard attack. Fenix hit a few uppercuts and hit a springboard neckbreaker. Fenix got knocked down on the apron, then Mil speared Fenix through the ropes before bringing Fenix back to the ring.

Fenix leaped off the ropes, but Mil caught him for a neckbreaker. Fenix fought back and kicked Mil off the apron. Fenix ran to the outside and was met with a chair shot to the head, which busted him open. Mil continued to work the head before biting him.

Mil threw Fenix through the ropes and brought him to the backstage area through the bleachers. Fenix fought back with a superkick, then Fenix shoved Muertes into some seats, so Muertes fell to the ground and Fenix leaped on him.

But, Muertes picked up Fenix and powerbombed him onto he announce table. Mil threw Fenix into the ring, then kissed Catrina. That allowed Fenix to knee Mil as he entered the ring. Fenix then stomped on Mil and tore his mask open. Mil speared Fenix out of rage and pummeled his face.

Mil grabbed another chair from under the ring. But, Fenix beat Mil with the chair. Fenix beckoned Mil and hit a superkick followed by a 450 splash for a nearfall.

Mil got up and hit a sideslam for another nearfall. Fenix got up and kicked Mil, then hit a German Suplex. Fenix climbed the top rope, but Mil uppercut him and hit a neckbreaker from the top. Mil set up the Flatliner, but Fenix rolled through for a pin to win the LU championship.

WINNER: Fenix at 13:15 to capture the Lucha Underground Championship.

Post-match: Catrina said Fenix would enter Aztec Warfare as #1 and Mil would be #20. She also said the match is no longer for #1 contender; it is for the championship. Fenix continued to celebrate with the crowd, though.

FINAL THOUGHTS: Two title changes on one show. The first title match was average, and the second was pretty good, but the typical title main event formula. The past few weeks LU has done a nice job building to Aztec Warfare, really making it feel like a big event. A lot of things to look forward to, including Rey debuting, Dragon debuting, and possibly Dario’s brother coming into play. Some nice things set up for next week.