Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Mr. Iguana and La Parka beat Nueva Generacion Dinamita (Forastero and Sanson), Money Machine (Colmillo de Plata and Garra de Oro) and Tokyo Bad Boys (Nobu and Takuma) in a four-way tag team match. After the match, War Machine (Ivar and Erik) show up and lay out the other three teams after Mr. Iguana and La Parka head to the back.
In footage from last week, Dorian Roldan tries to get a hold of Marisela Pena but cannot get an answer. When he knocks on the door to her office, Texano Jr. - wearing a suit and tie - opens the door from the other end and tells Roldan to relax and that he is in a meeting to determine whether he will be General Manager. Roldan says he will be the new General Manager because AAA is his family and company and because he can do it so much better than he can. Texano Jr. agrees, and tells him that if he wants to do something, he has to make sure everything is quiet.
In backstage footage from two weeks ago, Rey Fenix meets with Laredo Kid, who accuses Fenix of being jealous of his championship as well as his brother Penta, who is also a champion. Fenix says that nobody is more proud of Penta than he is, then reminds Laredo Kid that he held the AAA Cruiserweight Championship and that nobody took it from him. Fenix wants a shot at the title, but Laredo Kid tells Fenix that he only got lucky tonight and that his luck will run out.
Galena beats Chris Carter and Dragon in a two-on-one handicap match. During the match, Omos shows up to watch from the stage.
In backstage footage from last week, Bayley and Lola Vice congratulate La Catalina on her AAA debut. La Catalina says they must face Las Toxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, La Maravilla) at Noches de los Grandes on May 30th. Lola and Bayley agree.
In footage from last week, Dorian Roldan finds out that Cibernetico is also applying for the General Manager position. Dorian insists that he is already the General Manager, but Cibernetico is convinced there will be new management.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Aerostar and El Fiscal by submission with an ankle lock from Julius Creed to Aerostar. The Creed Brothers continue to attack Aerostar after the match and take out El Fiscal in the process, then Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) rush into the ring and beat up The Creed Brothers. El Grande Americano I shows up and gangs up on Bravo Americano with the help of the Creeds, who then attempt to unmask Bravo. El Grande Americano II shows up, and both Americanos confront each other. Rayo Americano attacks El Grande Americano I, then Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) fight off El Grande Americano I and the Creed Brothers and force them out of the ring. El Grande Americano II tells El Grande Americano I that their mask will not only be for a mask, but for the pride of Mexico, for Pimpinella Escarleta, for Ojitos de Huevo and for Andrea Bazarte, for the history and the culture, and for our legacy, and he will bury El Grande Americano I and his mask for there will be only one El Grande Americano.
Matt Striker reads a letter from Antonio Cueto on the air at the start of the show. The letter states that last week, four men had a dream of making it to the main event of Ultima Lucha Cuatro, but those dreams were crushed last week when Marty "The Moth" Martinez won both the Gift of the Gods and the Lucha Underground Championships. Many questions have been brought up because of this, and now all of the men impacted by Marty's actions - Pentagon Dark, Mil Muertes, King Cuerno and El Dragon Azteca Jr. - will do battle with one another in a Four-Way #1 Contender's Match where the winner will face Marty for the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha Cuatro.
Before the next match, Jack Evans says everyone would want to see a match from "wrestling's one true god, Jack Evans," but he refuses to compete in an organization that allows "a dangerous and vile individual" like XO Lishus to fight freely. He is also worried about Johnny Mundo's wedding, saying that had he been there, he would have ripped "The Monster" Matanza Cueto's head off. He says that there will be no match as long as XO Lishus is around, and says he quits. Antonio Cueto, who has been watching, says nobody likes quitters, but at the same time, he is a compassionate boss who hears Evans' complaints. He makes it clear that Jack Evans will fight tonight, and if he wins, he can walk out the door. If he loses, however, he will never walk out of the temple ever again, as he has been chosen to become the next sacrifice to the gods. Jack Evans tries to run, but the doors are locked and Matanza Cueto comes out of them soon afterwards. Evans tries to run away from Matanza, but Antonio Cueto trips Jack Evans with his cane.
"The Monster" Matanza Cueto beats Jack Evans, who is then sacrificed after the match.
Before the next match, Paul London presents El Bunny as well as The White Rabbit to the temple. The three of them then watch the match from the stands.
The Reptile Tribe (Kobra Moon, Daga, Jeremiah Snake) retain the Lucha Underground Trios Championships against Ivelisse, Joey Ryan and XO Lishus following an arm bar from Daga to Joey Ryan. After the match, Paul London and El Bunny walk down the stairs, and El Bunny fights XO Lishus and Joey Ryan. The White Rabbit gets a closer look as Paul London and El Bunny then double team Ivelisse before putting Ivelisse, Joey Ryan and XO Lishus in a triple headlock on the bottom rope.
"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Aerostar and Drago in a two-on-one Nunchaku Match with an ankle lock to Aerostar. After the match, Drago hits Strong with the nunchaku, but Strong gets Dragon into the ankle lock and breaks his ankle.
Next week: Marty "The Moth" Martinez addresses his Ultima Lucha Cuatro opponent!
Pentagon Dark beats Mil Muertes, King Cuerno and El Dragon Azteca Jr. to become #1 contender to the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha Cuatro. During the match, Fenix shows up, and ring announcer Melissa Santos has to get Fenix to snap out of what he is going through. This leads to a brawl between Azteca Jr. and Fenix that heads to the back. Later on, The Mack shows up for the first time since his Haunted House Match against Mil Muertes mover a month ago, hitting Mil Muertes with two Stone Cold Stunner and allowing Pentagon Dark to get the win. After the match, The Mck tells Mil Muertes that whil he will be fighting for the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha Cuatro, he will be fighting him. He used to be afraid of Mil Muertes, but not anymore, and after the Haunted House Match, he is no longer afraid to die. At Ultima Lucha Cuatro, The Mack wants Mil Muertes in a deathmatch. He then tells Mil Muertes "Rest in peace, motherfucker," before leaving the ring and flipping Mil Muertes off with both hands to end the show.
In the locker room, The Worldwide Underground (Johnny Mundo, Ricky Mundo) and "The Darewolf" PJ Black - all dressed in neon green - are getting ready for Mundo and Taya's wedding. Jack Evans shows up and says he will make XO Lishus kiss his ass until he says "no mass." As Mundo says that he and Taya will soon be the happiest couple in the world and PJ Black says that The Worldwide Underground has a surprise for him, Joey Mercury - known hereforth as "Joey Wrestling" - shows up dresses in a sleeveless lime green tuxedo, announcing that he is the best man. Ricky Mundo is bumped down to ring bearer as Mundo tells Joey that this is the best night of his life, then everyone including Ricky Mundo plays air guitar. Ricky gets his air guitar "taken away," then everyone else leaves as Ricky stays in the locker room. Rosa tells Ricky that she hopes he is keeping his vows...to her.
Famous B continues to announce the matches this week.
"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Drago with the ankle lock, then puts Drago in the hold again, this time with Drago's nunchaku. Aerostar runs to the ring to save Drago, but Strong withstands the attack, and Aerostar rolls out of the ring along with Drago.
XO Lishus beats Jack Evans in a No Más Match after Joey Ryan stops Evans from breaking XO Lishus' neck and Ivelisse pulls XO Lishus away from a knee to the throat on a steel chair. After the match, Joey Ryan has to Ivelisse and XO Lishus that he is on their side, and the three of them celebrate in the ring.
Backstage, Jack Evans crawls backstage, and Johnny Mundo refuses to even acknowledge Ricky Mundo as a friend after Joey Wrestling asks Johnny to calm down. When everyone else leaves, Rosa tells Ricky it is time to do the job she told him to do.
The wedding between Johnny Mundo and Taya commences. Famous B is the minister for this wedding, and says that if you call 423-GET-FAME, he can minister your wedding and even have Dr. Wagner Jr. and Texano Jr. attend for a small fee. "The Darewolf" P.J. Black and Joey Wrestling are best men, and they show up first with Johnny Mundo. Taya shows up with Cheerleader Melissa and The Beautiful Brenda, who are both bridesmaids of honor. Backstage, Ricky Mundo and Rosa are in the boiler room of the arena, and Rosa tells Ricky to give Johnny and Taya a wedding they will never forget. With a pair of bolt cutters, Ricky cuts a chain and opens a door, and on the other side of the door that they open is "The Monster" Matanza Cueto, who leaves the boiler room as soon as he finds out he is free.
The wedding between Johnny Mundo and Taya commences. When minister Famous B asks if anybody is against the marriage, Antonio Cueto suddenly shows up and tells Johnny that he did not come here to object to his marriage, and unlike his son Dario Cueto, he actually likes Johnny and Taya. He says that before the wedding becomes official, he wants to give a gift from his family to theirs. He then asks for the bell to be rung, but instead of an opponent, Antonio Cueto announces that there are tacos for everyone. He then congratulates Johnny and Taya on their wedding, then goes back into his office. Taya and Johnny exchange their vows, then the ring is presented. Ricky Mundo and Rosa show up and deliver the ring, then Famous B verbally disrespects Rosa and Johnny tells Ricky to get out of the ring. As Famous B delcares Johnny and Taya husband and wife, "The Monster" Matanza Cueto shows up and attacks everyone, making The Beautiful Brenda faint in the process and dumping Famous B out of his wheelchair by grabbing the wheelchair and turning it over. All the while, Ricky Mundo is seen laughing as Mantanza Cueto dumps Johnny over the top rope and into a table before hitting Wrath of the Gods on a busted open Taya and choke slamming her on the wedding cake.
Catrina teleports into King Cuerno's home and notices the purple shroud covering up the glass casing holding the Gauntlet of the Gods. When she pulls it off, however, she finds that the Gauntlet of the Gods is not there. King Cuerno shows up and says that some trophies are too dangerous to display, and says that the Gauntlet has the power to strike down the descendants of the seven Aztec tribes. Catrina says she needs the gauntlet to get her life force back, but King Cuerno says he gave it to someone for safe keeping and that he does not know where he hid it. He also tells Catrina he does not give a shit whether she gets her life force back or not. Catrina then teleports away.
Before the next match, Famous B tells ring announcer Melissa Santos does not have all the fact and that Texano and Dr. Wagner Jr. are making money for him in Mexico. He then says "infamous Incorporated" is getting a fresh new coat of pain with three new clients. The first one is Big Bad Steve, who he discovered when he took his Cadillac into the shop; the second is Sammy Guevara, one of the hottest young stars in the world; the third is "The Savage" Jake Strong, the hottest free agent in the business and a blue-chipper with a chip on his shoulder. (Jake Strong is former WWE Superstar Jack Swagger, and his sudden appearance causes the crowd to chant "Holy shit!")
The Mack, Killshot and Son of Havoc retain the Lucha Underground Trios Championships against Infamous Incorporated (Big Bad Steve, Sammy Guevara, "The Savage" Jake Strong) when Famous B distracts the referee while Killshot taps to Jake Strong's ankle lock, which gives The Mack, Killshot and Son of Havoc the match. After the match, Strong attacks both Big Bad Steve and Sammy Guevara in frustration despite the protest of Famous B, who ends up getting Biel Tossed before getting put in an ankle lock. Strong then snaps Famous B's ankle before leading a "Strong!" chant.
Antonio Cueto shows up. He says many calls Dario Cueto a genius, but the apple does not fall far from the tree. He talks about the Gift of the Gods Championship, and announces that the process to crown a new Gift of the Gods Champion will start right now with the medallion he is putting on the line right now.
El Dragon Azteca Jr. beats Drago with a victory roll from the top rope to win one of the seven ancient Aztec medallions. After the match, Johnny Mundo shows up and mocks Kobra Moon for Drago's failure, then Taya shows up from behind and beats up Kobra Moon while Johnny Mundo kicks Drago in the groin and hits him with a DDT.
In Antonio Cueto's office, Cueto pulls out the key to Matanza Cueto's cell when Catrina shows up. Catrina says she is stuck between the real world and the spirit realm, and that this will change when he gives her what she desires: Fenix in a coffin. She asks Antonio to make a Grave Consequences Match between Mil Muertes and Fenix for next week, and when Fenix is buried once and for all, his life force will be hers and she will be free. When Antonio sks if this means she will have to knock next time, she says "yes." He tells her to consider it done, then Catrina teleports out of the room when the ceiling light blinks on and off.
Pentagon Dark retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Matanza Cueto. After the match, Pentagon Dark is about to break Matanza's arm when Antonio Cueto shows up, lifting his key up and causing Matanza to power out. He then strikes Matanza with his cane before telling him that Dario Cueto spoiled him and that he is totally useless.
At Antonio Cueto's office, Jeremiah Crane shows up and says he wants to take part in the Grave Consequences between Fenix and Mil Muertes, so he can bury both men and make Catrina realize he is the only man she needs. Antonio makes the Grave Consequences Match the first-ever Three-Way To The Grave Match.
Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Drago and Aerostar.
We see a video package chronicling the events between Eddie Edwards and Sami Callihan that have led up to their unsanctioned fight in the woods tonight.
Backstage, Sonjay Dutt and "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams come to blows over the mystery backstage attacker.
We see a video package chronicling last week's Last Rites Match between Su Yung and Allie for the Impact Knockouts Championship.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is a match between Tommy Dreamer and Rob Van Dam.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana and Ortiz are playing dominoes when Diamante suddenly returns. Diamante finds it suspicious that King is taking care of LAX after Konnan is taken down. King then gets Santana and Ortiz fired up for their match, and after Santana and Ortiz leave, King and an untrusting Diamante bump fists.
The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) beat The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley).
It is time for Fact of Life with Eli Drake. He lists the top five "dummies" in Impact Wrestling: the fans of Impact, Austin Aries, Impact management, the fans of Impact (again), and Moose. He says that the fans of jealous of "the undeniable kavorka of Eli Drake," then goes on to call Moose a half-wit for losing his World title briefcase to him. He then accepts Moose's challenge to face him next with the winner facing Austin Aries. Suddenly, Moose shows up and congratulates Eli Drake for having the cheesiest one-liners in the company before saying Eli Drake is a dummy for losing the tag team titles and his World title match against Pentagon Jr. He then says Eli Drake is a dummy and a loser. Eli then says he does not need gold because he is gold, then punches Moose. Moose fights back by slamming Eli Drake's head into the podium, but Eli Drake hits Moose with the Gravy Train before throwing the podium on top of him .
"The Machine" Brian Cage quickly beats Rohit Raju. After the match, "Reborn" Matt Sydal shows up and congratulates him on his win. He says that Cage is jacked, tan and able to throw anyone else around, but then he says that instead of strength, he sees inner weakness, and he can complete "The Machine" and show him the path if he forgoes his shot at the Impact X Division Championship. Cage responds by hitting Sydal with an F5.
Next week: "The Machine" Brian Cage vs. "Reborn" Matt Sydal for the Impact X Division Championship! Moose vs. Eli Drake for #1 contendership to the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary!
Eddie Edwards arrives at the woods for his unsanctioned match against Sami Callihan.
Josh Mathews interviews Austin Aries via Skype. He does not care who he defends the World title against at Slammiversary, even though Eli Drake has a poor track record against him and Moose may be in over his head facing him. He then says that he will do whatever it takes to get the job done. As for who he thinks he will win between Eli Drake and Moose, he does not seem to care who will face him.
It is announced that Johnny Impact will be returning to Impact Wrestling at Slammiversary.
We see a video package chronicling the events of the feud between Madison Rayne and Tessa Blanchard.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Tessa Blanchard, who says that she is still a winner and that Madison Rayne is a loser who has to stroll down memory lane. Suddenly, Kiera Hogan shows up. Blanchard becomes aggressive, but Kiera tells Blanchard she is not here to rub her loss in her face, then says she did not live up to the hype. Blanchard throws Hogan into some boxes in retaliation, but Kiera hits some elbows. A member of security tries to stop the brawl, and Blanchard strikes back and eventually gets the last word.
We hear from Moose, who says Eli Drake fucked up. He planned on simply beating him next week, but now he is going to hurt him after what he did earlier tonight.
Alisha Edwards and Tommy Dreamer stop Eddie Edwards before he can kill Sami Callihan, who manages to escape. They try to reason with Eddie, but Eddie hits Dreamer in the groin and goes after Sami.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) beats Drago and Aerostar by disqualification. During the match, Eddie Edwards is seen entering the arena with a Kendo stick as his wife Alisha Edwards screams at him, telling him his feud with Sami Callihan is over. Eddie heads into the ring and attacks oVe and Sami Callihan, choking Callihan out with his Kendo stick as referees to get him to break the hold. Security has to jump in to pull Eddie off of Callihan. Sami calms down, then smashes all the members of security with the Kendo stick.
Backstage, Alisha Edwards confronts Eddie Edwards, telling him he is becoming like Sami Callihan. Eddie does not care, saying the Street Fight was not enough, that he wants no referee and no ropes, and that it is not over until he destroys him.
The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) after they stop a double-team from LAX and Konley grabs the tights during a roll-up.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong. Jimmy Jacobs says Impact Wrestling is a funny place and that people think he is a bad guy, but he is really a good guy and that Grado has been accusing him and Kongo Kong of attacking him. He says that he and Kongo Kong had to go out to the ring and teach Grado a lesson, and that Moose had to stop them as they were righting a wrong. Tonight, he wants to see Kongo Kong break Moose into a million little pieces.
Backstage, KM and Fallah Bahh come across Grado and Katarina. KM is both amazed and mortified that Grado has a girlfriend.
The GWM Flashback Moments of the Week are Mr. Anderson vs. "The Cowboy" James Storm and the final promo for Jeff Hardy vs. Bully Ray on the episode of Impact Wrestling before Lockdown 2012.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Madison Rayne, who was excited to come back to Impact Wrestling. She did not want to come back as a wrestler; she wanted to come back as a commentator. She says the Knockouts division was not built on building, and says that when something like what happened last week takes place, somebody needs to do the right thing. She is then confronted by Tessa Blanchard, who tells her to stay at home before telling her that they should meet face-to-face next time they are both in the ring.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett). DJ Z says it is surreal that they are champions, especially when Eli Drake and Scott Steiner were twice their size, and that they have proven that they can hang with the rest of the tag team division. Everett says that time and time again, they have been painted as the underdogs, but every dog has its day. Suddenly, Scott Steiner and Eli Drake, and Steiner says Z&E only won because they "slipped on a banana peel" and that they could not beat him and Eli Drake ten times out of ten. Eli Drake tells Scott Steiner to calm down and that they will get the titles eventually, but when Steiner says that if Eli Drake had been at the right place at the right time, none of this would be happening. This leads to an argument between Eli Drake and Scott Steiner that sees Scott Steiner walking away.
"Reborn" Matt Sydal retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against El Hijo del Fantasma.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana and Ortiz are angry about the lack of answers concerning the disappearance of Konnan as well as their losing streak. Finally, the person known as King - who is none other than former DCC member Eddie Kingston - shows up and tells them that Konnan has been attacked, but he is in a safe place and Homicide is with him. He tells him that shipments are good and that he has everything under control, and reminds them that the streets are watching LAX. He tells them to step their game up and bring back the hunger that they had before they were tag team champions.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events involving Austin Aries and Pentagon Jr. and previewing their match for the Impact Wrestling World Championship next week at Under Pressure.
Dezmond Xavier beats Petey Williams to face "The Machine" Brian Cage next week at Under Pressure. Petey Williams raises Dezmond Xavier's hand in victory after the match.
We see footage of Allie in her dressing room interspersed with Su Yung's funeral for Rosemary. Allie is then seen putting on a black hood, and she is wearing the same facepaint as Rosemary. She then grabs a crucifix that has been sharpened into a stake and walks out. The words "-B, DON'T LET THE DARKNESS CONSUME YOU! -R" are seen written on the dressing room mirror as Allie is heard saying "I'm sorry...I know this isn't what you want, but this is how it has to be."
Jimmy Jacobs is mysteriously absent as Kongo Kong - who repeatedly looks towards the backstage area - heads to the ring before the next match.
Moose beats Kongo Kong. During the end of the show, the show is mysteriously taken over by a video package containing the circle with the X in it as well as footage of the mystery person's past backstage victims. It is then revealed that Jimmy Jacobs has been laid out backstage and that a red piece of paper with the circle-X symbol is laid next to him.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Eli Drake shows up to start tonight's show. He says that he sees dummies as he looks into the crowd, and says Scott Steiner is busy and that he has asked Scott to take the night off as "he's got freaks...and he's got peaks." Last week, he talked about the possibilities of cashing in his shot at the Impact Wrestling World Championship and winning the title for a second time, then Austin Aries and Petagon Jr. both showed up. He says it does not matter who runs his mouth, for when it comes time to take the title, he will take it. He tells Pentagon Jr. that he has one week before he walks down the aisle and gives him a one-way ticket to the gravy train. Suddenly, Pentagon Jr. shows up and stares down with Eli Drake in the ring.
We see footage from earlier today where Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Kiera Hogan. Kiera may have lost at Redemption, but her redemption is coming a little later when she beats Taya Valkyrie in their rematch tonight. Suddenly, Tessa Blanchard shows up and says Redemption should be Kiera's last pay-per-view match as she is in the division now and she is the whole package and women like Kiera will always take a backseat to her because she is better than Kiera. Kiera says Tessa is better than her at sitting and watching, and tells Tessa to do what she does best while she beats Taya in the ring.
Backstage, Joseph Park is reunited with Grado, who is now back after his immigration problems. He also announces that he has a girlfriend. As Grado looks for his fanny pack, Grado and Joseph are met by Austin Aries, who tries to assert power, rejects Grado's jellybeans and hands Grado a banana - which Joseph Park eats - before he leaves.
oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) beat KM and Fallah Bahh, despite some teamwork beat KM and Fallah Bahh. After the match, KM and Fallah Bahh despite their miscommunication.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Moose, who says that he has been a top player in the NFL and never won a Super Bowl. Ever since he has been in Impact, he has been a top player but never a world champion. However, he is Mr. Impact Wrestling" has promised that this year will be the year that he wins gold and becomes Impact Wrestling World Champion. Suddenly, Jimmy Jacobs shows up and says he loves the confidence and bravado, but wonders why Moose would want to call himself "Mr. Impact Wrestling" before boasting about what he and Kongo Kong did to Johnny Impact. Moose grabs Jimmy and warns him that he is not Johnny Impact, and asks what he wants. Jimmy says he wants Moose to face Kongo Kong next week. Moose tells Jimmy to bring his monster so he can "whup his big ass," then lets Jimmy go and leaves.
Taya Valkyrie vs. Kiera Hogan ends in a no-contest. During the match, Tessa Blanchard shows up and brawls with Kiera Hogan as the referee checks on Taya Valkyrie, but Tessa quickly gets the upper hand and lays Kiera out with a Hammerlock DDT.
We see a video package for "The Machine" Brian Cage.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Slex, Nick Moretti and Brodie Marshall for World Series Wrestling in Australia in this week's Global Wrestling Network-exclusive match.
DJ Z, Dezmond Xavier and Andrew Everett beat Drago, Aerostar and El Hijo del Fantasma in a Lucha Rules six-man tag team match. Both teams shake hands after the match, then celebrate.
Backstage, Eli Drake runs into Austin Aries. He admits things got out of control last week, but that is to be expected when the stakes are high. He does not blame Eli for cashing in on Pentagon Jr., and wishes him luck before telling him that the World title is come back to him regardless of who wins. He then says he is rooting for Eli to win, because he knows he can beat him.
This week's Global Wrestling Network Flashback of the Week is the Ultimate X Match for the vacant TNA X Division Championship from Destination X 2012.
KM tells Fallah Bahh that if he follows him, he will change his entire life and make him cool. Suddenly, a backstage worker finds another person backstage mysteriously attacked. Once again, a red card with a black circle with an X going through it is found at the scene.
Next week: Eli Drake vs. Pentagon Jr. for the Impact Wrestling World Championship! The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) vs. Z&E (DJ Z and Andrew Everett)! Aerostar vs. El Hijo Del Fantasma vs. Taiji Ishimori vs. Drago!
We see footage from last Friday where Eddie Edwards is out of jail. Suddenly, Tommy Dreamer parks in front of Eddie and tells him to get in the car.
"Reborn" Matt Sydal retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Taiji Ishimori.
Tommy Dreamer tries to help Eddie Edwards and reason with him, but Eddie leaves.
Allie tells Rosemary that she will be there for her tonight, but Rosemary tells her not to go down to the ring tonight and tells her to promise not to do so. Allie promises not to come to the ring, and Rosemary says it is not what she wants, but how it has to be.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Santana and Ortiz are losing everything. Santana says that DJ Z and Andrew Everett will feel their anger next week, and that is it time for them to do something about their situation.
Su Yung vs. Rosemary ends in a no-contest. During the match, Su Yung summons some undead bridesmaids, who bring out a casket. Allie comes out, despite her promise to Rosemary, and attacks Su Yung before telling Rosemary that she would never leave her. Rosemary screams at Allie to leave before it is too late, but the undead bridesmaids grab at Allie while Su Yung attacks Rosemary. Rosemary is able to fight back and grab Su Yung's Kendo stick, but Su Yung spits mist into Rosemary's eyes and hits Rosemary with a Panic Switch through a table next to the ramp. Su Yung then gets Rosemary up again, and two of the undead bridesmaids drags Rosemary towards the casket and palce her inside while Allie is forced to watch.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
On September 9, 2017, GFW Impact Wresting's YouTube uploaded nine different Xplosion matches for United States viewers. Here they all are, from shortest to longest.
Drago beats Idris Abraham.
Tyrus beats Caleb Konley.
El Hijo de Dos Caras beats Mario Bokara.
Dezmond Xavier beats Braxton Sutter.
Eddie Edwards and Naomichi Marufuji beats Kongo Kong and KM.
Tyrus beats Mahabali Shera with a low blow out of the referee's vision followed by a choke slam.
Octagoncito and Andrew Everett beat Demus and Davey Richards.
Taiji Ishimori and Drago beat Davey Richards and Sammy Guevara.
It is announced that next week will be the 100th episode of Lucha Underground, and that Dario Cueto will have an important announcement to make that night.
Drago beats The Mack to obtain one of the seven Aztec Medallions after Kobra Moon distracts The Mack, allowing Drago to pin The Mack with the Dragon's Tail. After the match, The Mack gives Drago a Stone Cold Stunner, and is about to do the same to Kobra Moon when Pindar jumps into the ring and attacks The Mack. Vibora shows up afterwards, and choke slams The Mack after Pindar shoves The Mack his way.
Dario Cueto is in the ring. Next week will be an exciting night for everyone as it will be the 100th episode of Lucha Underground. He officially announces that El Dragon Azteca Jr. and Pentagon Dark will compete for an Aztec Medallion, while Prince Puma and Johnny Mundo will have an Atomicos match. Johnny Mundo will team with the rest of The Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Ricky Mandel), while Prince Puma will have his own team, which will be announced later tonight. The main event for that night will be his brother Matanza Cueto vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. He tells Rey to come out here, as he has something to say to him. Rey shows up, and Dario Cueto tells him to listen closely. Tonight, he is giving his brother Matanza a warm-up to give him a taste of what is going to happen to him. Tonight, Matanza takes on The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Mala Suerte, Saltador) in a 3-on-1 handicap match, and he is sending Rey home as he does not want him getting involved in the match. He tells him to leave, but Rey refuses and tells Dario Cueto he is staying right here. Dario Cueto knew he would say that, and threatens to fire El Dragon Azteca Jr. if he does not leave. Rey tells him he can wait for a week, and next week, he will end the Cueto family legacy. After he is done with Matanza, he is coming after Dario.
Riot police are seen lining the ringside area before the next match, while a police car with sirens on blocks the path to the locker room. Strobe lights are also seen around the arena.
Cortez Castro beats Joey Ryan in a Five-O Street Fight to earn one of the seven Aztec Medallions.
Matanza Cueto beats The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Mala Suerte, Saltador) in a 3-on-1 handicap match.
Prince Puma is in the ring. Next week, he will be leading an Atomicos team against Johnny Mundo and The Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, "The Darewolf" PJ Black, Ricky Mandel) for the 100th episode of Lucha Underground, and he has thought long and hard about who to pick. Suddenly, Mundo shows up and says nobody cares who he picks for partners, as he will take him to Slamtown at Ultima Lucha Tres just like he did on the very first episode of Lucha Underground. Prince Puma tells Mundo that he took him to Slamtown a few months later to become Lucha Underground Champion, and it was not the last time that he beat him, either. Mundo says Puma is pretty confident, but asks Puma if he is sure he can beat him. Puma tells Mundo he knows he can beat him. Mundo says that if he knows he can beat him, then they can make it a little more interesting by making it a title vs. mask match, where he puts the Lucha Underground Championship on the line and Prince Puma puts the mask on the line. Prince Puma is up to this challenge. Dario Cueto comes out and says he loves the idea, but says that he does not want it to look like he has run out of ideas and says that Prince Puma has something else on the line that is as valuable to him as the Lucha Underground Championship: his career. After Cueto asks Puma if he is up to the challenge, Puma hits Mundo with a high knee, looks at the Lucha Underground Championship, then tells Cueto he is very confident that he can beat Johnny Mundo as Mundo takes the title out of the ring. Prince Puma tells Johnny Mundo that his challenge is on.
The Latin-American Xchange is at the club. Konnan announces that tonight will be the best night in LAX history after saying that "he" is in. He says that when this person shows up during their match with Alberto El Patron, a new era of violence will begin.
Dezmond Xavier beats Drago to continue to the finals of the Super X Cup Tournament. Jeremy Borash interviews Dezmond Xavier after the match. He says that to beat Drago to enter the finals means he is destined to win it all, and tells his opponent to be ready.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Ethan Carter III. Tonight, he faces Moose for the Impact Grand Championship. He admits Moose is a good fighter, but says his real opponents are the judges led by Bruce Prichard. EC3 says he is already in Moose's head. Tonight, he plans to go out and win the Impact Grand Championship, because he is a Carter and this company needs him.
We hear comments from Matt Sydal and Lashley before their match in two weeks' time at Destination X.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews the Patron family (Alberto El Patron, Dos Caras, El Hijo del Dos Caras). Alberto El Patron says he knows what Konnan has been saying. He says that Konnan has been a liar and a snake, and wants to now if he can trust his family. El Hijo del Dos Caras tells El Patron that Konnan is in his head. Karen Jarrett tells them to stop the arguing, as does Bruce Prichard. Bruce Prichard tells them to take it easy and that he has seen stranger. He tells them to relax and prepare for their match. Bruce Prichard then tells Karen Jarrett he needs to talk to her alone.
Mumbai Cat beats Trevor Lee when Mumbai Cat switches places with another Mumbai Cat, who turns out to be Sonjay Dutt. After the match, Bruce Prichard shows up with a few referees as Dutt is still barred from the building, but Dutt asks to say his piece. He tells Trevor Lee that he has yet to beat him and for that, he is not yet the X Division Champion. He wants a match against Trevor Lee with the X Division Championship on the line in two weeks' time at Destination X, and he also wants it to be a ladder match. He then allows the referees to take him away.
We hear about Lashley from America's Top Team.
In footage from earlier today, Joseph Park says he will fetch Laurel Van Ness as Grado concentrates on his match. As for Kongo Kong, Joseph Park doesn't to have much in the way of advice.
Eddie Edwards, en route to his match against Eli Drake, is beaten down by Kongo Kong, who is destroying the backstage area as Laurel Van Ness tells him to stop.
After the break, Kongo Kong is seen backstage attacking Richard Justice, and Laurel Van Ness is telling Kong to stop.
Ethan Carter III beats Moose to become the Impact Grand Champion by judge's decision. Scott D'Amore and "Dirty" Dutch Mantell score Round 3 a 10-10 tie, but Bruce Prichard rules 10-8 in favor of EC3.
We see a vignette for a new tag team: oVe. They will debut at Destination X in two weeks' time.
Suicide, Braxton Sutter and Grado beat KM, Mario Bokara and Fallah Baah. After the match, Grado asks Laurel Van Ness to come to the ring again. Laurel Van Ness shows up with Joseph Park as Grado pulls something out of a sports pack, but Kongo Kong shows up again. This time, Grado stands and fights, but he doesn't fare very well. Allie wants Sutter to help, but Sutter wants none of it. Joseph Park gets Grado out of the ring before Kongo Kong squashes him.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews the Latin-American Exchange. Mackenzie Mitchell interviews the LAX. Konnan says it's about to go down, and that El Patron made two mistakes: lying to him and trusting his family. He says that LAX will soon become what nightmares are made of.
Ethan Carter III shows up. EC3 brags about being Impact Grand Champion, then stands on a cube near the commentary table. He says that tonight is a night for celebration, then admits this is an interesting time and kisses the title. He then proceeds to leave through the crowd.
The Latin-America Xchange (Santana, Ortiz, Homicide) beat The Patron Family (Alberto El Patron, Dos Caras, El Hijo del Dos Caras). During the match, Ortiz clotheslines the referee, and LAX wins it the assistance of their newest member: Low-Ki, who hits El Patron with Warrior's Way to give LAX the win.
Texano beats The Mack to continue to the quarter-finals of the Cueto Cup Tournament. During the match, Famous B shows up and tries to shoot at The Mack with a water gun. Mack hits Famous B with a Stunner, but this distraction is enough to allow Texano the win.
Son of Havoc is at a bar. The bartender pours him a drink, but Son of Madness takes it. Havoc says he knows why he is here, and both men fight. Havoc says he is not going back after what happened, and Madness gives him a choice of fighting or hearing him out. Madness says Havoc abandoned the club and turned his back on "the invisible cult," and he will make his life hell until he returns to their gang. Havoc says he is not returning, but Madness says he'll have to come back home eventually.
The White Rabbit Clan (Paul London, Mala Suerte, Saltador) are playing checkers - on top of Saltador, of course - until Mascarita Sagrada shows up with a gift box. They bow down as they ask for his forgiveness for failing him, and Mascarita Sagrada gives them the gift and reads. The card on it reads "Hope this brings you better luck," and inside the box is a lucky rabbit's foot. The three of them scream in delight.
Pentagon Dark beats Drago to continue to the quarter-finals of the Cueto Cup Tournament, where he will face Texano. After the match, Kobra Moon tries to stop Pentagon Dark from breaking Drago's arm only to get superkicked. Aerostar shows up and saves Drago, then asks Drago to come back to him and Fenix only for Drago to turn on him. Pentagon sees that Aerostar is down, and breaks his arm instead.
Pentagon Dark meets Catrina in the temple. Catrina says that once upon a time, Pentagon Dark took something from Mil Muertes: his life. She says that she and Mil Muertes never forget a debt. Pentagon Dark says he has no fear, but Catrina teleports behind him and says it would be lucky if Pentagon Dark advanced in the Cueto Cup and faced Mil Muertes, who will not only end his shot at the Cueto Cup, but also Pentagon Dark himself. Catrina then disappears.
Rey Mysterio Jr. beats "The Darewolf" PJ Black. During the match, Rey accidentally boots referee Marty Elias in the face during a Tornado DDT. After this, Johnny Mundo shows up and attacks Rey before helping Black up so they can gang up on Rey along with Jack Evans, who also shows up. El Dragon Azteca Jr. shows up and fights off the three of them, but he is tripped up and dragged out of the ring by Taya before Evans revives the ref and Mundo plays Black on top of Rey, who kicks out at the last second, much to the surprise of Black's buddies, who are chased to the back by El Dragon Azteca Jr., who now has a steel chair in his hands. Black goes for a Razor's Edge, but Rey reverses it into a 619 for the win. After the match, Rey grabs the microphone and tells Black this does not concern him and that this is more about Johnny Mundo. Rey tells Mundo he knows he can hear him, and tells him he won't be able to run his entire life, and that there will be a time where he gets tired of running, and it will be in four weeks. In four weeks, he will see him back in the ring in front of his people, because he and his people will make history because he will become Lucha Underground Champion. He tells Johnny not to worry, because he will not leave him empty-handed, as he will be leaving with a 619.
We see Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras entering the arena in footage from earlier today.
We get a closer look at Sammy Guevara, who decided to become a professional wrestler at 11 years old and wants to become a household name worldwide. He is amazed that Drago is his first round opponent, but says Drago has not seen all of what he can do, and considers this to be an honor. He says it is time to step into the spotlight he deserves, and after that, he is going for the X Division title.
We get a closer look at Drago, who claims to come from another world and whose objective is to destroy his opponent so he can show everyone what Drago is all about. He says Sammy Guevara is a man he wants to get in the ring with, but says Guevara lacks capability and experience. He wants to win the tournament and bring the Super X Cup back to AAA, and he wants everyone to believe in Drago.
Drago beats Sammy Guevara to continue to the semi-finals of the Super X Cup Tournament.
We see footage from Impact Wrestling's trip to Camp Boggy Creek, a camp for special needs children with life-threatening illnesses, from July 5th.
Sienna beats Amber Nova. After the match, Sienna says she did what she said she would do, and put in the work to become a champion. She says there was somebody who didn't believe in her, either: Karen Jarrett. She calls Karen out and demands respect. Karen Jarrett shows up, and Sienna tells her to get on her knees and tell her she is the most dominating Knockouts Champion ever. Karen refuses to back down, and both women jack their jaws at each other. Karen gets out of the ring, and Allie rushes into the ring. Allie attacks Sienna with a kendo stick, but Laurel Van Ness attacks Allie from behind. Rosemary makes the save as Van Ness and and evens the odds. Karen Jarrett grabs Sienna by the hair, and as Sienna grabs her, Gail Kim shows up and cleans house. Karen Jarrett then puts Sienna in a Last Knockout Standing for the Unified Women's Championship against Rosemary next week.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Konnan threatens El Hijo del Dos Caras, and tells him to tell Alberto El Patron to join them or else he will find him, wherever he is.
The stars of Swole Mates, Andy Velchich and Freddy "Partyboy" Hardy, are seen in the front row again.
We see a video package giving us a closer look at El Hijo del Fantasma.
Backstage, Bruce Prichard confronts Trevor Lee for claiming to be the X Division Champion, and Trevor Lee says he never got his rematch for the title. Sonjay Dutt confronts Trevor Lee, and is held back by security. Bruce Prichard says he will look into Trevor Lee's claims.
The Laredo Kid, Garza Jr. and Octagoncito beat Idris Abraham, Demus and Trevor Lee. During the match, it is announced that Sonjay Dutt has been banned from the arena for disrupting the show.
Joseph Park gets Grado more confident for his date with Laurel Van Ness...who proves to be quite a handful at a restaurant.
At the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse, Konnan says he has sent Santana and Ortiz out to find Dos Caras in an attempt to force Alberto El Patron to join LAX. Konnan pulls out a pair of pliers, saying Dos Caras should be here soon, implying he will pull his teeth out.
Dos Caras is brought into the Latin-American Xchange clubhouse. Konnan says he does not care what happens to him, and tells him to tell Alberto El Patron to join LAX, as he knows something about his son that even Dos Caras does not know.
Matt Sydal beats Low Ki and El Hijo del Fantasma after Low Ki hits El Hijo del Fantasma with Warrior's Way before breaking the pinfall up with a top rope Shooting Star Press. El Hijo Del Fantasma and Matt Sydal show good sportsmanship after the match. After the match, Sydal says that the X Division is world-class wrestling, and thanks the fans. Matt Sydal tells the fans to "trust yourself and question authority." He then asks Bruce Prichard to come to the ring. Prichard shows up with Tyrus and tells Sydal he likes him, but he is sick and tired of people making demands. Prichard says Sydal is deserving of a title match, but so are others in the back. Suddenly, Lashley shows up. Lashley says there is only one person deserving of a World title shot: himself. He has tackled everyone that Prichard has thrown at him, and tells him to give him a title shot. If one more person gets an opportunity, he will take matters into his own. Lashley hits Sydal with a Spear, and says that's only a start. He tells Prichard to make the World title shot happen.
Grado and Laurel Van Ness' date continues. Grado does what he can to survive the date. Laurel is somehow enjoying herself. Later, we see Joseph Park and Grado meet backstage again. It's official: Laurel Van Ness is Grado's key to citizenship.
Chris Adonis tosses water into the face of Freddy "Partyboy" Hardy. Freddy jumps in the ring and confronts Adonis, and Andy Velcich jumps in shortly afterwards. Adonis gets out of there.
Eli Drake beats Ethan Carter III, Eddie Edwards and Moose after EC3 hits Edwards with the One Percenter only for Eli Drake to pick the bones.
McKenzie interviews the stars of Swole Mates, Andy Velchich and Freddy "Partyboy" Hardy. Suddenly, the Latin-American Xchange interrupts and a camera follows them to the back where they meet Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras. With no answer as to whether Alberto El Patron will join LAX, father and son are jumped. Konnan demands an answer from Alberto El Patron, or else he will do away with his father and brother.
The Latin-American Xchange head to the ring with Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras as hostages. Konnan says he knows Alberto El Patron is in the building and that they are recording his documentary here, and says that El Patron underestimated how demented he can be. He says he will handle this Mexican street style, saying that if El Patron wants to put his hands on his family, then he will put his hands on El Patron's. Dos Caras and El Hijo del Dos Caras are attacked with kendo sticks, and El Hijo del Dos Caras is almost unmasked when El Patron shows up. He tells Konnan to leave his family alone, and not to involve them in this. El Patron tells Konnan that if he lays a hand on his father, he will hurt him. Konnan tells El Patron that if he joins, he will let them go. After some words between El Patron and Konnan (whom El Patron calls "Carlos"), LAX let El Patron's brother and father go. El Patron then tells Konnan that they are no longer friends, and that Konnan is no longer the man he once knew and that he is just Konnan and not Carlos. Konnan tells El Patron to put on the LAX shirt, and says he is a man of his word and will let his family goes. El Patron puts the shirt on, then attacks LAX with the kendo stick still laying in the ring. He then rips the shirt off after cleaning house, and the show ends.
As Dario Cueto sets up the brackets for the Cueto Cup in his office, Pentagon Dark shows up. He is all healed up, and wants to know where Black Lotus. Cueto says she has went back to Hong Kong and he hasn't seen her in months. Pentagon Dark says he might as well break Cueto's arm next. Cueto says that would not be wise, but Pentagon Dark tries to break it anyway. Cueto saves himself by telling Pentagon Dark he is putting him in the Cueto Cup where the winner gets a shot at the Lucha Underground Championship. Pentagon Dark says he will win the tournament and go on to Ultima Lucha Tres to become champion. If he loses at Ultima Lucha, however, Cueto will be leaving with broken bones.
The Mack beats Mala Suerte to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup.
In the locker room, Cage is lifting weights with the new glove Dario Cueto gave him in his right hand. Cueto shows up, saying he is enjoying the fruits of his labor. He says that a high-ranking politician and city councilman, Lawrence Delgado, has invited him to his office later tonight, and Cueto asks that he be acquainted with him as he gives him his address, telling him that Delgado is expecting him.
Pentagon Dark beats Argenis to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup, then breaks Argenis' arm after the match.
Before the next match, Famous B kicks ring announcer Melissa Santos out of the ring, and says he has a stable and all he needs is a thoroughbred. He tells Texano that instead of fighting him, he wants to represent him, and that all he has to do is pin him. Famous B lays down for him, but Texano lets go of the pinfall and hits him with a sit-out powerbomb to win. Texano beats Famous B to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup.
We see a video package of Rey Mysterio Jr. and Johnny Mundo training for their upcoming Lucha Underground Championship match.
Drago beats Argenis to continue to the second round of the Cueto Cup. After the match, Kobra Moon commands Drago to kill Argenis, and Drago lays Argenis out in the middle of the ring before Kobra Moon chains Drago up again.
Cage meets with city councilman Lawrence Delgado at the address provided to him by Dario Cueto, his right hand still in the gauntlet as he enters Boyle Heights City Hall. Delgado says that if Cage cannot remove the gauntlet, then that means the gauntlet is working and that their work will finally begin. Cage does not like the thought of working for a city councilman, and tells Delgado he does not work for him. Delgado says he will, and that the days of working out and drinking protein shakes will be in the past as his life will finally have purpose. Cage grabs Delgado with the gloved hand, forces him up against a wall, then lets him go and says "Sorry, man...I don't know what came over me." We see that the wall behind Delgado now has a hole in it, and Delgado tells him "That's okay...you're still thinking like a man." Cage then punches Delgado in the face so hard that his entire head explodes. Cage then says he is not a man...he is a machine. Cage then stomps on one of Delgado's eyes, now forcibly removed from the man's skull and now on the floor, as he leaves.
Prince Puma has recurring visions of losing to Mil Muertes in a Buried Alive Match in the locker room. Rey Mysterio Jr. checks on Prince Puma, and tells him that Vampiro is not his master and that he is using him. Puma tells Rey that he isn't his friend, either. Rey then sees Vampiro in the mirror, telling him to stay away from him or else he will send him straight to Hell. Rey looks back but sees nobody, then punches the bathroom mirror out.
Before the next match, Dario Cueto comes out of his office to declare The Mack vs. Johnny Mundo to be in sudden death mode, and whoever scores the next pinfall will be Lucha Underground Championship, despite Mundo having more falls than The Mack at the end of the match. He also declares the match to be Falls Count Anywhere to tip the scales further in The Mack's favor.
Johnny Mundo retains the Lucha Underground Championship in a sudden death match to determine the winner of the All Night Long Match after Taya shows up and stops a vertical suplex attempt from the apron by The Mack, allowing Johnny Mundo to powerbomb The Mack into a pile of steel chairs to the outside. After the match, it is announced that Dario Cueto has an earth-shattering announcement after the break.
Dario Cueto announces that this year, Lucha Underground has revolutionized the underground fighting industry and has stayed as violent as it has been unpredictable. He says his office door says "proprietor," but it should say "Lucha Libre genius," as he has come up with yet another great idea, the greatest of which underground wrestling has ever seen. Ring announcer Melissa Santos shows up with a trophy, which Cueto deems the Cueto Cup. Starting next week, the best luchadores will be in a single elimination tournament for the cup, and whoever wins it will not only win the cup, but will earn a shot at the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucha Tres. He also announces that the Lucha Underground Championship will be defended the night the cup is awarded. He says Matanza Cueto will not be facing Johnny Mundo, as he embarassed himself by letting Rey Mysterio Jr. make him look week. He then announces that Johnny Mundo will defend the title against Rey Mysterio Jr. that night, before announcing that the Trios titles will be defended right now.
Kobra Moon, Vibora and Pindar beat Drago, Aerostar and Fenix to become the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Champions after Drago turns on Aerostar by spitting green mist in his face. Pindar and Vibora then hold Argenis up so that Dragon can hit him with a splash. Drago, Vibora and Pindar are the Trios champions, as Kobra Moon is considered not to be officially part of the match. Kobra Moon then puts Dragon on a metal leash.
Ricky Mandel meets Johnny Mundo. Mundo asks where the champagne is, and Mandel says that Taya asked a hold be put on it. Taya then tells Mundo about the Lucha Underground Championship defense against Rey Mysterio Jr. Mundo asks Mandel to get the car ready so that he does not see him nervous, and then tells Taya he will have to train harder than ever before as Rey is no joke. Taya asks Mundo if he is going to put some pants on. Mundo simply replies "No time for pants."
Prince Puma plays mind games with Mil Muertes and sneaks up on him from behind before the next match.
Prince Puma beats Mil Muertes in a Boyle Heights Street Fight when El Vampiro hands him a brick to hit Mil Muertes in the head with to counter being hit in the head by Catrina with the stone used to control Mil Muertes.
Mil Muertes wants to know how Prince Puma is alive when he buried him. Catrina explains that Vampiro brought him back with dark magic, and if he wants to get to Puma, he must go through Vampiro. At the temple, Jeremiah Crane catches up with Catrina, telling her he beat "the one she loves," but Catrina tells him that wasn't him.
Sexy Star beats Mariposa. After the match, Marty "The Moth" Martinez shows up, tends to Mariposa, then attacks her.
Mascarita Sagrada is working out in the locker room when The White Rabbit Clan (Paul London, Mala Suerte, Saltador) show up, thinking he is the White Rabbit. They ask him to join him at ringside as their guru so they can achieve victory, but Mascarita Sagrada tells them they have the wrong guy. The clan is convinced he is still the White Rabbit.
Kobra Moon, Pindar and Vibora bring Drago to the ring in chains, seemingly as a slave, and orders Dragon to take her place in the match.
Drago, Pindar and Vibora beat The White Rabbit Clan (Paul London, Mala Suerte, Saltador). Drago is shackled again like a pet, then Fenix and Aerostar show up and fight off Pindar and Vibora. Kobra Moon pulls on the chain, choking Drago so that he can't interfere, but Fenix and Aerostar are able to save him.
Sexy Star meets up with The Mack backstage, and she respects The Mack's wishes when he asks her not to accompany him to prove he can beat Johnny Mundo on his own.
Dario Cueto meets up with The Mack in the training room. He says tonight's match is just a warm-up and not for the Lucha Underground Championship, but the winner will pick the stipulation for the championship match. Even if The Mack loses, he still gets another shot at Johnny Mundo. The Mack asks Dario Cueto if he is a betting man, and when Dario says yes, he gives him some advice: always bet on Mack.
Johnny Mundo beats The Mack with a low blow after Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black distract The Mack. Evans and Black attack The Mack after the match. and Mundo tells The Mack that he not only sucks and shouldn't be in the same ring as him. He then tells The Mack that he will take him to Slamtown all night long, confirming that their match for the Lucha Underground Championship will be an All Night Long Match. After this, Catrina and Mil Muertes show up and approach the ring, and Mundo, Evans and Black escape while the referees roll The Mack out of the ring. Mil Muertes, however, has other ideas, and attacks Vampiro at the commentary table before tossing him into the ring and stomping away at him. Prince Puma shows up, but only makes it to the apron before Mil Muertes hits Vampiro with the Flatliner.
Jeremiah Crane beats Killshot, Dante Fox and Mariposa in a first-round Battle of the Bulls Tournament Match to go on to the next round. Killshot attacks Dante Fox after the match.
Taya gets some footage of "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack Evans for Johnny Mundo's movie. Mundo is surprised that recording is going on, and tells them he wants them to win tonight.
We see Sexy Star train for her match. She suddenly finds a tarantula in her locker when she heads to the locker room.
Kobra Moon vs. Drago ends when a man who looks somewhat like a lizard gets into the ring. Fenix shows up and takes him on, and Aerostar also helps out. Kobra Moon then summons another guy who looks like a snake, this one more hulking in size than the other, and sics them on Aerostar and Fenix. The taller lizard man choke slams both men at the same time, and the crowd chants "Luchasaurus" before he hits Dragon with a Tombstone Piledriver. The three of them leave, with the biggest one carrying Drago with him.
Sexy Star runs into Mariposa backstage. They almost walk away from each other, but Mariposa grabs her hair and they both fight. Sexy Star overpowers Mariposa and confronts her for torturing her for six months as well as placing a spider in her locker. Mariposa says she knows nothing about the spider, and tells her to think long and hard before starting another war with her, as she can finish her off the second time around. Mariposa tells her that if she wanted to leave something in her locker, it would be beautiful like a butterfly and not ugly like a spider. Sexy Star rears back to punch, aiming for her face but instead punching a hole int he wall.
"The Darewolf" PJ Black beats Jack Evans, Son of Havoc and Angelico in a first-round Battle of the Bulls Tournament Match to go on to the next round after telling Evans to pin him only to reverse the pin into an inside cradle.
El Dragon Azteca Jr. tells Rey Mysterio Jr. that Matanza Cueto came for him. Rey says it was his fault, but Azteca says he now understands what he has trained for and why he wears the mask. Rey tells him a fight with Matanza is a fight he can't win, but Azteca doesn't care about winning. Rey tells him this is his battle, not Azteca's, but Azteca tells Rey that the days of him telling him what to do is over and that he plans to start his own legacy by ending Matanza's life.
Vampiro wishes Prince Puma luck in his match against Mil Muertes tonight. Prince Puma makes it clear he wants nothing to do with him even if he is beaten mercifully at his desk, as he would rather die by Mil Muertes' hands than live by Vampiros. Vampiro tells Prince Puma that Mil Muertes will die by his hands.
Dario Cueto is back with Dario's Dial of Doom...which lands on Killshot.
Matanza Cueto retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Killshot. After the match, a young man wearing dog tags around his neck, and Killshot cannot believe he is here, as if he was dead. Killshot hugs him, but the guy is not impressed and kicks him with an impressive jumping front kick before stomping a mudhole in Killshot and driving him into the mat. He then tells Killshot "You left me for dead" before he drops his dog tags on a downed Killshot and leaves.
The Rabbit Clan is coming...
Before the next match, Dario Cueto shows up and gives everyone "a glimpse of the future." He announces that Aztec Warfare is returning, and that he is looking for competition for Matanza Cueto. He then announces that Matanza Cueto will defend the Lucha Underground Championship at Aztec Warfare, and that he will be entered at #1. He then tells Fenix he wants to give him the chance to enter at #20, and extends the opportunity to Drago and Aerostar as well. He then tells The Super Friends (Drago, Aerostar, Fenix) that they will have to fight each other in order to get that opportunity. Whoever wins is #20, while the two losers will not be able to compete in Aztec Warfare.
Drago beats Aerostar and Fenix to enter Aztec Warfare at #20. As per pre-match stipulation, Aerostar and Fenix will not be able to participate in Aztec Warfare.
Kobra Moon sneaks up on Drago in the locker room. She says the scales have tipped in his favor, and that she wants him to win the Lucha Underground Championship and bring the title back to their tribe. Drago says he left the tribe 1,000 years ago, and will never return. He then roars and leaves. Some guy shows up, telling her this is the men's room. She hisses at him, and he just eats a pizza.
Johnny Mundo shows up in Dario Cueto's office saying he wants to be Lucha Underground Champion, and has a way of doing just that. He tells him that he has a souvenir of when they didn't see eye to eye: $100,000...give or take, as he had to pay someone off. He hands Dario Cueto the money and tells him he wants Sexy Star. Dario Cueto makes the match official for the Gift of the Gods Championship. Dario then looks at the money he just got back.
Prince Puma beats Mil Muertes.
Rey Mysterio Jr. talks to someone, saying that he and his son go way back. He asks this person where it will put him with the Guerreros if he beats Chavo Guerrero, Jr. and forces him out of the temple. This person is Chavo Guerrero, Sr., and he says the Guerrero dynasty will not end with his son, and asks if this is the only way. Rey says either Chavo leaves or he leaves.
Vampiro tells Pentagon Jr. that he is right to face Matanza Cueto, but he wants to know if he is ready. He sends Pentagon Jr. into a cave to destroy the man that he once was and find the darkness within. After a fierce battle, he beats his master, and he is finally ready. Vampiro then asks Pentagon Jr. to extinguish a candle so Pentagon Dark can take his place.
Aerostar, Fenix and Drago beat Johnny Mundo, "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack Evans to become the Lucha Underground Trios Champions after the ref is knocked out twice and Angelico returns to smash his crutches into Johnny Mundo, revealing that he's no longer hurt in the process.
El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs Black Lotus ends when Pentagon Jr., now clad in all black, appears and breaks Black Lotus' arm before doing the same to El Dragon Azteca Jr. Vampiro confirms that Pentagon Jr. is now Pentagon Dark, and that he is about to introduce the world to him.
After the break, Pentagon Dark is in the ring with a mike. Last year at Ultimate Lucha, he beat Vampiro in the ring, and told Vampiro he was ready when in fact he wasn't. He says Matanza destroyed and humiliated him, and all he felt was pain and frustration with himself. Vampiro took him to the darkest places of the universe, and together he and Vampiro faced and defeated their fears. Now he is in the center of temple, stronger and more powerful than ever. He says Ian Hodgkinson is dead and destroyed by his master, Vampiro. He then says that Pentagon Jr. is also dead and shattered, and torn apart by someone stronger and more powerful: Pentagon Dark. He then says the battle cry of "zero fear" is stronger than ever. He says that Pentagon Dark is stronger, more fearless and more unforgiving, and promises to destroy Matanaza Cueto.
Matanza Cueto retains the Lucha Underground Championship against Pentagon Dark after Vampiro gives Pentagon Dark a barbed wire bat only for Dario Cueto to keep him from using it when he is about to use it on Matanza. Pentagon Dark is distracted by Cueto, preparing to break his army when Matanza takes advantage and hits him with it before hitting Wrath of the Gods. After the match, Vampiro helps him up, but a frustrated Pentagon Dark tells him to back off.
Taya beats Ivelisse after Catrina teleports in, shows up with a new look, attacks Ivelisse and teleports out of the ring. After the match, Catrina teleports back in and says "Death comes to everyone...even you, bitch" to Ivelisse before giving her the lick of death.
We see a video package of Prince Puma that shows his road through Lucha Underground thus far.
Rey Mysterio beats Prince Puma. Both men show respect after the match, then Rey tells Prince Puma that he will leave the ring to him as the people of the temple are his people. The crowd chants "Thank you, Rey" as Rey leaves. Just when the show is about to end, however, Pentagon Dark shows up out of nowhere, hits Vampiro with the barbed wire bat and super kicks Matt Striker. Pentagon Dark then cuts Vampiro's forehead with the barbed wire bat before hitting him with a piece of the commentary table and going back on the attack with the barbed wire bat. After licking Vampiro's blood from his forehead, Pentagon Dark tells Vampiro he is no longer his master and that he is the new master. He wants everyone to see Vampiro humiliated at his feet, and tells him that his blood feeds him. He then tastes Vampiro's blood, then cuts Vampiro's forehead with the barbed wire bat one more time.
The show - and Season 2 - ends with Dario Cueto being arrested and sent to prison. Dario Cueto then looks at the camera and smiles. The words "To be continued..." appear on the screen.
Black Lotus tells Dario Cueto that El Dragon Azteca, Jr. knows where Matanza is kept, but he stopped him from killing him. However, if she finds out that he lied about El Dragon Azteca killing her parents, he will have to answer to him and the entire Black Lotus Clan. Dario Cueto tells her he's the only one to tell her the truth. He then tells her she is in a match against El Dragon Azteca, Jr. at Ultima Lucha, and if she wins, she can bring his mask to the Black Lotus Triad and her parents can finally rest in peace.
This week features a 6-on-6 match-up, and whichever team wins will face each other in an elimination match the next week where the winner will face Matanza Cueto for the Lucha Underground Championship.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez makes it known that he has Killshock's dog tags, and calls him out. He gets him, all right, and after he finds out that Killshot is behind him, that starts the match.
Marty "The Moth" Martinez vs. Killshot ends in a double count-out when the entire match takes place outside of the ring. Marty gets a swift kick after the match, and Killshot almost gets his dogtags back, but Marty takes them back after outsmarting him.
Mr. Cisco is in an interrogation room, and it turns out that Mr. Cisco has a laundry list of charges and a rap sheet a mile long. Cisco feels betrayed, and almost refuses to wear a wire, but quickly reconsiders and asks what he's getting Dario Cueto on. Captain Velasquez thinks that Dario Cueto may be the lynch pin to "The End of Days."
Jack Evans insists he be called Jack "The Dragonslayer" Evans before the next match.
Drago and Aerostar beat "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Jack "The Dragonslayer" Evans in a Nunchaku Match.
Before the next match, Pentagon Jr. shows up in a wheelchair and thanks Chavo Guerrero for being the only one who supported him, but then gets out of his wheelchair and tells him he will now destroy him...which he does by breaking his arm.
Black Lotus and Dario Cueto show up. Dario says it's great to see Pentagon Jr. again, especially after what Matanza Cueto did to him. He allows Pentagon Jr. to replace Chavo Guerrero Jr. in this match when the believers of the temple demand it. Dario then tells Pentagon Jr. to think long and hard if this is what he wants in his condition. Pentagon Jr. gets in the ring to fight without a second thought.
Fenix, King Cuerno, Ivelisse, Pentagon Jr., Johnny Mundo and Taya beat Son of Havoc, The Mack, Texano, Sexy Star, Prince Puma and Rey Mysterio Jr. in a 6-on-6 match. The winning team will face each other in an elimination match next week to decide who faces Matanza Cueto for the Lucha Underground Championship at Ultima Lucho 2.
Fenix is in Dario Cueto's office, as is Drago and Aerostar. Dario Cueto almost considers them for the Trios Tag Team Tournament, but Fenix gets two different partners because Drago and Aerostar couldn't get along. Fenix is paired with Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black for the tournament, with the first match being against The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce). Drago and Aerostar, on the other hand, are put in a match for one of the seven ancient Aztec medallions...and that match is next.
Aerostar beats Drago to earn one of the seven ancient Aztec medallions.
Johnny Mundo is training when Taya asks if it's possible for Mundo to look better today than he did yesterday. Mundo says "Of course. I'm not a man. I'm the man." Taya then gives Mundo news that he will be competing for an Aztec medallion match against Cage next week as per Dario Cueto...and it's a steel cage match, so Taya can't interfere. Taya has confidence that Mundo will win the match.
Fenix, Jack Evans and "The Darewolf" PJ Black beat The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) to continue to the next round of the Trios Tag Team Tournament.
Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Angelico are in Dario Cueto's office. They find out that they are in the Trios Tag Team Tournament, and that they have a bye into the finals, which is a four-way elimination match. Whoever wins it will win the Lucha Underground Trios Tag Team Championships.
Catrina shows her disappointment with The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Terce) for losing their match tonight. When Catrina ask them for a reason not to destroy them, El Siniestro de la Muerte rips out the still-beating blackened hearts of his teammates, killing them. His teammates are now smoldering piles of ashes as El Siniestro de la Muerte seemingly absorbs their power.
Mil Muertes vs. Matanza Cueto ends with Mil Muertes sending Matanza through the roof of Dario Cueto's office with a Flatliner.
Captain Velasquez gets a message from an old friend telling her to stay out of his jurisdiction and to call off the case against Dario Cueto out of the best interests of his employer...who is someone far more powerful than the mayor. (As an easter egg, you can see photos of Hernandez, Delavar Daivari, Alberto El Patron, Big Ryck and Blue Demon, Jr, all of them listed as missing persons.)
