Lucha Underground: Fate Worse Than Death

Blodyxe · May 1, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #dc143c; margin:15px;background: #ffffff; max-width:75%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"><img alt="zyGlZQC.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zyGlZQC.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Meet The Warriors: Session Moth Martina <img alt="PgmBA74.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PgmBA74.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="LUWcmW6.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LUWcmW6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="3ytHozD.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3ytHozD.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hometown: Dublin, Ireland Years of Experience: 9 Years Finishing Move: <a href="https://twitter.com/mothfromdaflats/status/1160929499342675969" rel="external nofollow">Jagerbomb</a> "The Queen of Sesh Style" has been in The Temple for a hot second, but has already caught the eyes of 'the believers' for her bizarre antics and alliance with Marty 'The Moth' Martinez! This young woman rocked bars and disco floors all around her native Ireland and had her fair share of matches on the UK independent scene. Her unapologetic style would probably be insulting to prudent wrestling fans who look for role models in the carny world of professional wrestling, but make no mistake about it - Martina is not a role model, and she never tried to be. She's just your lass-next-door that likes alcohol-fueled action, both in and out of the ring. Martina is a party animal that visited LA in hear leopard-printed pajama to check out the famous nightlife and to taste some of the local 'flour'. This is exactly how she hooked up with her alleged boyfriend Marty 'The Moth' Martinez! Being a roadie to the creepy bastard is fun and financially beneficial, plus this alliance opened her the doors to Lucha Underground - perhaps the best place to have a party. Martina fits the current setting and roster like a glove since she never shies away from intergender wrestling, or embracing her womanly nature to rub people the wrong way. In more ways than one too! She likes that almost as much as her beers and smokes. So far Martina has been Marty's number one fan and helped him pick up some big wins. Along the way, she made herself a mortal enemy to Marty's half-sister Mariposa, and made her debut against "The Butterfly". Although unsuccessful in her quest to beat the veteran, Martina showed a lot of upside and surprising wrestling ability for a woman of her habits. In her last match, Martina also faced "The Hardcore Icon" Tommy Dreamer in a tag match, and picked up her first big victory! She's a tough firecracker and will no doubt light up the scenery in her next match. If Martina is successful this week, then it wouldn't be far-fetched to see her in the Trios title picture... even if just for the #Bantz! "Do you fancy Martina? She probably fancies you (;" <img alt="mj5c9I7.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mj5c9I7.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52466" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Back to the **** star rating, but finishing with six votes in the DOTM poll. Thanks for your support!</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div></div>

Blodyxe · May 3, 2021

S05E14 - Falling Out <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="53XnCBJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/53XnCBJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Lucha Underground Season 5, Episode 14 "Falling Out" "<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2480475&postcount=2" rel="external nofollow">As friends we've gathered, hearts are true... Spirits near, we call to you... It just spelled 'Kil Mill', Jeremiah... Darío quiere que te unas a nuestro ejército... Marty, my silly little brother... You're not getting $#&~! You're a half-blood, and all those riches belong to me... you better be careful when you play with fire... Kick the curb, old man, the future is now... Ladies and gentlemen, the challenger has suffered an unfortunate injury... You still want to know who attacked you before the match with Low-Ki, right? Mr. Strong, I believe that you forgot about someone... TICK TOCK!</a>" Tarver looks into the obsidian sky and takes a deep breath, perhaps the last one he will ever take. The boxer throws his best punch at The Lord, but the deity looks unimpressed. <img alt="8GrJqpC.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8GrJqpC.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Is that all you got? Could only kill a little man with your joke of a punch..." This would be embarrassing under normal circumstances, but Tarver doesn't care about looking weak, he only wants to live. He doesn't care that Jake Strong, Taya Valkyrie, Hexagon Dark, Agent Winter, Ryback, Low-Ki, Antonio Cueto, and even Black Taurus are there to witness his execution, all forming a tight circle around the two, spectating. The whole Order is here to witness something special, The Lord did not call them all in to just stand there. He tells Tarver that his initiative to step in for Ryback wasn't called for, and it looks like he can not help but ruin their goal again and again. Whatever he puts his hands on turns to shit... so why don't they fix it? <img alt="3fd3bjG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3fd3bjG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IjUfHUg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IjUfHUg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="o4EfX3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/o4EfX3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Lord clutches Tarver by his neck and tells Taurus and Ryback to grab him by his arms. In his unique voice, the mastermind tells them to PULL as hard as they can! What in the world are they doing!? Tarver screams in pain as his body is stretched, and in a scene of unfathomable violence, his limbs get torn off his body!! Blood squirts all over the place, and the fighter drops down. The Lord puffs a freshly lit cigar and tells Winter to take care of this mess, and show his "human magic" to the Gods. The Lord blows a big cloud of smoke into the tinted window of the limo, and out of thin air, a dark feline figure emerges. <img alt="Jbcdpj2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Jbcdpj2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "My champion must be hungry... treat yourself, Nightclaw, a great battle is on the horizon!" <img alt="B3fDjPx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B3fDjPx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <div style="text-align:left;">Week in, and week out, we are bringing you the best lucha libre, hardcore wrestling, and storytelling you could find in professional wrestling. This is Lucha Underground! Matt Striker and Excalibur are hyped for this event, and thank Gamblers Mack for warming up the believers, as they don't know what's on the menu tonight. All they can hear right now is a song called " <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0po1bgypIDs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Gamblers Mark - Another Potion"></iframe></div></div>". It hits hard, just like our fighters! <img alt="1IrCiq2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1IrCiq2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SP2drc5.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SP2drc5.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Ladies and gentleman, we have a huge trios main event for your attention tonight. Fenix, Jeremiah Crane and Marty 'The Moth' Martinez will do battle with Drago, Mariposa and Mil Muertes! What a lineup! - Yes, Matt, this is something that only our boss Antonio Cueto could come up with. He can't stop amazing me with his skills, I don't know what to expect next! - You get used to it, Ex. But guess what? You can't get used to the ultraviolence this creativity brings. Tonight we will also see Tommy Dreamer against The White Rabbit in a hardcore match! - Usually, when you have no rules, Tommy is your guy, but here... I can't look past The White Rabbit. He has been impressive and was very close to taking the title off Jake Strong! - Indeed he was, only failing to win the gold due to a time limit nobody even thought about before the match. You can call it a Boyle Heights Screwjob, agree? - Oh yes. We don't know what is the problem between Dreamer and the leader of The Rabbit Tribe, but it's going to be violent here tonight. - If I recall correctly, Tommy stood up for Paul London once, and almost got into a fight with "The Tollman". But I bet my life saving that Raven, who follows The White Rabbit now, has something to do with it. - Time will tell! I just wish Tommy will not end up like King Cuerno. To those concerned, "The Hunter" was diagnosed with quadriplegia, a paralysis caused by an injury that results in the partial loss of use of all four limbs and torso. We ask you once again not to try what you see at home! - I pray every day for King Cuerno's recovery. And now we have a very special man standing in the ring. Son of Havoc, brother, the floor is yours!</div> <img alt="Ih1z3pJ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ih1z3pJ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The commentators and Melissa give the word to Son of Havoc, who's standing alone in the middle of the ring. He's on crutches and it looks like he has some bad news... He mans up and starts his speech. "When I first rolled into The Temple, I did not expect to be here for so long. I was an outcast, I barely had any wins, and there were so many talented people around me... I clearly never envisioned the level of support you guys would bless me with. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sticking by my side through ups and downs. It was a hell of a ride! As you can see, I am in no condition to fight and it feels like I will never be good enough to win the big one... it pains me to say this, but it feels like it's time to walk away into the sunset, and leave it to the youth - guys like Jimmy Yuta, Sniper Eagle, Ryu. They will drive this company forward, and I know that they will not let you down. Wish I could say goodbye to you under different circumstances, but this is the end of the road for me. Thank you for the memories, believers, they will stay with me until my final breath!" Believers can't believe that one of the guys that helped build The Temple is about to end his career like this, only a week after Chavo too! Some fans are teary-eyed, some loudly protest the decision. And one son of a b!tch comes out with a goofy smile on his face. It's Sammy Guevara, perhaps the biggest tool we will ever have in Lucha Underground. He's filming Son of Havoc on his camera, and he's wearing sunglasses inside. <img alt="kJHu99D.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kJHu99D.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Bravo, Havoc, that was a great speech for a guy of your level! I can't believe your hairy a$$ will finally hit the door, took you long enough! And hey, don't feel sad, I'll upload your little crying ceremony to my YouTube channel and make you relevant and trendy for a day or two! First, my boy TJP taps Chavo Guerrero out to force him out, now you decide to limp off like a lame loser... This place is getting exciting now! And I'm very glad that my buddy Jake Strong was the one to push you over the edge. That's right, we are close now. The Temple needs a great champion like him, and less losers like you. So let me sing you a farewell goodbye, Havoc... Na-na-na-na, hey-hey-hey, goodbye!" Guevara is booed out of the building, and Havoc is just boiling from anger. He can't do anything though, the young Guevara has good enough reflexes to duck the crutch shot. Sammy teases the biker about it, but here comes Angelico, scaring the schmuck away! Havoc's best friend in Lucha Underground looks over the crowd, who thank him for the save, and then the fan favorite gets a mic. "Don't thank me. Thank Son of Havoc for what he has done for you and all the guys in the back! It was an honor to share the same ring with you... and it is an honor to be the one who will beat you last!" <details><summary></summary></summary> <img alt="BsQE3uu.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BsQE3uu.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></summary></details></details></details></blockquote></blockquote> WHAAAT? Angelico JUMPS HIM and BEATS HIM UP LIKE A MANIAC! Angelico screams that's what Havoc gets for jumping him before his big match against Low-Ki!! PJ Black rolls into the ring and shoves Angelico away, saying this is some BS, they were together when the attack happened. Angelico says that he saw the security tape for that day, and it was Son of Havoc who jumped him from behind with a biker chain! Havoc is in disbelief, and he tells both guys that he didn't do it. Angelico tells Havoc to leave, and this is when the biker walks out. What a mess... Antonio Cueto comes out to clear things up. <img alt="hyBOEK5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hyBOEK5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "I will be short here... Yes, this is true. Son of Havoc jumped Angelico that day, and I knew about it all along. I didn't want to reveal the secret so quickly. I intended to keep it on the shelf to promote a Hair vs. Mask match between the two at Ultima Lucha Cinco. But one sneaky thief has ruined my plans, and the cat is now out of the bag... I am not easy to predict though. I can do this promoting thing on the fly. And that's why we will have a three-way tag team match right now. PJ Black and Angelico, against Sammy Guevara and the returning Dante Fox... plus The Rabbit Tribe members Paul London and El Bunny. Winners will get a favorable position in the upcoming Trios tournament! The champions want a real challenge, and whoever gets the win in the tournament will get a shot. Have at it!" Well, the boss has spoken. What a crazy turn of events! The match that is going to start in a second is also loco. Dante marches to the ring, wearing a bandage around his back, and The Rabbit Tribe enters from above, giving out painted eggs to the people. What's that all about? <img alt="zyGlZQC.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zyGlZQC.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Three-Way Tag Team Match <img alt="Uo0BEGS.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Uo0BEGS.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yM7wik6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yM7wik6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g56fBDr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g56fBDr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="74c4pDM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/74c4pDM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hj5xA3O.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hj5xA3O.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g56fBDr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g56fBDr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Fp4G8BO.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Fp4G8BO.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aKxe4RQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aKxe4RQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> PJ Black and Angelico vs. The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London and El Bunny) vs. Dante Fox and Sammy Guevara Antonio Cueto had to get creative with this match and was forced to reveal some of his future plans. Apparently, there will be a Trios tournament, and this match will have some effect on it. As PJ Black and Angelico have a heated argument about Son of Havoc, the bell rings. London and Dante Fox start, with "The One Man Army" still nursing gnarly scars on his back. Fox hunts the rabbit and kicks him to the corner. Paul avoids the flying army boot to the face, and puts Dante down with an Arm Drag! He hits the pose, and Angelico slaps Fox on the back to enter the match! Ouch, the wounds are still fresh! He and Paul London engage in some crisp mat exchange until the run up from the South African is stopped by Sammy's kick to the back. Guevara enters and Dropsaults London, who makes everyone look even better than they already are. Sammy G doesn't miss the chance to tell everyone that he's the best ever, and concedes a Jumping Heel Kick Enzughiri! Falls on one knee, Paul with a tag to El Bunny, who swings around Sammy with a fine Hurricanrana! This bad bunny picks up some pace, but eventually gets stopped by a Superkick from Sammy, if you can call it that. Guevara laughs at El Bunny, disrespecting the mini, but the little fella doesn't give up, biting the prick in the rear end! Bunny tags in PJ, and "The Darewolf" strikes Sammy down with a nice looking Flying Lariat! Cover for two, Dante is there to break it up. He doesn't stop and jumps over the top rope to catch Angelico off guard with a Cutter to the outside! Wow, what a move, and lands right on his back! Perhaps his payback for the Fall of the Angels through the glass panel? Fox has no regard for his safety... London with a Somersault from the apron! PJ looked to run up, but met Sammy's leg. Guevara hits Paul with a Spaceman Plancha! PJ shakes off the cobwebs and sends himself over the top with a high elevation Plancha, and now it's El Bunny's time to shine... ASAI MOONSAULT TO THE OUSTIDE! EAT THAT! THIS HAPPY BUNNY HAS SOME HUGE EGGS IN HIS BASKET! <img alt="nnbbOa0.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nnbbOa0.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The smallest man with the biggest jump!! You love to see it!!" - comments Striker. The craziness is not over though, as Dante lands a nice Kickback Moonsault on the gathered crowd. He's ready to show the world that he is the highest flyer in the game, but Angelico stops him with a Shuri Knee to the face! Angelico picks Dante for a Fall of the Angels, but Fox slips out and knocks the guy in the head with a beautiful Enzughiri! London scratches Dante's back, which is bad enough, but then adds a Sliced Bread #2 to the mix! He's in much better mood now, but doesn't see Sammy who nails him in the back of the head, and delivers a Back Suplex into a DDT - beautiful work! Discuss Elbow Smash from PJ, El Bunny wants to try his luck! PJ steps out of the way, Tadpole Splash!! El Bunny yells at the ref to count, but he's an illegal bunny in this contest. PJ throws the mini out of the ring and onto London. Angelico is back and runs up for a big Flying Knee on Guevara, but Sammy avoids contact and it's PJ Black who's going down! Dante pulls Angelico out of the ring and lays him out with a Foxcathcher on the floor! Guevara lines up for a finish and ends the contest with a 630 Splash on "The Darewolf"! Sammy and Dante are back to the winning ways, with Guevara getting back on Black. It doesn't look like Angelico meant to hit Black, but it's over now. <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52466" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>In a decent match, Sammy Guevara and Dante Fox defeated Angelico and PJ Black and The Rabbit Tribe in 6:25 by pinfall with a 630 Splash. (D+)</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:center;">As Guevara and Fox pose on the turnbuckles, Paul commands that believers throw their colored eggs at them! They don't need to be told twice, CHARGE! Those are hard-boiled eggs, and you better believe they crack upon contact with the fighters. Sammy and Dante flee the scene, and a satisfied Paul London bows to the crowd. What a chaotic start of the show... <img alt="weV0zem.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/weV0zem.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> We go away from The Temple for a minute, going high above the ground. Wentz and Dezmond X watch the show at their Treehouse and cackle. <img alt="b3fAuoV.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/b3fAuoV.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Tcx5e6n.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Tcx5e6n.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Told you it's even better when you watch it high! - Yo man, that show is dope! I want to go there and have some fun! - Word. You see that white-faced dude in a funny costume? That's Paul London, I beat him for the Aztec Medallion once! - Nooooo way dude, that's aweeeeesomeeee! I want a medallion too! - You've gotta earn it my dude, they don't give them away like a candy. You put that medallion into the title belt, and then you can fight for it. Sh!t's lit, telling ya. - Bwoah... Trey, did you hear that? Trey where you at bro? - Dude, I had this weird dream where we fought a minotaur, and guess what? He totally kicked Trey's a*s bro. - Wait, I had that dream too, man... WTF, where's Trey, my homie? Young fellas start looking for Trey all over their flat. In the fridge, under the couch, behind the telly. They can't find him, it's like he just poofed in the air. Dudes finally realize that this wasn't a foggy dream and "oh sh!t" repeatedly in panic. They decide to come back to The Temple to ask people around and find their guy. That's what real friends do! <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="B3fDjPx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B3fDjPx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="F9pzGKW.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/F9pzGKW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The following lucha is a HARDCORE match! Introducing first, from Dreamland, USA... "The Innovator of Violence"... TOMMY DREAMER!!" <img alt="5uli39U.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5uli39U.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Just look at Tommy! He's beaming like it's Christmas. When Paul London had to face The White Rabbit, he cried in horror and begged for mercy. This man? He's looking forward to a good fight! He really is crazy! "Aaaand his opponent, coming all the way from Down The Rabbit's Hole... he's accompanied by Raven... THE WHITE RABBIT!" <img alt="Z29mEGQ.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z29mEGQ.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Unlike Tommy, The White Rabbit looks like he's going to an execution. Not his own though... it feels like he's heading into this match with an all-business attitude. Nothing personal, Mr. Dreamer. Tommy smiles and invites Raven to the ring, but the new ally of The Rabbit Tribe is not taking that offer. <img alt="zyGlZQC.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zyGlZQC.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hardcore Match <img alt="fEscF3E.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fEscF3E.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g56fBDr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g56fBDr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hoOk3ym.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hoOk3ym.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tommy Dreamer vs. The White Rabbit [w/Raven] The bell rings, and away we go! White Rabbit and Dreamer start this match with a hockey fight of sorts, blasting each other with fists and forearms. While Tommy is a well-versed brawler, The White Rabbit is younger, quicker, and bigger than "The Innovator of Violence". He can take a fair bit of punishment too, with a sick smile on his face! Dreamer tells his opponent to hold nothing back, he may be old, but he never backs down from a fight. Big Boot to the face of Tommy, he rolls out of the ring and falls on the floor, with Raven lurking just nearby. He does not touch his arch-nemesis, and just observes the beat down Tommy is going through. And because it is a hardcore match, Dreamer looks under the ring in the search of weapons. A lot of stuff there, and one of them is a trash can lid that goes straight into the head of "The Herald of Doomsday"! Dreamer throws more gimmicks in the ring and sends Rabbit down with a Russian Leg Sweep, assisted by a trusty kendo stick! First cover does not give Tommy even a one count, instead, Rabbit gets the stick for himself and breaks it across Dreamer's back! The sharp, splittered end is now pushed right into Tommy's face. Raven is seen smiling devilishly as Dreamer starts bleeding. The leader of The Rabbit Tribe is in control once more, nailing his opponent with a Running Forearm in the corner. He also adjusts the trash can and drives Tommy through it with a Release Nothern Lights Suplex!! Rabbit plants his foot on Dreamer's chest, but the old guard pulls the shoulder up! He refuses to give up. Bad idea, as now the dominant Rabbit unveils a surgical glove... Tommy is about to go Down The Rabbit Hole, the mandible claw is no joke! He places his middle and ring fingers into the opponent's mouth, sliding them under the tongue and jabbing into the soft tissue found at the bottom of the mouth. Tommy somehow manages to fight the pain and headbutt the rival. Dreamer Driver!! Tommy is spitting blood on The White Rabbit and hits his pose for all the believers to see! This is when Raven steps on the apron for a distraction... don't you put your nose in their business, Raven! DOOMSDAY SAITO RIGHT ON THE HEAD!! Dreamer may be injured, so the ref asks Rabbit to step aside, a check-up is needed. We just had Cuerno go down with what first appeared to be a stinger. Rabbit just laughs and jumps off the ring to pick up some more toys... <img alt="QsF12Ba.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QsF12Ba.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The match official should probably stop the bout..." - suggests concerned Striker. Rick Knox asks if Tommy is ok and ready to continue, and Dreamer says he's fine. He also runs up with a Baseball Slide to hit the chair right into Rabbit's face! Tommy rolls up the protective mat from the floor and hooks the opponent with a Bulldog, also smacking Raven down with a lariat! Good old Tommy Dreamer got the second wind, and is now pushing a barbwire board into the ring, he wants to end this soon! He also gets a little black bag, which gets an instant reaction from the crowd. There's no mystery left, as Tommy scatters thumbtacks all over the ring! He got planted on them back at Aztec Warfare IV, but he looks determined to avoid them this time. Dreamer sets the board in the corner! He's not walking straight, probably has a concussion. Well if he didn't, he does now! Rabbit throws the chair into his nog with force and sends Tommy into the board with an Exploder Suplex! "The Tollman" looks at his left wrist, where a watch would be, and says it's time to go home. He tears some barbwire from the board and wraps it around his white glove... Down The Rabbit's Hole and into the thumbtacks Dreamer goes!! Rabbit pushes until the ref decides to stop this carnage. This man is scary, and he had no real problem with Tommy. Dreamer was just at the wrong place, at the wrong time. <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52466" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>In a solid match, The White Rabbit defeated Tommy Dreamer in 7:13 by referee stoppage. (C-)</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> After the match, Raven says that The White Rabbit is going to run through everyone who stands in his way to the top. "The Herald of Doomsday" will punish innocent men and women, no matter who they are, until he is crowned as the new Lucha Underground champion! Rabbit asks for a mic, he has a message for Jake Strong. "Mr. Strong, I believe we were misinformed about the stipulation of our last match. Time is a fleeting thing in this Temple, and we got lost in the moment, but there's no way you can call yourself a dominant champion if you need a time limit to survive my wrath... Strong, we need to run the clock back and fight AGAIN! This time, no time limits, no count-outs, and no disqualifications... and when the fog of war settles... The Rabbit Tribe would rule this Temple! TICK TOCK!! The clock is ticking!" Raven gets the mic from The White Rabbit and sits in the corner, to be on the same level with unconscious Tommy Dreamer. <img alt="iSTZg7K.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iSTZg7K.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Dreamer, now you know how it feels to be a martyr of societal dysfunction... The Rabbit Tribe will fulfill the prophecies of God's salvific plan for all of humankind. The sins of humanity will be paid off... Strong prey on the weak, the rich on the poor... Follow The White Rabbit, and Quote The Raven... Nevermore!" The White Rabbit and Raven have sent a clear message to El Jefe and Jake Strong. They want a match that will be held under their rules, or else, the doomsday will come earlier than expected. Raven hits his signature pose, and The White Rabbit picks up the body of Dreamer in a crucifix position. "It's the most horrifying thing I have ever heard and seen... where are they carrying him?" - asks disturbed Matt Striker. <img alt="B3fDjPx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/B3fDjPx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Mil Muertes is sitting in the back, leaning on the throne with his eyes closed. He's channeling his inner energy for the upcoming main event. One of his partners for tonight is paying him a visit. No, it's not Drago... it's Mariposa! "The Butterfly" gently touches Mil's chest, making him wake up from his sleep. <img alt="L2KQpsU.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/L2KQpsU.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Mhm, look at you Mil Muertes. So scary, strong, and soooo dangerous... I've seen what you did to King Cuerno, and that... turned me on. I want you to do the same to my brother tonight, and I can promise you... if you do that, "The Butterfly" will make you feel the woman's touch again. See you there, Mil." It's hard to read Mil's reaction, but it seems like he's surprised more than anything. He doesn't say no to Mariposa, but he also didn't ask for her to cum. We will see how he acts in the main event, which is next... "The following lucha is a Trios match! Introducing first, the team of Fenix, Jeremiah Crane, and Marty 'The Moth' Martinez!" <img alt="y5oTjXM.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/y5oTjXM.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> You can hear the disgust in Melissa's voice. Here we have her ex-boyfriend who acts like a zombie, a psycho who harassed her for a few years, and Jeremiah, who's hardly a gentleman himself. Fenix keeps his distance from Marty and Crane, looking like he's still in his trance. "And their opponents... The team of Drago, Mariposa and Mil Muertes!" This would be such an odd team a few years ago, but now it looks somewhat normal. It's a stretch of course because we have Mariposa playing with her hair, Drago showing the believers his tongue, and Mil pushing the cameras aways from his face. It promises to be something extraordinary. Ring the bell! <img alt="zyGlZQC.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zyGlZQC.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Trios Match <img alt="b0n9k3J.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/b0n9k3J.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rg5QeJW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rg5QeJW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OqhaPVy.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OqhaPVy.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g56fBDr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/g56fBDr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dSqAmRh.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dSqAmRh.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mwWvUhx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mwWvUhx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QnY2X9t.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QnY2X9t.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Mariposa, Mil Muertes, Drago vs. Marty 'The Moth' Martinez, Fenix, Jeremiah Crane It is Jeremiah Crane who steps up first and calls for Mil Muertes! Looks like Mil can't shake this guy off himself, he wants to fight him every single week. You could say he's glutton for punishment since he did not score any wins over "The Man of 1000 Deaths" in quite some time. Perhaps tonight is the night when momentum swings in Crane's favor? Jeremiah pump kicks Muertes in the face, good start! Mil cracks his neck and fists, as if he didn't feel it. Who knows what emotions that man hides behind his mask... Jeremiah charges at Mil a couple of times with some wild lariats, but the sturdy man refuses to go down. Third time is not the charm, as Crane runs right into Mil's right fist! BOOYA, spit goes flying! Now Mil shows him how stiff he can be, driving Jeremiah to the corner and punching him with a 10 bell salute at the turnbuckles. Crane sneaks underneath and kicks Mil's leg from behind, and Muertes falls hard on his back! "THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN!" screams Crane and lands a Pendulum Splash for a close count. Marty waves over to his new best friend and gets a tag. He scratches, claws and bites, trying to harm Mil as much as possible, also screaming about how Mil will pay for playing with his friend's feelings. Rare to see Marty so thoughtful of others, but it's also weird. Marty stomps the heck out of Mil and even attempts a Martinete, only to be flipped with a back drop! Marty-nete, am I right? Mariposa tags herself in! She will not wait for the offer to enter, she will initiate instead! Mil tells her a few strong words, but gets an air kiss in return. Woah! Marty misses with a Bicycle Kick and Mariposa chops him like a salad. Tough sis she is, headbutting her sibling and driving some mean forearms to his face. Martinez smiles and says that he likes it rough, egging her to try harder... Mariposa plays with her hair and SLAPS the cheek of The Moth! That was a B!TCHSLAP heard around The Temple, and it turned Marty more violent. He hit the switch and whipped half-sister into the corner of the ring, missing with a Flying Kick and getting stuck crotch first on the top rope. Mariposa shakes the rope up and down to give Martinez a super wedgie and dropkicks him to the outside! Hurricanrana is blocked though, as Marty drives her head first into the steps!! He plays to the crowd "flapping his wings" and grabs the woman by her pigtails to come back to the ring. Martinez wants Fenix to get frisky with his sis... Fenix never held back in intergender matches, going full force, but here he is extra snappy and violent. Rollover Dropkick connects so hard that Mariposa is knocked down and out! <img alt="onz4dOp.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/onz4dOp.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Whether you like him or not, you can't argue that Fenix is the top luchador going today!" - says Excalibur. Drago tags in and slithers into the ring against his former friend. Their match from a few weeks ago was very snug, and this week is no different. Lots of flying kicks, and high-risk maneuvers from both luchadors who go at such speed that just keeping up with them will make you dizzy. Fenix gains some serious speed, one where every miscalculation can cost you dearly. This is somewhat correct, as Fenix hits a Yakuza Kick on Mil! That didn't look planned, but this Fenix is not a plotting man. He moonsaults back into Drago for a close near fall! Spin kick misses, Drago answers with a Tornado DDT and a good kick in the face of Crane, all in one smooth motion. Jeremiah did not like that, so he entered the ring and planted the ex-Reptile tribe member with a Sidewinder Suplex! He positions Drago for a powerbomb and points to the outside, but eventually falls out after a Dragonrana! You know, dragons can fly, and this one can too, swirling in the air with a Tornillo! Fenix interprets it as a challenge... SKY TWISTER OVER THE TOP ROPE!! The fun is not over though, as Mil Muertes picks up Mariposa in a Military Press and dumps her on the crowd near the ring! Big man himself is feeling like doing a big move today... That was one heavy Crossbody!! Not to be left out of the action, Marty spreads his wings and flies over the top rope with a Superman Splash! Everyone is on the floor, but only Jeremiah and Drago are allowed back in the ring. Now Crane's Pump Kick works much better - he almost knocked Drago's horns clean off his mask! Running lariat to a sitting Drago, cover for two! Jeremiah with a Snap Shoulderbreaker, but Mariposa kicks Crane in the face to save the match! Jeremiah is no stranger to man-on-woman violence, so he kicks her down, gives her a brutal Facewash in the corner, and ends the sequence with a Cannonball! Now he gets Mil's attention!! Two maniacs start trading right hands and eventually, Jeremiah is caught with another snappy move - Powerslam! Mil plants Jeremiah with authority, he's a very bad man! <img alt="1mV2etW.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1mV2etW.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Mil puts his fist on the Aztec seal, preparing for The Reaper's Trident, or simply The Spear... Moth flies into the mix, pushes his friend out of the harm's way, and takes the move himself! The same man who used his own sister as a human shield now sacrifices himself to Mil! And now he holds to his back too... Jeremiah looks surprised, but the sacrifice was almost for nothing, as Drago sprays Green Mist in his eyes, setting Mil up for a FLATLINER! Drago goes up top and splashes on Jeremiah to score the victory... NOO! Fenix breaks up the pin with a Double Foot Stomp! He did not say his last word yet. As Crane and Drago roll out, Mil and Fenix can fight it off! Trios matches have relaxed tag rules, and senior official Marty Elias will not be a party pooper. Massive Thrust Kick rocks Mil, forward roll, and a Cutter! Fenix with a Springboard 450, but Mil rises from the dead, avoiding the collision last second. He grabs Fenix by the throat for a Twisting Chokeslam! Wait a sec, Martina is out! Session Moth sprays beer in Drago's face, Irish whips Mariposa into the chairs, and gives Mil a piece of her mind for beating up Marty. Mil is puzzled by this woman, and while ref tells Martina to get away, green-faced Jeremiah finds the stone Catrina used to carry and drives it right into Mil's temple! He can't see very well, but he goes around the ring to plant another Cannonball on Mariposa, breaking some chairs! Muertes is down after that stone hit his head, and Fenix jumps off the top rope with a Stomp to the back of bent down Mil! Martina helps Marty to the back, as he still has big back issues, and Crane is laying in the heap of broken chairs with Mariposa. Fenix spin kicks Drago off and delivers a Running Mexican Destroyer from the apron!! This dynamo takes no second to recover and returns to the ring to knock Muertes in the back of the head with a Running Knee!! He can actually do it by himself, can't he? Mil is out of it, but he sits up like a deadman once more... <a href="https://youtu.be/c2u1qCb7M6E?t=441" rel="external nofollow">La Garra del Fénix</a>!! Cover... One, two, three!!! Fenix just pinned Mil Muertes! Fenix had two pinfall wins over Mil before, but both were tricky pinning maneuvers, and not some clean move and a commanding three count. Just how strong is he now? Jeremiah smirks on the outside, his stone certainly helped. Fenix jerks his arm off from the ref, he does not celebrate even though he has a good reason to do so. Fenix is simply unstoppable... <div style="text-align:left;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52466" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>In a match that had great action and good heat from the crowd, Fénix, Marty "The Moth" Martinez and Jeremiah Snake defeated Drago, Mil Muertes and Mariposa in 14:31 when Fénix pinned Mil Muertes after La Garra del Fénix. (C)</div></div><div></div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Mil Muertes has trouble getting up, as do Mariposa and Drago. This is when the Trios champions Taya Valkyrie, Hexagon Dark and Black Taurus come out to the ring area with Vampiro. The rudos have all went about their things to the back, but you could see Vampiro and Fenix having a brief moment before "The Dark Bird of War" leaves the champions alone. This doesn't bode well for Mil and his company... Taya picks up the stick and walks around the ring. <img alt="ARW2phn.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ARW2phn.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wSoPC7Y.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wSoPC7Y.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="o4EfX3j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/o4EfX3j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Well-well, what do we have here? Moth, Snake, and Death tribe descendants fighting against each other... I enjoyed the show, but I'm disappointed. There's no challenge for us here. Me, Hexagon, and Black Taurus will run over anyone that could step up to us and sacrifice them without a blink of an eye. We are putting everyone in Lucha Underground on notice... we are here to instill Order! And just for tonight, we will forgive the losers and let them live to fight another day. Prepare for that day, because it will be a war of the millenia!!" Trios champions pose with their titles and then a familiar voice is heard. The heart and soul of Lucha Underground is back in The Temple, and the believers are losing their collective minds!! <img alt="dTgEUWg.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dTgEUWg.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Hermana, cierra tu sucia boca antes de que lo haga por ti!!! Y escúchame bien.... Los dioses perdonan, pero los perros no. Ahora la venganza es un lujo que me puedo permitir. POR QUE YO SOY PENTAGON DARK... Y CEROOOOO MIEDOOOOO!!" <details><summary></summary></summary> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52466" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Sister, shut your filthy mouth before I do it for you! And listen to me good.... Gods forgive, but dogs don't! Revenge is a luxury I can afford now... BECAUSE I AM PENTAGON DARK AND I HAVE ZERO FEAR!!!!</div></div><div></div></blockquote> </summary></details></details></details></blockquote></blockquote> Vampiro whispers something into Hexagon's ear, and the evil doer grins. Pentagon Dark is wearing an eye-patched mask, and he came back to get his revenge! What a way to end this show, believers are chanting 'Cero Miedo' at the Trios champs and Penta himself strikes a pose in the corridor!! Good night, everybody!</div> Show Rating: 55/100 (C-) This show has increased our popularity in 17 regions.</div></div>

DarK_RaideR · May 3, 2021

Dang, missed the preview and Martina's spotlight! No predictions for me this week, though it's probably best for my numbers as I'd only gotten Dreamer vs Rabbit right <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Another great show!

Blodyxe · May 3, 2021

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DarK_RaideR" data-cite="DarK_RaideR" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52466" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Dang, missed the preview and Martina's spotlight! No predictions for me this week, though it's probably best for my numbers as I'd only gotten Dreamer vs Rabbit right <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Another great show!</div></blockquote> No worries man, glad you enjoyed it! Got a few ideas from your great GSW diary (borders, info about the fighters), hope you don't mind. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> If you want to see a preview for someone in particular, let me know. This week I'm pretty free, so it's not going to be South Park schedule where I do it all last minute. But don't quote me on that <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

DarK_RaideR · May 3, 2021

No worries man, glad you enjoyed it! Got a few ideas from your great GSW diary (borders, info about the fighters), hope you don't mind.

Mind? It's not like I've trademarked anything, I probably stole those too from another diary. That's the beauty of these forums, ideas circulate and inspire other writers.

Not requesting a spotlight, but just to make sure, is White Rabbit played by Karrion "Killer" Kross?

Blodyxe · May 3, 2021

Mind? It's not like I've trademarked anything, I probably stole those too from another diary. That's the beauty of these forums, ideas circulate and inspire other writers.

Not requesting a spotlight, but just to make sure, is White Rabbit played by Karrion "Killer" Kross?

I agree, other diaries are a big source of inspiration.

Yes, The White Rabbit is Killer Kross. He worked a lot of dark matches in LU and only got a couple of televised appearances before the promotion shut down, sadly. As we can see now, they rate him highly in NXT! I made some GIFs from his vignettes there, happy to see him do so well

Blodyxe · May 5, 2021

Cinco De Mayo Online Exclusive

Lucha Underground

Online Exclusive

"Cinco De Mayo"

"Happy Cinco de Mayo, believers! It's a pleasure to share the atmosphere of this holiday with our great fans, and if you want to party hard, then this Temple is the place to be!" - says Excalibur.

"I couldn't agree more with you, Ex! Everyone is having fun and enjoying top notch catering, which is dedicated to my favorite Mexican cuisine today. Let's celebrate this great day together with our friends 'Lowrider Band' who will now perform some of War's greatest hits!" - adds Striker.

"Arrêtez la musique! Ce n'est pas le moment de faire la fête! La victoire des Mexicains était un coup de chance, et la nation française supérieure l'a prouvé en 1863!"

What in the world are these guys thinking? Three men interrupt the live performance, waving French flags and wearing military costumes. Striker recognizes one of them as Renee Dupree, "The French Phenom"! He gets nuclear heat from the believers, but continues his speech.

"Je m'appelle Renée Dupree. Voici Mikael Vierge et Thomas LaRuffa. Ensemble, nous sommes les Armée de Terre! Nous sommes ici pour participer au tournoi des trios et gagner les titres! Si quelqu'un pense qu'il peut vaincre l'armée française, qu'il vienne se battre contre nous!"

Matt says that he learned a bit of French to get this one girl... These three are here to compete in the upcoming Trios tournament!

"Oh, look who's answering the callout! El Hijo del Vikingo, Myzteziz Jr and Octagon Jr - Los Jinetes del Aire!! They are the current Trios champions in AAA! The future of Mexican wrestling is in The Temple!" - marks out Excalibur.

The AAA Trios champions wave large mexcian flags and pose for the crowd, who want them to kick the tar out of the french! Looks like we have an impromptu match, ladies and gentlemen!

Renee Dupree and his amis laugh off the threat, pointing out how much bigger they are compared to the mexicans. Ring the bell!

Trios Match

Los Jinetes del Aire vs. Armée de Terre

The doors to The Temple are always open, and that's why matches like this become possible. Believers are firmly on the side of the underdogs, who start the match with some exciting lucha libre sequences! They don't call them "The Air Riders" for nothing! All three have supreme high flying ability, but it must be said that El Hijo del Vikingo is the flashiest of the three! His agility and quickness catches the french off guard.

The dastardly invaders regroup and talk strategy on the outside... clueless move from them, as AAA Trios champs simultaneously jump over the top rope with insanely athletic dives! People are clapping to the youngsters, but also distract them, because Renee Dupree pushes Vikingo into the steps and retakes the advantage! Dupree utilizes a patient style with lots of holds, using his experience to cut the wings off the up-and-comers.

24 years in the ring is impressive, he's a real ring general! He spent more time in the ring than Vikingo did on this planet! But who knows if he's from Earth, he has out-of-this-world ability, dawg. The french utilize frequent tags and patient strategy, and mock the people and the luchadores with "The French Tickler"...

"If the name of this move sounds sexual to you - it is. Fits them, cause they act like d!cks!" - drops Striker.

Vikingo uses this time to come to his senses and flip out of Dupree Plex! Hot tag to Myzteziz Jr, he hits a beautiful Hurricanrana on Rene, drops advancing LaRuffa with Headstand Headscissors and lays out Vierge with a Standing Spanish Fly! He throws the lackeys out of the ring, gives a tag to Octagon Jr and leaps off with a Tornillo to the outside! Vikingo prepares some crazy move on the top rope, and Rene looks to push him off, but his charge is blocked by a kick from Octagon! 630° Senton to the outside!! Now Octagon riles up the fans, climbs the top rope and performs a flawless Corkscrew Moonsault!!

Cover! One, two, three! Lucha libre and AAA Trios champions fight off the bigger adversary and save the holiday of Cinco de Mayo!

Los Jinetes del Aire defeated Armée de Terre in 6:27 when Octagon Jr. pinned Dupree with a Corkscrew Moonsault.

Fan favorites celebrate and the french are arguing in the middle of the ring. Suddenly, the lights turn red and our current Trios champions emerge!

Black Taurus, Taya Valkyrie, and Hexagon Dark hit the ring and lay out the losers, in a quick manner!! Taurus does all the hard work, but Taya will choose who will be sacrificed. Scared Dupree points at his maple leaf tattoo, saying he's not really french, but "La Wera Loca" couldn't care less.

All three will be sacrificed!! After one Road To Valhalla, Hexagon Splash, and Inferno Suplex, the thunder strikes and all three men disappear. Trios champions pose with their titles and stare down the debutants... An interpromotional match between the champions looks very promising!

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Blodyxe · May 5, 2021

This was a fun little match, and a nice opening for the Trios tournament. I believe I have been lurking on this thread, but I just wanted to come here and say that this is probably my favorite active diary right now. Your writing is so great, and all the struggles between the characters land like they should. Your formatting is beautiful too. My favorite plot point is the slow reveal of who the counterfeit King Cuerno is. I can't wait to find out who's in the mask. In the meantime, I'll continue to freak out about the big return at the last TV episode.

Wow, thanks so much, man! Very awesome to read comments like this one.

I will be honest, this "online exclusive" wasn't planned ahead of time, but I felt like doing something for Cinco de Mayo. Battle reenactments are not out of place, and Jinetes del Aire really need some popularity in the US

Really awesome to read that you dig Countrefeit King Cuerno! He will take a backseat for a bit, since there's not much time to feature all the top guys, but he will be a big player going forward. Big plans for him!

Penta is my #1 guy, so I'm stoked to get him back where he belongs. He will be in the main event this week, and in a dream match of mine, actually. Preview for episode 15 will drop very soon.

Blodyxe · May 6, 2021

S05E15 Preview

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #dc143c; margin:15px;background: #000000; max-width:75%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"><div style="text-align:center;">Season 5, Episode 15 Preview

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The Wonder Boy vs. The Pinoy Boy

Lucha Underground has welcomed two very capable performers into its Temple this year - TJ Perkins and Ryu. Both men have proved their worth to the believers, showcasing top notch ability and determination to achieve their goals. Now they find themselves in a title eliminator match - whoever wins this contest will go on to challenge "The Professional" Low-Ki for his Gift of the Gods championship!

Perkins was never shy or quiet about his big goals. After his debut "The Pinoy Boy" stated that he wants to win the world title and overshadow the accomplishments of "the imposter" Prince Puma. Even though TJ scored a big win against the living legend Chavo Guerrero, and forced him to walk away from the business for good, he came up short in two big matches. He was eliminated from the Battle Royal for the number one contendership, and then left the Juegos de Guerra match at the hands of, you guessed it, "The Wonder Boy" himself! Ryu pinned TJP after his signature Rodilla Knee, also ending that match as one of the survivors.

Ryu feels that he can continue his hot streak of wins in Lucha Underground. If he picks up another victory, he will prove that he can make it in singles competition aswell. The attitudes of these two couldn't be any different, and that fact certainly adds some spice to an already tasty fixture.

Rodilla Knee or The Detonation Kick? Tune in this Sunday to find out the answer!

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Sniper On The Roof?

Low-Ki will no doubt keep a close eye on the opening match of the night, but that doesn't mean he gets a night off, oh no. "The Professional" is back in tag team action, hoping to right the wrongs with Ryback spotting him up in the corner.

As we could read from the reaction of Antonio Cueto, Tarver wasn't supposed to be Low-Ki's mystery partner, and that spot belonged to "The Big Guy", who was later found backstage spitting blood. From Ryback's words, The White Rabbit sneaked up on him and crushed his throat with a full-plated barbell. If that was true, Ryback would probably never live long enough to tell us about it, but who knows if he spits the truth or not. All we know is that Ryback is back and angrier than ever. He and Low-Ki will face The Sniper Eagle and his bodyguard Ishii. Yes, "The Stone Pitbull" will be in the Lucha Underground ring this week!

It was Ishii himself who saved Eagle from imminent death at the hands of Ryback, and it's a miracle that The Sniper Eagle wasn't sacrificed already. He has been a constant pain in the butt for Antonio, lately revealing Jefe's plans for Ultima Lucha Cinco. Cueto wants the cat burglar gone as soon as possible, and perhaps "The Professional" will live up to his name and eliminate the annoying troublemaker.

It will also be very interesting to see Ryback and Ishii slugging out it in the ring... great semi-main event all around.

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Back In Black!

Rejoice, Pentagon fans! The "Skeleton Ninja" is back in The Temple, and looking ready to strike back.

Pentagon Dark showed up late in the last show and interrupted the speech of the Trios champions, pointing out that revenge is a luxury he can afford now. Spotting an eye patch on his dark mask, Pentagon proves his "Cero Miedo" motto by reemerging before Taya, Hexagon Dark and Black Taurus, who have been unstoppable together. The dark collective has sacrificed about ten people already, and they don't plan to stop, becoming stronger each week.

They have the numbers advantage and the x-factor in the face of Vampiro - Pentagon's former teacher and mentor, the person who knows his protege strengths and all of his weaknesses. For one, Pentagon has always been headstrong. This will be used against him this week, as Antonio Cueto plans to test the former two-time Lucha Underground champion in a special match against his prized Spanish bull - Black Taurus!

Unlike his current partners, the beast from the catacombs did not have a singles match in Lucha Underground yet, and that creature is eager to feast all by itself. The stipulation of the match will favor the rudo, as Cueto made Hexagon, Vampiro and Taya the lumberjacks for this epic showdown.

It's not Penta's first rodeo, but it very well may be his last... Black Taurus vs. Pentagon Dark, this Sunday and only on Lucha Underground!!

Official Match Card

Ryu vs. TJ Perkins

Ryback and Low-Ki vs. Sniper Eagle and Tomohiro Ishii

Black Taurus vs. Pentagon Dark - Lumberjack Match

Bonus Question

Who would you like to see in this week's "Meet The Warriors" post?

a) Ryu

b) Black Taurus

c) Low-Ki

d) Other option

Everyone gets a point for answering a bonus question, but the first answer gets a priority. Have a great end of the week!

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kanegan · May 6, 2021

Ryu vs. TJ Perkins

Ryback and Low-Ki vs. Sniper Eagle and Tomohiro Ishii

Black Taurus vs. Pentagon Dark - Lumberjack Match

Black Taurus

DarK_RaideR · May 6, 2021

Ryu vs. TJ Perkins

Ryback and Low-Ki vs. Sniper Eagle and Tomohiro Ishii

Black Taurus vs. Pentagon Dark - Lumberjack Match

Who would you like to see in this week's "Meet The Warriors" post?

b) Black Taurus

Kijar · May 7, 2021

TJP

Ryback/Low-Ki

Penta

Meet the Warriors: Ryu

Blodyxe · May 8, 2021

Meet The Warriors: Black Taurus

Meet The Warriors: Black Taurus

Hometown: Pamplona, Spain

Years of Experience: ???

Finishing Move:

Black Taurus is perhaps the biggest mystery in The Temple right now. Is that a man? Is that a bull? Or is that an actual modern day minotaur that left the labyrinth to run over some people? There are no clear answers to these questions right now, as those in the know will not speak to us, mortals.

Even though we don't have many answers, we can analyze the details revealed to us over black bull's short time in Lucha Underground. First of all, Black Taurus combines raw, agressive power with scary agility and quickness. You can see Taurus pouncing someone out of the ring, and you can spot him spinning in the air as he lands a Tornillo to the outside. This creature has no regard for human life, and right now one third of the Lucha Underground Trios champions is doing most of the dirty work. Taurus is the muscles of that group, a brawn to the brains of Taya and Hexagon.

While his in-ring style can only be described as "uncontrollable", Antonio Cueto has the power to manipulate the black beast as he wishes. For that, El Jefe only needs to raise his walking stick in the air. This is eerily similar to how Dario controlled Matanza with the key, and that may not be a coincidence, given that Taurus is allegedly a foster son of Antonio Cueto. If that is true, than Taurus certainly had a tough childhood without a loving father...

Taurus sees the world in black and white colors, and seems to understand that everything he touches isn't dark enough. He's only a beast with a chamber who's got him, he's taking a stand to destroy what surrounds him. Black Taurus is a monster that just keeps getting stronger with each sacrifice, and this week Antonio unleashes his bull on Pentagon Dark, the master of sacrifices himself.

This will be the first singles match for Black Taurus, and it speaks volumes that Antonio Cueto is not worried about putting him right into the main event. It promises to be an ugly night for both, even though the undefeated bull is a strong favorite.

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Blodyxe · May 9, 2021

S05E15 - Cut The Bull

Lucha Underground

Season 5, Episode 15

"Cut The Bull"

"Thanks for the vacation, Jefe, it was fair dinkum great! But I want something else... Thank you, Chavo! Thank you, Chavo... Watching Low-Ki is like watching a live action John Woe movie... Dude, I had this weird dream where we fought a minotaur... He brutalized Matanza when he was just a kid, so I was forced to lock him in the dungeon... if you lose, you will never challenge for the Lucha Underground championship ever again... This is bigger than you, Pentagon! This place is run by the group that has all of us in their pocket... Los dioses perdonan, pero los perros no!"

This week's show starts in the ring, where Pentagon Dark gets a mic from Melissa Santos. She doesn't want to get on Penta's bad side, even though Antonio Cueto will not appreciate him opening the show. Penta looks even meaner with his left eye is closed... a result of Hexagon's attack after Pentagon's ladder match with Dragon Azteca Jr.

"No importa... cuántos sean. Pentagon Dark está aquí para ganar el torneo de Tíos y romper los brazos de Hexagon Dark y Vampiro. Si alguien más se interpone en mi camino - sufrirá el mismo destino. Señor Antonio Cueto, déjate de tonterías y dame un combate, hijo de puta!! Ellos me quitaron el ojo, pero yo me quedaré con sus títulos. ¡¡¡Porque yo soy Pentágon Dark y CERO MIEDO!!!"

<details><summary></summary></summary>"It doesn't matter... how many there are. Pentagon Dark is here to win the Trios tournament and break the arms of Hexagon Dark and Vampiro. If anyone else stands in my way - they will suffer the same fate. Mister Antonio Cueto, cut your bullshit, and give me a match, you mother****er! They took my eye, but I will take their titles. Because I am Pentagon Dark and I have ZERO FEAR!!!"</summary></details></details></details></blockquote></blockquote>

Well, after being called a bad word, El Jefe comes out of his office and hobbles closer to the ring.

"Penatgon! Did not expect to see you again. When you showed your face last week, I couldn't believe my eyes. Correction... my eye. We have finally something in common - only one eye to work with!

But that's where our similarities end. Unlike you, I am afraid of the higher powers, afraid of doing something that will anger them. I have the brain capacity to understand that this bravado is nothing else but stupidity... And I have a dejavu. We had a very similar conversation a few months ago, back when you requested a title rematch with Jake Strong. You have to remember how it ended! Well, tonight will be no different. If you want to enter the Trios tournament, you will have to beat my prized Spanish bull... BLACK TAURUS!

And to make sure there's no cheating on your part, Taya Valkyrie, Hexagon Dark and Vampiro will be standing around the ring. Best of luck to you, Pentagon!"

Not the one to be scared, Pentagon once again shows a familiar gesture to Antonio. Cero miedo, cabron! The fans join in on the fun, and we switch to our great announce team - Matt Striker and Excalibur.

- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Temple! We would gladly run down the card for tonight a bit earlier, but we didn't want to get our arms broken by Pentagon Dark! I hope you understand.

- "The Skeleton Ninja" interrupted our program to speak his mind, and he did not hold back in his words! As a result we have a HUGE main event! For the first time ever, Black Taurus will step into the ring as a singles competitor. Taya, Vampiro and Hexagon Dark will also take on the role of the lumberjacks! What a match that will be, Matt!

- Hotter than The Temple itself, Ex! Not the only main event-caliber match we have for you tonight. Gift of the Gods champion Low-Ki and Ryback will take on Sniper Eagle and Tomohiro Ishii in a tag team contest! We're gonna see "The Stone Pitbull" fight tonight!

- I can't wait for that, and can already imagine how that fight will pan out. Ishii can pack a punch and take one too! Seeing him slug it out with Ryback will be something special!

- Speaking of special, our opening contest can also be described as such. "The Wonder Boy" Ryu takes on "The Technical Lightning" TJ Perkins, with the winner facing "The Professional" Low-Ki for his title!

- Couldn't agree more with you, Matt. Both luchadores notched some big wins in the last few weeks, but one of them will drop out of the title picture tonight.

- High stakes all across the board! Let's get into it? Oh, looks like we have a special video dedicated to TJ Perkins, requested and paid for by... TJ Perkins.

A well-produced video about TJ Perkins rolls in, hyping up his accomplishments in Lucha Underground and outside of it. Perkins has his eyes on the Lucha Underground gold, and he knows for a fact that nobody can touch him in that ring. As TJ says with a completely straight face - he has not been in the ring with anyone better than himself. No one has ever helped him improve his fighting quality, he did it on his own. He has spent 22 years waiting for someone who would be close to his level, but so far - no luck. And Ryu? He must be delirious if he thinks he's in the same league as TJP. We're done here, be better next time!

"The following lucha is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Los Angeles, California... "The Technical Lightning"... TJ PERKINS!"

Here he is, the duke of dab. Sadly, people in attendance did not see his hype video. Well, he will recap it to them on his way to the ring. No problem there.

"And his opponent... from Tala, Jalisco, Mexico... he's "The Wonder Boy With a Spirit of a Dragon"... RYYYYUUUUUU!"

Singles Match

TJ Perkins vs. Ryu

Title eliminator to open the show. TJ picked up a victory against Chavo Guerrero, so he's extra confident today. He looks at Ryu from above even, feeling like his submission victory alone was worthy of a title shot.

Ryu is in a rare singles match, let's see how he will fare on his own. Tight lockup! The start is reasonably patient, as luchadores feel each other out. Perkins looks to cross over Ryu's legs, but "The Wonder Boy" escapes the hold and almost kicks TJ in the head. He's much faster than Guerrero, and looks to be in a million dollar shape. Another lockup, but now Perkins utilizes some little dirty tricks that would give him an advantage. He may look young, but he has been in the ring for decades now, and it certainly shows here, as he locks Ryu in Headscissors. Luchador with a headstand escape attempt, blocked, low dropkick to the face for a quick cover! Almost caught the youngster by surprise. Has a smug look on his face, and taps on his forehead. He's certainly in love with himself... the fans? Not so much.

Ryu and TJ engage in a silky smooth chain wrestling exchange, and the mexican catches Perkins with some snap Arm Drags. Wild kick evaded, Perkins shoves Ryu in the face, demanding some respect! Looks to punch Ryu, but he ducks and bobs him in the face with a Bicycle Knee, and dabs on the "Pinoy Boy"! Ryu has some sass, TJP rolls out of trouble to get a time out. No time outs with this guy - TOPE SUICIDA!

Headbutts Perkins in mid air, that's how much speed he got on the jump. Throws him back in, Springboard Sunset Flip reversed! One, two, kick out! Too close for comfort. Dab...

"TJP is so crafty, can reverse any move thrown at him into a submission or a pinfall... but his attitude! Ugh." - shares his mind Matt Striker.

Ryu charges and ends on the ropes after a Low Dropkick to the knee, looked painful. TJ is feeling flashy... Wrecking Ball Dropkick! Just flew to the outside and drove his feet in Ryu's face in one smooth motion. But there's more smoothness, perfect Hilo! Shades of Eddie Guerrero there, even though fans do not like TJ using that move. He doubles down though, delivering just Two Amigos! Comes down for a cover, but Ryu kicks out. He has a fighting spirit of a dragon, you won't slay him this easy. Perkins works over the knee he targeted with a Dropkick and locks "The Dragon" in the Figure 4! Not a good place to be in, Ryu is rocking back and forth in agony, but finds enough energy to flip the move and trap TJ. Perkins breaks up the hold and attacks Ryu with a Frog Splash Crossbody without looking... PELE KICK!

Ryu catches the guy on the button, now that is a Detonation Kick!! Can he muster a comeback? Big jumping Spin Kick, TJP is on wobbly legs. POISONRANA! Spikes Perkins and covers him, one, two, TJ with a leg on the rope! Great ring awareness even when his dome is rocked, but Ryu is not planning to stop, exposing his knee. RODILLA MISSES! Perkins with a Mega Buster Neckbreak near the corner, this smells like trouble. Ryu bumped his knee into the corner, and TJ wants to use that... TJP Clutch, a knee bar is locked! Ryu has been moved to the middle of the ring, and he could tap here just like Chavito.

His other leg is also trapped, so he can't use it to kick away. Only way out of it is to grab that bottom rope. Ryu has some muscles to do that, and very slowly he gets to his destination point. This could be all for nothing, as TJ has Ryu in the Double Chickenwing... VICTORY ROLL! One, two, THREE!! Ryu caught TJ! Perkins can not believe this and argues with the ref, saying his shoulder was up. No, homeboy, just no.

In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, Ryu defeated TJ Perkins in 11:26 by pinfall with a Victory Roll. (C)

Ryu approaches TJP after the match and offers him a handshake in a sign of respect. Perkins kicks his leg away and storms out, unhappy with the result. Better luck next time. Ryu shrugs his shoulders and motions a title belt on his waist. This was a message directly to Low-Ki... If Ryu keeps getting better each week, then he has a really good chance to win the gold.

We're in Antonio Cueto's office now, where Tomohiro Ishii is staring daggers at El Jefe. He maintains eye contact with the boss, who blinks first. The doors to the room open wide, and Sniper Eagle walks in, shuts his zipper, and puts his feet on the desk, knocking over "I'm kind of a big deal" plate. The australian doesn't feel like he's doing anything wrong and asks the boss what's cracking?

- Gaffa, did you have the chance to reconsider my offer?

- The one where you want to rule my Temple in exchange for some video tapes? You are fooling yourself. I'm not intimidated by that, we have people everywhere.

- Oh well. Shame about what happened to your big Ultima Lucha Cinco plans... it would be a shame if anything like that would happen again.

- Clearly, you're not a promoter. Plans change, and brilliant minds can adapt. Actually, you made it more interesting, by accident.

- Oh yeah? Then let's make it interesting between us two as well? I still want to take your seat, you want me dead. How about a wager?

- Wouldn't be fair to you, since you will be sacrificed tonight at the hands of Ryback. Sorry to break it down for you, or as your people say, sorry for the spoilers.

- Right then, I have my own big guy standing beside me. If I make it out alive tonight, I get the seat for one show only. Deal?

Sniper Eagle extends his hand and smirks provocatively. Antonio doesn't shake the thief's hand, but says if he will survive the wrath of the Gods, then sure, he can be the boss. Crikey! Sniper Eagle puts his hand on the red bull statue, and that's when Antonio loses his patience! Cueto orders the young fella to get out of the office. Eagle raises his hands and walks out, as if he didn't mean to offend the old citizen. Ishii slams the door behind them and Antonio pushes the red bull statue closer to himself, to make sure it doesn't fall down.

As the camera follows Sniper Eagle and Ishii out of the room, another conflict is brewing backstage. Ryu has stepped up to Low-Ki backstage, demanding a title shot. Coach Godfrey, our head of security and also the new manager of Low-Ki tells Ryu to step aside, as his client is preparing for the match, but the man himself asks the coach to let him handle that.

"The mighty dragon called Ryu... Many have tried to take this title from me, and everyone has failed. I accept your challenge! Now if you excuse me, I have to execute your acquaintance Sniper Eagle."

Low-Ki walks out, his match is about to start any second now. Eagle and Ishii are already standing in the ring, and Ryback is waiting to feast.

Tag Team Match

Sniper Eagle and Tomohiro Ishii vs. Ryback and Low-Ki [w/Coach Godfrey]

Second try for Low-Ki tonight, now with Ryback as his tag team partner. Eagle is not afraid to start the contest, telling Ishii that everything is under control. He actually ducks Low-Ki's initial kicks, and even tries a quick cover to upset "The Professional", he's one cheeky lad. He's living in Low-Ki's head now, as his mind games led to Low-Ki's first loss in The Temple. Low-Ki is frustrated when his kicks don't land, and so he ups the ante. Stiff dropkick in the corner avoided, Eagle with a Running Corner Meteora! Turbo Backpack Slam, he's getting the best of the Gift of the Gods champion!

Coach Godfrey talks strategy with his newest client, and just like that, Ki catches Eagle with a Koppu Kick! Slingblade Kick to add insult to injury, tag to "The Big Guy"!! His eyes are red, and his moves are devastating. Drives his shoulder into the torso of Sniper Eagle. Overhead Suplex! Eagle is flying high, literally. Ryback steps on him to stop the tag attempt, flexing before Ishii! Tomohiro takes that as a challenge, gets in, but the ref tells him to stay in the corner. Eagle with a kick down under!! Ouch, that doubled down the heavyweight. Sniper looks for Pulse Drop, but Ryback uses his inhuman strength to throw him out of the ring, flat on his back!! Big bump for the australian. Nasty landing, no doubt about it, but he's tough. Coach Godfrey distracts the official, and Low-Ki soccer kicks Eagle in the face! What a cheapshot!

Throws him back in the ring... MEATHOOK CLOTHESLINE. Sniper is laid out in the middle of the ring, and so "The Big Guy" runs up for a huge Splash. Almost crushing the smaller guy, Ryback tries a cover... Kick out! Ryback gets angry and bashes the cruiserweight's head across the mats. He shoulder tackles Eagle in the corner, and tags in Low-Ki, some signature attack incoming? Shoot kicks to the chest and face of Sniper, Low-Ki doesn't hold back. Misses with a Buzzsaw Kick, giving Eagle a hot tag hope, but takes his heel back to knock him in the back of the head! He calls it Black Magic... Ki signalises for his finish, he played around for too long. Picks Eagle for a Ki Crusher, but the Aussie slips out and hits a Neckbreaker. Ishii extends his hand, and finally enters the ring! Unleash the Stone Pitbull!

"I believe a lot of our fans wanted to see Tomohiro Ishii in action, and now their wish comes to reality!" - Striker hypes the hot tag.

He does not clean the house as some wrestlers usually do, but waits for Low-Ki to tag in Ryback. What you have for him, big guy? Lariat? Heh, he takes one and doesn't move. Ishii tells Ryback to try again... Takes a few steps back after the contact. One more? Ryback hits the ropes, BAM, Ishii with a stiff elbow to the jaw!! Chops and headbutts him in the corner, big Powerslam! Fans appreciate Ishii, and now he calls for a big Sliding Lariat. Low-Ki tags in and ducks the arm, again, bounces off the ropes, Tidal Wave connects! Big dropkick in the corner, cartwheels back for another stiff kick, but Ishii catches him and executes a Bridging German Suplex! Low-Ki kicks out, but that was rough. Ishii charges, Sliding Lariat misses Low-Ki but catches Ryback, who falls down! Stiff running elbow from Ki, he locks a Rope Hung Crucifix Armbar!

He holds till five, because on the count of six Ishii powerbombs him on the mats! Tag to Eagle, who explodes with offence! Suicide Dives into Ryback and Godfrey, climbs the top turnbuckle... 4.5 Warp! Hit his finish on Low-Ki, can he do it? One, two, NO! Gift of the Gods champion not only kicks out, but rolls forward to pin Eagle himself. Close two count! Sneaky Koppu Kick to Ishii, he steps down from the arpon and finally falls down after Ryback jumps him with a Lou Thesz Press on the outside! Sniper Eagle is distracted with that attack, concedes a Dragon Suplex! Ryback holds Ishii... Warrior's Way Stomp to the outside!!

Caught the puro legend right in the back of his head, and "The Stone Pitbull" is out! Low-Ki gets back in the ring, Punt Kicks the underdog and tags out. Ryback yells "FINISH IT!!", marches with Eagle on his shoulders and SLAMS him with a Shellshock! Covers him just for formality, this one is over. Ryback picks up a win, Low-Ki fixes Tarver's mistake.

In a bout that had decent wrestling, and good reaction from the crowd, Low-Ki and Ryback defeated Sniper Eagle and Tomohiro Ishii in 8:34 by pinfall with a Shellshock. (C-)

Ishii is held back, as Ryback raises his arms to the air, ready to sacrifice Sniper Eagle. Thunder strikes, a total blackout follows, and when the light is back, there's no Eagle. Looks like he was sacrificed... fans are not very pleased, they took a liking to the young lad, and will miss him a lot. Ryback has a slightly confused look on his face, this was his first sacrifice. Now Low-Ki can think about Ryu, and Ryback can get even with The White Rabbit. The big guy takes a mic and calls out "The Tollman" to a one-on-one match! GIVE ME THE RABBIT AND FEED ME MOOOOOOOOOOOREEEEEEEE! Short and sweet.

Meanwhile Drago is practicing his nunchucks skills in the bathroom, looking mean. He doesn't want to be bothered, but Jimmy Yuta really needs to go to the bathroom now.

Drago growls and Jimmy sheepishly steps back, not brave enough to try his luck with this guy. Yuta doesn't even know if the dragon understands him, but continues, stating that he was excluded from the locker room by Dante Fox, and this is the only place where he can change. Drago stops his training routine and throws Jimmy a nunchuck... does he want to fight?

Jimmy really doesn't want to get physical, but starts twisting the thing like a lethal weapon.

Hey, he's pretty good at it! Just when Drago thought the boy actually could do something, he hit himself below the belt line and collapsed on the floor. Big sigh from Drago, this youngling has a long way to go.

"Déjale, amigo! El niño va a ayudarnos en la guerra."

Drago turns around and smiles from horn to horn, while Yuta looks puzzled. Who is he? All we can see for now is how bright the dingy bathroom is. The light of hope has returned to Lucha Underground?

Matt Striker and Excalibur say that the main event is mere seconds away, but they wanted to take some time to thank the live band for their amazing performances.

Shout out to Gamblers Mark, who close their program with a song called "

"! It was a pleasure to have them in The Temple, who knows what other great band will join us next time? While the music is playing, two young men walk around the ringside and give out flyers. That's Dezmond X and his buddy Wentz! One of the flyers ends up on the announce desk, so Striker reads it out loud.

"Missing! 5'9, brown eyes. Last seen leaving the treehouse. Maybe found near the closest dispensary... Have you seen this dude? Call this number, we have some good $hit."

Excalibur puts his headset down and clues up Rascalz about Trey, who think that the boy got lost. The boys don't look like they understand, and ask the announcers to draw them a map. Camera switches to Pentagon Dark, who makes his entrance. Penta pays no attention to Rascalz and waits for his opponent!

"Introducing first, from Xalapa Veracruz, Mexico... he's the former Lucha Underground champion... PENTAGOOOON DAAAARK!!!"

"Aaaaand his opponent... from the center of the Labyrinth... accompanied by Taya Valkyrie and Hexagon Dark... BLAAACK TAUUURUUUS!!!"

When Rascalz see Black Taurus, they yeet outta The Temple in panic! Fear gives people wings, eh? Let's get to our main event.

Lumberjack Match

Pentagon Dark vs. Black Taurus

Senior official Marty Elias will have a tough time containing these two luchadores in the ring, plus he will have to keep an eye on Taya and Hexagon, who are now also joined by Vampiro. The odds are stacked against Penta, but he's not shying away from the pressure - he strives in it. He swears the bull out and tells the Trios champions that he has "CEROOO MIEDOOO"!

Taurus interrupts the taunt with a Discuss Lariat, but Pentagon knew what he was doing and ducked. Big low kicks to the legs of Taurus, nobody strikes the thighs like Penta! It may be a sound strategy, since Taurus uses charges for most of his power moves. Arm wringer from Penta, Taurus flips forward to get out of the uncomfortable position, but gets caught in the nose with a rope-assisted Enzughiri! Dazed in the corner, Taurus is in the position to receive something truly nasty. Penta hushes the believers... SLAAAAPPP!! Overhand chop right to the chest!!

Penta runs up in the corner, charge blocked by a big kick, which is followed by a Reverse Slingblade, almost a Spinning Bulldog, if you will. The angry bull forces Penta in the corner and answers with a wild Corner Lariat and a big kick of his own!

"Perhaps Pentagon really bit more than he could chew, just look at Taurus! He's raging!!" - says Striker.

Taurus picks Penta for a Military Slam to the outside, but the fearless lucha star wriggles out. Lungblower incoming? Taurus is too strong, he remains in standing position even though Pentagon is on his back. SLAM! Throws his opponent down, jumps down on the second rope, LEG DROP! First cover of the match, Penta quickly kicks out... In other circumstances he would probably take a minute out of the ring, but seeing who stands nearby, Penta changes his mind and continues to withstand the pressure from the bull. Jumps over the beast, superkicks him in the mush! First Slingblade connects, but Hexagon trips Penta's leg on the second attempt. Don't get distracted! Big dropkick sends Penta flying out of the ring, where he's quickly jumped by Taya! She puts her furry boots to good use and throws him back into the ring!

Nothing fair about that, but Penta agreed to this. He's dropped with a Release German Suplex! Picks him up in a Torture Rack postion, trying to work over hsi back a little... Pentagon had his back broken by Matanza a few years ago, so that's very insightful from Taurus. Vampiro grins on the outside, perhaps he told Taurus about Penta's weaknesses. Taurus drops Penta on his knee, brutal backbreaker and a cover!! One, two, kick out! Penta clutches the small of his back and rolls out of the ring on instinct. Hexagon is right there, pushing his feet in that same back area. He's a sadist, isn't he? Vampiro doesn't get involved for now. The last time he did - Pentagon was blinded by Black Mist and lost to Jake Strong in a title rematch. Per stipulations of that match, now Pentagon can not compete for the main prize. He's thrown back in the ring now, where Taurus is charging for a big Spear! Penta somehow ducks it, and Taurus drives his shoulder into the ring post, falling out completely. He's aided by his partners, Penta throws caution to the wind!!

"TOPE CON HILO FROM PENTAGON DARK! THE TEMPLE IS COMING TO LIFE AGAIN!" - freaks out Excalibur.

Penta does not pose or play up to the crowd, but grabs a steel chair and WHACKS Taya and Hexagon with it, stiff shots right in their heads!! He doesn't pull anything back, and points at Vampiro, who does not want to receive such a chairshot. He backs down, giving Taurus valuable time. SPEAR THROUGH THE WAREHOUSE DOOR! Taurus blindsides and gores Pentagon, knocking the door clean off its hinges! Marty Elias wants both men back in the ring, but Antonio comes out and tells the ref to let them fight!! The boss wants MORE violence and raises his stick to bring Taurus back to life! He's up!

Biels Pentagon back into the ring and smashes him with a HUGE Discuss Lariat! Taurus prepares a Pumphandle DDT, nails it! Cover... One. Two. Pentagon puts his foot on the bottom rope, surviving the big move!

Taurus signals for the finish, as Pentagon is gasping for air... POUNCE!! Knocks the skeleton out of the ring again, happy accident for Pentagon, no doubt! The bull is reeling, and tells his partners to get out of the harm's way, he's going all out with a Corkscrew Splash! BAM!! Pentagon picks up the dented steel chair and throws it into the flying bull! Throws the beast back inside, points to the sky... LA LANZA! Big double foot stomp from the top rope! Is it enough? One... two... NO!! He lives, and keeps his arm in the air! Pentagon quickly readjusts himself and grabs the arm, time for The Sacrifice!! Taya and Hexagon jump in the ring and stop the move before the worst can happen. This just descended into complete chaos, and the rudos are ganging up on Pentagon. It's a shame that he burned a lot of bridges with guys backstage, nobody is rushing to help him out. Trios champions are about to throw Penta through the announce desk... Wait a minute, who's that? Something is glowing above us! You have to be kidding me!

AEROSTAR WITH THE SPLASH FROM THE ASTROS!! HOLY ~~~~!!

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In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Pentagon Dark drew with Black Taurus in 13:23 when the match descended into chaos. (C)

Everyone is down, and the believers are jumping around like apes. Marty Elias rules this match out as a no contest, and Antonio Cueto is livid!! It seems like we're done here for this week. Good night, everybody!

Show Rating: 54/100 (C-)

This show has increased our popularity in 17 regions.

Blodyxe · May 11, 2021

Killshot's Shooting Range

kanegan

15 Kills out of 28 Shots - 53.57% Accuracy

Kanegan in the lead and first to choose a Black Taurus post. Hope that was ok!

Kijar

13 Kills out of 26 Shots - 50% Accuracy

Kijar continues to balance on fifty percent, which is better for me, as I don't have to whip out a calculator.

DarK_RaideR

8 Kills out of 10 Shots - 80%

DarK_RaideR's accuraccy is top tier, I can see him catching up the leaders very soon!

The Lloyd

3 Kills out of 9 Shots - 33.33% Accuracy

The Lloyd closes the standings, no changes for him this week.

There will be no ep 16 preview this week, since it's time for another graphic novel issue. Not sure if Ryu will get his spotlight post, but I'll try my best. Thanks for dropping by, have an ez-pz week.

Blodyxe · May 16, 2021

Issue #7 - Written In The Stars

Issue #7

"Written In The Stars"

...Marty Elias rules the main event as a no contest, and Antonio Cueto is livid! Aerostar just ruined his big match, and helped Pentagon Dark escape the wrath of the Gods. Taya, Hexagon, Black Taurus are all on the ground, it's like they were struck by lightning. The Temple illuminates brightly, and when the eyes adjust to the brightness, the luchadores are out of sight. Aerostar's powers are otherworldly!

El Jefe mumbles something under his nose and strikes Taurus between the eyes with his walking stick!!

Okay, that never happened before. Not before the spectators, at least. You would imagine a raging beast like Taurus would be angered by this, but it's more of the opposite - he sulks his shoulders and puts one knee on the floor. Antonio is not happy that his prized bull allowed this to happen, making him a scapegoat here. Vampiro helps his master stand up, but he doesn't offer any help to Taya. He serves only to Hexagon Dark! The Trios champions look conflicted, not on the same page right now.

Cueto takes the mic from Melissa and growls for all the believers to hear...

"Aerostar!! Those who defy the will of the gods will be sacrificed! No power can save you from the end of days! Instead of attacking the champions like a coward, I invite you to take on them in this ring!!"

Cueto tells the believers to go home and return in two weeks, because that will be the day of The White Rabbit's execution!

Meanwhile, somewhere outside of The Temple, Pentagon Dark is not too happy about Aerostar interrupting his match with Black Taurus. He didn't need any help, and if it wasn't for Aerostar's stunt, he would tear the horns off that bull's head! Aerostar doesn't budge under pressure and stands his ground.

With a calm voice, he says that Pentagon is blind in one eye because of his stubbornness, and if he keeps on like this, all he will see is... darkness.

"No hay nadie tan ciego como quien no quiere escuchar. Tu orgullo será tu perdición si no cambias tu forma de actuar. Créeme, sé de lo que hablo. Tu nombre está maldito y es necesario un cambio para salvarte."

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"There's none so blind as those who will not listen. Your pride will be your downfall if you don't change your ways. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about. Your name is cursed, and a change is needed to save you."
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Pentagon doesn't need any advice from Aerostar, and he really recommends him to stay out of it, or he will end up just like Dragon Azteca Junior, Prince Puma, and the rest of the kiddie pool heroes. With his ass kicked and his arm broken!

"¿Salvarme? No necesito que me salven. Preocúpate por tu propia seguridad y deja esa mierda de la magia para alguien más ingenuo. No tengo miedo de mi destino, y ciertamente no tengo miedo de hacer las cosas a mi manera."

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Penta walks off, and Aerostar shakes his head. So much effort to align the stars the right way, only for one stuck up guy to potentially ruin it all...

The Rabbit Tribe is walking back to The Rabbit Hole through the forest.

Last time we saw them, they carried Tommy Dreamer away and called him the martyr of societal dysfunction. It's unclear whether the man is alive or not, but he clearly went missing. The Rabbit Tribe are walking in silence, with their leader being deep in thought. Suddenly, a young woman runs into them in a pathway, she looks lost. Probably walked too deep into the forest?

"Excuse me! Please help, I think I am lost! Could you please tell me where I should go?"

London has the smile of a Cheshire cat, but the rest of the tribe is not as welcoming, they do not stop to consult the girl. Paul actually tries to be nice.

- What's your name, cutiepie?

- Allie! Very nice to meet you.

- Oh, the irony! What a beautiful name! I shall call you Alice, you look just like her!

- Umm, ok... Could you please show me the way out of this forest?

- Of course, sweet child! If you're lost, all you have to do is... follow The White Rabbit! Join us!

Allie now understands that she bumped into a bunch of weirdos and clarifies that she meant the actual way to get back to... civilization? That's where Raven puts his five cents into the conversation. Feels like he just waited for the right moment to chime in and share his wisdom!

"Civilization is a thin layer of ice upon the deep ocean of chaos and darkness... Society has evolved out of fraud, fear, greed, and imagination. We live in a world where society has poisoned the souls of men... and because of said civilization, the end of the human race is upon us..."

Now Allie is just confused. By following them deeper into the forest, she completely lost track of the road she stuck by. She passed the point of no return, and with Paul offering her a helping hand, Allie has little option but to join in. The White Rabbit never looks back and only makes his step faster, completely ignoring the calls to wait a little bit. Chop-chop, hurry up. They are running late again!

Not that far away from The Rabbit's Hole there's a man that stalks, but never follows. King Cuerno is sitting in the cabin, moving much slower than usual. He can't feel most of his body at all, and as it seems from the interior - that greatly affected his hunting haul.

The consequence of his neck injury, which he suffered at the hands of Mil Muertes - The Man of 1000 Deaths.

King Cuerno looks vulnerable, so it's best for him to stay here and hide his condition. He has to be patient, just like when hunting. The man behind the mask knows a thing or two about patience, since he spent more than ten years in the Mexican prison. A decade in the correctional facility pushed "The Hunter" to explore the world of books, and there's a big stack of material on his shelves. Most importantly, books dedicated to Mixcoatl - the Aztec God of hunting.

While Mixcoatl's importance in Aztec mythology and importance varies greatly from region to region, King Cuerno believes him to be the patron God and an aspect of Tezcatlipoca, the God of the Night Sky. Cuerno has one hand on the ancient book, and a sharp hunting knife in the other.

He prays and vows to bring sacrifices to the main deity soon.

If Cuerno was joined by others, we could definitely assume he was in some sort of cult. But this is scarier... "The Hunter'' is making his own decisions, serving his own God, and he needs no assistance. If some poor folk actually came close to him, they would probably be dead. Was Allie lucky to find The Rabbit Tribe first? Only Gods know.

Cuerno leaves the cabin and spots a fresh trail. Someone has been too close to his territory... might need to set up a rabbit snare.

Not only King Cuerno is in self-exile and nursing a career-threatening injury. Son of Havoc hobbles down the street on the crutches, slowly approaching a bar where his old friend works. The same bar where he hanged out with The Mack after Ultima Lucha Cuatro!

Havoc hits the doors and looks over the counter - no sign of Tracy Smothers. He hasn't been here for some time, and the place looks very different. The only thing still in place is a huge confederate flag. Hm...

Havoc takes a seat on one of the bar stools and a man with a strong drawl shows the biker some southern hospitality.

- Welcome to Mancer's, what can I get you, bebeh? Fresh moonshine maybe? Cheap as dirt, the choice of the working men!

- I'm here to see Tracy. Is he around?

- Ah, good ol' feller Tracy Smothers. No, he's gone, may he rest in peace! This place is mine now. Bought this joint after some punk stole my truck! If I ever see him again, I will stick his head where the sun doesn't shine! So whatcha ordering? We have light beers here too, Mancer knows that the customer is always right!

- I'm good, thanks.

- What's the matter, bebeh? My alcoholic beverages ain't $hit? Is that what you're saying!?

- No, I'm just straight edge. I don't drink any alcohol. Better be going now, thanks...

- God dang, son, I knew you looked a bit off with that strange mask and bushbeard thing going on, but this is something new. But not drinking at all!? Bless your soul!

- Actually... Give me the strongest shit you have. I've lost friends, my career is over, and I can't even ride my bike with a broken ankle. Pour me some of that devil's poison, I've got nothing to lose...

- That's more like it! First shot on the house, we'll salute good ol' Tracy!

Mancer pours Havoc some strong stuff, and he downs that faster than the bar owner can find his own glass. Wait for the snacks! Son of Havoc is cringing, downing disgusting drinks just to get hammered. Actually depressing how a man like Son of Havoc would break bad like that.

People come in and out, and the biker is still hitting the booze. A couple of hours go by, and Havoc dozes off while Mancer is talking and talking about his ranch.

Suddenly, the doors to the bar swing open and a familiar face walks in. The Mack is back in LA! Home, sweet home! He sits up and asks Mancer about Tracy.

"Dead? Oh dam... Man, I just wanna pay back my debt. Got drunk up in here a few years ago, never paid for my drinks. But if Mr.Smothers is not here, shiiiiiet, you might as well work for this buck!"

As Mack is waiting for his glass to be filled, he spots Son of Havoc sleeping on the counter right next to him. Mack looks at the vest - that's actually him! He missed his "cuh" so much, so he asks Havoc how he has been. Sadly, he's in no condition to answer coherently, and has dragon's breath to boot.

Mack has his signature frown, something seems off. Son of Havoc doesn't drink, right? Mack leaves his money to Mancer, effectively paying for Son of Havoc, and adds that he will be back again soon. Peace, ya'll... Havoc needs some fresh air.

The last house on the left is rather quiet today... Martina is smoking inside, and Marty is wincing in pain as he gets up from Jeremiah's sofa. The Moth couple has a surprise for Crane, who will be at home any minute now. Martinez clutches his back, but tells Martina to not say anything to Jeremiah.

The door to the apartment opens, and BOOM, clappers and tinsels go off! It's party time!! Martina turns on loud disco music and starts shaking like she had an actual moth in her hair. Crane is confused, what's going on? Marty starts explaining that all three of them are in The Trios tournament now!! YAAAY! He, Martina and Jeremiah will win the tournament and the Trios titles to take over The Temple! What's not to like??

Crane does not seem very happy about it. They did not ask him before entering the tournament, and he had other plans for his future. He still wants to get even with Mil and get to see Catrina one more time.

- Come on, buddy! It's time to move on, life goes on! So many women around, and you still talking about Catrina. Buzzkill!! Hahaha.

- Shut up, I LOVE HER!! Is this too hard to understand!??

- Woah-woah, J! You need to relax, I'm your best friend and want what's best for you!

- Best friend!? Since whe... wait, what is this crap?

- It's a home theater system, buddy! We got it for you to make you feel better!! We have also picked up some very cool movies to watch! "A Serbian Film", "Cannibal Holocaust", "120 Days of Sodom"... what's your favorite?

- I don't want to watch any movies, I didn't ask for a freaking home theater! I don't even want to see you right now. Get out of my way!

Jeremiah shoves Marty away and slams the doors to his room like an edgy teen who's too cool to hang out with his boomer parents.

Moth cringes, as the push was a bit too hard, reminding him of his aching back. Fine then! While Marty is angry, he says nothing. Martina offers him some of the magical dust, and together they blast the powder, and then the system volume.

Crane's neighbours probably hate this couple with passion, but are too spooked to actually confront them. They will make Jeremiah join them!

Dario Cueto is sitting behind his makeshift desk, drawing something out on the yellow piece of paper, just near the infamous statue of the red bull. The room is pretty dark, only a cheap table lamp makes the interior visible. El Jefe sighs and takes a sip of his favorite bourbon... maybe it's time to call it a day?

No. He needs to continue the preparations... There's no use for sleep now, especially with Piedra Immortal dangling around his neck. No sickness can scare him - he's immortal! That means he can play a risky game and go balls to the wall against his papa and The Order. Soon they will find out what Dario Cueto is really made of. More importantly, what his new fighters are made of!

The boss steps out of his office, taking a place on the top of the balcony. Jefe is on the pedestal, and he wants to address his army.

"My warriors! It's my honor to do something that others called impossible. I have united all of you together under one roof... Soon we will have all seven Aztec Tribes in one place! You didn't make it easy for me, but yours truly knows that it was all worth it. I have been on the other side of this war, and I know better than anyone else where the weakness lies in The Order! Soon, we will step out on the path of war and take over MY TEMPLE!!

WE ARE THE REBELLION!!! THIS IS GUERRAAA!!! THIS IS WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!"

The army roars in response, making Dario grin from ear to ear! They are ready. And what an army it is...

End of Issue #7

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DarK_RaideR · May 17, 2021

Now that was a hearty chunk. Allie makes sense with the Rabbit Tribe, good to see ol' Mancer and bah gawd I'd be down to watch those movies with the Moths!

Blodyxe · May 17, 2021

Now that was a hearty chunk. Allie makes sense with the Rabbit Tribe, good to see ol' Mancer and bah gawd I'd be down to watch those movies with the Moths!

Aye, thanks for the comment! Glad that you're on board with some of the characters, trying to come up with something for every roster member here. I have more graphic novels in case you missed them.

Also I'll post a showcase for Ryu and the preview for episode 16 soon. Thanks for checking in!

Blodyxe · May 20, 2021

Season 5, Episode 16 Preview

Lucha Underground Trios Tournament Begins!

And so it is official! Antonio Cueto arranges a tournament to decide the new number one contenders for the Lucha Underground Trios titles. The current champions in Black Taurus, Taya Valkyrie and Hexagon Dark have overwhelmed the competition so far, but also showed first cracks in their alliance. Perhaps they are not as invincible as Antonio Cueto would like us to believe?

To better understand the prestige of this upcoming tournament, we have to look back at the rich Lucha Underground history, and remember eleven different sets of champions. The unlikely team of Ivelisse, Son of Havoc and Angelico won the inaugural Trios tournament, overcoming the odds and injuries on their way to the very top. The star-making performances turned the threesome into genuine stars, and even though the fan favorites dropped the titles to The Disciples of Death at Ultima Lucha, they soon regained the gold. Some consider this team to be the best champions ever, which makes the recent falling out between Son of Havoc and Angelico that much worse. The biker has walked away from The Temple after losing everything, Angelico wanted to prove himself as a singles guy, and Ivelisse isn't around anymore. The same can be said about the dream team of Prince Puma, Dragon Azteca Junior and Rey Mysterio, who had a brief run with the titles. All three warriors will never be seen in The Temple again.

The next champions were PJ Black, Johnny Mundo and Jack Evans - The Worldwide Underground. Cocky rudos cheated their way to the Trios titles, lost them at Ultima Lucha Dos and are now disbanded. Johnny resumed his career in Hollywood, Jack Evans was sacrificed to the Gods, and PJ Black is in the middle of a heated rivalry with Taya Valkyrie, the current champion. Don't you think the titles are bringing their owners bad luck? Surely it can't be a coincidence! Aerostar, Drago and Fenix were the next title holders, breaking up after Drago was lured into The Reptile Tribe which has enjoyed some success before ultimately imploding at the expense of sword-swinging Jeremiah Snake. Between those events we witnessed a short-lived alliance between The Mack, Dante Fox and Killshot. Dante went AWOL, leaving the open championsip spot to Son of Havoc, who later unmasked Lt. Jermaine "Killshot" Strickland at Ultima Lucha IV.

It really wouldn't be an understatement to call the Trios titles cursed. This shouldn't be surprising, as Cuetos were more interested in putting mortal enemies in the same corner and stirring the pot between them, than actually finding the best combination of fighters who could all work for the common goal. Nothing suggests a change in the format this year, judging by some of the rumored participants... Unfortunately Antonio refused to unveil any concrete information to us, stating that he will keep everything under the blanket of mystery, to avoid the leak of his big plans for bigger events. Cueto senior also added that any trios team in the world is welcome to Lucha Underground. Newcomers should be careful though - you can easily get into The Temple, but getting out of it is an entirely different matter! Everyone steps into the unknown here, which should make things even more interesting.

The only thing that is for sure is nothing's for sure! Will Pentagon Dark find his way into the tournament? Will there be more strange bedfellows and breakout performances? Will the eventual winners dethrone our current champions? Find out some the answers by tuning in this Sunday!

Fan Survey

1) Who would be in your Lucha Underground dream trios team?

2) Which non-LU trios team would you like to see in the tournament?

3) Who do you consider to be the best trios team in Lucha Underground history?

Thanks for checking out the thread, every answer in the fan survey will be rewarded with one point. Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

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DarK_RaideR · May 21, 2021

Fan Survey

1) Who would be in your Lucha Underground dream trios team?

Of the current roster, Fenix, Ryu and Sniper Eagle

2) Which non-LU trios team would you like to see in the tournament?

Amazing Red, Darby Allin and El Bandido

3) Who do you consider to be the best trios team in Lucha Underground history?

Angelico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc, if nothing more because they had a good build up to their rise and fall. Most of the other trios have felt rushed and/or underbuilt in comparison.

Blodyxe · May 22, 2021

Hm... for some reason this thread is acting up weird. I got an email notification with DarK_RaideR's post, but it's not displayed for me here, even though the thread shows the log of his message

Can you see his message? Does anyone know what it could be? Perhaps its some issue on my end, I'm really not sure. Would be interested to know if others had something similar and if there's a way to fix it.

And not to keep this short message completely off-topic, this thread has reached 4K views, which is really good news. Thanks for dropping by! I'll get to writing out episode 16 now, hope you enjoy that one

Edit: Oh, it appears like the message was there, but I couldn't go to page 9 for some reason. Sorry for that.

Blodyxe · May 23, 2021

S05E16 - The Underdogs

Lucha Underground

Season 5, Episode 16

"The Underdogs"

"Marty, my silly little brother, you're not getting $#&~! You're a half-blood, and all those riches belong to me... Winners will get a favorable position in the upcoming Trios tournament! The champions want a real challenge, and whoever gets the win in the tournament will get a shot... Jake Strong is a real deal, but perhaps his arrogance will catch up to him... This is bigger than you, Pentagon! This place is run by the group that has all of us in their pocket... Antonio Cueto, déjate de tonterías y dame un combate, hijo de puta!! Los dioses perdonan, pero los perros no... AEROSTAR WITH THE SPLASH FROM THE ASTROS!!"

Early afternoon, Antonio Cueto’s office. El Jefe is day drinking, with his hands trembling slightly. He drops the bottle on the floor and swears under his nose - his health is acting up and he’s sick of feeling weak all the time. He can’t show his weakness to others though, or else he will lose all respect.

Take Sniper Eagle for example… that wet-behind-the-ears schmuck was rather obnoxious and thought he was kind of a big deal. He was dead wrong though, and he got executed for his actions. Nobody steals from the boss, nobody ruins his big plans, and nobody takes his seat from him! Antonio slowly turns around and looks at the board with the brackets of the upcoming Trios tournament. He looks at it and his face doesn’t look pleased, something is missing here…

Someone bangs on the door, almost giving Antonio a heart attack. Nobody from The Order needs to knock, and most people who come here are too impolite to follow the etiquette. So whoever stands behind that door is trying to be well-mannered without truly understanding the intricacies of good manners. BANG-BANG-BANG! Very impatient. Cueto throws a black blanket over his board and slowly shuffles to the door.

BANG-BANG-BANG. It’s Marty!

"Stop pounding on my door… I’m coming… COMING!!" - Cueto growls.

Finally he opens the door, and behind it stands Marty "The Moth" Martinez. He’s all smiles, and looking to give Antonio a big sweaty hug, but Cueto blocks it with his walking stick. Keep the distance, you chunky pest!

Both Antonio and Marty sit down, slowly… There’s no cast on Marty’s arm anymore.

- I understand that your arm is all healed up if you pound on my door like that. What do you want this time? From what I know, you can’t afford to buy your way to the top anymore...

- Jefe, remember when you asked me to be the special enforcer for a Death match between Mil Muertes and Jeremiah Crane? Well, I scratched your back, now I want you to scratch mine!

- I already put you, Jeremiah, and that pretty young thing in the Trios tournament. What else do you want from me?

- Boss, I want to squash my dear sis Mariposa and take the wealth of my family back! I can promise you, I will be VERY generous if you help me retake my possessions. I can imagine you would be interested in the riches of The Moth Tribe. They could be yours, for the right price…

- So you’re offering me things of your tribe in exchange for some money? Looks like you really hit the rock bottom, Marty. But you’re right, I would be interested in that…

- There’s something else I want!

- Marty, you’re getting too greedy. I understand that you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, and you are used to getting everything that you want, but I won’t spoil you any further.

- There may be a silver spoon in my mouth, but there’s also a silver fork in my hand… I want you to allow Pentagon Dark into the Trios tournament, so I can get my revenge on him!! He might have won the battle at Ultima Lucha Cuatro, but he did not win the war! Let me fight him tonight with Jeremiah and Martina, and he will lose his second eye, which I’ll bring to you… on a silver platter! Hahaha!

Antonio did not expect this, but he would lie if he said that he didn’t like how it sounded. You can always expect to sweeten the deal for the Cuetos if you bring some violence to the table… Cueto nods and they shake hands! Marty agreed to sell off his family’s riches and claw the eye of Pentagon Dark. That’s an offer you can’t ignore! Marty has a maniacal smile that quickly changes into a lot of wincing - he has trouble with his back.

Cueto may have invested his time into some "damaged goods", and now it’s too late to walk back on his word. Martinez is a crazy son of a gun, and now he showed Jefe that he’s smart enough to bluff his way into higher positions without the money. Fake it until you make it, right?

We're on! The trios tournament starts tonight, and it's very symbolic that a very special band is playing for us tonight... The High Crusade!

Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin and Petey Williams are here to entertain the crowd, and they do a splendid job, performing a song "

"! Their performance is an instant hit, people love them.

The camera switches to Matt Striker and Excalibur who don't know much about the upcoming show. They know as much as the believers! What they do know, is that their guests absolutely rock.

- Look who has rolled into The Temple!! The High Crusade! Wrestling fans around the world can recognize some of the band members... Chris Sabin on bass, Petey Williams is pretty good with that guitar, and Alex Shelley is the vocalist!

- I am very glad to see all three here, even if they're not wrestling. They are pretty talented, I like their style!

- You can pick up some of High Crusade's work on platforms displayed on the screen right now. Support your favorites, I'm sure they will appreciate it!

- They absolutely will! It's also fitting that they come to Lucha Underground to kick off a Trios tournament! We have heard some rumors about the participants, but so far nothing factual.

- I don't mind that, actually. Antonio Cueto wants us to double guess his moves after some of his plans were revealed. I would be very interested to see Angelico and Son of Havoc fighting off at Ultima Lucha Cinco in a Hair vs. Mask match, but it looks like that will not happen, as "The Biker From The Open Road" has left the building.

- The only three-time Lucha Underground Trios champion is a big miss, that's for sure.

- If I can trust my sources, PJ Black and Angelico will enter the ring in a second... a singles match, perhaps? They had some unkind words for each other lately.

- Yes, plenty of bad blood since the times of Worldwide Underground, Angelico keeps a grudge against every ex-member. What I don't get is how Son of Havoc could attack him... it just seems off.

- I won't speculate on that matter, Ex, even though I really want to! Now, let's get back into the action. Melissa, take us away!!

"The following lucha is a first round match of the Trios tournament! Introducing first, the team of Angelico, PJ Black and Jimmy Yuta!!"

Oh, an interesting combination! By the look on Angelico's face, he's less than thrilled. PJ Black offers him a high five, but no, he's not getting one. A little argument breaks out, and Jimmy has to play the peacemaker. This team has Cueto's fingerprints all over it - partners dislike each other, and they don't look like they would make any progress in the brackets.

"Aaaand their opponents... The team of Hernandez, Big Bad Steve and CAAAAAAGEEEEEE!!"

Well-well, "The Machine" has fixed himself up and is back into the ring! Melissa looks worried, her husband is placed in the tag team with people who tried to break his skull for a bounty prize. Not the first time Cage is in this situation, he once was dealing with Taya and Johnny Mundo in his corner. The believers greet "The Swoleverine" with a Terminator clap, and he looks to be in amazing shape.

The referee for this contest is Steve Borden! Ring the bell!!

Trios Tournament First Round Match

Angelico, PJ Black, Jimmy Yuta vs. Cage, Hernandez, Steve Pain

Both units have plenty of internal problems, but from the visual standpoint Cage, Hernandez and Big Bad Steve look like the favorites. They have more mass, they can get dirty, and they're hungry for Trios gold. On the other hand, Angelico and PJ got that title "ticked off" already, and are too busy talking trash to each other. Cage shoves the stooges away and challenges anyone to take him on. Black doesn't mind trying, lock up! While PJ is a top athlete, he doesn't stand a chance against "The Machine"!

Cage had a lot of time to recover from the ankle break at the hands of Jake Strong, and probably expected to bash Cuerno's head into the mat, but Mil Muertes did it sooner. Cage showcases his power with a Delayed Vertical Suplex, but is slapped on his wide back by Steve. Not a good move to get into Cage's good graces, but Steve crashes PJ with a Senton for a first near fall of the night. "The Mechanic" works tight and uses his strength to twist and turn Black's limbs... his approach is patient, and he has some agility, but "The Darewolf" is too much to handle. He catches Steve with a Spinning Wheel Kick! The hard worker didn't see that coming. Tag to Angelico? No, Jimmy gets it instead. Yuta leaps off with a Crossbody and tries to get his first win in The Temple, but Steve kicks out! Jimmy is looking for a Stinger Splash in the corner, but misses and bumps into the corner pads. Steve immediately picks Jimmy for a Torture Rack, which is then transitioned into a snug Powerbomb!! Another cover, closer to three now.

Hernadez gets a tag from Steve and strolls around the dazed Yuta. They had a brief scrap in the Juegos de Guerra match, so "The SuperMex" shows who's alpha between the two. CHOP in the corner!! You have to feel bad for Jimmy, he's punished here with some awesome looking power moves. Guwrench Backbreaker on Yuta, Hernandez drops on his knees to further injure the back of the youngster. Cover... Jimmy finds the energy to kick out. Hernandez mocks the slimmer guy with his usual mannerisms, and throws him around with ease. He sends a weird smoochie to Angelico and picks Yuta for the Border Toss! Jimmy slips out and wrecks Hernandez with a big Enzuigiri!! Tag to PJ Black, who lands a Springboard Elbow Drop on Hernie! Close, but no cigar! Black loads his foot for a Superkick, and nails the big man. He howls and jumps on the top rope, looking for a 450 Splash! Not so fast, Steve shoves him down on the floor!! Angelico is allowed in, and Cage clubs Hernandez in the back, which could be interpreted as a tag.

Cage catches Angelico with a STIFF DISCUSS LARIAT for a close two count!

"What a collision! Remember how Cage attacked Strong and inadvertently saved Angelico from a broken ankle? Seems like they're not friendly after all!" - says Striker.

Cage wants to pick up Angelico, but concedes a big Capoeira Kick to the neck! The South African tackles Cage with a Syuri Knee to the corner, now lining up for La Lanza! Cage kips up and knocks Angelico down a peg... SUPERPLEX FROM THE APRON AND INTO THE RING!! Big move for Cage, he might score a pin here. One, two, Jimmy Yuta jumps in for the save! Cage can't believe some scrawny punk took the moment from him, and misses with a wild Lariat. Chop from Jimmy! It does not phase Cage at all. He flexes on Yuta, who backs away and right into Hernandez. Border Toss? Right on PJ Black, who's still down on the outside after being pushed by Steve! Nasty landing, and now Angelico finds himself in a three-on-one position.

He fights valiantly, rocking Steve with a Pele Kick and Hernandez with a Superkick. Cage is still here though... Powerbomb into the turnbuckles! Cage motions a cut throat and picks Angelico for an F5! BAM!! Long limbs of Angelico catch Steve Borden in the face, so there's nobody to count the three! Cage is angry and he tries to wake the ref, but then he gets thrown a wrench by Big Bad Steve! They want him to bust Angelico's knee cap and end this bout. Melissa gets up from her seat and asks her husband to drop the wrench. After thinking for a bit, Cage listens and drops it to the outside. He doesn't need it to win this match! He turns back to Angelico, who strikes him with a leg sweep and locks him in a wonderfully complicated submission hold that focuses on his recently injured ankle!! That's not very noble from Angelico, but it could get him a victory. Rick Knox slides in to ask Cage if he wants to quit!? No!! Hernandez and Pain drag Angelico away from the ring and bump him into the barricades. Lots of people on the outside now...

Cage slowly walks to the corner of the ring and in an unprecedented display of high flying ability for his size lands a Big Moonsault to the outside!! Hernandez and Steve suffered from it more than Angelico and his team mates, but all six men are breathing heavily on the outside. Cage goes on a rampage, throwing Yuta in the announce table and Military Pressing PJ on the empty chairs! He points at Angelico and charges, but runs right into the 619-like maneuver! Angelico throws Cage back into the ring. Jimmy Yuta rises and lands a Splash! PJ jumps in from another corner too, finally hitting a 450!!

Angelico with La Lanza! Jimmy and PJ nod to each other and hit Stereo Suicide Dives on Hernandez and Steve Pain, allowing Angelico to pick up a clean victory over Cage!!!

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd and ok wrestling, Jimmy Yuta, PJ Black and Angélico defeated Hernandez, Big Bad Steve and Cage in 12:27 when Angélico pinned Cage after La Lanza. Jimmy Yuta, PJ Black and Angélico advance to the next round. (C-)

Well, who had this outcome on the cards? I doubt many people thought Cage would eat the pinfall, but it happened. Cage can't believe he blew his chance to bash Angelico in the head for an easy win, so let's hope he won't blame Melissa for his loss. Hernandez and Steve feel there's no reason not to brutalize Cage after the match, as they will likely never tag again.

Pain grabs a wrench and Hernandez stands in the way of Melissa, who doesn't want her loved one to suffer again. Hernandez says they will let him go if she kisses him on the lips! REALLY!? That's so low even for the scum like Hernandez! Santos is really uncomfortable, she stalls as much as she can. Cage is back up!! "The Machine" headbutts Steve and takes the weapon into his hands. BAAAM! Hernandez goes down strutting like a drunk man. One more shot for good measure!

Finally Cage nails Steve with a Reverse STO and wrenches his ankle instead!! That will teach him. He may have lost in the first round, but he doesn't look like a loser now. He tells Melissa to fetch him the mic...

"CUETO! I came back here not to play nice with others! I came back for two reasons... Number one, beat the fraud who leeches off King Cuerno's legacy. Number two... beat the crap out of the so-called greatest champion Jake Strong and become the new Lucha Underground champion!! Send your bull at me if you want too. Black Taurus, my message to you is simple. Beat me if you can... survive if I let you!!"

Mic drop. Cage may not be the best talker ever, but he brings his point across effectively. King Cuerno is on his s*it list now, as well as Jake Strong, and the mysterious Black Taurus.

We’re in the locker room with Pentagon Dark, who just wants to have a minute to himself. Unfortunately for him, the celestial body of Aerostar interrupts the meditation. He wants to talk to Pentagon about the upcoming Trios tournament - an important part of their plan to save the world from total blackout. The Gods are holding the gold now, and every day the Sun loses power because of it. They need to make sure the titles don’t stay with The Order for too long.

Pentagon sighs and says he’s getting tired of all the lectures from Aerostar. Aerostar keeps talking some nonsense and expects "The Breaker of Bones" to believe him? Why? The last time he trusted someone, he got backstabbed. Penta gives the last warning to Aerostar and advises him to go talk to his good friends Drago and Fenix, if he wants to enter the Trios tournament. Speaking of that… Drago emerges from the shadows and says that Fenix has changed for the worse, and has become an enemy. They will try to save him from darkness, but in the meantime they need someone who’s ready to join their crusade now.

Pentagon shakes his head, and says that they shouldn’t count on him. He’s Pentagon Dark, he has zero fear, and he has other partners in mind for the Trios tournament. When he goes to war, he wants rabid dogs in his corner, not super friends who hang out in the toilet. Drago did not appreciate that comment and showed "The Ninja Skeleton" his tongue…

Pentagon answered in the same manner and flashed a "Cero Miedo" gesture before walking out.

We're back at ringside, where Melissa Santos asks everyone to welcome their Lucha Underground champion... Jake Strong. BOOOO! Nobody wants to see him here, but the champion smirks and takes the mic.

"Shut up when your champion is speaking! My name is Jake Strong, and I'm the longest reigning and the most dominant champion in Lucha Underground history!! Soon I'll also break the record for the most title defences, and there's nothing you idiots can do about it!! I'm your God, deal with it!! If anyone thinks they have what it takes to fight me, I'm waiting!"

More boos go his way, he's not "The People's Champion" at all. He's the antithesis of the proper Lucha Underground champion for the believers. Jake hits himself in the chest and keeps yelling "Strong! Strong! Strong!" before an authentic fan favorite interrupts him...

"Man, you're trippin'! Don't talk trash about my people, or you're gonna get your wig split!"

The Mack is back!! Believers pop and start a famous "Return of The Mack" chant, showing him some love. Mack says that he spent a few years in Mexico and won some titles here and there, but this... this is home, ya'll! It's a sweet moment to be back, but Mack doesn't like what Jake has done to his home. To make matters worse, Jake broke the ankle of his good homie Son of Havoc, so now they have a problem. Strong raises the title and says that it doesn't belong to guys like The Mack... Well, that's where you're wrong, fool! Mack throws hands at Jake and rocks him with a dropkick!

Kip ups like he's HBK and... BIG BOOT from Strong! Jake throws away his tie, and bullies Rick Knox into starting the bout. He wants to teach The Mack a lesson!

Lucha Underground Championship Match

Strong goes hard on Mack and stomps him to the ground. Nothing pretty about that! Jake wastes no time and picks his opponent for a Gutwrench... Suplexes him across the ring, and The Mack is no featherweight! He bounces off the mats and rests in the corner. Boom! Raises his legs to block Strong's charge and blasts Jake with a Calf Kick! Fancy footwork from the big teddy bear!

Mack stomps a mudhole in Jake Strong and jumps down on the champ with an Inverted Cannonball Senton into the corner! He has some momentum now, looking for a Yakuza Kick... Jake rolls out of the ring to avoid that collision, but guess what? Mack can fly!! Corkscrew Plancha to the outside!! The fan favorite claps hands with the believers, who want one of their own to take the title off Strong! Mack has a little issue picking the bigger man up, and he loses a lot of energy just getting him closer to the ring. He changes his mind and rolls back in... Double Knee Facebuster!!

Jake Strong might be knocked out! Standing Moonsault, cover... One! Two-o-o... Nooooooo!

"The Mack is all over Jake Strong, I can see him winning this one!!" - yells Excalibur.

Hopefully that wasn't a case of the commentator's curse. Mack drags the champ to the middle of the ring and motions a People's Elbow?? Well, he nails the theatrics, and the elbow goes straight to Jake's heart! Another cover, Strong once again kicks out at two... Mack hits the ropes with a Flying Knee attack in his mind, but gets planted with a Powerslam! Now Strong looks more like himself, mounting the challenger and mauling him with his big hands. With Mack on the floor, Jake tries a Vader Bomb, and actually nails it first time! Jake hits Mack with shoulder blocks in the corner, and adds a big Overhead Belly to Belly! He found the second wind, now charging another Big Boot... Mack ducks it and catches Jake with a Sliding Cradle! One, two, NO!! It doesn't get closer than that, and Mack has that signature bewildered expression on his face. Strong's lariat is blocked by a flush elbow to the jaw! Groggy Jake walks into a Wind Up Slam, and lands right in the middle of the ring.

Believers are on their feet, telling Mack to end this now!! He nods and goes to the turnbuckles. Will there be a successful Frog Splash? NO! Strong rolls out of the way and Mack lands flat on his belly, ouch! Jake wastes no time and grabs the ankle of the fan favorite, ANKLE LOCK!! Mack is in big trouble, trying to fight off the most dangerous grappler in the world. He better tap out before he joins Son of Havoc on the alumni page, but who would be surprised if Jake ignored the ref and broke Mack's ankle anyway!?

We don't get to see Strong crippling The Mack, as Texano rolls into the ring and wallops the champion with a sandsnake across the back!! That will save Mack from injury, but also leave the title on Strong!

In a bout that had good action and average heat from the crowd, Jake Strong defeated The Mack in 8:37 by disqualification after Texano's interference. Jake Strong makes defense number 4 of his Lucha Underground Championship. (C)

Texano keeps whipping Jake Strong until he's out of the ring and forced to walk away with his title in tow!! The longest reigning AAA champion is back in Lucha Underground, and he swears his boots off just like in the good old days. Texano motions a title belt across his waist and bites the bull rope to intimidate the champion.

Mack gets up and turns Texano around with force, as if he wanted to hit him with a Stunner. It didn't come to that, instead they jaw jack and bash their skulls a few times. They would probably start a fight right there and then if the fans didn't switch their attention to "The Infamous" hustler and arguably the best manager we ever had in The Temple...

Mr. 4-2-3-Get-Faaaaame... Famous B!!

"Oh it's me, it's me, it's Famous B! How are ya'll doing tonight, brothers and sisters? I know that you have missed me and my clients in this special place, but don't sweat it - Infamous Inc is here to stay! And guess what? We're gunning for gold now, Mister Antonio Cueto! We have gastroled all over Me-hi-ko and achieved everything you can achieve there. Now my goal as a manager of this group is to win all the titles, and make Lucha Underground famous, just like me! Mr. Cueto, just call 4-2-3, and we will work out all the details!"

Fans chant "4-2-3" while Famous B stands in between his golden goose Tey-hano and The Mack. Will they enter the Trios tournament? We will probably find that out next week.

The Lord puffs a cigar in his limo, sitting across Ryback. He had a few run ins with The White Rabbit lately, and didn't look his strongest. This has to change soon. Even though The White Rabbit is a demi-God, he shouldn't stand a chance against someone as powerful as Xipe Totec.

"As one of the four main deities, I expect you to earn your sacrifices, The Flayed One. Do not let me down... get US the blood of The White Rabbit!"

Ryback breathes heavily and nods - he will continue to trailblaze his path of destruction, so mortals would feed him MORE!! The Lord smirks and blows a big cloud of smoke in the black mirror.

Just as that happens, Pentagon Dark comes out of the foggy corridor and rolls into the ring.

He's here to address the events of the past few weeks. This concerns Antonio Cueto, Black Taurus, Vampiro, Taya, Hexagon Dark and also Aerostar. Pentagon in no uncertain terms says that he doesn't need any assists like the current champions - he can do it solo... Penta really thinks that he had everything under control and that he's ready to take on the black bull again.

"Aerostar ha golpeado este templo como un rayo. Pero el rayo nunca cae dos veces... ¡Pentágon Dark lo hace! No tengo miedo del trueno, y estoy listo para ganar el torneo de Tríos por mi cuenta. ¡¡Porque soy Pentagon Dark y CERO MIEDO!!"

<details><summary></summary></summary>"Aerostar has struck this Temple like lightning. But lightning never strikes twice.... Pentagon Dark does! I'm not afraid of thunder, and I'm ready to win the Trios tournament on my own... Because I am Pentagon Dark and I have ZERO FEAR!!!"</summary></details></details></details>

Pentagon runs the ropes a few times and sees a diabolical trio making their way to the squared circle. Jeremiah looks dejected, Martina blasts beer, and Marty claws the mic out of Melissa's hands.

"Pentagon!! You should be careful what you wish for... because dreams can become true!"

Marty slides in the ring with a fork in his hand, and gets stomped by the arch nemesis in the back! Moth bum rushed this sneak attack, and now Penta has the fork to himself. He lunges at Crane and punctures the turnbuckle with his weapon, superkicks Martina off the apron and punt kicks Martinez in the head! Another broken arm for Marty? No, Jeremiah enters from the back and smacks a barbed wire bat into the back of Pentagon Dark! Now all three are in the ring, stomping the tar out of the fan favorite. Martinez slicks his hair back and yells at Marty Elias to start the bout.

Antonio Cueto has made it a 3 on 1, anything goes match!! Elias succumbs under pressure and obliges - he doesn't want to suffer at the hands of these lunatics.

Trios Tournament First Round Handicap Match

Pentagon Dark vs. Marty 'The Moth' Martinez, Martina, and Jeremiah Crane

No matter how badass Pentagon is, he has no chance of beating all three here without any help. Martina leaps off the second rope for a jaw-dropping Double Knee Facebuster! Crane adds an Elbow to Remember, blindsiding the anti-hero. Marty flaps his wings and picks Pentagon for a Piledriver! The same move that put King Cuerno on the sidelines! BAM!

Marty-nete in the middle of the ring, and no DQ! Elias looks sick, but can't do much about it - Jefe's wish is the law. Marty giggles and tears the mask of Pentagon slightly, to drive that dirty fork of his into the luchadore's eyebrow. Kids in attendance look away, elderly ladies close their mouths with hands. It's a tough watch! The most loyal Pentagon fans are starting a chant to give their favorite some energy, because he needs it more than anything right now. Martinez mocks the crowd with a Cero Miedo taunt parody, throwing the fork and not the glove to Crane. He runs up and drives Penta's skull into the Aztec seal with a Curb Stomp!!

Marty poses and smears himself in blood, then turns his victim around for a cover. One... two-o-o, KICK OUT!! Martinez wipes the smile off his face real fast. Pentagon will not quit!

"I can see a glimpse of uncertainty in his eyes, he's confused!" - points out Striker.

Martina and Jeremiah are ready to strike Penta's head with chairs from both sides, but nail each other instead, dropping the chairs and shaking their hands because of recoil. Pentagon comes to life and drops them with two Slingblades, out of sheer desperation. He fires himself up, but that's when he's struck with a Bicycle Kick from Marty! This time he will get the fall, surely? One. Two... STILL NO!!

Martinez drops on his rear end and looks like he will break down in tears any second now. Mariposa comes out and loudly laughs at Marty's attempts to get one over Pentagon. He's pathetic, plain and simple. This mockery serves as a good enough distraction for Marty, who leans between the ropes to share a peace of his mind with his sis. SLAP!! Marty backs down and Pentagon drops him with a Lungblower!! Martinez writhes in pain and holds to his back, looking like a bug that is stuck upside down. Pentagon drives the barbed wire bat into the skulls of Crane and Martina, then lets out a loud whistle.

People with bandanas on their faces come out from two different parts of the arena. They passed the security check as fans, but the believers soon recognize them!! Jeremiah is surprised to see them both...

It's Daga and Ivelisse!</summary></details></details></details>

She blasts Crane with a Roundhouse Kick, perhaps even knocking one of his teeth in the process! The former Trios champions also doesn't stay aside, jumping at his ex-partner with a Foot Stomp! "Anything Goes" means this is allowed, right? Martina confronts the intruders, but doubles over after a kick to the inner thigh... Code Red! "Session Moth" is left to "The Breaker of Bones"!!

Penta struts over to the dirty blonde and positions her for The Sacrifice... CRANK! Another arm broken! Jeremiah drops to the floor to escape the beatdown, and Pentagon finishes this match in style by hitting a Package Pildedriver on Marty. Martinez totally blew his chance to get even with Pentagon Dark and fell a victim to his own rules!

In a match that had good heat from the crowd and average wrestling, Pentagon Dark defeated Marty 'The Moth' Martinez, Martina and Jeremiah Crane in 7:49 by pinfall with a Package Piledriver. Pentagon Dark advances to the next round.(C-)

"The Baddest Bitch In The Building" picks up the mic and says that she and Daga couldn't miss an opportunity to kick down Jeremiah Crane and get the Trios gold back on their waists!

Ivelisse adds that she had major doubts if she should return to the place where her best friends were sacrificed, but then she remembered about a fearless man that opened a lot of doors for her and felt obliged to fight for his legacy. They will win this tournament... for Perro! The newly formed trio unveils commemorative shirts for Perro Aguayo Junior and the name of the faction they represent.

Perros del Mal!

Final Rating: 51/100 (C-)

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Blodyxe · May 25, 2021

Killshot's Shooting Range

kanegan

15 Kills out of 28 Shots - 53.57% Accuracy

Kijar

13 Kills out of 26 Shots - 50% Accuracy

DarK_RaideR

11 Kills out of 13 Shots - 84.61% Accuracy

The Lloyd

3 Kills out of 9 Shots - 33.33% Accuracy

Who would be in your Lucha Underground dream trios team?
Of the current roster, Fenix, Ryu and Sniper Eagle

Interesting trio! Ryu and Sniper Eagle had a few matches together and it would make sense for them to share the same corner.

Which non-LU trios team would you like to see in the tournament?
Amazing Red, Darby Allin and El Bandido

Really like those suggestions! As you may caught in the latest graphic novel, Bandido will feature later on. Seems like a perfect fit for Lucha Underground... Would also like to see Darby vignettes with LU production levels.

Who do you consider to be the best trios team in Lucha Underground history?
Angelico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc, if nothing more because they had a good build up to their rise and fall. Most of the other trios have felt rushed and/or underbuilt in comparison.

I somewhat agree, they were among the very best. Shame about the injuries! Here I wrote Son of Havoc off, so the curse lives on. Feels like every trios team was doomed in the end

Sorry for no Fighter Spotlight last week, I had less time than usual. It works out ok, as Ryu wasn't featured last episode at all. Hope you enjoyed the last show and looking forward to the next one! Big plans ahead and two first round matches in the Trios tournament lined up for Sunday

kanegan · May 26, 2021

Regarding the non LU trio, I would like to see some badass girls, so how about Havok, Holidead and Rosa. I used them in my LU diary and they were great. I know Rosa was in there in her Kobra Moon avatar but still.

Blodyxe · May 27, 2021

S05E17 Preview

Season 5, Episode 17 Preview

Doom Unto Others

The Trios tournament continues this Sunday with two more first round matches! Last week we saw the progression of Angelico, PJ Black and Jimmy Yuta as a reluctant trio, at the expense of Cage, Hernandez and Big Bad Steve.

Later that night Pentagon was also scheduled to face Marty "The Moth" Martinez, Jeremiah Crane, and Martina in a three-on-one handicap match. On paper, the rudos were clear favorites to beat up "The Skeleton Ninja" but they had a big surprise coming their way. By making the handicap match contested under "Anything Goes" rules, Marty gifted Pentagon a loophole he exploited without second thought. Former Trios champions Daga and Ivelisse jumped in and made the numbers game more fair, also helping Pentagon progress in the competition. After the match, the old stable was reformed... Perros Del Mal have voiced their intentions to win the whole thing, but with Antonio Cueto at the helm, it's unclear if they would get a second round match-up. If not, the tournament brackets will be slashed and El Jefe would have to get tricky once more.

Even though Antonio wasn't thrilled about the loss of Marty and his friends, he needs to press on and give the current Trios champions worthy opponents. That's why he grants the participation rights to three men that returned to Lucha Underground last week - The Mack, Texano, and Famous B! Some of the believers already forgot that Texano was forced to sign with Infamous Inc after Ultima Lucha Tres, and most didn't even know that Mack had any alliance with the hustling-and-bustling promoter. They feel like an oddball unit, but from the words of Famous B, they have achieved everything there is to achieve in Mexico. B even added that "Tey-Hano" [sic] was looking to dispute Jake Strong's position as the longest reigning Lucha Underground champion.

Their opponents for this week are unknown, but we know their trios name... The Beer Tribe. Interpret that message as you will!

Then we have an intriguing first round match up consisting of "handicapped" trios teams - Rascalz and The Rabbit Tribe. The first team has "lost" their brother Trey and now they are searching for him inside The Temple, while Paul London and El Bunny won't get the helping hand of The White Rabbit, since the man will be busy in this week's main event. Both sides need to do some last minute recruiting, or they will be locked in their current formations.

Finally, the main event of the night is a classical hoss battle between Ryback and The White Rabbit. Both heavyweights have some real beef between them, in all senses of that saying. First off, Paul London got his leader a favorable booking and shifted Ryback down the card, also suffering the beating at the hands of "The Big Guy". When The Rabbit Tribe returned, Antonio pointed out that they were late and made the rabbits fight against each other. After some inner conflicts, The White Rabbit went to a time limit draw against the unstoppable Jake Strong, arguably deserving to win the title via submission.

In his last outing, The White Rabbit dominated Tommy Dreamer, who was carried away and never seen since. You don't have to be a genius to figure that Raven, the new ally of The Rabbit Tribe, put a hand to that. Ryback himself got rid off the smaller man Sniper Eagle in a tag match, and now wants to get his revenge on the man that stole his briefcase and dropped a loaded barbell on his neck. If The White Rabbit wins, he will probably have a strong claim for a rematch with Strong. If Ryback wins, he may claim that he's the top guy and deserves a title shot as well.

Cueto's plans for the future are murky, but we can be sure that these two bruisers will deliver some violent and hard-hitting action!

Bonus Questions

Who's in The Beer Tribe? One point for each correct pick.

How many new people will appear in the Temple? Closest number gets a point.

Main event will have a special stipulation... Can you name it?

Official Card

The Beer Tribe (???, ???, ???) vs. Infamous Inc (Mack, Texano, Famous B)

The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, El Bunny, ???) vs. Rascalz (Dezmond X, Zachary Wentz, ???)

Ryback vs. The White Rabbit - ??? Match

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