Hey Believers! Still recovering from the intense Aztec Warfare II last week? Too late – it’s time for the first episode after the incredible lucha libre special, which resulted in a surprise return of former Temple Proprietor Dario Cueto. And his brother – the legendary Matanza Cueto, who entered Aztec Warfare as the 21st Contender and became the new Lucha Underground Champion after suplex after suplex, elimination after elimination, until it came down to him and Rey Mysterio, who also made his series debut.
Now that the Cuetos are back with a vengeance, it looks like Catrina, who took over the Temple after Dario’s disappearance, will be stepping down from power, along with former LU Champion Mil Muertes and their Disciples of Death. Speaking of, perhaps their first step in achieving power – unless they decide to make a deal with the Cuetos – will be taking the LU Tag Team Trios titles back from The Unlikely Trio of Ivelisse, Son of Havoc, and Angelico.
While the match between the Disciples and The Unlikely Trio isn’t a title match (though there’s always the possibility that they could announce it as one anyway; LU is all about great surprises), it’s still an attempt on Catrina, Mil, and the Disciples’ end. Though perhaps a weak one. And it sounds like the Disciples won’t get a rematch clause, unless Dario decides to change that Temple rule in his return to power.
But Mil and Catrina have more to worry about, with Pentagon Jr. out for Catrina’s blood. His alliance with Vampiro is interesting, and it emphasizes the slow descent Mil is traveling now that he’s lost the title. Moreover, Catrina and Pentagon have serious beef, and now Catrina has beef with Vampiro, as we saw her Slap of Death last week after Pentagon attacked Mil Muertes on his way to the ring. Pentagon Junior is main eventing tonight’s episode, so will he be facing Mil Muertes? We’ll see.
The short time Mil lost the title and Fenix had his short run seemed to symbolize the other luchadores and luchadoras’ chance to earn it back – but with the Cuetos in the house, do they? Maybe. Dario Cueto loves violence – and their only chance to earn the LU Championship is through his deadly vice.
We also have the Marty “The Moth” Martinez and Mariposa vs. The Mack and Sexy Star feud continuing tonight. We’ll get to see the stunningly eerie Mariposa prove herself in the ring against the preservering Sexy Star. Mack’s alliance with Sexy Star is also interesting, though we still don’t have any indication as to what The Mack gains from their dynamic. Regardless, I think it would be interesting to see a tag match between the four, if the feud comes to that.
The plot thickens, Believers. It’s almost time for the next episode, but in the meantime, you can check out the live coverage of last week’s Aztec Warfare II special!
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— M@ (@MLBMattStriker) March 30, 2016
8 P.M.! Here we go!
We get a recap of Sexy Star and The Mack’s alliance, and the appearance of The Moth’s sister, Mariposa. We also get a recap of The Unlikely Trio vs. the Disciples of Death for the Tag Team Trios titles. Vampiro and Pentagon Junior’s alliance. And lastly, Dario Cueto’s return and Matanza’s debut!
We’re in the Temple. Chingon jams out in the balcony! Executive Co-producer Robert Rodriguez is present, of course.
When The Temple’s a rockin’, don’t come a knockin’! #CHINGON @Rodriguez #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/NJl8N8Xk1K
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Dario Cueto is in the ring. He feels at home again. This is only the beginning. He wears his key around his neck. He will be starting an all-new Trios Championship competition! Definitely something to be excited for. He also has an idea about his brother’s title run… But Pentagon Junior interrupts!
Something tells us @RealDarioCueto isn’t too happy to see @PentagonJunior right now. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/u60DzZn68P
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
He dons a gold and silver mask. “Wait one minute, bastard!” He mentions how he wasn’t allowed to compete in Aztec Warfare. Cueto defends Catrina’s decision by saying that perhaps he isn’t champion material. Pentagon attacks Cueto! He’s going to break his arm! Pentagon convinces Cueto to give him a championship match against Matanza tonight! Cero miedo!
Just hold on a second there, Dario #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/EAqANEXvQ7
— Timmy Mnemic Strikes Back! (@TimmyMnemic) March 31, 2016
We cut to a few minutes later. Time for a…
Tag Team Match: Johnny Mundo and Taya Valkyrie vs. Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro
Valkyrie dons Mundo’s glasses playfully.
The bell rings! Taya and Mundo argue for a sec, but she goes in!
Guess we know who wears the furry pants in this relationship. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/PdaVXixJCv
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
She pushes Castro! Castro strikes Valkyrie. He pins her but she kicks out. She goes for a clothesline! Rollback by Valkyrie to avoid a strike by Castro. Mr. Cisco is tagged in! He goes for the pin but she kicks out! She reverses the moves on Cisco! Taya has control! But Mundo tags himself in! Boos from the crowd.
Nice of Johnny Mundo to help out after Taya did the heavy lifting… or… dragging. #LuchaUnderground @TheRealMorrison pic.twitter.com/HHwxvmkXYB
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Ground and pound by Mundo on Cisco! Cover, kick out by Cisco. Mundo picks up Cisco for a takedown! Moonlight Drive by Mundo! Pin but Cisco kicks out! “Give Cisco credit,” says Striker.
Cisco is avoiding Mundo’s moves and needs a tag. He gains momentum after a strike on Mundo! Cisco reaches to tag Castro! Block by Mundo, but some strikes by Castro!
Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. #LuchaUnderground @TheRealMorrison pic.twitter.com/4Q2PZB1ehE
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Counters, including avoiding a back body drop. Taya’s in! Basement dropkick by Taya. Vampiro thinks she’s a sadist.
Back elbows by Cortez, a DDT by Taya! Cisco and Mundo are in! Cisco tosses Mundo out of the ring! HOLY CRAP, here comes Brian Cage from the balcony!
Mundo escapes from the ring and there are boos from the crowd. Cage looks on as Taya and Cortez face off. Cisco comes in! They dominate Taya!
It takes two of The Crew to take down @TheTayaValkyrie. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/RajefUNUft
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Pin by Cortez and Cisco! Cage watches.
Cage scares off Johnny Mundo letting The Crew finish off @TheTayaValkyrie! #LuchaUnderground @MrGMSI_BCage pic.twitter.com/bq1BkMFG9m
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Winners: Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco
Cage is like King Kong. Once he's out there's nothing that can stop his destruction. #LuchaUnderground Maybe those planes that stopped Kong.
— James Michael Cusick (@JamesCusickJr) March 31, 2016
Still to come – The Unlikely Trio vs. Disciples of Death in a Tag Team Trios Championship Match!
We cut to commercial!
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Us, too… Us, too…
Some speculation about tonight’s main event…
@LuchaElRey will Pentagon break Mantanza's arm like he did Mil's who knows we'll have to wait & see later
— Brian Austin aka Speedy Hotrod hot wheels (@baspeedyg) March 31, 2016
We’re back!
Promo: Marty “The Moth” Martinez and Mariposa
We’re in the lair of Marty “The Moth” Martinez! Buffalo Bill, much? He sits with a book in hand, like a creepy Mister Rogers.
Gather round kids, it’s #CreepyBastard Storytime with Marty The Moth! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/FmLRyyNDLO
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
His Aztec Pride is described. The envy of the other Aztec tribes.
#RichKidsOfAztecPride#LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/XyE7vOogyQ
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
His sister, Mariposa, was the secret weapon.
The moral of the story is… don’t mess with Mariposa. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/aOhWJ7TIjI
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
She destroyed anyone who tried to take the Moth Tribe’s gold. She became a legend. We get an action sequence of her. Her skills were passed down for generations, from one Mariposa to another. Today’s Mariposa is stronger than ever. Beware his sister. She will lead the Moth Tribe to rule again.
We cut to another promo.
Promo: Catrina and Dario Cueto
Black Lotus waits outside Dario Cueto’s office. We pan into the Proprietor’s office, and Catrina’s shift into his office with her ghostly powers. She believes Matanza is not the rightful owner of the championship. Sooner or later, death will come to him. But Matanza doesn’t fear death. Cueto reveals that the Disciples are indeed getting a rematch for the Tag Team Trios titles tonight with The Unlikely Trio. Catrina threatens Cueto that the Temple will one day be hers again. She fades.
We cut to commercial.
We’re back, with the music of Chingon! Time for the…
Elimination Tag Team Match: For the Lucha Underground Tag Team Trios Championships!
The Unlikely Trio of Ivelisse, Son of Havoc, and Angelico (c) vs. Disciples of Death of Barrio Negro, Trece, and El Siniestro de la Muerte
Here we go! Angelico versus Barrio! They create space. They know each other well. Counters! Elbow tie-up. Angelico locks Barrio but flips to counter defense. He reaches the ropes and Trece pathetically reaches for him. More counters. Arm drags. Angelico has Barrio in a headlock. Son of Havoc climbs the turnbuckles. Tag in. Havoc reversals!
Son of Havoc puts the hurt on Barrio Negro! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/Ys73Q5wdZu
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Cover by Havoc, quick two-count. Keep workin’, says Vampiro.
Havoc tags in his ex, Ivelisse. Cheers for her from the crowd! She strikes Barrio repeatedly. She reaches for a tag for Angelico. Barrio lifts Ivelisse. He tags in Muerte. But…
Is the fire still friendly when you’re talking about undead skeleton warriors? #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/BwrxekzVgM
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Baddest Bitch in the Building goes for the suplex on Muerte! Pin, kick out! Catrina and Ivelisse have a brief cat fight between the ropes. The distraction costs Ivelisse!
.@RealIvelisse has been eliminated! It’s 3 vs 2, advantage Disciples of Death. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/y0uw8jfrnE
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Eliminated: Ivelisse
Muerte kicks Son of Havoc. He’s almost out cold. Muerte tags in Trece. Trece throws him into the turnbuckles, then on the ring. He tosses him into the corner once again. Havoc flips out of his grasp! He tags in Angelico!
Son of Havoc has the hottest tags, and @AngelicoAAA has clotheslines for everyone! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/WMwUB6hyQi
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Clothesline block with Muerte, Trece goes for the strike on Angelico! Angelico recovers, knees Muerte!
Siniestro accidentally assists as Trece gets a knee to the face-ey. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/g1s74Z4kPu
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
He knocks out Barrio while he’s at it. Trece has a hold on Angelico. They exchange reversals. Angelico’s Fall of the Angels! Pin!
Trece falls to The Fall of the Angels. It’s now 2 vs 2. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/b4CPF5BV5Q
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Eliminated: Trece
Muerte beats on Angelico. Him and Barrio work together. Muerte has a hold on Angelico from the apron. Angelico kicks Barrio. Angelico and Havoc leap onto Barrio and Muerte from out of the ring! Cheers for Angelico and Havoc from the audience!
Son of Havoc and @AngelicoAAA, two great tastes that taste great together! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/oUxfMShSr6
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Angelico slams Muerte. Fall of the Angels again?! No – Muerte comes out! He attacks Angelico! He’s out!
And with that, @AngelicoAAA has been eliminated! Can Son of Havoc save the day for his team! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/60tqZElctI
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Eliminated: Angelico
Son of Havoc versus the Disciples! Muerte strikes Havoc. Barrio works with him. Havoc has momentum and pins Muerte! But Barrio breaks it. Catrina holds her Stones to the Heavens and watches.
Muerte and Barrio work. Havoc leaps from the ropes onto them!
Son of Havoc stomps it out and eliminates Barrio Negro! It’s 1 on 1 for the Trios Championship! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/T7Xnemw6Pn
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
He does a moonsault and pins Barrio!
Eliminated: Barrio Negro
Don’t count your chickens before they’re pinned. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/ztOE0N2vdc
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Muerte strikes Havoc! They exchange moves. The Badass Biker climbs the turnbuckles but Catrina climbs behind him and upsets his footing!
Ok, so technically it’s 2 vs 1. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/6yWVPrJSTc
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Ivelisse attacks Catrina!
.@RealIvelisse evens the odds with a brutal boot to Catrina’s cabeza! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/YplEkvvXcR
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Havoc flies onto Muerte after he recovers!
Son of Havoc is his own instant replay. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/5Ueka3BnIh
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
HE PINS MUERTE!
Son of Havoc eliminates Siniestro to retain the Trios Championship! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/k0ee81JbdK
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Your winners and still your LU Tag Team Trios Champions: The Unlikely Trio!
Catrina suffers and wails from outside the ring as the Trio celebrates in the ring.
Your winners, and STILL #LuchaUnderground Trios Champs, @RealIvelisse, @AngelicoAAA and Son of Havoc! pic.twitter.com/R8kGaReXDt
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
We cut to commercial!
We’re back! We’re in Cueto’s office. He’s Kind Of A Big Deal.
.@RealDarioCueto is kind of a big deal. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/oD0s2x3gtS
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Promo: Dario Cueto’s Office
He’s relieved his guest is here… Rey Mysterio! Rey’s here for Dragon Azteca, Jr. His trainee before Aztec Warfare II. He discusses his mentor, a man who came to this Temple but never escaped. He’s dead, and Mysterio is certain Matanza is responsible. Cueto wants Mysterio and Dragon Azteca to compete in the Temple, so long as Mysterio dismisses the death of his friend. They drink to that.
To El Dragon Azteca! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/QPA6tOXfgj
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Singles Match: Sexy Star vs. Mariposa
Sexy Star is accompanied by The Mack! Serious boos for The Moth and Mariposa – though you gotta admit, they’re pretty damn interesting. Mariposa removes her moth wings.
Here we go! Sexy is evasive, dodges a clotheline. She escapes the ring but is creeped up by The Moth. Ick.
We’d be scared if we bumped into Marty The Moth too, @SexyStarAAA. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/XZeXmbmcvS
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Mariposa corners Sexy and pounds her. She climbs the turnbuckles while Sexy is down! Moonsault! But Sexy Star dodges! Sexy is on the move. Head scissors. Mariposa came out of it. Mariposa has her! The Moth laughs outside of the ring. Mariposa’s Butterfly Effect leads to a pin!
Mariposa makes quick work of @SexyStarAAA… something’s clearly not right. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/0foLKVDuxd
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Winner: Mariposa
Boos for Mariposa’s victory. The Moth and The Mack fight in the ring!
No good deed goes unpunished. @Willie_Mack #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/tQgTJmC89Y
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Martinez Family Values. #AztecPride #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/QzgN2uZDBp
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Come on, Mack, do a stunner! Nope – Mack sells The Moth’s punches.
We cut to commercial!
We’re back! Dario Cueto opens the cell door of his brother so they head to the…
Main Event: Lucha Underground Championship Match
“The Monster” Matanza Cueto (c) vs. Pentagon Junior
Cheers for Pentagon as he enters the ring. Lots of boos and mixed cheers as Matanza approaches him, but the Believers cry Cero Miedo as he descends the balcony.
They’re both in the ring and face off. Pentagon pushes the ref. The ref is scared of Matanza.
.@MartyElias1967 knows better than to get too close to The Monster Matanza Cueto. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/mQOFUAw90h
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
The bell rings. It’s time.
They create space. Matanza reaches but Pentagon dodges. Again. Lots of tension. More dodging by Pentagon until Matanza upsets him from the back of the head. Pentagon strikes Matanza!
You're going to have to hit him harder than that, @PentagonJunior. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/g5VsNuG4au
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Pentagon dodges a clothesline and does a thrust kick! Pentagon corners Matanza. Goes for the whip. Lungblower!
Even a Lungblower can’t get Matanza off his feet! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/snivcpiG3I
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
They take the fight out of the ring! Pentagon rolls out of the way of Matanza, who kicks him while he’s down in front of the front-row Believers. More Cero Miedo cheers!
Matanza throws Pentagon into the empty front row seats.
When Matanza wants you to move, you move. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/xuAoeCnHtD
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Matanza drags him out of the wreckage. He pushes him into the balcony gates! Lots of boos for Matanza. Matanza tears some of the mask off of Pentagon!!
.@PentagonJunior’s mask is the only thing stopping Matanza from ripping off his actual face! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/8BqRn6W6Kq
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
They’re back in the ring. Dario Cueto watches. Matanza suplexes Pentagon! Pentagon tries to tell the ref he’s hurt, but the match continues. Matanza gives no f***s. Wrath of the Gods by Matanza! He goes for the pin!
Matanza pins @PentagonJunior with The Wrath of the Gods to retain the #LuchaUnderground Championship. pic.twitter.com/XEc4VtxviW
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Winner and still your LU Champion: “The Monster” Matanza Cueto!
Vampiro enters the ring! He faces Matanza! Vampiro tells the Believers to call an ambulance, but Matanza kicks him!
.@Vampiro_Vampiro rushes to aid @PentagonJunior and gets a boot from Matanza for his troubles! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/DeUT1tZc23
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Matanza throws Pentagon out of the ring. Striker doesn’t know if they’re still taping. Matanza throws Pentagon into the commentary table! Yup, he’s gone.
STOP! STOP! HE’S ALREADY DEAD! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/CTG5q6evEa
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
A stretcher comes for Pentagon and hopefully for Vampiro as Matanza ascends the balcony into the depths of the Temple.
As The Cuetos exit the ring, @PentagonJunior is stretchered out of The Temple. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/DJOlGjeaCT
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) March 31, 2016
Good night, Believers! If you want to relive the action, you can check out the episode replay now!
