Following Lucha

We get sidetracked from our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching the first ever episode of the Netflix original series, “The Big Show Show.”

From Big Show being big, to his daughters being complex, to his wife being hot, to the assault of an innocent PE teacher, thi show begs the question- who is Celine Dion? We also talk wrestling in the week of April 6, 2020, as AEW announces a tournament to crown the first ever TNT Champion, Roman Reigns pulls out of Wrestlemania 36, and THE covid-mania happens. Also, we talk Saraya facing a fine for using a bad word on TV, AEW re-signing the legend Stu Grayson, Nikki and Brie becoming the Garcia Twins, Cameron Grimes’ new transformation, Bray pulling out of Wrestlemania, and Swerve Strickland insisting more women need to watch pro wrestling.

Timecodes:

00:00 - The Big Show Show Recap

47:05 - Week of April, 6 2020

1:20:25 - Current Events

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We return to our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching and analyzing season 2 episode 5 of El Ray Network’s Lucha Underground, “The Machine”

From PJ Black being a massive loser, to Famous B’s new hotline, to Texano running a train on The Crew and Chavo, to the death of Dario’s mother (the devil). episode 5 was decent! We also talk wrestling in the week of February 24, 2016, as Shane McMahon returns to wrestling, Kurt Angle appears on Duck Dynasty, The Revival get their name, & Fastlane happens. Also, we talk Rey Mysterio’s induction into the 2023 Hall of Fame, Vickie Guerrero being asked to sit out the rest of her AEW contract, the renaming of the All-Atlantic title, the announcement of Bad Bunny’s Backlash in Puerto Rico, Wardlow’s car being broken into, Cody’s many interviews, and Vince’s new look.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Lucha Underground Recap

58:00 - Week of February 24, 2016

1:26:00 - Current Events

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We return to our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching and analyzing season 2 episode 4 of El Ray Network’s Lucha Underground, “Cero Miedo”

From Ivelisse’s simmering tensions with Catrina, to The Crew’s near-implosion with Chavo Guerrero, to Redacted’s efforts to blow his and Officer Reyes’ cover, to Rey Mysterio warning El Dragon Azteca Jr. not to seek revenge, to Sexy Star escaping the moths, episode 4 was mediocre! We also talk wrestling in the week of February 17, 2016, as Rey Mysterio plans to leave AAA, Wade Barrett plans to leave WWE, Jerry Lawler creates headlines, Ronda Rousey gets vulnerable on Ellen, and the Global Force Wrestling women’s title is listed on eBay.  Also, we talk Sonya Deville’s recent charges of unlawfully possessing a gun, Dusty Rhodes never mentioning his son to the Tribal Chief, MJF’s upcoming appearance on Impractical Jokers, and the RESULTS of AEW Revolution 2022.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Lucha Underground Recap

54:00 - Week of February 17, 2016

1:31:35 - Current Events

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We return to our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching and analyzing season 2 episode 3 of El Ray Network’s Lucha Underground, “The Hunt Is On...”

From Bengala packing on a few lbs, to Aerostar becoming an official time traveler, to Jack Evans becoming the dragon slayer, to Catrina entering the boys bathroom, to Cortez Castro working for the ops, episode 3 was pivotal to the lore! We also talk wrestling in the week of February 10, 2016, as NXT releases the legendary Bull Dempsey, CM Punk’s first UFC opponent is declared, Daniel Bryan announces his retirement from pro wrestling, and Titus O’Neal is suspended for his unprofessional conduct. Also, we talk the current state of the women’s locker room after the WWE 2K2023 overalls have left them in shambles, the results of the 2022 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards, MJF’s updated relationship status, and Evil Uno’s new status as a bonafide main eventer.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Lucha Underground Recap

1:09:50 - Week of February 10, 2016

1:43:03 - Current Events

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We return to our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching and analyzing season 2 episode 2 of El Ray Network’s Lucha Underground, “The Dark & The Mysterious.”

From Prince Puma maybe being an actual puma, to the death of the 450 splash, to the entrapment of Sexy Star, to the debut of Darewolf PJ Black, to the first LU appearance of Rey Mysterio, episode 2 wasn’t bad by any means! We also talk wrestling in the week of February 3, 2016, as TJP is released from TNA, so many dudes get injured, Lucha Underground gets picked up for a third season, and rumors swirl about what matches are happening at Wrestlemania 32 . Also, we talk Wes Lee’s disdain for smelly indie wrestlers, Ariel Helwani’s new blood feud with Tony Khan, Jericho’s blade-making habits for the AEW locker room, and the Miz’s insane 4-point buzzer beater at the 2023 Celebrity All-Star basketball game. Oh also, we confirm Kenny signed with Connecticut.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Lucha Underground Recap

56:50 - Week of February 3, 2016

1:28:31 - Current Events

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Season one of our lore keeping journey comes to a close this week on Following Lucha, as we watch and analyze the season 1 finale of El Ray Network’s Lucha Underground, “Ultima Lucha”

From all the marquis matches on both nights of the Ultima Lucha, to another few murders inside the temple, to the reveal of Pentagon Jr.’s master, to the identity of the true come man becoming unclear, Ultima Lucha was ridiculous! We also talk wrestling in the weeks July 29th & August 5th, 2015, as a wrestling legend passes away, and so too a legendary wrestling stable. Also, our experience attending AEW Dynamite live in San Antonio together during the holidays…

And, of course, we present to you the first-annual Trevors Award Ceremony.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Ultima Lucha Recap (Parts 1 & 2)

1:57:05 - Current Events

2:22:57 - The 2022 Trevors

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We take a break from our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching and analyzing WWE Studio’s 2015 film, “Santa’s Little Helper.”

From The Miz being a jerk who feigns a handicap, to losing everything and becoming homeless, to meeting the girl of his dreams who is also an elf, this movie was weirdly sexual and only mildly enjoyable. We also talk wrestling in the week of November 17, 2015, as Paige makes fun of Charlotte’s dead brother on Raw, Undertaker piledrives Brad Maddox dressed up as a turkey, and Survivor Series 2015 happens despite the efforts of a terrorist group. Also, we talk Riddle apparently being sent to rehab, Mandy Rose being fired by WWE bc of Lord Tensai, Jim Duggan’s house being broken(?) into, Top Dolla’s awesome dive on Smackdown!, and Action Andretti beating Chris Jericho in his Dynamite debut!

Timecodes:

00:00 - Santa’s Little Helper Recap

1:27:38 - Week of November 17, 2015

1:55:36 - Current Events

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We continue our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching and analyzing season 1 episode 37 of El Ray Network’s Lucha Underground, “PenUltimaLucha.”

From Dario getting Big Ryck back on track, to Alberto El Patron stealing the spotlight, to the Twitter fans hating Hernandez, to Rey Fenix winning the medallion he had already won, to Prince Puma embarrassing Mil Muertes, episode 37 was decent! We also talk wrestling in the week of July 22nd, 2015, as Bully Ray leaves Impact after being an authority figure for one week, to Mick Foley being a Patrick Clark mark, to Hulk Hogan’s racist tapes being leaked to the world, to John Cena’s nose being broken. Also, we talk Jacy’s weird experience attending AEW Dynamite in Austin this past week, the ROH show that went down this past weekend, Pretty Deadly losing the NXT Tag Titles to The New Day, and Kurt Angle’s newest milk hose.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Lucha Underground Recap

46:58 - Week of July 22, 2015

1:14:41 - Current Events

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We continue our lore keeping journey on Following Lucha this week by watching and analyzing season 1 episode 36 of El Ray Network’s Lucha Underground, “The Beginning of the End.”

From Dario realizing he needs to get rid of his medallions, to Bengala taking one more step toward immortality, to Vampiro accepting Pentagon Jr.'s challenge (not Ian Hodgkinson), to Konnan being hit with the red napkin, episode 36 was stellar! We also talk wrestling in the week of July 15th, 2015, as Kurt Angle almost dies from surgery complications, Ryback disappoints all the Rybackites by getting a staph infection, and The Undertaker returns at Battleground. Also, we talk Ruby Soho’s nose job, Eric Young getting killed off Impact, William Regal getting killed off AEW, Kurt Angle’s imminent birthday celebration, and Chris Jericho’s son’s awkward interview in some driveway.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Lucha Underground Recap

45:18 - Week of July 15, 2015

1:22:43 - Current Events

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