And for real, this is the kind of wrestling show you’ve got the option to binge.
Im going to be as non-spoiler-y as possible, especially when it comes to specific showdowns or plot twists.
At the very least, Ill be vague about it.
Season one is 39 episodes with season two being only 26.
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There are no gender-based divisions.
Men and women can and will wrestle each other on a regular basis.
The matches on the show are taped months in advance, which is a double-edged sword in ways.
Commentators will reference it as a thing that happened while replaying the footage.
InLucha Underground, backstage segments are more heavily-produced and are only seen by us.
Developments and verbal exchanges may shape what happens in the ring, but the commentators arent aware of them.
Usually, the viewer will have a better idea of context and whats going on than Striker and Vampiro.
These backstage storylines feature a lot of supernatural and science fiction concepts.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Over the first season, three different championships are introduced to the promotion.
First is the Lucha Underground Championship, the most highly-sought-after title.
If youre on the fence about the show, this episode will be the decision-maker for you.
Later in the season, a Trios Championship is added.
Six teams of three are entered in a month-long tournament, culminating in a three-way elimination finals.
Then theres the Gift of the Gods Championship.
Seven Aztec medallions are awarded via various meansusually from winning specific matches.
If you dont ask for a title shot, you will eventually have to defend your own championship.
Although his family has been linked to the lucha libre community, little is known about Dario himself.
Hes a very rich enigma who usesLucha Undergroundto quench his endless bloodlust.
What is he truly up to?
Why does he wear a large key around his neck?
What… orwhois he hiding?
The commentators are Matt Striker and Vampiro.
Vampiro has far more experience as a wrestler than Striker and is quick to bring that into play.
Especially if Konnan is involved.
While Pumas acrobatic style is second-to-none, his personality is almost undefined.
He never speaks, mainly because Konnan chooses to speak for him.
SEXY STAR
The masked luchadora comes from a troubled past.
She suffered from an abusive relationship that almost destroyed her, but she wouldnt let it.
She powered through and made a stance of never again.
She represents all of those women around the world who endure torment.
In her eyes, every woman is Sexy.
Now she enters The Temple to prove her worth against her male counterparts.
PENTAGON JR.
Pentagon Jr. is a loner, albeit not by his own choice.
Then again, if he cant, hell just break everyone in his way regardless.
MIL MUERTES AND CATRINA
As a child, Pasqual Mendoza watched his whole world crumble around him.
An earthquake in Mexico City destroyed his home and killed his entire family.
He survived in the rubble for days and the experience warped his mind and soul.
He came out of the disaster changed and found peace in the arms of death itself.
Catrina is less of a valet and more of a companion.
She tends to carry with her a crude stone.
As he oozes with confidence, hes also obsessed with getting what he feels he deserves.
DRAGO
Centuries ago, dragons ruled the Earth and protected mankind.
Then came a time when they were hunted and killed.
One dragon knew to adapt so you can survive.
Somehow he was reborn as some kind of half-man/half-dragon.
Drago intends to slay the competition while wielding his nunchakus and laying low in the shadows.
BIG RYCK AND THE CREW
This heres what youd call domination.
Fenix is an honorable and heroic wrestler, but what defines him is his never-say-die attitude.
Fenix is empowered by a thousand lives, making him able to recover from some of the nastiest beatings.
SON OF HAVOC AND IVELISSE
Son of Havoc hails from the open road.
This proud biker enters Dario Cuetos promotion to seek competition worthy of him.
AEROSTAR
Aerostar is a cryptic one.
Hes flashy and in-your-face with his moves and attire, but he also tends to keep to himself.
Who is he, really?
What secrets does he know?
Is he here to save the world or destroy it?
CAGE
Cage claims that hes a machine.
While that may be more of a figurative description, he at least comes off as a total package.
EL DRAGON AZTECA
El Dragon Azteca does not and cannot wrestle at The Temple.
The elder luchador has some bad blood with the Cueto family and is barred from ever entering that building.
His journey brought him to The Temple, where he wants to show his worth and dominate the competition.
Considering his momentum, hes easily going to become a big deal rather quick.
KILLSHOT
Killshot is one of Big Rycks most trusted associates.
All he knows is war.
Its all hes ever been good at.
He was damn good at his job, but not every mission had a happy ending.
THE MACK
The Mack is Big Rycks cousin.
While he doesnt mind a good payday, Mack is a bit more pure-hearted than his kin.
Mack is defined by his unending loyalty and dependability when it comes to friends in need.
Four free issues were created, filling in some blanks in-between the first couple seasons.
