4/13 Lucha Underground Results – Dehnel’s Report on Rey Mysterio & Prince Puma trios, Daga debut, more

Lucha Underground Report
April 13, 2016
Taped in Los Angeles, Calif.
Season 2 Episode #12 aired on El Rey Network
Report by Joel Dehnel, PWTorch contributor

The show opened with a video package featuring the seven Aztec medallions and the gift of the gods championship. It also featured the Mundo-Cage feud as well as hype for the trios tag tournament.

Backstage: Dario Cueto met with Johnny Mundo, Taya, and Cage in his office. Dario said the three would tag with each other. Cage suggested he face Mundo tonight instead, but Dario declined. Dario introduced himself and extended his arm to Taya, who rejected his handshake and appeared upset. Dario said his giving them the opportunity to win gold for the first time. Cage said he can win the titles on his own then left the room. Dario told Mundo and Taya to just win the titles.

Title sequence rolled.

Announcers: Vampiro welcomed the crowd to the show. Matt Striker hyped the trios tournament for tonight, then threw to the ring.

In-ring: Santos introduced Argenis already in the ring. His opponent tonight is Killshot. Striker and Vampiro touted Killshot’s new military attire and more aggressive style.

1 – ARGENIS vs. KILLSHOT

Killshot hit an early dropkick followed by a few chops and a backbreaker. Argenis hit an armdrag then they slapped each other. Killshot kicked Argenis to the outside, then hit a moonsault to the outside. Killshot hit an RKO-like move in the ring for a nearfall.

Killshot climbed the turnbuckle, then Argenis ran up and hit another armdrag. Argenis leaped onto Killshot trying a huracanrana. Killshot caught him and turned it into a brainbuster. Killshot stomped on Argenis from the top rope. Killshot then picked up Argenis and hit the killshocked for the win.

WINNER: Argenis at 4:35. This was an example of a descent TV match that LU used to put on every week. LU needs more of these.

Still to come: Cage, Johnny Mundo, and Taya vs. El Dragon Azteca, Jr., Prince Puma, and Rey Mysterio.

[Break]

Backstage: Black Lotus stood outside Dario’s office. El Dragon asked her why she works for Dario. She said she has no choice. Dragon asked her if she knows what happened to their master, she said yes and they will get they revenge soon enough.

Dario met with a new luchador in his office. He showed him the seven Aztec medallions. He revealed the luchador’s name as Daga. He said he wants to see his debut he wants to see his debut be for one of the seven medallions against Texano.

[Break]

In-ring: Santos introduced the next match for one of the seven medallions. First out was Daga making his debut. His opponent is Texano.

2 – DAGA vs. TEXANO – match for one of the seven Aztec medallions

The two locked up early. Texano hit multiple leg sweeps until they met each other in the center of the ring. Texano slapped Daga, then hit a shoulder block. Texano slapped Daga, who kicked Texano. Texano caught Daga on the ropes then kicked him to the outside. To the outside…

Texano went for a dive then Daga moved and kicked Texano off the apron. Daga then hit a dive from the ring and continued to beat him on the outside. Daga continued the beat down inside the ring. Texano came back with a superkick, then knocked each other to the mat. Texano climbed to the second rope and hit a leg lariat. Daga tried a sunset flip for a nearfall, then Texano hit a series of clotheslines. Daga rolled out of the way and locked on an anklelock. Texano escaped with a monkey flip then hit a powerbomb for the win.

WINNER: Texano at 6:58 to win a medallion. Daga looked good here, but most fans have no idea who he is and with no hype and losing in his debut doesn’t do him any favors.

[Break]

Backstage: Catrina told Mil Muertes that the Disciples made it into the tag tournament next week and she begs for Muertes’s forgiveness. She said they will not fail again and Muertes will be the LU champion again after he beats Matanza. Muertes continued to grunt and raise his arms.

In-ring: Santos introduced Rey Mysterio, Puma, and El Dragon to the ring for a trios tag tournament match. El Dragon wore the most ridiculous Dragon face on his head. It looked like a stuffed frog or fish. Next out was the team of Mundo, Taya, and Cage.

[Break]

3 – REY MYSTERIO & PRINCE PUMA & EL DRAGON AZTECA, JR. vs. JOHNNY MUNDO & TAYA & CAGE – Trios Tag Tournament match

El Dragon and Cage began the match. Cage dragged Dragon around the ring and knocked him down. Cage hardly sold for Dragon, then Dragon tagged Puma, who hit some kicks and a huracanrana.

Mundo tagged in and squared off with Puma. Taya tripped Puma and Mundo hit Moonlight Drive. Taya tagged in and double-teamed Puma with Mundo. Taya distracted the ref while Mundo took out Puma and Taya continued the assault.

Cage made the tag and powerbombed Puma. Cage hit a standing moonsault and Mundo slid a chair over to Cage. Cage kicked it out of the ring and Mundo was tagged in. Mundo and Taya then stomped on Puma in the corner. Puma tried to come back, but Cage knocked Mysterio off the corner. Puma escaped again and tagged Dragon.

Dragon landed some flashy moves on Mundo until Taya got involved. Mysterio tagged in and hit his signature moves on Taya and Mundo. Rey went for a 619, but the two rolled out of the way, then Puma and Dragon dove onto them on the outside.

Mundo got back in the ring and battled Mysterio. Cage took out Puma, Dragon, and Mysterio. Puma took down Cage and Mundo and hit a 450 splash for a nearfall. Dragon tried a sunset flip on Mundo to no avail.

Taya tried to get involved, but Mysterio stopped her. Cage then carried Dragon and Puma and slammed then to the mat. But, Mundo missed a kick on Puma and accidentally kicked Cage. Cage shook it off to come back with a clothesline to the opposition, but Mysterio came in with a seated senton. Dragon hit a few huracanranas, then Puma hit a a splash for the win.

WINNERS: Mysterio & Dragon & Puma at 12:51.

Backstage: Dario told Matanza that next week he will face Mil Muertes. He said no one can stand in his way. Dario asked him if he understands why he must be in the cage. He said it was because nobody understand the beauty of what he can do. Matanza rattled the cage and grunted.

FINAL THOUGHTS: I’m glad they cleared up why Black Lotus was helping Dario for now and that she still intends on getting her revenge.

Not a fan of debuting stars losing. I’m not sure why they needed to have Daga face Texano and lose. Would it really be so bad to have him win if they built him up properly?

I think El Dragon will continue to improve, but he looks very small compared to his opponents. Mysterio hit his signature spots and was protected in the match, but he did take a few bumps, which surprised me. Overall, this show took a big step in the right direction compared to the last few weeks.