Lucha Underground’s Catrina (Karlee Perez) recently spoke with Aaron Oster for Rolling Stone, talking about the show’s growth in two seasons, what is next heading into season three, why she left WWE, if she would have stayed knowing how big NXT is, and much more. Below are some highlights:
On how much Lucha Underground has grown in two seasons:
“It’s so crazy. The fanbase has quadrupled so quickly. I don’t think anyone was expecting that. You can see how far it’s come – we just started filming season 3, and it’s already been extended. I’m not totally sure how many more episodes we have, but I think it’s around 14 more. It just shows what the future could hold for Lucha Underground. The way that it’s growing is tremendous. We’re taking over, in a way that hasn’t been done before. I’m really excited to be a part of that.”
On if she think she would have still left WWE, if she knew then what NXT has grown into:
“Yes, I do. I’m so character-driven. Everything that I’ve learned in this industry, and about being an actress, was from Dusty Rhodes. I wouldn’t have been given the opportunities I’m being given now [if I were still] in NXT, even though it has grown so much. They wouldn’t do a character like Catrina. It wouldn’t be like that. Something was telling me to leave, so I left.”
On what’s next for Lucha Underground and Catrina:
“Lucha is going to be massive. There’s no stopping them now. It’s good. It’s healthy to have this, and having a company give the fans something different. As for me, I’m just getting busier. I’m blessed and just trying to bring something new and different for the fans every time I get to step in front of a camera.”