Series synopsis
Lucha Underground is an American action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy mystery television series that premiered on El Rey Network on October 28, 2014. It ended on November 7, 2018. It was created by Mark Burnett, Robert Rodriguez. It stars Brian Winbush, Adam Bridle, Gilbert Cosme and Karlee Perez.
Lucha Underground introduces U.S. audiences to the high-flying, explosive moves of lucha libre. An ancient combat tradition, watch as good and evil wage war in a gritty battleground called “The Temple.”
Premise
Lucha Underground introduces U.S. audiences to the high-flying, explosive moves of lucha libre. An ancient combat tradition, watch as good and evil wage war in a gritty battleground called “The Temple.”
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brian Winbush as Famous B
- Adam Bridle as Angélico
- Gilbert Cosme as Mil Muertes
- Karlee Perez as Catrina
- Dulce García as Sexy Star
- Victor Manuel Soto Flores as Drago
- Trevor Mann as Prince Puma
- Shawn Hernandez as Hernandez
Supporting cast
- Matthew Kaye as Matt Striker
- Erick Muñoz as Super Fly
- Luis Arturo Aguilar Mendoza as Texano
- Jorge Bolly as King Cuerno
- Melissa Cervantes as Kobra Moon
- Kira Renée Magnin-Forster as Taya Mundo
- Miguel Ángel Olivo Castro as Daga
- Blue Demon Jr. as Blue Demon Jr.
- Alberto Del Río as Alberto El Patrón
- Mirzha Adan Uribe Nava as Argenis
- Rycklon Stephens as Big Ryck
- Mascarita Sagrada
Guest cast
- Rick Diaz as Cortez Castro
- Rey Horus as Dragon Azteca Jr.
- Mario Lozano as Pimpinela Escarlata
- Vinny DeGennaro as Masked Wrestler
- Melissa Santos as Herself
- Stephon Strickland as Kill Shot
- Matt Capiccioni as Son of Havoc
- Willie McClinton Jr. as The Mack
- Martin Casaus as Marty Martinez
- Brian Button as Cage
- Aero Star as Aero Star
- Jeffrey Cobb as Jeff Cobb
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 127 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | October 28, 2014 | August 5, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 26 | January 27, 2016 | July 27, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 40 | September 8, 2016 | June 7, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 22 | June 13, 2018 | November 7, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the Temple In the series premiere of Lucha Underground, owner and promoter Dario Cueto opens his “Temple” to the best fighters from around the world, to compete for a 100k bonus. Watch as the masked heroes and villains battle it out in the Temple. |
October 28, 2014 |
| 2 |
Los Demonios Johnny Mundo and Prince Puma are out for revenge on Big Ryck and his crew. Chavo teams with Sexy Star and takes on Son of Havoc & Ivelisse. Blue Demon Jr. is confronted by Catrina who warns him of 1000 Deaths… Mil Muertes. Chavo Guerro seeks revenge. |
November 5, 2014 |
| 3 |
Crossing the Border Konnan brings Cueto the best talent from Mexico, sets main event Fenix vs Drago vs Pentagon Jr. El Mariachi Loco takes on Mascarita Segrada. Chavo explains his actions. Konnan warns Chavo that Mexico is coming for him. Ricky Mandell vs Mil Muertes. |
November 12, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Much Darker Place The Luchadors return to compete, but with Dario Cueto on the run, darkness has taken over the temple. |
January 27, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Dark & The Mysterious Prince Puma teams with an unlikely partner; Johnny Mundo returns to the temple with his sights set on the championship. |
February 3, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Hunt is on... Catrina enlists King Cuerno to help her destroy Fenix; a new Luchadora debuts. |
February 10, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wheel of Misfortune The luchadors return to the temple where their fate will be determined by the spin of a wheel; Rey Mysterio competes. |
September 8, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Amulet Killshot takes on Marty the Moth in the first Weapons of Mass Destruction Match; the power of an Aztec amulet is revealed. |
September 14, 2016 |
| 3 |
Ultimate Opportunities The Dial of Doom selects an opponent for Matanza Cueto; Dario makes an announcement; Trios titles championship match. |
September 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
El Jefe The Lucha Underground Temple moves to a new location and Pentagon Dark must defend his Lucha Underground Championship for the very first time; Dario Cueto's fate is revealed. |
June 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Darkness and the Monster Catrina hopes to restore her life and searches for the Gauntlet of the Gods. The Trios Champions defend their titles against three new fighters and one of the Seven Ancient Aztec Medallions comes back into play. |
June 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
Rest in Pieces Johnny Mundo and the Worldwide Underground plot revenge. Jack Evans issues a Put Up or Shut Up Challenge. A new challenger comes for the Lucha Underground Champion. Fenix takes on Jeremiah Crane and Mil Muertes in a Three-Way to the Grave match. |
June 27, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | El Rey Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 28, 2014 |
| Last aired | November 7, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |