Lucha Underground Archives

The wrestling cards of Penta and his Lucha Underground alumni

Posted by Josh Olsen | Jan 21, 2025 | Not Another Collectible!

After the fiery Raw debut of Penta (fka Pentagon Jr/Penta el Zero M) on Netflix, social media was...

Wrestlers’ Court: Should Brian be unCaged?

Posted by Jonathan Schwartz | Nov 4, 2024 | Opinion

The October 16 edition of AEW Dynamite featured an in-ring promo by manager/groomer Don Callis....

Wrestlers’ Court: Bring back Lucha Underground

Posted by Jonathan Schwartz | May 19, 2023 | Opinion

In my last column I wrote at length about the reborn Latino World Order. In case you missed it,...

Wrestlers’ Court: lWo 2.0

Posted by Jonathan Schwartz | May 5, 2023 | Opinion

I’m not usually a fan of legacy or tribute acts. I’m a strong believer in the idea that one cannot...

Wrestlers’ Court: O Death …

Posted by Jonathan Schwartz | Dec 18, 2022 | Opinion

For some of us, it’s customary to think about our mortality as a new year approaches. As we get...

Chavo Guerrero, Jr. forging a new legacy behind the scenes

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Mar 30, 2021 | Hollywood Headlock, Hollywood Headlock Interviews, Interviews

So, you need someone to train actors to get into the ring and fill the wrestling boots of some...

Documentary ‘Nail in the Coffin: The Fall and Rise of Vampiro’ takes viewers on a fantastic ride

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | Aug 28, 2020 | Documentary Reviews, Hollywood Headlock

With the powerful combination of filmmakers seemingly unafraid to insert the camera into any...

Willie Mack’s career all about ‘opportunity’

Posted by Kari Williams | Jun 11, 2019 | Interviews

Nearly a decade into his career, Willie Mack earned a tryout with WWE’s NXT brand. He spent...

Hennigan on surviving Survivor and life outside the WWE

Posted by John Powell | Nov 16, 2018 | Interviews

He may still be the mayor of Slam Town and the Impact World Champion but John Hennigan won’t...

Lucha Underground Season 4 recap

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Nov 7, 2018 | TV Reports

Nov 7, 2018: Jake Strong cashes in on Ultima Lucha Cuatro finale By Nolan Howell Tonight on the...

Cage making an impact on X-Division and beyond

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 28, 2018 | Interviews

At least one competitor in this year’s George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Classic...

Get the hairspray and glitter ready for GLOW’s second season

Posted by Alexandra Robertson | Jun 25, 2018 | Hollywood Headlock

The binge-worthy Netflix original series, GLOW, has been popular with wrestling fans. If you...

Taya Valkyrie took a different path to Impact

Posted by Don Davies | Mar 9, 2018 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Canadian Taya Valkyrie has taken the road less traveled to make it to Impact Wrestling and to...

Lucha Underground Season 3 recap

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Oct 19, 2017 | TV Reports

Oct 19, 2017: Pentagon cashes in on Puma at Ultima Lucha Tres finale By NOLAN HOWELL Tonight on...

Lucha Underground opened up Pentagon Jr.’s world

Posted by Caleb Smith | Jun 13, 2017 | Interviews

Lucha Underground is a cultural and artistic hit across North America, and recently received a...

Jeff Cobb a star on the rise

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 9, 2017 | Interviews

Jeff Cobb may not yet be a name you are familiar with, but chances are it won’t be long...

Mat Matters: Final Deletion, Lucha Underground, and a new era of TV wrestling

Posted by Nolan Howell | Jul 6, 2016 | Opinion

Professional wrestling is an undefinable art, but over the years you hear or attach many...

Lucha Underground Season 2 recap

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jun 29, 2016 | TV Reports

Jun 29, 2016: Mundo cheats Fenix in Ultima Lucha preview By NOLAN HOWELL Tonight on Lucha...

Mysterio at IWS latest in Montreal-Mexico exchange

Posted by Pat Laprade | Mar 7, 2016 | Interviews, Other House Shows

MONTREAL – Among all the big names to come to town in recent years, Rey Mysterio Jr. is...

Ivelisse, Cage hungry for second helpings of Lucha Underground

Posted by Matthew Asher | Jan 27, 2016 | Interviews

Tonight Lucha Underground’s second season begins. With the Temple finally reopening its doors,...

Lucha Underground Season 1 recap

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Aug 6, 2015 | TV Reports

Aug 6, 2015: Who’s the master at Ultima Lucha? By NOLAN HOWELL The season finale of Lucha...

Cross tailor-made for Son of Havoc role in Lucha Underground

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 18, 2015 | Interviews

TORONTO — It’s fascinating watching Matt Cross light up in excitement when talking...

Big Ryck has a new home in Lucha Underground

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Feb 11, 2015 | Interviews

Regardless of whether it’s as Ezekiel Jackson, Ricky Atlas or simply, Big Ryck, Rycklon...

Ricochet reflects on an amazing 2014

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 8, 2015 | Interviews

Aside from Daniel Bryan, it could be argued that no one in professional wrestling had a bigger...

Q & A with John Hennigan, a.k.a. John Morrison and Johnny Nitro: Part 2

Posted by Marshall Ward | Oct 29, 2014 | Interviews

With a penchant for pyrotechnics and Hollywood flash, John Hennigan (a.k.a. John Morrison during...

Q & A with John Hennigan, a.k.a. John Morrison and Johnny Nitro: Part 1

Posted by Marshall Ward | Oct 24, 2014 | Interviews

With a penchant for pyrotechnics and Hollywood flash, John Hennigan (a.k.a. John Morrison during...