Category: Lucha Underground

Lucha Underground Possibly Returning Soon?

There has been talk of reviving the Lucha Underground promotion.

It was reported this week by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that there is at least the beginning of talks to revive the promotion. However, the revival would just be the same type of ideas, with a different name.

MLW has used several aspects of Lucha Underground in recent months, but it appears that this revival is something separate.

Lucha Underground aired on the El Rey Network on Wednesday nights, first premiering in late October 24. The show ran for 4 seasons with the last episode airing in early November 2018. Vampiro worked on the project and noted last year that the series and the promotion were done. Before that there had been reports of budget issues that prevented a fifth season from happening.

“90% of the roster is in AEW, the other 10% is in WWE. The writers are gone, the production crew is gone, the company is split. I would pretty much put my money on, it’s over and done,” Vampiro told Chris Van Vliet in early 2020.

The promotion featured several current WWE and AEW stars working various gimmicks, including Ricochet, Karrion Kross, Brian Cage, Lucha Brothers, Taya Valkyrie, Rey Mysterio, john Morrison, Sammy Guevara, and many others.

There’s no word on when this revival might be happening.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Alberto Del Rio Arrested for Sexual Assault

Former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio has been arrested on sexaul assault charges.

TMZ Sports has obtained the police report from the Alberto Del Rio arrest … and it’s very disturbing.

The accuser told police Del Rio exploded on her on May 3 in San Antonio, Texas — accusing her of cheating on him with other men.

The accuser — who cops say only speaks Spanish — says Del Rio smashed her cell phone, her laptop and attempted to burn her passport in an attack that started at around 10 p.m. on May 3 and lasted until around 2:30 p.m. on May 4.

The woman also claims Del Rio attacked her, causing multiple injuries and left her, “feeling woozy and dizzy from the hits to her head.”

There’s more … the accuser also claims Del Rio choked her and at one point “shoved a sock into her mouth, to keep [her] quiet.”

The woman says, “When the sock was in her mouth, she could not breathe.”

During the incident, the woman claims Del Rio also sexually assaulted her with his penis and other body parts. The woman is adamant she did NOT consent to sexual activity with Del Rio.

The woman told police that she is afraid of Del Rio and had planned on leaving the city as soon as possible.

The responding officer says he saw “multiple bruises” on the accuser’s face, arms, legs and neck.

Del Rio — real name Jose Rodriguez Chucuan — was arrested for domestic violence and aggravated sexual assault. According to his booking sheet, the 42-year-old is listed at 6’4″, 240 pounds. The accuser is 5’5″, 132 pounds.

Del Rio was a WWE superstar from 2009 until 2016, winning the WWE championship, the 2011 Royal Rumble, and more. He’s also an MMA fighter, who recently lost to Tito Ortiz in December 2019. He has also wrestled for Impact Wrestling and other promotions around the world.

Source: TMZ Sports

MLW Hires Lucha Underground Co-Creator

Lucha Underground co-creator Chris DeJoseph has joined MLW in a behind the scenes position.

Sports Illustrated reports DeJoseph’s first day as co-Executive Producer will be this Saturday at MLW’s SuperFight pay-per-view.

“Since the last season of Lucha Underground, I’ve had an itch to get back in the game,” DeJoseph told the publication. “I’ve been watching what they’ve been doing and the steps they are taking to keep building, and I can’t wait to get my hands dirty with MLW.”

DeJoseph’s resumé features 17-years of experience in the business, including 6 years on the WWE creative team. He also worked on Lucha Underground as an Executive Producer throughout its run.

“So much has sprouted from the alternative universe of Lucha Underground,” DeJoseph added. “The wrestling world is exploding right now, and I’m looking forward to riding that wave.”

This would seem to signal the end of Lucha Underground. It’s been almost one year since the finale aired and there’s been no update on a possible Season 5. Since the finale aired, many wrestlers have taken legal action to get out of their contracts.

Source: Pro Wrestling Inc.

Vampiro Posts Emotional Video About His Daily Struggle With Alzheimer’s, Launches GoFundMe

Wrestling veteran and current AAA Director of Talent Vampiro took to Facebook to speak about the difficulties he’s been going through since his recent diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease. In the four and a half minute video, Vampiro noted how he feels lost and doesn’t know where he is most of the time. In the video, he is supposed to be going to a therapy session, but does not know why he’s there. It causes him to have a panic attack, which chips away at his emotional state and his ability to stay uplifted during the difficult time.

“I’m lost,” Vampiro said tearfully. “I don’t know where I am. I gotta stay strong, right? I’m having a major panic attack. This Alzheimer’s thing, some of the affects are I forget why I’m supposed to be where I’m at. I’ve been sitting in my car for about 40 minutes and I don’t know what to do. It comes and goes and it’s really hard.”

In addition, he also mentions how he is tired of taking his medications because they make him feel like a “zombie.” He says towards the end of the video that he will do whatever it takes to fight this, in terms of staying positive for the sake of his health.

“I’m trying so hard,” Vampiro states. “I’m going to come back and I’m going to be ok. But I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to take those drugs anymore. I don’t want to take that medicine. It makes me a f**king zombie. But when I don’t take it, I don’t know what’s going on.”

If there was one thing that Vampiro says that he wants fans to take away from his video, is the importance of having patience with those who are affected with mental illness, because it is not something that can just go away overnight.

“If you have anybody in your life that are going through these issues, like mental health, please understand it’s an every day, all day thing. It never goes away.”

The former Lucha Underground color commentator announced his diagnosis back in April of this year on his Facebook, stating that he was scared about this diagnosis and if it could lead to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. He did mention in his post back then and in his video published on Tuesday that he will stand tall and fight through this.

A GoFundMe page was created for Vampiro with a $22,000 goal so that he can receive stem cell replacement therapy.

“I can beat this but I need help. I have not had an income In a year so I am stuck,” Vampiro’s GoFundMe reads. “Once I am better I will give a portion of all my earnings to people who need help, support and financial aid . It’s so hard , but , I can beat this . I have the desire , I have the heart, but I am hurting bad . Critical pain from the injuries and well, this alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and the chronic arthritis in my whole body, well to me it’s just bulls–t and I can beat this.

“I am asking for help so I can get stem cell replacement therapy in Columbia at the end of the year, once I have that, I will dedicate my life to helping others even more than I already do.

“Stem Cell Replacement therapy I believe will save many many lives … right now I need it to save mine.”

Currently, the page has raised over $2000. For those interested in donating to his cause, please click here.

Below is the video he posted on his Facebook this week.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Angelico Reportedly Signs With AEW

Former Lucha Underground star, Angelico, has reportedly signed with All Elite Wrestling, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet. An announcement is expected soon for the 32-year old South African wrestler.

The report noted WWE had interest for Angelico to be part of the NXT brand, but didn’t want to get into a bidding war with AEW over him. WWE’s interest has been there for quite some time with reports of their interest surfacing last year.

It actually went back even further with Angelico noting to Metro in 2017 that WWE had made an offer before he signed with Lucha Underground in 2014.

“I can’t really talk about the details, but there was contact made by WWE before we signed with Lucha Underground in 2014 to both me and Jack,” Angelico said. “We talked it over and decided at that time that Lucha Underground were going to take the risk with it because we really believed in the project. We also had the mentality that if WWE were interested in us in 2014 and if every year we’re still getting better as individuals and as a tag-team, why wouldn’t they still want us a few years later a few years on.

“With a few years to play with we went with the Lucha Underground project, which was fun and new. I can’t speak for Jack, but we don’t regret not going, I think he’s happy with the decision he made as am I. Who’s to say we won’t turn up there one day, but with how wrestling is in this day and age it’s great to be a free agent and travel the world.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

More Lucha Underground Stars Reportedly Seek Legal Help To Obtain Releases

Lucha Underground may have recently settled a class action lawsuit with some of their wrestlers, but it sounds like they could be heading back to court soon with more.

Lucha Central reports Matanza Cueto (ROH star Jeff Cobb), Famous B and XO Lishus (AEW’s Sonny Kiss) have all sought legal representation in order to get their releases from Lucha Underground.

Cobb is the most surprising name on the list, as it was assumed he was released from the company after Season 4 when his character was killed off. Lucha Central claims that despite Jeff signing a contract with ROH, his previous employer has tried to block him from working there because they insist he’s still under contract.

The site also suggests Willie Mack could soon be seeking representation as well due to speculation over his LU contract status being the reason for his NWA National title loss over the weekend.

As we previously reported … El Hijo del Fantasma, Ivelisse, Joey Ryan and Kobra Moon were also recently let out of their LU contracts after banding together in a class-action lawsuit.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Wrestling Veteran Vampiro Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Wrestling veteran and current AAA Director of Talent Vampiro took to Facebook earlier today to announce that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Got some results from the doctor yesterday,” he wrote. “Not the best of news. But in my heart I know it’s a fight I am gonna win. I am not worried about anything. I am worried about how I can give more back to everyone who needs support. I Don’t give a f–k about being sick , as me and my doctors have a plan! And I will be fine!”

The former WCW Tag Team Champion returned to Facebook this evening and posted a video for his fans. He noted that the disease in the beginning stages and said it’s “not that big of a deal” to him because he knows he will beat it.

You can read Vampiro’s original, full post below and see the video below:

Got some results from the doctor yesterday
Not the best of newsBut in my heart I know it’s a fight I am gonna win

I am not worried about anything

I am worried about how I can give more back to everyone who needs support

I
Don’t give a f–k about being sick , as me and my doctors have a plan! And I will be fine!

Alzheimer’s is bulls–t. I am scared about potential Parkinson’s disease because it might f–k up my PlayStation time

I have been beaten up for so long , this is an easy one

Also

Look at the news of the world

So much
Bulls–t going down

Just do what’s right and be cool to everyone

Don’t get involved in the stupid s–t

Not worth it

Be safe y’all and talk soon

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling ‘United We Stand’ Results

Ultimate X Match: Johnny Impact vs. Jake Crist vs. Ace Austin vs. Jake Evans vs. Dante Fox vs. Pat Buck – Winner: Johnny Impact 

Team Impact vs. Team Lucha Underground: Impact (Brian Cage, Eddie Edward, Moose & Tommy Dreamer) vs. Lucha Underground (Aerostar, Drago, Daga & Marty the Moth) – Winners: Team Lucha Underground (Aerostar, Drago, Daga & Marty the Moth)

Impact Knockouts Championship: (C) Taya Valkyrie vs. Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Katie Forbes – Winner: Taya Valkyrie 

Impact vs. MLW: LAX (Santana & Ortiz) vs. Promociones Dorado (Low-Ki & Ricky Martinez) – Winners: LAX 

Intergender Match: Tessa Blanchard vs. Joey Ryan – Winner: Tessa Blanchard 

Impact X-Division Championship: (C) Rich Swann vs. Flamita – Winner: Rich Swann

Monsters Ball: Sami Callihan vs. Jimmy Havoc – Winner: Sami Callihan

Extreme Death Match: Rob Van Dam & Sabu vs. Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix) – Winners: Pentagon Jr. and Fenix 

Impact Wrestling United We Stand 4/4/19

Impact United We Stand will take place from the Rahway Reaction Center in Rahway, New Jersey at 11 pm ET!

The event will air live on FITE for $19.99.

The Pre Pre-Show for United We Stand starts at 9PM ET with the Pre-Show starting at 10:30PM ET and will be broadcast on Twitch.

(Pre-Show)  KM & Fallah Bahh in a WrestlePro Showcase

Extreme Death Match: Rob Van Dam & Sabu vs. Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Fenix)

Impact Knockouts Championship: (C) Taya Valkyrie vs. Rosemary vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Katie Forbes

Ultimate X Match: Johnny Impact vs. Jake Crist vs. Kotto Brazil vs. Jake Evans vs. Dante Fox vs. Pat Buck

Monsters Ball: Sami Callihan vs. Jimmy Havoc

Team Impact (Brian Cage, Eddie Edward, Moose & TBD) vs. Team Lucha Underground (Aerostar, Drago, Daga & Marty the Moth)

Intergender Match: Tessa Blanchard vs. Joey Ryan

Impact X-Division Championship: (C) Rich Swann vs. Flamita

Impact vs. MLW: LAX (Santana & Ortiz) vs. Promociones Dorado (Low-Ki & Ricky Martinez)

 

 

Lucha Underground Reportedly Settles With Talent, Given Immediate Releases

Back in February it was reported King Cuerno (aka El Hijo del Fantasma) had filed documents in Los Angeles against the El Rey Network and Lucha Underground’s production Baba-G Productions, claiming his contract “illegally restricts” wrestlers from finding work in wrestling.

Along with that individual lawsuit, a class action lawsuit was possibly in the works including other stars, Ivelisse, Joey Ryan, and Thunder Rosa (aka Kobra Moon), who were looking to get out of their contracts with the stalled out promotion. Despite being between production of season four and five, wrestlers were still locked down to the promotion.

In a new report from Lucha Central, the El Rey Network and Baba-G Productions were sent three lawsuits. Two were from El Hijo del Fantasma and Texano Jr., both seeking financial damages. The third was indeed a class action lawsuit from Fantasma, Ivelisse, Ryan, and Rosa.

The report stated Texano Jr. withdrew his lawsuit and a settlement was agreed on for the class action lawsuit, as part of that Fantasma agreed to withdraw his personal lawsuit against the companies. Exact terms are not known, but those involved in the class action lawsuit are now released from their Lucha Underground contracts and are allowed to sign with other promotions.

Still no word yet on a season five taking place, Lucha Underground Co-Executive Producer, Chris DeJoseph, commented last month that he thought the show was “dead.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.