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 |  Subject: Thoughts About AAA Lucha Underground  September 6th 2014, 12:43 am | |
| What we know so far: - Quote :
- Officially announced from AAA
- Blue Demon Jr.
- Fenix
- Drago
- Pentagon Jr.
- Sexi Star
Konnan has also said he’ll be an onscreen character. However, his recent hip surgery meant he’s not able to walk to the ring, so he may have to be just used in other roles for the time being.
Others officially signed
- Karlee Perez (former Maxine from WWE – mostly the previous version of NXT; Lucha Underground sent out a press release on 09/03)
- B-Boy (said to be signed by PWI, confirmed on Twitter)
Reported to be signed
- Ricky Reyes (said to be signed by PWI)
- Martin Casaus (ex-Tough Enough)
- Ricochet (said to be working tapings by PWI)
- Matt Cross (said to be working taping by PWI)
- Vampiro and Matt Striker are said to be the announcers.
Former WWE referee Marty Elias has been promoting the show on his Twitter, so he’s probably involved either as the referee or in a backstage capacity.
Reported to be offered contracts to be on the show, but may have not signed
- Joey Ryan
- Chavo Guerrero Jr. – possibly announcing in addition to wrestling “and will have some administration responsibilities”
- Hernandez
- John Hennigan (former John Morrison from WWE)
- Rycklon Stephans (former Ezekiel Jackson from WWE)
- Angela Fong (former Savannah from WWE – mostly developmental)
- Candice LaRae
- Ivelisse Velez
- Rocky Romero (apparently at the official hotel, so probably signed)
- Scorpio Sky
- Ricochet (had not signed a contract at least of late July)
- Famous B
- Aaron Aguilera (replacement for some of the above who haven’t signed?)
- Kaos (replacement for some of the above who haven’t signed?)
Another Tough Enough alumnus, AJ Kirsch, was one of the first followers of the Lucha Underground Twitter. Possible he’s involved as well?
The US wrestlers are very subject to change; most if not all have not yet signed a contract. There are issues with the restrictions in the contract (how much control they have over indy bookings, how long the contract covers, lack of pay increases if the show takes off). The contracts are said to have gone over many revisions but things are still unsettled. There were also surprise/confusion over pay: some people who would be considered bigger names on the indies were offered $200/match, while others will receive $750
The Wrestling Observer reported the plan is to tape 39 episodes, shot over seven months and airing over 9 months. That would take the show thru next July. It means there’s probably two additional blocks of taping planned; maybe 2nd in Jan-Feb’15, and 3rd in Apr-May?
Will you be watching when it premieres? What do you think of the possible roster? Do you think it will do well in ratings? And if it does, since it's on Wednesday nights do you think it will affect TNA? |
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| | Subject: Re: Thoughts About AAA Lucha Underground September 6th 2014, 1:25 am | |
| I'll watch this because it has some names I know. What network is it on? |
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| | Subject: Re: Thoughts About AAA Lucha Underground September 6th 2014, 6:20 pm | |
| Only watching for Matt Cross and World's Cutest Tag Team |
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| | Subject: Re: Thoughts About AAA Lucha Underground September 7th 2014, 10:24 am | |
| For the first taping: - Spoiler:
Complete spoilers are unavailable right now as Lucha Underground attempted to keep the taping very tight lipped, and instructed fans to keep their cell phones off.
The fans in attendance were said to be comprised mostly of extras, and were not actual wrestling fans, which is likely why spoilers have yet to surface.
Below are some taping notes:
*Martin Casaus of Tough Enough fame worked under the moniker “Magnificent Martin” facing someone who I believe was Ricky Banderas under a mask.
*Matt Cross worked mask billed as “Lord of Havok”, wrestling AAA female Luchador Sexy Star.
*Famous B and B-Boy appeared, wrestling under their usual names.
*Ricochet, billed as Prince Puma in a yellow mask, wrestled John “Morrison” Hennigan in what was said to have been an awesome match.
*There is a heel trio featuring the former Ezekiel Jackson, Ricky Reyes and ‘Lil Cholo from the California indy scene.
*Blue Demon Jr. wrestled Chavo Guerrero Jr.
*No sign of Fenix or Pentagon Jr., although they were scheduled for the taping.
*Matt Striker and Vampiro were indeed the announcers.
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| | Subject: Re: Thoughts About AAA Lucha Underground September 7th 2014, 10:25 am | |
| What channel will this be on? |
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