The El Rey Network issued the following today:

EL REY NETWORK AND MARK BURNETT’S HIGH-FLYING WRESTLING SERIES ‘LUCHA UNDERGROUND’ RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY ON ITUNES

The Complete First Season and Season 2 Season Pass (Episodes Available Next Day After Air) Are Now Available on iTunes (U.S.)

Los Angeles – March 1, 2016 – FactoryMade Ventures has announced the addicting original “Lucha Underground” is available exclusively on iTunes starting today. Coined by Slate as “one of the most riveting shows on TV” and “the best-kept secret in pro wrestling” by RollingStone.com, the action-packed, high-flying lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett, MGM, Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade Ventures and Skip Film is now available at itunes.com/LuchaUndergroundfor $1.99 SD / $2.99 HD per episode, $34.99 SD / $44.99 HD for Season 1, and $29.99 SD / $39.99 HD for a Season 2 Season Pass.

“Lucha Underground” content on iTunes includes all 39 episodes from Season 1, the first five episodes of Season 2, and additional new episodes the day after they air on El Rey Network (Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT). Starting today through March 28th, fans can get the Season 2 premiere of “Lucha Underground” for free, and the Season 2 trailer will be available for free indefinitely.

Ancient tradition, extraordinary athleticism, and a flare for theatrics combine in El Rey Network’s wrestling series, “Lucha Underground,” currently in season two premiering every Wednesday at 8PM ET/PT. The riveting original introduces American audiences to the high-flying aerial maneuvers, slingshot moves, dramatic masks, intricate, rapid-fire combinations and distinctive wrestling techniques of lucha libre, one of Mexico’s most popular sports. Fans have a ringside seat as masked villains and heroes face off to battle for wrestling supremacy. The weekly series provides enthusiastic viewers with an incredibly visceral and explosive experience with a focus on the artistry, originality, intense action and over-the-top characters that have come to define this phenomenal fan-favorite. A celebration of lucha libre’s long-standing Mesoamerican heritage and culture dating back to 1863, this is programming that must be seen to be believed.

“Lucha Underground” is produced by MGM Television in association with FactoryMade Ventures for El Rey Network. Executive producers are Mark Burnett and Eric Van Wagenen (also showrunner); Dorian Roldán from Lucha Libre AAA; Alejandro Garcia and Antonio Cué Sánchez-Navarro; El Rey Network co-founder Robert Rodriguez; FactoryMade Ventures and El Rey Network co-founders John Fogelman and Cristina Patwa and Skip Chaisson of Skip Films and El Rey Network. The series airs on El Rey Network and is distributed internationally by MGM Television.

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It’s all going down in the temple this week! On Wednesday, February 24th at 8:00PM ET/PT, get ready to see Johnny Mundo battle it out with Cage ‘The Machine’ in an intense throw down that you won’t want to miss. Plus, Texano makes his epic return to get revenge against Chavo Guerrero Jr. and the Crew!

In this all new episode of “Lucha Underground,” Rey Mysterio Jr. reveals the Cueto family’s hidden history, and for the first time ever in the Boyle Heights Temple, Prince Puma takes on Pentagon Jr. in a legendary battle that will be unforgettable! See who will claim victory as it all ensues Wednesday, February 17th at 8:00PM ET/PT on El Rey Network.

If the El Rey Network is not available in your area, you can watch tonight’s Lucha Underground live online at fuboTV, which allows fans to stream the El Rey Network and also watch their favorite clubs, players, and leagues online, with live sport games streaming to all their favorite devices. You can sign up for fuboTV by clicking here.

 

The hunt is on! In an epic battle the fierce Catrina enlists the help of King Cuerno to defeat Fenix. PLUS, a new Luchadora makes her temple debut! Don’t miss the Boyle Heights action in an all new episode of ‘Lucha Underground’ on Wednesday, February 10th at 8:00PM ET/PT on El Rey Network. New one-hour episodes of the lucha libre wrestling series from Emmy Award®-winning producer Mark Burnett premiere every Wednesday at 8:00PM ET/PT.

Jack Evans and Drago make their return to The Temple.

A new luchadora is about to enter The Temple. Kobra Moon debuts.

The hunt continues as King Cuerno once again targets Fenix.

It’s only been a week since the Luchadors returned to the temple for season two of “Lucha Underground” and the events are nothing but fierce and blood-pumping. This Wednesday, February 3rd at 8:00PM ET/PT on El Rey Network, get ready to see Prince Puma team up with an unlikely partner, while Johnny Mundo makes his return to the temple with his sights on the Lucha Underground Championship! New one-hour episodes premiere every Wednesday at 8:00PM ET/PT.

The following is scheduled for tonight’s 1/27 Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network:

* What has happened to the Temple since the end of Season 1

* Gift of the Gods Title: Fenix (c) vs. King Cuerno

* #1 Contenders Match: Angelico vs. Son of Havoc vs. Ivelisse

* Drago, Bengala & Famous B vs. Cage, Mr. Cisco & Cortez Castro

Source: WrestlingINC

– El Rey Network released the eight minute catch-up video above in advance of the season two premiere of Lucha Underground on Wednesday, January 27th. El Rey Network will also air a weekend long, 40-hour marathon of the entire season from Saturday, January 23rd at 10 AM ET, to Sunday, January 24th at 2 AM ET.