Lucha Underground: Fate Worse Than Death

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Meanwhile Ricky Mundo raids Taya's motel room, looking for Rosa. Where is she? He can’t find her anywhere, and he’s on the verge of losing his ~hit. What is he supposed to do without her guidance?? Who should he listen to now?? He's scared.

"Looking for something?"

Ricky has a jump scare, he didn’t know somebody else was in this room. PJ Black says that all this mess happened because of Ricky.

"You destroyed Johnny’s wedding out of spite, and turned Taya into a raging b!tch! You got jealous of their romance and YOU orchestrated their break up. If that wasn't enough, you killed my brochacho Jack by letting out Matanza!"



PJ jumps on Ricky and they start fighting, choking and slamming each other into the walls. It's very late, and there are people living in the nearby rooms, so it comes as no surprise that someone has decided to call the cops. Those two do not even own this number, so they are in trouble.

Knock-knock, open up the door!

PJ and Ricky look at each other and decide to play up to some bizarre scenario to avoid a conflict with the officers. They are not very good liars though. PJ struggles to come up with a story, so Ricky hits the cop in the huevos and decides to flee the busted hotel room! Bad move, as another cop was standing right behind the door. The man in blue trips Ricky, and hits him in the ribs a couple of times for good measure. Cops tell that both jackasses are coming with them, and spray PJ with mace.

Just because they can.



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Downtown Los Angeles has some serious nightlife going on! We're at a loud party now.

Most of the guests here are dangling to the flickering lights and chaotic music. Most of them are on their last legs. Marty "The Moth" Martinez though is sitting on the floor in the VIP lounge, with his back pushed against the wall. He always liked those bright lights, they give him the "good feels" just like that "flour" on the table nearby. You know a real moth likes some flour... Besides, nobody can hear him snickering and sobbing, and even if someone did - they would not care. The scene gets less crowded, but one gal is the queen of the floor tonight. She doesn't have any sense of rhythm, but she's having so much fun and energy that it doesn't matter.

Smoking a cigarette, she is drunkenly shaking in this commotion, rubbing her womanly sides against other people with no hesitation. Wearing leopard-printed pyjamas, this party animal gets Marty's attention. Who is she? Martinez doesn't even have to ask, as the bouncers tell "Martina" to cut it off, or they will throw her out again. Martina takes a puff, exhaling the smoke in the faces of bodyguards... and twerks on them.

"I did not come to LA to sit around, ya dry shite!"

And so Martina is led to the exits. Marty decides to stick up for this woman and confront the bouncers. Not waiting for security guards to acknowledge his existence, Marty shoves one of them face first through a glass panel and sends the second one flying through the entrance door. Martina is still gyrating while watching this carnage, she's entertained. Marty throws his hair away and looks at the girl... seductively.

"Hey love, wanna lick me arse for 100 bucks?"

Marty starts laughing and quickly agrees. They leave together until the bouncers regain consciousness. Some people break up, some people find each other, and Moth just jumps from one pretty young thing to another. This promises to be a beautiful and healthy relationship!



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Danger is lingering in the Snake Lair, and three brave luchadores are stepping into the unknown. Well, it's unknown for two of them... Drago has been here before.

While Drago can't remember everything about his time in this place, he still has some flashbacks that help him lead his good friend Aerostar and Dragon Azteca Jr. to Kobra Moon and her disciples. They came down here to talk, as the stakes are lined up against the ancient Aztec tribes. They need to unite, otherwise The Gods will destroy them all one by one!

Drago, Azteca and Aerostar walk in on Daga eating Kobra Moon out on the throne... The queen covers her legs with a dress and gets all hissy. Understandable. Daga jumps up from his knees and is ready to protect his queen, while Jeremiah Snake sleeps on the floor, probably having a bad dream about something. The floor is all covered in slob…



Dragon Azteca Jr. says that they come with peace. They don't want any fights, they are just looking for a way to unite the ancient Aztec Tribes, because The Gods are getting stronger everyday!

Kobra Moon is not buying that for a second, pointing out that there's no way they can be allies after the whole Drago situation. Aerostar steps in to explain their motives better, but Kobra gets into Aerostar's face and tells all three of them to get out while they still can! He has a staredown with Moon, saying this is bigger than her ego or The Reptile Tribe. Jeremiah wakes up because of all the yelling, and grabs the sword to sneak attack the intruders! He looks to strike Aerostar in the back like a real snake, but the man from the Astros sensed the upcoming danger and avoided his death.

Kobra did not...



One slash was enough to sever the head of the queen right off her shoulders! Everyone freezed for a moment, and Jeremiah dropped the weapon, coming back to his senses. Live by the sword, die by the sword.

Daga breaks down near the lifeless body of his queen... WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, JEREMIAH? Aerostar has his head in the hands, while Dragon Azteca and Drago look away. But look who's also here!

Taya steps out of the shadows, and picks up a discarded sword. She was here before, killing Vibora in cold blood.



Taya tells Jeremiah to bring her the Trios titles right now, or his head will be at her feet! Snake cowardly obliges and gives up the gold, as other luchadores look on, unsure how to react. Taya tells that Aerostar may travel in time, but she controls it. Daga is already defeated, so he does nothing... Taya walks by him and says that she liked him better when he was a "dog".

"Your b!tch deserved to die, Daga! Love made your heart weak."

With that, Taya leaves the Snake Lair, gold and weaponry in hand. Gods possess all the titles now, and the heroes take another loss. Daga starts crying, holding the hand of the fallen queen. It can't get any worse, can it?

El Rey Network Shuts Down Before 2020



Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’s English-language, Latino-infused cable network El Rey will cease operations on Dec 31, 2019.

The news comes after Univision announced last month that it had exited its minority position in the network and production studio created by Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures. El Rey has steadily lost linear distribution over the past year, with AT&T dropping the channel in January and Charter removing it in September. El Rey launched in December 2013, with Rodriguez describing it as a mainstream network that Hispanics could go to and say, "Wow. I’m the hero of the show. I’m the director. I’m the writer. I’m the producer."

People close to El Rey executives hinted that it is quite possible for Robert Rodriguez to pivot into the streaming space.

Lucha Underground Mentioned on "Full Gear" Buy In



The last ever Lucha Underground show, Ultima Lucha Cuatro, aired on El Rey Network one year ago to the day. Now there's no Lucha Underground, and no El Rey... but the legacy of the company lives on!

Sonny Kiss, known to "believers" as XO Lishus has issued an open challenge on the Full Gear pre-show. As a nice surprise, the first competitior to answer the call was Ivelisse, who has appeared in AEW before, but only now signed an official deal. Two friends has put on quite a match, but their ex-Trios partner, Sammy Guevara, had other plans for the night. He attacked both Sonny and Ivelisse and then started hyping himself and his new group up.

Guevara did not have a match on the pay-per-view, but now he's scheduled to take on his ex-friends at the next AEW Dark episode. Let's see if this story goes anywhere, because right now, it's the closest we have been to a Lucha Underground reunion show.

Issue #4



"Names Are For Friends"



The Order's kingpin steps out of the limo.

It's late in the night already, and the only source of light is the flickering lamp above the emergency exit of The Ice Temple.

The Lord cracks his knuckles and eases up the cufflinks of his sharp black suit... because Ryback and Tarver lead Mason The Maniac to him. Mason has both of his hands tied up.



"You have ruined my plans, Mason The Clown. And something tells me that you will do that again if I won't do something about it... untie him!"

Ryback and Tarver keenly follow the order, letting Mason go. The Maniac says he doesn't want to fight, tonight he realized that he doesn't have it anymore and that his career is over. The Lord smirks, saying that his career might be, but his life isn't... Yet! A flush elbow connects with Mason's jaw, and the big man falls down face first on the unforgiving concrete. The Lord says he's very disappointed that this mortal went down so easily, he wanted to have a real scrap. Agent Winter checks on the poor guy and proclaims that he's dead.

"See Tarver? You're not the only one who can kill a man with your bare hands. Not gonna lie, now I want to fight you! Fancy a good ol' back alley brawl?" - drops The Lord.



Tarver has no intention to die tonight, he knows he can't beat the deity. Agent Winter and Ryback get Mason's body in the body bag, he's not staying in the middle of the street, even if it's empty. That reminds The Lord about Low-Ki, the new Gift of the Gods champion... if he's going to be Winter's pet project, he better be a good one.

The Order will not tolerate any sign of weakness.

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Beautiful Brenda is still running away from The Ice Temple on high heels, if you can call that running.

She can't believe that Famous B forgot about her! She screamed for them to wait, but they did not hear her at all. All men are the same... except some are worse than others. For example - Marty 'The Moth' Martinez. He is walking to The Ice Temple with his newest girlfriend, to show her the place where he works. Brenda sees Marty from a distance and uses her purse to hide her face. She clearly doesn't want to talk to that maniac.

"BRENDA!! Haha, so glad to see you! How have you been!?" - asks Martinez.



"Martina, this is my high-school sweetheart, Beautiful Brenda! We had so much fun together on the prom, right, Brenda!? Brenda? Don't you remember me? I'm Magnificent Martin!"

Now Brenda acts like she remembers him, and awkwardly waves back at him. Martina can see right through her acting, and tells Marty she tries to avoid him.

"Marty, I think this lass thinks she's betta than you!"

Martina pulls a short knife on Brenda and tells her to pass over the purse. Brenda screams and passes over her bag, but now Marty asks if Martina is crazy?? Don't pull a knife on somebody in the middle of the street, there could be witnesses! Martina scratches her head and admits her fault, old habits die hard. Marty puts Brenda's purse in the trash and says that she's coming back with them! Three wild creatures of the night under one roof - now that's a fun way to spend such a beautiful night! Brenda is mortified, but she goes with it to see another day.

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Ryu is sitting at the airport, looking crushed.

His childhood friend, HoHo Lun is not coming back with him. He has fallen in a battle, like a great warrior, but this doesn't make his loss less painful. This is just not right.

The Sniper Eagle is taking the same flight, so he comes over to the man he has fought just a few hours ago.



"Hey mate, so sorry for ya loss. I hope you will go through this and get back in the ring again. You have a special talent, yous a real ripper! Hope to wrestle you someday, perhaps in Japan? By the way, name's Robbie."

Ryu raises his head and looks at the guy silently, unsure how to react. He tells Robbie that he will be back in the States to have his revenge, but for now, he needs some time to recover. Robbie says 'fair enough' and leaves the luchador alone... if it is meant to be, they will meet again in the future.

Robbie pulls out his diary and scraps "Lucha Underground is fairly dinkum gnarly, reckon I'll be back there for the thrills and that red-haired sheila. P.S. That bloody wanker Low-Ki can rack off."

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We're now in the unknown cave location, where people are seldomly seen.

It is a dark, scary place where you go to face your fears. One particular luchador was never the same after going through it with Vampiro. Now the master of the dark arts is dwelling these parts with a different ally - Hexagon Dark, who leads Black Taurus to his new home. It is not a labyrinth, per se, but it should be a good hiding spot for this half-man half-beast creature. Hexagon will allow Taurus to roam this place until they are ready to enter the end game, which could be years away from now.

Hexagon tells Vampiro that his attempts to revive Matanza has angered him. Vampiro only answers to him, not The Order. Vampiro apologizes and asks his master what he should do to make up for it. The serpent-like voice of Hexagon tells Vamp that they will attack Pentagon again when the time is right, because nobody can backtrack on a deal with him! But for now, they need to take care of Mil Muertes. "The Man of 1000 Deaths" is trapped inside a closed casket, and he can't escape, because the death box has been nailed down well.

Mil has been sleeping for a long time after his Death match with The Mack, but he has his eyes wide open now, trying to escape the trap. Someone slides a hand over the casket...



"Look at you, Pasqual Mendoza... You're powerless. You're helpless. Trapped just like when I first found you... Admit it, you're nothing without me!"

The ghost of Catrina smiles and mocks Mil, taking enjoyment out of his sad fate. Karma is a bitch, and not the only bitch that can catch you off guard. That's what you get for killing a vengeful woman. Catrina hears the steps get louder and louder, telling Mil that she will see him again very soon, before disappearing. Hexagon Dark unveils his plan to Vampiro, getting closer to the casket.

"Mil Muertes has defied the wishes of Mictlantecuhtli when he survived the Mexico City Earthquake, and thus he was chosen to be the disciple of Death on Earth. The boy got more respect from The God of Death than me... but we shall not let that continue! We will claw the eyes of Muertes, so the underworld would be blind to our plans. We shall do what Mictlantecuhtli could not. We will show Mil Muertes that there's fate worse than death!"



Finally, Mil Muertes has enough powers to break out of the casket! This catches Vampiro off guard, and Mil grabs him by the neck, saying he will snap it in half if Hexagon makes just one move. The deity has a sick smile, saying that "The Man of 1000 Deaths" is outnumbered...

"You can run from your fears, but you can't escape the wrath of the Gods!"

Mil shoves Vampiro at Hexagon, who easily avoids the contact, and Muertes uses his last remaining powers to teleport out of the place. That is two times that Vampiro has made a costly mistake now, but Hexagon has the last laugh, as he is holding the stone that controls Mil Muertes.

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Low-Ki lies in a padded room, wearing nothing but a green medical robe. He has a visible syringe mark on his neck, and he breathes heavily in his sleep. Mil Muertes is not the only one having nightmares. Suddenly, a familiar voice blasts through the speaker on the wall, waking up "The World Warrior".

"Wake up, Low-Ki. it's the dawn of the new day, and you have things to do. I will guide and teach you. I’m not only your guide or mentor, think of me as a person you trust the most. The skills you learn today will be vital for performing the tasks I have chosen for you. Now go and find some clothes!"



A heavy metal door opens, giving Low-Ki somewhere to go. He quickly finds a suit on the table, and changes quickly, while the voice from the walls leads Low-Ki to the next room. The room is full of obstacles, something you would see in the Ninja Warrior. Low-Ki climbs ladders, scales walls, and jumps over the moving objects with ease, impressing the only spectator. Agent Winter encourages Low-Ki to pick up an Oyabun knife and try it against the dummy standing nearby.

Flawless with his moves, Low-Ki cuts it in half and moves on to the next room, where he aces his shooting range test.

Now it's time to check how this agent will do against real targets... Winter presses a big red button on his panel, entering a couple of luchadores. Low-Ki is merciless to them, taking every fighter one by one with roundhouse kicks and karate chops. Low-Ki clears this "level" by kicking the door down and pointing a gun at the security guard. Agent Winter kicks back in his chair and checks his watch.



"New record! This is the best candidate I've ever seen for the job, the perfect man."

End of Issue #4

Lucha Underground
Season 5, Episode 1

"Cero Miedos Given"

We gotta get a medic here for Sammy Guevara... here are your winners and still Lucha Underground Trios champions - The Reptile Tribe... YOU RUINED MY F*****G WEDDING... My name is Lt. Jermaine "Killshot" Strickland, and for the past few years I've been trying to erase and escape my true identity... Fenix is still undefeated at Ultima Lucha... OLE-OLE-OLE-OLE, CEROOOOO, MIEDOOOO... Pentagon, let me introduce you to MY master... Cueto said I can cash in whenever I want... Anyone else has any bad news?



The Lord is sitting in the chair where Dario was shot by Agent Winter. Antonio Cueto says that his last place was better. He will need to drink all these Modelo beers faster because this dump is hot as hell!

"Antonio, you know very well why we have moved here. This is where it all started, and this is where everything will end. Here we will bury all the Lucha Underground heroes, and give "believers" the closure they begged for so long... I want you to make sure everything is kept in order. You will be assisted by Agent Winter and his protege, so no bad news from now on."

Antonio puts the urn on his new desk and says that with Black Taurus at his side, nobody will even think of crossing him over. He is even stronger than Matanza - it was Black Taurus himself who disfigured Matanza’s face.

"He's my stepson, the offspring of my late wife from her first marriage. He always was a violent one, he brutalized Matanza when he was just a kid, so I was forced to lock him in the dungeon. Since that accident, his mother was very unloving to Dario, thinking the little sh!it instigated a fight between the two. And that’s why I offered Matanza as the host - so he would never be abused like that again. Alas, that turned out badly for his mother. And the rest is history…"

The Lord puts down the cigar and adds that bad things happen when you anger the Gods, further reminding Antonio that failure is not an option. Cueto understands, pointing out that he has a way to control his prized Spanish bull. Camera zooms in on El Jefe's walking stick and the black bull on its top.

"The following lucha is a Seven To Survive! The winner will become the number one contender for the Gift of the Gods championship!!"

"Alright! I guess this will come as a surprise to some of our viewers, but we had some championship changes in our off-season. Makes things more interesting!" - asks Striker.

Time for some lucha! Son of Havoc, "The Biker from the Open Road" enters first and he gets a roaring reception! Son of Havoc of course is the "OG", being one of the two remaining fighters who took part in the first ever Lucha Underground show in 2014, so you could say that his entrance here is symbolic. Matt Striker reminds us that in his last appearance Son of Havoc defeated Killshot in a 'Mask vs. Mask' match. The biker is followed by Ricky Mundo, who does not get the same reaction, because well, he’s creepy and weird, and nobody likes him... After him we get Sammy Guevara, a guy who's well recognized by the fans around the world now, but is not very well-liked because of his attitude. The last time we saw him in LU, he bled from his mouth and went to the hospital, but now he looks all fresh and ready to go. Son of Havoc confronts him before the bell about something, but Sammy tells him to "stop busting his balls" while recording himself on his iPhone. Is he vlogging? Guevara was never a shy one, but after getting the spotlight on the national TV his ego got even bigger.

The wolf howl echoes and PJ Black comes out! His look has changed quite a bit, he has blonde hair now and doesn’t flip the fans off or throw crotch chops as he used to. Perhaps he matured at last? He does have some grey hairs now. Next on his way to the ring is a totally new face. He goes by the name Jimmy Yuta! He enters his first-ever match with a lot of eyes following his every step, and hopefully, he doesn’t crack under pressure. Dante Fox follows the rookie, disregarding the fans and pointing out Son of Havoc as his main target, also pushing Yuta out of his way.

It's a Seven to Survive match, so one more place left, a surprise maybe? The referee looks up and quickly leaves the ring...



ANGELICO JUMPS FROM THE ROOF OF THE OFFICE, WIPING OUT THE ENTIRE DECK BY A SUPERMAN CROSSBODY!!

Excalibur and Matt Striker are cursing out, while the believers are jumping around in pure joy. They loudly chant "WELCOME BACK!" to Angelico, while five other competitors are laid out in the middle of the ring! Ricky Mundo, who avoided the clash, can not believe that Angelico is alive. He yells this just can’t be! Did he just fall from the heavens back on Earth? Seems like it.



Seven to Survive



Sammy Guevara vs. Jimmy Yuta vs. Angelico vs. Dante Fox vs. Ricky Mundo vs. PJ Black vs. Son of Havoc

The bell rings after all seven men are on their feet.

So who's the odd one out? No, it’s not Jimmy Yuta, it’s Ricky himself. He eats a European Uppercut from Son of Havoc, a Superkick from Sammy, and a Shuri Knee from Angelico. He asks the guys for this one and pins Ricky after the Fall of the Angels! That was quick, Ricky Mundo is out. Immediately after the pinfall, people jump on PJ Black, who did not expect to be the next on the chopping block. Ricky has a meltdown and is soon escorted out of the area by a bunch of security guards.

Back in the ring, one of the guys who are not very "gentle" with PJ is Angelico. He still holds a grudge against Worldwide Underground who has cost him years of Lucha Underground career. Havoc dukes it out with Sammy, and so Dante takes on "the forgotten rookie'' Yuta, challenging him to prove himself. After a nice chain wrestling sequence, he catches Dante with an Enzughiri! As Angelico and PJ brawl on the outside, they base for Yuta's dive! Guevara tries to one-up Jimmy with an insanely athletic Spaceman Moonsault to the outside! Finally, Son of Havoc shrugs and joins the party with an effortless Sasuke Special!! People love it, and so do we!

Dante stepped down and slammed Havoc's head into the ring steps. Fox now throws Yuta back in the ring and attacks him with a unique Running Moonsault into the corner! Son of Havoc dusts himself off and kicks Dante in the back of the head with a Kamengiri, plus Angelico adds a Slingshot Shuri Knee, but "The One Man Army” still kicks out! Meanwhile, Guevara picks up PJ and blasts him with a knee from an Argentine Neckbreaker position! He poses for too long and gets too much of his tongue out, almost going down after a Yuta Kick! The youngster can throw a mean kick! Meanwhile Angelico wants to eliminate PJ Black, but "The Darewolf'' avoids the attack and bounces off the rope for a Quebrada DDT, but it also gets blocked... Son of Havoc jumps in with a Meteora to get both men down, but can't get the three on PJ! Dante mocks the alliance of Angelico and Havoc, which turns the tables on him.

"Dante Fox is a prideful man, and pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes!" - remarks Striker.

A Cartwheel Elbow Drop in the corner from Son of Havoc, a Stinger Splash from rookie Yuta, and a Running Elbow from Angelico! Dazed Dante is on the mats, will someone pin him? Yuta denies Guevara that pleasure and locks Fox in the Yuta Lock, trapping the soldier in the middle of the ring. He won't tap out, he has been through hell before! Angelico with a Double Foot Stomp, or simply La Lanza to Dante, Yuta only has to throw his arm around Fox to eliminate him! Well, that's an upset. Dante is furious to go out so early… he looked much better in the last 'Seven to Survive' match, where he was a runner up. Sammy Guevara is back though, and lands on Yuta with a 630 Splash to throw the upstart from the competition just seconds after Dante! Now we are down to four - PJ, Sammy, Angelico, and Son of Havoc.

Using the element of surprise, Angelico goes for Guevara, and Son of Havoc lunges at PJ. We get them running around the ring and bouncing off the ropes, missing each other. Bodies are flying, but nobody can connect. Finally, Guevara dropkicks Son of Havoc into the ropes to halt Angelico's Superman Elbow attempt. Sliced Bread #2 on the biker, PJ then catches Sammy with a Spin Kick. Angelico is back, and this time his Flying Elbow catches "The Darewolf"! He picks PJ up for The Fall of the Angels and drops him, scoring another elimination. Three for him already! Guevara leaves the ring, letting best buds Son of Havoc and Angelico to fight against each other...

Fan favorites have no problems doing just that, and Havoc bounces neck first off the third rope, catching Angelico with an elbow. Standing Moonsault, Angelico kicks out! Fans tell Havoc to go for a Shooting Star Press, and he agrees, preparing himself for the finisher. Guevara jumps out of nowhere and goes down with the biker after a Spanish Fly!! Cover, Son of Havoc is eliminated. Either Sammy Guevara or Angelico will challenge for the Gift of the Gods title in the near future. Havoc slaps the apron in frustration, good effort though. The battle continues, and fans are rooting for the South African sensation. Angelico’s long legs catch Guevara in the face. Time for another Fall of the Angels? Reversed by a Frankensteiner!

Sammy's opponent is down, another 630 Splash? NO! Son of Havoc pulls out Angelico in the last second, Sammy lands hard on the mats. Stunned Angelico fist bumps Son of Havoc, who now leaves the ringside. Time to put this into bed...

"SHURI KNEE STRAIGHT to Sammy Guevara’s moneymaker, and it’s a perfect set up for La Lanza!! Cover! One, two, THREE!"

Angelico fixes his hair and gets his hand raised while Sammy Guevara drops off the ring, protesting the finish. He may have to get in the face of Son of Havoc now. So, Angelico is the number one contender now, but who's the title holder? The spotlight focuses on the top of the staircase... where a sharply dressed LOW-KI holds the title and looks down on his challenger, who's as surprised as the rest of us.



"So I guess the rumors were true... do I really need to introduce this man? Low-Ki may be new to Lucha Underground, but he's no stranger to world-class competition and our believers! Low-Ki is a renowned warrior that takes no prisoners in that ring! I will be honest, I did not see him win that title, but I am sure that Low-Ki is a fitting candidate to hold and defend it!" - says Matt Striker.

Angelico nods in anticipation of that match, and Low-Ki walks away with the title. What an addition to a Lucha Underground roster! Excalibur wonders if the Trios champions and the Lucha Underground champion are still the same as they were after Ultima Lucha Cuatro? Time for another song from Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi!

Matt Striker and Excalibur discuss the opener and a potential matchup between Angelico and Low-Ki with awesome music playing in the background. After a few minutes Marty "The Moth" Martinez crashes the panel! Marty corners Shaul Guerrero and wrestles the mic away from her... he has something important to say.



"Antonio Cueto, you know that I'm the only fighter who has true Aztec blood!! You also know that I'm a former champion, so I'm requesting my title rematch!! I have been very generous to your family, so be oh so kind to give me what I want!"

Fans chant 'Pentagon' at Marty, and that drives him nuts. He quickly points out that Pentagon is too scared to show up in this place again!! "He's scared of the BIG BAD MOTH!!"

Are you sure about that? "Fearless Luchador" is creeping right behind Marty, and fans give away Pentagon’s presence by their loud reaction. Marty quickly turns to see the man that brutalized him at Ultima Lucha Cuatro... Pentagon Dark!! Penta mockingly waves to Martinez.



Marty lunges at Penta, but instead eats a Superkick! Pentagon screams that he has zero fear... PACKAGE PILEDRIVER!! Moth is out of it, right in the middle of the ring.

"BREAK HIS ARM! BREAK HIS ARM!" - chant the rowdy believers.

Pentagon nods and positions Marty for the Sacrifice... but some drunk fan rolls in the ring and gets into Pentagon’s face!



A woman with a cigarette in her teeth slaps the paint out of Pentagon’s chin! Bad move. SUPERKICK!! Whoever that was, she’s out and carried away by security guards. Pentagon kicks Marty in the head and sets him up for a Sacrifice once more... CRANK! Breaks the arm and struts around Marty with his usual swagger! Moth is rolling around in pain, while Pentagon picks up the cigarette Marty's fan dropped, takes a puff, then talks to the believers. For the benefit of those with no Spanish background, a yellow subtitle runs at the bottom of the screen.



"Pentagon Dark ha vuelto a la Lucha Underground! Volví para vengarme de los malditos que me atacaron en Ultima Lucha Cuatro. Probé mi propia medicina, pero hay una diferencia entre Jake Strong y yo. No necesito ayuda de nadie. Ni de la vieja puta Antonio Cueto, ni del Vampiro traidor, ni de perra que me asaltó después de la guerra con este imbécil enfermo!! El karma es una perra, y también lo es el maestro de Vampiro. Voy a romper los huesos de todos los que pusieron una mano en esa emboscada... PORQUE YO SOY PENTAGON DARK Y CERO MIEDO!!"

People are firmly on the side of Pentagon, and now we get to see the new owner of this place, Antonio Cueto. He's new to this building, but he is not the one to get lost.



"Well-well-well, Pentagon. Looks like these rabid, blood-thirsty fans are enjoying the show so far. The show I brought back! The show that belongs to me! Let me remind you, you're not the boss, and you're not even the champion. But you're lucky that I'm in a good mood tonight. You will get a title rematch against Jake Strong in tonight's main event!"

The fans approve and thank "Papa Cueto", who did not finish his throat-killing speech yet.

"But... if you lose, you will never challenge for the Lucha Underground championship ever again!!"

Well, that changes things, but Pentagon is unphased. He accepts the wager and shows Antonio that he indeed has zero fear, with all the fans supporting their favorite LU star. Marty clutches his broken arm and promises to get one back on Pentagon. Striker is not sure who that woman was, but he’s sure that we will have a huge main event!



Backstage, Jimmy Yuta is changing his gear, minding his own business. He's approached by Dante Fox, who just looks at the rookie and says nothing. You can cut the tension with a knife, so Yuta asks Fox is there any problem?

"Yes. My problem is you, rookie. You come in and take your place in the match with Lucha Underground vets without paying your dues first. You have not earned your place in this locker room."

Son of Havoc overheard Dante and told him to back off Yuta.



"Man, I was a part of the first show ever. As I see it, I'm the old guard around here, and Yuta is fine in my book. Welcome to the Temple, kid."

Dante did not like that. He had a good reason to hate Son of Havoc for being the one to send Killshot away from Lucha Underground, but now he has more things to hold against the biker.

"I'm not done with you, Son of Havoc. Not by a long shot!"

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We’re ready for the next match, but Shaul has some technical difficulties with her mic. The show must go on though!

Here comes another new competitor, but he gets no introduction from Shaul. On the top of the staircase, a masked man stops and dabs, removing a generic luchador mask with one swift move… it’s TJ Perkins! A well-known figure around this area, and a talented grappler to boot! People of course recognize him and are fairly happy to see him. TJP poses on the top turnbuckle, motioning that he doesn’t have 'the handcuffs' anymore. He also stares down Shaul Guerrero… who gets a new mic.

"Aaaand his opponent, from El Paso, Texas… CHAVO GUERRERO JUNIOR!!"

Chavito comes out from the corridor and hugs Shaul, who put some extra ham on his announcement as if she wanted to compensate. TJP sarcastically claps, he thinks that Shaul did all of this on purpose. Although Matt Striker and Excalibur do their best to hype TJP up, he doesn’t hear all the good things about himself and decides to take out his frustrations on Chavo.



Chavo Guerrero Jr vs. TJ Perkins

Perkins meets Chavo with a boot to the gut, not very classy of TJ! He stomps Guerrero and hits him with a flawless Hilo, then steals Chavo’s taunt and dabs. If he keeps on like this, he will not get a lot of love from the believers.

Say what you want about Chavo, but he keeps coming back. He was here for the first show, and he might be there for the last. The luchadores engage in hammerlocks and arm wringers after the opening sequence, and Guerrero comes out on top after he pulls TJ’s hair a bit. Perkins complains that Chavo is cheating, who now chills on top of the corner. Damn right he’s cheating - it’s in his DNA! Guerrero fights off the lunge and leaps off with a Crossbody, buy the cover is only for two. Chavito tries to lock Perkins in a submission hold, but TJ reverses with a Headstand Takedown and locks Chavo in an Inverted Leglock Cloverleaf! Guerrero quickly grabs the rope to save himself. TJ stands on top of Chavo’s back as he leans on the bottom rope, and jumps over to the outside for a neck snap. He fixes his hair in front of Shaul and says something not-so-nice, he just won’t let her be.

Chavo meanwhile pulls himself up and sneakingly removes the pad from the corner. Rick Knox catches Guerrero red-handed and tries to fix the turnbuckle, so Guerrero kicks TJP low and slams him with Three Amigos!! Fans chant for Eddie, and it’s time for a Frog Splash… Perkins shoves the ref into the ropes for Chavo to lose his balance! He picks Guerrero up and drops him with a Detonation Kick!

Rick Knox counts to three, we have a winner!

"Big victory for TJ Perkins here, and it looks like he has a huge chip on his shoulder." - says Excalibur.

Shaul announces TJP as the winner, but Perkins gets a mic from her and introduces himself as the "Technical Lightning" and a 20-year old veteran that started his illustrious career right here, in Los Angeles.

"Shaul, don’t take the saying ‘needs no introduction’ so close to the heart, ok? Even though everyone here knows who I am, you need to show me some respect! I was Puma a decade before this promotion existed… and I will put that fraud to shame with my achievements. For one, I didn't lose in my debut match… and you haven’t seen anything yet!"

Smug TJP drops the mic. He is showered in boos, but he doesn’t seem to care though, strolling down the hallway. Interesting debut and things to say about Prince Puma who no longer fights here.

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Back to The Temple we go… Pentagon Dark is channeling his energy before the all-important title match against Jake Strong. He’s in solitude, enjoying the silence, until Dragon Azteca Jr. approaches and warns him about the higher power, people around Strong.



"This is bigger than you, Pentagon! This place is run by the group that has all of us in their pocket. They eliminate us one by one, and we can't win against them on our own! Jake Strong has God-like powers, and he broke my ankle, just like he snapped yours. Let me be in your corner tonight, más ven cuatro ojos que dos..."

Pentagon lashes back at Dragon Azteca, shouting that he doesn't need any help, especially from a loser like Dragon Azteca Jr, who came up short in every big match he ever was involved in. He's working solo, comprende? He doesn't give a crap about any Gods, and tonight he will break Strong in half. Azteca says that Pentagon lost big matches himself, to someone who was a God, implying Matanza, and Fenix before that, so they are not that different. Penta tells "The Green Ranger" to get out of his face, or he will break his arm. Again. Azteca just shakes his head, this man is too stubborn.

The main event is up next! Shaul is ready, we're ready, let’s go!



"The following lucha is a Lucha Underground championship match! If Pentagon Dark loses, he can no longer challenge for the Lucha Underground title! Introducing first, the challenger... from Xalapa Veracruz, Mexico... PENTAGON DARK!"

"Cero Miedo" chants rock the building, and our ex-champion makes his way to the ring, determined to take his gold back. But here comes the man who brings the pain, the man with God-like powers... "The Savage"!

"And his opponent, he’s the Lucha Underground champion... from Perry, Oklahoma... Jake Strong!"

Jake Strong looks ready and takes a look around the place he never wrestled in. It is unknown territory for him, but he doesn't look affected by it at all, nor he cares about the boos he gets from the fans. He has no expressions on his face, he's just focused. Jake slowly enters the ring and lets all the believers see who the champ is, also having the coveted Gauntlet on his right hand. This thing must come off even under relaxed Lucha Underground rules. RING THE BELL!

Lucha Underground Championship Match





Pentagon Dark vs. Jake Strong (c)

Marty Elias starts the bout and Pentagon wastes no time telling Strong that he has zero fear. Jake gladly takes an extended hand of Pentagon and drops him with a Hip Toss, then mocks the luchador by showing off his amateur wrestling background. He slaps Penta in the back of the head too. With an annoying lisp, Strong tells us that he's a God and that nobody will take him down!

Pentagon is not the one to back down or listen to others though, so he tweaks his strategy and punishes Strong with some stinging Low Kicks. Strong may have a size advantage, but Pentagon is quicker. After missing a couple of shots, Strong catches the leg of his opponent and throws him across the ring with an impressive Exploder Suplex! Jake takes the match to the mats once again, trying to slow down the tempo and "calm down" the fearless badass. Penta kicks out of the hold with some elbows, but gets thrown back to the mats with a sudden Belly to Belly Suplex! Pentagon is near the corner, so Jake jogs for a Vader Bomb... Penta puts out a leg to kick Strong's face, but that's not the best move, as he's now in the Ankle Lock! Quick rollover, Strong falls out of the ring! Penta runs up...

"TOPE CON HILO BY PENTAGON DARK!!" - screams Excalibur.

Penta is in control now, he took out "The Savage'' for the joy of the "believers''! He now throws Jake's head into the ring post and hushes the crowd before smashing Strong's chest with a loud chop! As Penta yelps and poses, Jake takes his heat back by throwing the fan favorite into the ringside seats and smashing his own chest as a taunt in return. Not waiting for Penta to recuperate, Strong throws his opponent back in the ring. Gets caught with a Slingblade on his way back! Pentagon wants another one, but this time Strong catches Penta with a Wild Lariat. Time for some rest, Strong locks Penta in a Bear Hug from behind, and manhandles him with takedowns. Without breaking up his hold, Jake muscles up Pentagon for a massive Deadlift German Suplex!! Penta lands right on top of his head too, but there's more pain to come, as Strong hits Three German Suplexes in a row... only to drop Penta like a bag of garbage and fix his blonde hair.

"Jake Strong is a real deal and has been dominant so far, but perhaps his arrogance will catch up to him! Like seriously, who calls themselves a God? " - remarks Striker.

Penta gasps for air, and Strong knocks it out from him once again, now by picking him up for a Gutwrench Powerbomb! Cover... One, two, no! Penta kicks out, pissing Strong off. Strong repeats his Vader Bomb attempt, and once again Penta avoids the connection by rolling closer to the corner. Enzuigiri to a kneeled Jake, time to go to the top! Lanza Double Foot Stomp right into the chest of Strong, Penta covers and gets muscled off at one! What in the world!?? Even Pentagon is puzzled by this overwhelming endurance of Strong. Time for some other big boy moves... Pentagon tries a Mexican Destroyer off the second rope, but is blocked in the process and PLANTED on the mat with an Alabama Slam! The third time's a charm, Strong succeeds with a Vader Bomb and covers his opponent. One! Two... Pentagon puts his leg on the rope, breaking the cover. Strong is mad, and he tries to bully the official into a faster count. They get into an argument. It is long enough to see Penta slowly rise up. Turn around! Marty Elias eats a SUPERKICK!!

Knowing that he won't be punished now, Strong kicks Pentagon in the huevos with the knee! Loud boos from the fans. Jake smirks and goes for the chair. He finds it quickly and puts it on the ankle of Pentagon, coming close to stomping it. Penta moves the leg away, and throws the chair to Strong's dome! He's wobbly! Tornado DDT right on it!! Strong may be out, but the cover is useless, as the ref is knocked out. Pentagon goes over to wake up Marty, when Vampiro comes out from the tunnel.



The announcers try to warn Pentagon, but he can’t hear them at all. Vampiro sprays Black Mist into Pentagon’s eyes!! Pentagon clutches his face and drops down in agony. Matt Striker is sickened by his ex-partner, and he lets him know about it. Excalibur is beside himself, saying that The Black Mist can blind a person for weeks! Strong picks up the Gauntlet from the corner and strikes the blinded Pentagon in the back of the head. Jake boots Elias to wake him up and covers Pentagon for a very slow three count...

The fans are not happy at all, and Vampiro is smiling like a creep. As a result of this match, Pentagon Dark can no longer fight for the Lucha Underground championship.

Strong retains his championship, but we're not done here yet, as the mysterious luchador dressed in black appears from the fog. Vampiro bends the knee before his master... His mask and attire resemble Pentagon's slightly, with one little detail - this man has a hexagon on his forehead. He also wears the Trios championship belt and passes it over to Vampiro before jumping on the top rope.

Deja vu for Pentagon? NO!



Dragon Azteca Junior rushes to the ring and pushes the guy to the floor, right on top of Vampiro! Strong misses wildly with his Gauntlet! Roundhouse kick connects! Azteca is fired up and ready to jump out of the ring, but BAM!

Pentagon picked up a discarded chair and blindly smacked it right into Dragon Azteca’s skull! He swings the chair around in blind rage! Vampiro, his master, and Jake Strong leave with the gold and the Gauntlet. Pentagon swears his jocks off, he can't see a thing...

"Pentagon can no longer fight for the biggest prize in Lucha Underground, and he might be visually impaired after that heinous interference by Vampiro! What a return this was though, good night everybody!"

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Lucha Underground
Season 5, Episode 3

"Sending Out The Disciples"

"WELCOME BACK... You're supposed to be dead... Angelico is the number one contender now... Low-Ki is a renowned warrior that takes no prisoners in that ring... I don’t want to be just 'that guy that jumped off the roof'... BREAK HIS ARM! BREAK HIS ARM... I wonder who the Trios champions are... Something to remember me by!"

"The following LUCHA is a TRIOS match. Already in the ring are Ricky Mandel, Argenis and El Mariachi Loco!"

Woo, Mariachi can re-join us once again, as the restaurant where he plays is just a few blocks away from the Temple! He dedicates the next match to his heroes - Los Lobos! There’s also Argenis, who’s back after about four years of absence. Ricky refuses to believe those are his partners, but the worse is still to come, as we hear a BELLOW echoing from the tunnel.

A mysterious minotaur-like man runs out from the fog and SPEARS El Mariachi Loco out of his boots! Argenis is not standing aside, running up for the charge and bouncing off after a POUNCE! Ricky drops on his rear end and begs this monstrosity for mercy. The bull eyes down Mandel and spares his life... because it belongs to Taya, who attacks Ricky from the back! Hexagon Dark steps out last with hooded Vampiro behind him, who carries all three Lucha Underground Trios titles.

"I guess this means that Taya Valkyrie and these two mysterious fighters are the champions..." - wonders Matt Striker, when Antonio Cueto slowly comes out.

"Believers, bow down to the Gods and your Lucha Underground Trios champions! Valkyrie, Hexagon Dark, and my prized Spanish bull... BLACK TAURUS! By the way, this is not a regular match... this is a SACRIFICE TO THE GOOOODS!"



Sacrifice To The Gods



Hexagon Dark, Taya Valkyrie, Black Taurus vs. El Mariachi Loco, Ricky Mandel, Argenis

As soon as the bell rings, Taya hits Ricky with a Road to Valhalla. Black Taurus knocks Argenis and Mariachi out of the ring, and takes them out with a freakishly athletic Corkscrew Plancha!

We have a flying bull here! Hexagon Dark quickly jumps on the third turnbuckle and connects with a Corkscrew Shooting Star Press to the outside! Taya puts her boot on Mandel's back - he's not leaving so fast. Curb Stomp! Taya picks up his bandana and rips it in half, kicking Ricky in the ribs, and telling Taurus to throw her someone else! Argenis gets thrown back, and Taya smashes him in the corner with flying knees.

Finally, Hexagon throws El Mariachi Loco, who eats a Discuss Lariat from Taurus, a Leg Drop from Taya, and finally a Hexagon Splash. Easy victory for the champions!

After the bell, Vampiro gives his master a huge railroad spike. Hexagon immediately drives it into Mariachi's skull, drawing blood! Taya laughs, holding the spooky doll close to her ear, and Taurus is watching on, just tilting his head to the side. The lightning strikes and we get a blackout! El Mariachi Loco has been sacrificed to the Gods. Mandel is stumbling while running for his life, and Argenis is slowly walking back with his eyes locked on Hexagon Dark. Taya picks up the mic...

"Los Lobos! Get the hell out of my Temple! GO AWAY, or I will unleash the real wolves on you! I am a Goddess, and my powers are infinite! I control one Mundo, and soon we will take over the whole world! We will put it to eternal darkness. The end is coming, hahaha!!"

The legendary group leaves the balcony, they don't want any trouble. Taya is booed heavily for bullying the band out of the building. And what is Taya Valkyrie talking about? Ending the world, unleashing the wolves? It is all very weird, but she's not the woman you don't take seriously. The Trios champions had no problem making an example out of their opponents tonight. Safe travels, Mariachi! He went out with Los Lobos cheering him on, at least.

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We are back at ringside again, where Matt and Excalibur discuss the disappearance of poor El Mariachi Loco and an upcoming title match. Striker says that the winner of the Seven to Survive match, Angelico, will challenge Low-Ki for the title RIGHT NOW!

"The following lucha is for the Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods championship!! Introducing first, the champion, from Brooklyn, New York... LOW-KI!!"

Strangely, the champion comes out first. Perhaps it was a mistake on Shaul's part? She is not very experienced yet. Low-Ki doesn’t care who comes out first or second, he's eager to fight! The ref looks for weapons on Low-Ki, but doesn't find any. He takes the title from him though, and adjusts his earpiece.

"...and the CHALLENGER, from Johannesburg, South Africa, he's the former two-time Trios champion... ANGELICOOOOOO!!!"

People chant for their favorite, but he is not seen for a long time. Believers start looking around, wondering if he found a new place to jump from, but no, he's simply not here. Low-Ki motions that his time costs money! Chavo Guerrero Jr comes out and whispers something to Shaul.



"Ladies and gentlemen, the challenger has suffered an unfortunate injury, and will not be able to compete for the title tonight!"

The crowd boos, they are calling for Jefe to fix this mess immediately. Cueto comes out and tells everyone to shut up, he has a headache! If Angelico can not compete tonight, he will give Low-Ki another opponent. The young man who was a runner up in the Seven to Survive match, Sammy Guevara! The cocky kid comes out with a smug look on his face! He poses on top of the staircase and mocks the crowd...

But hold on, Angelico is limping behind, and he Roundhouse Kicks Sammy to send him rolling down the stairs! He won't steal his spot, not today. Beaten and bruised, Angelico rolls into the ring.

Cueto looks frustrated, but orders to RING THE BELL!!!

Gift of the Gods Championship Match





Angelico vs. Low-Ki (c)

The light step of Angelico is nowhere to be seen, he's heavily favoring the left leg. Low-Ki smells blood and strikes his opponent where it hurts most with low kicks, no pun intended. He's fresher, faster, more focused. Low dropkick to the knee, the champion isolates the body part and attacks it relentlessly.

"Angelico of course has a much longer reach than Low-Ki, but his long limbs won't help him much tonight, it seems like..." - somberly says Striker.

Angelico tries to stand up, but his leg gets kicked out from under him. People boo Low-Ki, this is not a crazy flying kick fight everyone expected. Chop block and a leg lock, Ki wants to finish this fast. Angelico tries to reach the ropes at first, but then manages to use his free leg to kick the champion in the mush! That only angered an already tense "World Warrior"! Soccer kick to the chest, that's a goal ten times out of ten! Low-Ki goes to the top, looking for a finish, but Angelico rolls out of the harm's way and catches the rival with a Capoeira Kick, which sends Ki into the corner. Running elbow smash! Angelico has a bit of momentum, he puts Low-Ki on the turnbuckle, looking for a Superplex, but gets denied with a kick to the face.

"LEAPING DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! COVER!" - Excalibur is in the zone.

Kickout! Low-Ki with a move we have seen Killshot use before, but slightly modified. Low-Ki kicks Angelico in the head repeatedly, busting his lip in the process. The hearthrob spits the blood down and answers with a Jawbreaker! Backslide, Ki shakes it off and BLASTS Angelico with a Switchblade Kick to the back of the head!! Another cover, but long limbs of Angelico come to use, as he puts one leg on the rope. Guevara is watching the match on the stairs, holding on to his head. He's looking for his chance to strike. But for now, it's the champion who does all the striking... misses with a Shining Wizard, huge Leg Lariat from Angelico!! The fans are coming together, pulling for their guy. He nods and goes for a high elevation Springboard Crossbody... KOPPU KICK!! Low-Ki caught him right on the button! Cover, one... two...

SAMMY PULLS LOW-KI OFF!! WHAT?



Low-Ki bashes Sammy in the skull with a Step Up Kick! CROSSBODY FROM ANGELICO!! Wipes them both down, throws the champ back, and catches him with a Shuri Knee! Angelico holds on to his injured leg, bracing himself for La Lanza. The climb is slow, but Sammy won't be sticking his nose up now... Tidal Wave from Low-Ki! Champ signals for the end, and floors the valiant challenger with a Dragonrana! All set up for the final move... Warrior's Way connects!! Low-Ki covers Angelico, and this almost-canceled match is over!

Low-Ki poses with the title. Angelico is out, and he deserves a lot of credit for his heart! It was puzzling to see Guevara trying to stop Low-Ki from winning sooner, but perhaps there's some interior motive to it. And look who's coming out... the Lucha Underground champion himself, Jake Strong!

Strong is suited up and with his title, clapping to Low-Ki. Jake approaches Sammy Guevara and straight up tells him to leave, but before he will do that, he will get his heat back. Sammy with a Curb Stomp on Angelico! Strong will allow it. The champion climbs the ring to raise the arm of the winner, which does not fly very well with the believers. Son of Havoc, PJ Black and Jimmy Yuta come out to pick up Angelico and make sure he's not attacked post match by the men in suits. Angelico then pushes PJ away, but accepts help from Yuta and Havoc, hobbling backstage on one leg.

Jake Strong and Low-Ki have a little stare down in the ring, but then shake hands and go their separate ways. This would certainly be an interesting fight. Still to come tonight - Death Match between Mil Muertes and Jeremiah Crane! Don't you dare go away!

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"The following lucha is your main event, and it is a DEATH MATCH! Introducing first, from The Last House On The Left... JEREMIAH... CRANE!"

Jeremiah walks out from the fog, putting down his face mask. He yanks the mic from Shaul, he has something to share with the believers.

"Nobody can control Jeremiah Crane! No woman or man can put me down, because I'm the Lucha Death Machine! Long gone are the days of me being someone’s soldier. I march to the beat of my own drum now. And what I want to do the most right now is send Mil Muertes to the Underworld once and for all! THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOOOOOWN!"

The fans are now waiting for Crane’s opponent. Here he is! Mil Muertes comes out and stops on top of the staircase, alone. Let's see if Jeremiah is stronger than ”The Man of 1000 Deaths”!



Death Match



Jeremiah Crane vs. Mil Muertes

Jeremiah wastes no time and runs up the stairs to brawl with Mil Muertes, who didn't even get an introduction! Crane throws some shots, but they have no effect on Mil. He grabs Crane's head and throws it through the glass panel at the top of The Temple! Instantly, Crane bleeds from his forehead! He's met with a stiff straight right into the jaw, and now Jeremiah is slumped over the rails. Lariat sends him to the bleachers!

Muertes shoves the camera out of his face and stomps Crane in the ribs, punches him in the face, until finally they are near the ring. Mil tackles Crane into the barricade a few times, he's not messing around! Mil parts the sea of people with a simple gesture that basically means get out of my way if you want to live. Crane gets a spare second, and he uses it well. He bashes Muertes in the back of the head with a steel chair that he found underneath the ring! Muertes' bell is rung, so he takes a seat, and Jeremiah makes a run up about the ring... CANNONBALL!!! Wipes out the entire deck, and punishes himself in the process too! This is wild. Crane wipes his face, seeing how much blood he's losing right now. He spits at his hand and gives Muertes a nasty chop! Bicycle Kick right in between the red eyes of Muertes! Crane has the momentum, and quickly gets out two tables from underneath the ring, setting one up against the apron. The second one flies into Mil's head, but he's not going down yet. Mil blocks the irish whip and drives Crane through the table with a Powerslam!! Jeremiah will feel that in the morning.

Muertes then breaks a wooden chair across Crane's back and sends him to the announcer table with authority!! A sturdy table moves from its position, that's how strong that throw was! Jeremiah clutches everything that can help him stand up, even using Excalibur as a prop. Throws himself at Mil one more time, but gets caught in a Chokeslam position! BAM!! Puts him right on the floor! Jeremiah takes some punishment, he really pissed off Mil Muertes with his words. Mil comes up to Crane and spots a stone that dropped out of his pocket. He squeezes it inside his fist, and drops it on the floor, even angrier than before. Matt Striker can see the discarded item, and says that it looks familiar!

"Mil Muertes goes into a frenzy, the item once belonged to Catrina, she used to carry that stone around!" - shares Striker.

As soon as Matt says 'Catrina', Mil turns to the announcer and roars! Matt says he is sorry, and Crane uses this distraction to jump out of the ring with a Snap Suicide Dive! The unlikely savior of Striker picks up the stone and bashes Mil in the head with it, multiple times! Jeremiah decides to make a bold move - go for the mask of Mil Muertes!! Muertes fights off before his face can be exposed, and they just won’t stop brawling. Fists are flying back and forth, and in a sign of retaliation, Crane spits in the face of death itself!! Uh oh.

"SPEAR THROUGH THE DOOR!! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN!" - screams Excalibur.

People liked that, those two are literally tearing the building down!! How can one get up from that? Both men are spent, and there's no reason to continue this match... except reason, logic, or common sense are not attributed to a Death Match! Meanwhile Marty 'The Moth Martinez' steps out of the corridor with the same woman who was attacked by Pentagon two weeks ago. Marty has a barbed wire baseball bat, while the woman is dragging a gasoline canister! Mil smells danger, so he takes the cameraman's instrument. Bicycle Kick from Marty!! The camera is broken, and Muertes is on his back. Jeremiah and Moth pick up Mil and throw him back in the ring... to give Muertes company, Crane and his new 'friends' throw about a dozen chairs into the ring. Punt Kick straight to the head! Another one! Crane has a sick smile on his face, he's in control and has everything to beat Mil Muertes now. He has a crimson mask, but that couldn't stop him, ever. Crane tries to pick Mil up for a DDT... BAM! This might be it. First cover of the match, one, two, NO! Mil kicks out. He's bleeding profusely too! Crane puts a chair on top of Mil... PENDULUM SPLASH. Nobody sane would do that to themselves, but Jeremiah is everything but sane. He prepares for a Headlock Driver while clutching to his guts, but Mil grabs him by the neck and PLANTS him into the pile of chairs with a Twisting Chokeslam!! Cover, but Crane is saved by Marty!

Muertes is pissed! He goes after Marty and clubs him in the back, also stomping on his broken arm! Marty's number one tells Crane to stop faffing around, and slides him the bat! Jeremiah drives it into Mil's back, and then pushes it against his exposed forehead!! Crane's friends quickly put the spare table up in the ring, well, as quickly as Moth can do that with one hand. Crane wants to light the table up! The gasoline is poured on it, and the follower of Martinez throws a cigarette to light this night of violence up. THUMBS UP, THUMS DO-- MIL HITS CRANE LOW AND DELIVERS A FLATLINER THROUGH THE FLAMING TABLE!!!

The officials rush to the ring with fire extinguishers, and put down Crane's vest! Marty and his friend cough and roll out of the squared circle, while Muertes throws his arm over Crane and gets the three count! Mil Muertes beats Jeremiah Crane in a match that will go down in the Lucha Underground history books!

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But the night doesn't end there... Paul London has finally made his way into The Rabbit Hole. He came back as quickly as he could, given that he was smashed by Ryback a week before. The White Rabbit is irate, and he asks Paul what took him so long?

"Oh Great White Rabbit, I have fought with my life on the line, and in your honor, and I’ve been successful in getting our tribe a long-awaited Lucha Underground title match! Antonio Cueto has put your highness on the top of the food chain, and everyone is looking forward to your next fight. May I say, the mortals are on your side in the upcoming war with Jake Strong!"

The White Rabbit says "Very well then, let’s not waste our time, gentlemen! We're going to The Temple!" and kicks the cage where El Bunny sleeps. The Rabbit Tribe's time is now… TICK TOCK!