Believers, I have a question for you – do you believe in ultimate opportunities? Do you believe good things come to those who wait? Or do you have to go out and earn it yourself?
Regardless, the Worldwide Underground returns to the ring tonight for a Lucha Underground Tag Team Trios Championships title match with current champs, The Super Friends! Can Fenix, Drago, and Aerostar retain their gold tonight? We’ll see!
TONIGHT the #WorldwideUnderground get their shot at revenge against the Trios Champs on a NEW #LuchaUnderground at 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! pic.twitter.com/g1kvxgPU8j
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 21, 2016
The Darewolf, PJ Black, is back, and he wants the #LuchaUnderground TRIOS CHAMPIONSHIP, TONIGHT at 8pm ET on @ElReyNetwork! pic.twitter.com/8GsNMvUi6d
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 21, 2016
Jack Evans is back to slay the Trios Champs. Watch a brand new episode of #LuchaUnderground, TONIGHT at 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! pic.twitter.com/T0bKmggQyz
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 21, 2016
The man from the 5-5-9, “The Machine” Brian Cage, also returns tonight in a singles match with Texano!
Cage and Texano, face off in their return to The Temple on a NEW #LuchaUnderground, TMRW at 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! pic.twitter.com/Eujr8aW8Ks
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 20, 2016
And Dario Cueto’s new concept, Dario’s Dial of Doom, will select another opponent for his brother in another Lucha Underground Championship match! Who will test the Monster’s brute strength tonight?
Matanza faces a mystery opponent when #DariosDialOfDoom returns! NEW #LuchaUnderground WED @ 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! pic.twitter.com/Ds6gLnf2IR
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 19, 2016
Here’s a quick rundown of what happened last week! Stay tuned for the full recap and analysis. There are a couple major spoilers and plot twists here, so be wary!
- Cortez Castro wants to seek vengeance for what happened to Mr. Cisco.
- Dr. Wagner Jr. pinned Famous B’s former client, Mascarita Sagrada!
- Captain Vasquez, the boss of Joey Ryan and Cortez Castro, is a millennia-year-old descendant of the ancient Aztecs, and a beholder of Piedra Immortal, a powerful medallion!
- Argenis and Mil Muertes had a singles match! Mil was accompanied by Catrina and pinned Argenis. However, Prince Puma appeared after the match with a surprise attack at the Man of 1000 Deaths! Catrina also gave Argenis a Lick of Death!
- Joey Ryan has chosen his side of the war – he is officially on Dario Cueto’s side! There might also be a few little Joeys running around Boyle Heights and beyond…
- Reyes returned! He is on Captain Vasquez’s side.
- In a historic first-ever Weapons of Mass Destruction singles match, Killshot and Marty “The Moth” Martinez put on an incredible display. Marty’s sister, Mariposa, interfered but failed and fell through a table! Killshot won the match and reclaimed his dog tags. Once again – thank you, Killshot, for your service. (A big, broken kayfabe thanks also goes out to both luchadores for an incredible match.)
Tonight’s Twitter buzz!!
This must be rudo territory. Art by Dugi. #StreetArt #LuchaUnderground #LuchaLibre pic.twitter.com/4CMBbZa20R
— El Rey Network (@Elreynetwork) September 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/KiannaFury/status/778628071800836096
Marty the Moth 😳😱 #CreepyBastard #Lego #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/mfN4DS289U
— Astrid (@assui88) September 21, 2016
OMG IT’S EIGHT.
We get a recap of Dario’s Dial of Doom, and the season premiere’s opener with Son of Havoc vs. Matanza for the LU Championship! Plus that episode’s main event with Rey Mysterio and Pentagon Dark! And Pentagon Dark’s broken arm count since being under the Temple! Taya vs. Sexy Star for the Gift of the Gods Championship! The beating of Sexy Star. The Super Friends coming to her aid.
We’re now in Boyle Heights. Rey and Dragon Azteca train backstage in the Temple. Rey tells him not to lose focus. Azteca reminds Rey of Pentagon’s power. But Rey says that he has many enemies, and they have their own battle to fight – one that’s much more dangerous than him.
Enter Chavo Guerrero! He pins Dragon Azteca. He’s got some beef with everybody, doesn’t he?
If you’re going to step to @MexWarrior, you’d better come correct. #LuchaUnderground #LieCheatSteal pic.twitter.com/3TIgtsyz0O
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
We’re now in the arena! The Chimpz monkey around in the balcony yet again tonight! The Proprietor himself is back with his Dial of Doom! A Believer cheers, “Thank You!” As usual, whomever the Dial lands on earns a title match with current champ Matanza Cueto! Apparently, Son of Havoc is home licking his wounds under his mom’s care.
He spins the Dial! It lands on…
Wheel of mortality, turn turn turn, tell us which luchador Matanza will spurn! #LuchaUnderground #DariosDialOfDoom pic.twitter.com/KPZiTLX3sf
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
THE MACK! Oh yes!
Surprise, Matanza! The Mack was behind door number 2! #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/BTogHcivjT
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Dial of Doom Lucha Underground Championship Match: Matanza (c) vs. The Mack!
RING THE BELL!
Mack slaps the shit out of Matanza in the audience! STUNNER!
The Mack looks stunning so far in his return to the #LuchaUnderground Temple! @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/R6O002QoTa
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Mack takes off his jacket and won’t waste any time! He places Matanza in the ring! PIN! No! Another pin! NO! Another! But no!
The Mack covers The Monster thrice, but can only hold him ’til the count of two! #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/OtTR5kXJvs
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Matanza’s up but Mack slaps him again! They run the ropes. Mack stops. He kicks Matanza in the face! He sends Matanza flying!
Now it's official, The Mack is back! #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/PxbsTWB5SY
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Matanza’s cornered and Mack delivers running chops! Suplex by Mack! Pin! Kick out by Matanza at 2.
The Believers cheer for The Mack! He waits for Matanza to get it together. He kicks him, about to go for the stunner, but Matanza suplexes The Mack! The Mack is down! He’s in a bad way!
With a single Suplex, Matanza changes the momentum of the match. #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/nKAdtroISk
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Matanza CHOKES him! Matanza tries to put his fingers in several places in Mack’s face. He corners Mack; booing from the crowd.
Apparently not. #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/iOiMCp2uHx
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Dario coaches his brother ringside.
“Let’s go, Mack! Let’s go, Mack!” Mack is down yet again! Dario tells Matanza to BREAK the Mack’s NECK. The Mack drags himself to the corner but Matanza goes for the choke again! The ref breaks it up. Matanza continues to target the neck.
Mack slaps Matanza! He returns with a boot to the face! Arm press down, cover. Kick out by Mack. They are in the center of the ring, on the seal. Mack slaps him repeatedly. Exchanging of blows!
Matanza brings a headbutt to a chop fight and sends The Mack reeling. #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/YmcWECFYG0
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Mack dodges, and Matanza’s out of the ring. Mack flies out of the ring on top of him! “Lucha, lucha, lucha!”
Air Force Mack coming in for a landing! #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/hPYI0nVJIA
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Mack put the champ back in the ring. Believers chant for Mack. He runs the ropes! He sends Matanza flying nearly 12 feet across the ring!
The Mack pounces and Matanza bounces! #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/sNQ9g4pfih
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Mack climbs the turnbuckles! Bullfrog splash but Matanza lifted his knees!
The Mack tries to make a splash but gets a gut full of knees from The Monster Matanza Cueto! #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/ukaPUVIflF
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Wrath of the Gods!
The Mack comes face to face with The Wrath of the Gods and Matanza remains #LuchaUnderground Champion! @Willie_Mack pic.twitter.com/2Z78Xk8fDw
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Cover! 1, 2, 3…
Winner and still your Lucha Underground Champion: Matanza!
Another sacrifice has been made, courtesy of El Jefe. Dario also has another announcement to make later tonight and we should expect a HUGE main event! Stay tuned!
We’re back! Somewhere on the open road… Son of Havoc and Mascarita Sagrada watch a Famous B commercial.
Tell us how you REALLY feel. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/8KXyOjAbMw
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
They need a plan.
Son of Havoc’s mother made them their favorite – Bagel Bites… That sponsorship! Way to go, El Rey!
Vengeance in the morning, vengeance in the evening, vengeance at suppertime! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/CIkBZQrZ9D
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Thank you Linda! ::clap, clap, clap clap clap:: #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/FuREctDZzS
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Back in Boyle Heights, Johnny Mundo bursts into Dario Cueto’s office. All the fans care about are Mundo becoming a champion. He’ll be at his dojo, and he needs Dario to think long and hard about how he’s treating his biggest star. He leaves.
Dario needs a replacement. Taya’s here, no?
She nose. #LuchaUnderground @TheTayaValkyrie pic.twitter.com/3JKFLC9wAA
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Back in the ring…
Singles Match: Texano Jr. vs. “The Machine” Brian Cage!
But before the match can begin, El Jefe has the mic. These two luchadores have a lot in common. This match is now… The Ultimate Opportunity Match!
El Jefe knows how to raise the stakes! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/rQb9D9RvTa
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
And the match is AFTER THIS BREAK!
We’re back! RING THE BELL!
Texano dives and Cage dodges. Texano’s down! Cover by Cage. OMG Cage is literally laying on him. Okay, they’re up. Holy crap they’re fast. Texano’s up. He twirls himself around the turnbuckles!
The Machine Called Cage sends Texano over the turnbuckle, but the Blue Collar Brawler works the ropes to his advantage! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/2xIQjteUGm
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Cage is down! Texano lands from the ropes on Cage! Cage is cornered! Dropkick?! Cover by Texano, kick out by Cage. Lots of support for Texano from the Believers. Reversals, kicks. Cage faked a clothesline and kicked him! Cool stuff.
Cage is out! He leaps right on Texano’s neck from out of the ring.
The Machine takes flight and lands right on Texano’s neck! #LuchaUnderground @MrGMSI_BCage @ElTexanoJr pic.twitter.com/frQb9jGX7G
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Cage puts Texano back in. Cover, kick out at 2 by Texano. Texano knees Cage. Texano’s down, cover.
Cage puts Texano through the ringer, but he can only keep him down for two! #Lucha Underground @MrGMSI_BCage @ElTexanoJr pic.twitter.com/qnuS4XcmiB
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Kick out. Cage has Texano. He shifts from behind. Roll back through, shoulders down, Cage gets through a kick out and in a reverse Boston crab! HOW?!?!?!
Cage gets Texano in a compromising position but The Blue Collar Brawler will not submit! #LuchaUnderground @MrGMSI_BCage @ElTexanoJr pic.twitter.com/91q756vl0O
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Texano’s neck is focused on here. He grabs the rope and Cage has to leave. Suplex by Cage!
Spin through and into an ankle lock by Texano! Ouch! He crawls for the rope!
Momentum. Spinning heel kick by Texano. Backbreaker. Cage is a ragdoll. Slow cover, kick out by Cage. Texano seems winded.
Texano takes The Machine Called Cage for a spin, but it isn’t enough to get the pin! #LuchaUnderground @MrGMSI_BCage @ElTexanoJr pic.twitter.com/WNMyWQK3ue
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Cage dodges Texano. Cage is on the move. They run the ropes. Cage picks up Texnao, spine buster. Roll over. Cage steals Texano’s moves. Cage – no – full package – cover by Texano – nope! Texano covers Cage now. Kick out.
Cage kicks Texano. Suplex by Cage. Fireman’s carry. Cage keeps focusing on the neck. Cover. Kick out.
The Machine steamrolls over Texano, but he can’t keep him down for the count! LuchaUnderground @MrGMSI_BCage @ElTexanoJr pic.twitter.com/nGXoNO8tX3
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Texano back elbow. 360 discus lariat by Cage! Cover.
Cage nearly takes Texano’s head off as he gets the pin for Dario Cueto's ULTIMATE OPPORTUNITY! #LuchaUnderground @MrGMSI_BCage @ElTexanoJr pic.twitter.com/HPJjR8NFfk
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Winner: Cage!
Interesting match. Dario comes out. If Cage wants the Ultimate Opportunity… He needs to beat Texano in a Best of Five Series! Woohoo!
You’ll have to wait a little longer to find out what the ULTIMATE OPPORTUNITY is because this now a BEST OF FIVE SERIES! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/DBp1UVD42r
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Up next is the Lucha Underground Tag Team Trios Titles Defense!
In Dario’s office, he has a parcel. It’s a snapback? Plus an envelope. Weird photographs! What the heck are those?! Dragon Azteca bursts in – he wants a match. Pentagon Dark. Dario likes it. Doesn’t sound bad. He’ll pencil it in.
He’s got another guest – hey, cool pictures! Want them? He takes them. A gift. Chavo is next in line. He needs to talk.
Time for…
Lucha Underground Tag Team Trios Championships: Aerostar, Fenix & Drago (c) vs. The Worldwide Underground team of PJ Black, Jack Evans & Taya!
https://twitter.com/LuchaElRey/status/778755569452670977
DRAGO HAS WINGS HE LOOKS AMAZING!
Fenix goes into the audience and celebrates lucha with a young fan! Animo! Lots of cheering from the audience for Drago.
And their opponents, the former Trios Champions (minus Johnny Mundo), The #WorldwideUnderground! @TheTayaValkyrie @darewolf333 @JackEvans711 pic.twitter.com/7NOM2v2u1h
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
The Worldwide Underground comes out! Jack Evans and PJ get into a brief argument.
Don’t go away – the match will start after this break!
Okay it’s time! Taya greets the viewers on the turnbuckle.
Evans and Drago now! Remember what happened last season. Evans is weird.
Nothing like a wardrobe malfunction to get your championship match off to a good start! #LuchaUnderground @JackEvans711 pic.twitter.com/yqkxaI2oTG
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
He ties a bandana around his face. Show off!
Now that that pesky hoodie is gone, “The Dragon Slayer” @JackEvans711 is back in action! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/4Peqc9PWjd
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
PJ tags himself in. What is happening… Taya is in now!
Headlock. She’s against the ropes. Waistlock by Drago. Reversal by Taya. She’s got the side headlock. Reversals. Wristlock by Drago. Kicks by Drago. Arm drag, twist. Taya’s down. Wristlock again. Drago’s got the upper hand. Taya now. She runs the ropes. Shoulder tackle. Drago’s met his match.
.@DragoAAA’s got a grip on @TheTayaValkyrie, but The Perfect Woman gets the upper hand! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/gY0yNHRyhx
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
She struts away and tags in Jack. But nope, here comes PJ! And Aerostar! Elbow tie-up! Kick to the gut by PJ. Dodges a clothesline, but PJ kicks again. Aerostar uses the ropes to evade but turns it into offense.
Physics don’t apply to the otherworldly @AAAerostar1! #LuchaUnderground @Darewolf333 pic.twitter.com/lDYkgke7c1
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Kick to PJ’s head. Inside outside! The ropes! Aerostar goes for a tilt-a-whirl DDT but PJ gets it.
The @Darewolf333 reverses @AAAerostar1’s attack and sends him straight to #Slamtown! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/7e4eYHCRWp
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Aerostar’s down, he’s limp! PJ repositions his patient. He climbs the turnbuckles but Aerostar dodges.
Fenix nearly crushing PJ Black’s windpipe gives @JackEvans711 the chance to tag himself in! #LuchaUnderground @fenixanimooffic @Darewolf333 pic.twitter.com/g2I24JaQAK
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Jack and Fenix now! But nope, he tags in Taya. She slowly wanders in. Wera loca chants! Dodges, but Fenix does the palm strike! Sike! Taya screams to prevent Fenix from hurting her!
“SIKE!” – Fenix, probably. #LuchaUnderground @fenixanimooffic @TheTayaValkyrie pic.twitter.com/faE6iPZBHD
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
But she’s down! PJ’s in. They run the ropes. Fenix’s big double stomp. Cover, kick out by PJ.
The @Darewolf333 can’t evade The Man of 1000 Lives for long as Fenix nails PJ with a Double Stomp to the dome! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/erHuIRJzMu
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Jack is in! Cute entrance but no one was in. Drago’s in! Finally. Dodges, kicks! Jack’s got the upper hand. He sends Drago into the turnbuckle. He goes right into Drago!
Boop! #LuchaUnderground @JackEvans711 @DragoAAA pic.twitter.com/875uMRJY8j
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
PJ’s in! Stiff tag though. Drago’s down. PJ leaps from the ropes! Cover, kick out by Drago.
The @Darewolf333 gets plenty of air, but doesn’t get the pin! #LuchaUnderground @DragoAAA pic.twitter.com/ZBr4SOiJFW
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Drago dodges from another flip by PJ now! Jack is in but the tag was wicked! He’s down! Taya drags him back into the ring! She’s the mom of the Worldwide Underground.
“GET OVER HERE!” – @TheTayaValkyrie, probably. #LuchaUnderground @JackEvans711 pic.twitter.com/vqUxFyGLuy
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Jack wants nothing to do with his. He sits cross-legged like a child.
Oh, okay. Then I guess just pout. #LuchaUnderground @JackEvans711 pic.twitter.com/N4onATaWun
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
PJ’s in and is getting beat by all of the Super Friends!
Happy #NationalLuchaLibreDay from your superfriends at #LuchaUnderground! @DragoAAA @Aaaerostar1 @FenixAnimoOffic pic.twitter.com/JqhS25LVsI
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Drago wants to go for Taya, but he gets Fenix! Taya climbs the turnbuckles and lands onto Fenix and Drago from out of the ring!
Never send a luchador to do a luchadora’s job. #LuchaUnderground @TheTayaValkyrie @DragoAAA @AAAerostar1 pic.twitter.com/nQl7PMPiaa
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Aerostar and PJ now! Aerostar sends him on the seal! “Holy shit!”
That howl might have been a little premature. #LuchaUnderground @AAAerostar1 @Darewolf333 pic.twitter.com/sTN6lJcs23
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Cover, 1, 2, 3!
With a cosmic Codebreaker, @AAAerostar1 puts The @Darewolf333 to sleep and the Trios Champions retain their titles! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/9bPrefD1Z1
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Winners and still your Lucha Underground Trios Champs: Fenix, Aerostar & Drago!
They celebrate but Johnny Mundo comes back and attacks the Super Friends with Taya and PJ!
Here comes a world of hurt! #LuchaUnderground #WorldwideUnderground @TheRealMorrison pic.twitter.com/ARUI4DcVKZ
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Jack pouts and watches.
BUT HERE COMES SEXY STAR! SHE BEATS THEM ALL!
Sexy Star comes to the aid of The Trios Champs and helps scare off The #WorldwideUnderground! pic.twitter.com/RBd2HV7YcU
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
They escape! The Super Friends are now in good company with the Wonder Woman of the Temple. Mundo flips them off.
Back in Dario’s office, Rey Mysterio has a meeting. Dario tells Rey about Dragon Azteca and Pentagon. Rey shakes his head. Dario has replaced Pentagon with Chavo, since they agree with Azteca is not ready for the bone-breaking psychopath. Dario wants to make this fair. He puts Rey’s next match in ink… as a referee.
Next week's Main Event is inked! It's El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs @MexWarrior featuring special guest referee, @ReyMysterio! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/47z1EEYH9t
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Sound off, Believers! Watcha think? Jack Evans, tho.