Lucha Talk

Lucha Talk returns with an episode for the ages. (Make sure to listen to the end for a blooper that saw Chad Johnson get inexplicably referenced in the original start of the show...it's been a hard week, people.) And on that note we cover a match with a finish so dumb it embarrassed us to give publicity to, as between that, a great brawl between Black Terry & Hijo de Diablo which featured a mid-match purse theft, and powerbomb.tv's signings with Black Terry Jr. & Carxyus, the indie scene was busy this week and it's all here. Lucha Underground & AAA both had their weekly shows, and more love for Dario Cueto & Averno ensued, as well as talk of the debuting Máscara de Broncé as well as optimism for the coming weeks of Lucha Underground. CMLL closes things out this week with talk of Máscara Dorada as he nears the end of his run in México, as well as one of the best Lucha matches of the year with an amazing moment as the torch was passed between generations before our eyes with Hechicero winning his first title in CMLL. Check out our own Raul Rodriguez's great interview with CMLL & Independent Luchador Tritón: http:/ www.luchaworld.com/?p=70586 Also see friend of the show Dave Dynasty's snazzy interview with CMLL Luchador Johnny Idol: http:/ www.davedynasty.com/podcast.htm Follow Dylan @DylanZeroPS , Alfredo Esparza @therealfredo , Raul @LIFERFEVER , and rate, review, & subscribe to Lucha Talk! Tell your friends & help the show grow!

This week's episode revolves around much of the shows that took place this week, kicking off with the man of the hour and the upset of the year in CMLL as Valiente was crowned the Universal Champion. The Dia de Muertos shows and concept is analyzed, and the Trios tries to make sense of why Ultimo Guerrero gets after his meaningless main event win on Sunday. FantasticaMania lineups were announce and they're covered all the way. Moving on to Elite we saw one of their best overall episodes including an espectacular Trios match, and the shocking throwing down of his Volador Jr. Fanclub headband by one host, who aligns himself with Rey Escorpión, who gets much praise. AAA also has a surprisingly solid show this week that gets broken down in depth including Psycho Clown's "return" and smart angles to build up their Team Trump angle. Lucha Underground is ran down as always and no punches are pulled at the effort this week from Boyle Heights. All that and a roundtable discussion on the streaming services for wrestling and the effect and the role we think Lucha promotions will play coming off the news of RIOT getting picked up by powerbomb.tv as well as rumors of FloSlam looking into México for content, with big news seemingly on the horizon down the line that we look ahead and speculate on. #PorraReyEscorpión

Lucha Talk is back continuing in its record breaking streak of Lucha podcasts with a loaded show in which all 4 weekly shows in Lucha get ran down from the perspective of los hombres, with Lucha Underground, AAA Worldwide, CMLL on ClaroSports, and Elite all get ran down, with the prevailing opinion on 3 of the 4 shows that next week will be better. Not on Lucha Underground though as it's declared one of the best episodes of the season. (Outside of one performer being anointed as the Cibernetic Robot Ghost of Christmas Past of wrestling by a certain host) In other big news, there's an extensive breakdown of Rey Fénix's painful injury, and a spirited discussion of Jack Evans alleged firing by AAA, the fallout from it, and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding it. Rush & La Máscara to WWE rumors are fired up yet again and differing opinions shine through on the likelihood of Los Ingobernables reuniting. The main event of the show features the Volador Jr. fanclub convening as they discuss Volador's big win in his Block of the Universal tournament to set up the final of the tournament as Sky Team faces off to main event the Friday Dia de los Muertes show. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, & talk to us all on twitter! @DylanZeroPS @therealfredo @LIGERFEVER . Gracias, mis amigas y amigos.

Dylan, Fredo, and Raul return with all sorts of Lucha hijinks including kicking off with news on a La Parka impersonator that legit made headlines in México from his prison cell, with responses from original Parka LA Park and the current La Parka. Things go right to CMLL with the upset of the year in the Universal tournament and a mystery man in a new gimmick of Drone that got a wacky debut which leads with Ángel de Oro gets rave reviews in his ROH debut to the delight of one of the hosts. Lots of Heroes Inmortales talk follows on the AAA end including a disappointing lack of Argenis in the Copa Antonio Peña and an excellent ladder match. Lucha Underground follows with more love of Dario Cueto and Jack Evans and how we all knew he was a star right away. Elite talk closes things out and groans follow at Lucha cagematches. All sorts of news all around in between round out episodio de cinco of Lucha Talk!

Lucha Talk is back for episode cuatro, running down all the major topics of Lucha Libre, plus update on Alberto El Patrón's Ring Attire in the UK. ROH bringing in a Luchador for Glory by Honor, CMLL's embarrassing faux pas in it's Universal tournament, and the great Zeuxis' prospects after her recent WWE tryout. Lucha Underground gets full coverage after the show get called out by a listener (Unknown via DM that Dylan deleted) for being too harsh on the Boyle Heights crew. (And all 3 men praise this week's LU episode anyway) Things take an unexpected turn after expected ELITE madness with IWRG updating their youtube after years, and Dylan & Fredo offer insight into wacky indie Lucha gimmicks to close out a fun hour+ of the show. Also of note, as the title says, check out Raul/Liger Fever's new tumblr with his awesome interview translations, and help support him and the show with rating & subscribing Lucha Talk in support of the show and Lucha Libre! - ligerfever.tumblr.com

Dylan, Raul, & Fredo are back for episode tres of Lucha Talk, breaking down the Alberto El Patrón-less Heroes Inmortales results, including Dylan's misfire on Australian Suicide and how everyone else was right. From there we break down a so-so Lucha Underground with the highlight to one host being Dario Cueto's hug with Cortez Castro. CMLL comes up with the excellent rivalry between Volador Jr. & Cavernario and then a surprising twist with a breakdown of Niebla Roja, old En Busca de un Idolo episodes and how much we miss it, and many CMLL midcarders who have lost motivation. The show closes out with talk of Elite, Shocker's announcing abilities as well as his car and finally AAA Star Battle in Japan with Odo featuring a Triple Threat and a tag match that should be must watch. Not to mention in Lucha Libre outside of México, Dragon Lee faces Kamaitachi in ROH in a great match that both Dylan and Raul saw and break down to cap off a loaded and at times strange edition of the show, that could only end with a RobViper shoutout.

Lucha Talk's back with "The Lionel Richie of Lucha" Fredo Esparza, "Liger Fever" Raul Rodriguez, and "Peña Nieto's Worst Enemy" Dylan Harris in a return to form talking about Alberto El Patrón's leave of WWE, return to the main event scene of AAA, and a preview of AAA's Heroes Inmortales card, with the Trios then speculating on where LA Park could fit in. (With one of the 3 calling for Park to join Team Trump) After a brief foray into Gran Metalik/Máscara Dorada and his greatness, the team run down the episode of Lucha Underground with equal parts praise of PJ Black & lament of Dragon Azteca Jr.'s opponents list in LU and Matt Striker irritating everyone yet again. Finally los hombres break down CMLL's recent history lesson with its Leyendas show, the greatness of Reyes del Aire ending with Volador vs Cavernario and the potential fun of Volador vs Mistico. Afterwards a breakdown of the CMLL & ROH relationship, how underrated Matt Taven is, who gets helped more and potential people ROH should look at. With a grand finale of the insanity that is ELITE, it's a hectic and action packed show again.

Lucha Talk has arrived, and the Trios is here on week 1 breaking down the biggest shows in the Lucha calendar! First TripleMania comes up with people who have left the company already in Taurus & Hijo de Pirata Morgan, a main event that a brave soul speaks out in favor of, but unfortunately English speaking commentary nobody would speak out for. More questions arise about what exactly "OGT" means as well as a confusing storyline centered around Donald Trump in México, and in fact Fredo sets the record straight on how hated the Méxican President is in comparison. A quick detour to Lucha Underground follows with talk of the first episode of the new season, and the mismanagement of Pentagón Jr. in both México as well as LU as Dylan especially laments the change in attire for Pentagón Dark started at Ultima Lucha Dos. CMLL Aniversario comes up next with talk of how over the exotíco Máximo is, Carístico hijinks, Máscara Dorada's greatness. and a great main event overshadowed by an incredible Rush promo & swerve and where we hope it goes. Finally the Trios goes into an in-depth breakdown what many consider the match of the year in wrestling with Canis Lupus taking on the son of the legendary Negro Navarro, Trauma I, why it was so great, as well as the unforgettable post-match available on the TV version. Follow los hombres on twitter and keep the conversation going @DylanZeroPS - @therealfredo (as well as Fredo's great site Luchaworld.com ) - @LIGERFEVER Also check out thecubsfan's youtube for every bit of Lucha going on, including the Canis Lupus/Trauma I epic (+LuchaTV has the full match but the tv version features the emotional post-match) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko2wNEo4k60