History Wrestling / LuchaUnderground

* SpiritualSuccessor: To the short-lived Wrestling/WrestlingSocietyX. Wrestling/{{MLW}} also has one in the form of the [[Wrestling/PromocionesDorado Azteca Underground]] faction given its references to the late brand (especially its website) as well as having MIL MUERTES himself as part of the roster. What's more, 'El Jefe' is implied to be Dario Cueto himself.

'''NOW [[{{Catchphrase}} RING DA BELL!]]'''

At the time of it's final aired episode, Ultima Lucha [=IV=], Lucha Underground recognized the following championships:

Since their return from haitus in 2020, promotion [[Wrestling/{{MLW}} Major League Wrestling]] started to allude to the late brand in its programming. The Wrestling/PromocionesDorado faction would be bought by an entity known as "Azteca Underground", while LU alum King Muertes would debut as one of their members of the group. Sure enough, the end of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbFDHC_6bw8 ''Fusion'' #131]] revealed "El Jefe", now known as Cesar Duran, as the head of Azteca Underground.

* '''Lucha Underground Trios Champions:''' '''The Snake Tribe (Kobra Moon, Daga, and [[Wrestling/SamiCallihan Jeremiah Snake]]''' since August 15, 2022

** Somewhat {{justified}} due to Dario specifically requesting that the referees be more lenient with the rules and countouts in the interest of creating more violence. He's not above chewing one out over a disqualification either, as seen when he intervened to undo Chavo Guerrero's cheap win over Rey Mysterio in a Loser Leaves Lucha match.

* '''Lucha Underground Trios Champions:''' '''The Snake Tribe (Kobra Moon, Daga, and [[Wrestling/SamiCallihan Jeremiah Snake]]''' since November 18, 2022

* '''[[Wrestling/{{AAA}} Mega Champion:''' '''Wrestling/KennyOmega''' as of November 7, 2018[[labelnote:note]] The [=AAA=] Mega Championship has been recognized in Lucha Underground since its inception, but has not appeared and was not referenced on screen since season two. Kenny Omega was the reigning champion at the time of Lucha Underground's final event, but never appeared on screen in any capacity.[[/labelnote]]

* '''Wrestling/AAA AAA Mega Champion:''' '''Wrestling/KennyOmega''' as of November 7, 2018[[labelnote:note The [=AAA=] Mega Championship has been recognized in Lucha Underground since its inception, but has not appeared and was not referenced on screen since season two. Kenny Omega was the reigning champion at the time of Lucha Underground's final event, but never appeared on screen in any capacity.[[/labelnote]]

* '''[[Wrestling/AAA AAA]] Mega Champion:''' '''Wrestling/KennyOmega''' as of November 7, 2018[[labelnote:note The [=AAA=] Mega Championship has been recognized in Lucha Underground since its inception, but has not appeared and was not referenced on screen since season two. Kenny Omega was the reigning champion at the time of Lucha Underground's final event, but never appeared on screen in any capacity.[[/labelnote]]

** Mil Muertes. If you're debuting in Lucha Underground and he's your first opponent, well, [[SquashMatch sucks to be you]]. He brought it [[UpToEleven up to 11]] after surviving a 10-man battle royale followed by a main event against Fenix to win the last spot in the first ''Aztec Warfare'' for the inaugural Lucha Underground title. Yes, the undefeated monster went in last in the rumble for the title.

* IHaveTheHighGround: Prince Puma, full stop. [[Wrestling/JohnMorrison Johnny Mundo]] and the three luchadores from Episode 3 (Fenix, Drago, Pentagon Jr.) certainly qualify as well.
** Angelico and Jack Evans, while not tag-team partners in Lucha Underground like they are in other promotions, both definitely have the high ground.
** Aerostar pretty much owns the high ground.

In 2016, episodes of the series were made available for purchase on iTunes. On March 15th, 2017, Creator/{{Netflix}} began to stream the first two seasons in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the potential for more in the future. This deal came to an end on November 15th, 2018. The show finished airing its fourth season on November 7th, 2018. With the Netflix deal having ended, all four seasons have since been uploaded to the free streaming service [[http://www.tubitv.com Tubi]]. A fifth season presently looks highly unlikely due to several contract disputes, issues with AAA, a number of the performers being signed by other promotions, and the departure of lead writer Chris [=DeJoseph=]. Once his non-disclosure agreement expires, writer Chris Roach has promised to reveal how the saga was supposed to end.

* BadassBeard: Son of Havoc has a HUGE one, as does Son of Madness.

* BadassNormal: Most of the cast, who have to compete against a dragon, a machine, and whatever Mil Muertes is, among others.

In 2021, Wrestling/{{MLW}} started to allude to the late brand in its programming especially one of their factions Wrestling/PromocionesDorado being bought by an entity known as 'Azteca Underground' as well as having Mil Muertes as one of their members of the group. The end of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbFDHC_6bw8 MLW Fusion 131]] confirmed that Dario Cueto as "El Jefe" has returned as the head of Azteca Underground, though his name was later changed to Cesar Duran.

* [[WildCard Tweener]]: Many of the wrestlers look out for themselves and no-one else. Mil Muertes, being the [[WrestlingMonster monster wrestler]], is obviously this, but Drago is also one and has become a fan favorite for it.

In 2021, Wrestling/{{MLW}} started to allude to the late brand in its programming especially one of their factions Wrestling/PromocionesDorado being bought by an entity known as 'Azteca Underground' as well as having Mil Muertes as one of their members of the group. The end of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbFDHC_6bw8 MLW Fusion 131]] confirmed that Dario Cueto as "El Jefe" has returned as the head of Azteca Underground.

* PunchPunchPunchUhOh: The first 10-man rumble at the start of the 8th episode of season 1 began with seven of the ten luchadors in the ring (all of them except Drago and King Cuerno) led by Prince Puma [[DogPileOfDoom leaping onto Big Ryck and pounding him from all sides]]. Big Ryck dramatically hurls them all off, except for little [[PintSizedPowerhouse Mascarita Sagrada]] who's left standing alone pounding his fists against Big Ryck's stomach to no discernible effect. As his punches slow down and he looks up at [[ScaryBlackMan Big Ryck]] staring down at him

with more bafflement than pain, you can read the OhCrap on his face clean through his mask.

* PunchPunchPunchUhOh: The first 10-man rumble at the start of the 8th episode of season 1 began with seven of the ten luchadors in the ring (all of them except Drago and King Cuerno) led by Prince Puma [[DogPileOfDoom leaping onto Big Ryck and pounding him from all sides]]. Big Ryck dramatically hurls them all off, except for little [[PintSizedPowerhouse Mascarita Sagrada]] who's left standing alone pounding his fists against Big Ryck's stomach to no discernible effect. As his punches slow down and he looks up at [[ScaryBlackMan Big Ryck]] staring down at him with more bafflement than pain, you can read the OhCrap on his face clean through his mask.
* RealityEnsues:
** What happens when someone (in this case, Vampiro) has a mental breakdown and starts believing that they are their wrestling persona? They get institutionalised.
** Dario's actions had actual consequences: namely, the cops sent two undercover cops into the Temple to investigate him. He was later arrested, though he did not stay in jail long.
** After jumping champion Pentagon Dark from behind, beating the crap out of him and boasting that he'll be coming for his title next, Cage goes to Antonio and demands a title shota against Pentagon. Antonio coldly points out that just ambushing the champion doesn't entitle you to a shot at his championship, although he ''does'' offer Cage a match against Mil Muertes for one of the seven medallions so he can try and win the Gift of the Gods again and get a shot at Pentagon that way.

In 2021, Wrestling/{{MLW}} started to allude to the late brand in its programming especially one of their factions Wrestling/PromocionesDorado being bought by an entity known as 'Azteca Underground' as well as having Mil Muertes as one of their members of the group.

* SpiritualSuccessor: To the short-lived Wrestling/WrestlingSocietyX.

See Wrestling/FightingOperaHUSTLE for a similar work.

* BadassGrandpa:
** Blue Demon Jr. is two years shy of fifty, and still kicking (apart from possibly being killed off by Chavo Jr. and Mil Muertes, that is). Wrestling/{{Konnan}} as well, though his role is more of a Bad Ass Mentor to Prince Puma. Then there's Pimpinela Escarlata. And lest we forget Mascarita Sagrada[[note]]While the ''real'' Mascarita Sagrada is 51 years old, the performer on ''Lucha Underground'' is another mini-luchador using the same gimmick- Mascarita Sagrada has had a lot of trouble with copycats and the rights to his gimmick over the years. The actual age of ''Lucha Underground's'' Mascarita is unknown.[[/note]].
** Vampiro returning for the hands down most hardcore match of the entire series at Ultima Lucha.
** Dr. Wagner Jr. is actually a year ''older'' than Blue Demon Jr. and is still a formidable force in the ring.

In 2016, episodes of the series were made available for purchase on iTunes. On March 15th, 2017, Creator/{{Netflix}} began to stream the first two seasons in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the potential for more in the future. The show finished airing its fourth season on November 7th, 2018. A fifth season presently looks highly unlikely due to several contract disputes, issues with AAA, a number of the performers being signed by other promotions, and the departure of lead writer Chris [=DeJoseph=]. Once his non-disclosure agreement expires, writer Chris Roach has promised to reveal how the saga was supposed to end.

In 2016, episodes of the series were made available for purchase on iTunes. On March 15th, 2017, Creator/{{Netflix}} began to stream the first two seasons in the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the potential for more in the future. The show finished airing its fourth season on November 7th, 2018. A fifth season presently looks highly unlikely due to several contract disputes, issues with AAA, a number of the performers being signed by other promotions, and the departure of lead writer Chris [=DeJoseph=].