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Post by ________ has left the building on Jan 29, 2016 15:12:00 GMT -5
Still I like know how he went from Darth Sidious to Pentagon Jr at the season finale to locked up. What did he do that made him be considered a menace to society? Did he bite a nun or something? I am willing to see if they do a flashback explaining his journey to the asylum but they got to answer that question. It is actually anwsered in the comic book they released. All that showed was Vampiro on a gurney strapped in and being taken inside the asylum. I must be missing some other details because that was it for his story.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 15:18:17 GMT -5
It is actually anwsered in the comic book they released. All that showed was Vampiro on a gurney strapped in and being taken inside the asylum. I must be missing some other details because that was it for his story. Hm guess I remembered it wrong sorry about that. One could assume he probably freaked out and killed some innocents but I guess that is why they left it ambiguous for us to play with the scenario and give our own reasons for how he ended at a metal hospital.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 15:51:23 GMT -5
All that showed was Vampiro on a gurney strapped in and being taken inside the asylum. I must be missing some other details because that was it for his story. Hm guess I remembered it wrong sorry about that. One could assume he probably freaked out and killed some innocents but I guess that is why they left it ambiguous for us to play with the scenario and give our own reasons for how he ended at a metal hospital. I thought it was more like they were just trying to get over how brutal the Pentagon Jr match was. The fact that it was so violent it actually drove Vampiro to new levels of brutality and reverted him back to a more violent dude he used to be to the point that he needed therapy to become "Ian" again. None of that was explicitly stated (which I actually like about LU) but that's what I inferred.
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Jan 29, 2016 16:40:42 GMT -5
Everyone was scratching their heads when Vampiro was back on commentary with no mention of the incident. This clears it up somewhat. But why wasn't Pentagon with him when he was discovered? And Striker implied that their relationship was over. I expected Vamp to throw his meds on the ground as the car drives off. But I got a feeling he'll crack down the road and betray Pentagon.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 16:53:28 GMT -5
Watching the opening again I am wondering if Striker had anything to do with putting Vamp into the mental hospital as he seemed rather calm while picking up his friend like he was completely aware Vamp was in there and this was his way of trying to help him.
And they are also putting quite the emphasis on their friendship right from the get go...so perhaps he ditches the pills and has Pentagon break Strikers arm in order to rid himself of his humanity/weakness that being IAN.
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Post by HMARK Center on Jan 29, 2016 21:50:55 GMT -5
So glad the show is back.
Agreed that Mil lording over the entire show like it's Mortal Kombat II is a master stroke. Too often in wrestling we don't get a sense of there being real consequences to match outcomes; well, here's a consequence, Mil won the title, so now he and Catrina run the Temple. Other promotions, take note.
Cuerno running interference for Mil is interesting, though I'm curious how long that can hold up before Cuerno decides to hunt the biggest game there is.
Ivelisse was a star on this show, great performance.
Puma looking like a true hero is great; here's hoping that Season 2 is his step up from being the vulnerable every man to really taking ownership of his abilities now that he can't rely on Konnan's help, at least for the moment.
Pentagon jumping Mil is freaking HUGE, though, and a major money match up. I said at the end of last season that my dream is a feud that's essentially Lawful Evil (Dario) vs. Neutral Evil (Mil) vs. Chaotic Evil (Pentagon), and at least part of that has been established now.
Speaking of Dario: get home soon, El Jefe!
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Post by Malibu Albino on Jan 30, 2016 2:30:02 GMT -5
Just finished watching the premiere and boy is it great to have this show back! None of the matches were particularly amazing but it was great to see them build up Ivelisse and I'm interested to see what they do with Cuerno. That whole post-match segment with Muertes-Puma-Pentagon was great especially the reaction shots of Vampiro when Pentagon shows up, I'm really looking forward to seeing where that plot thread goes. Great first episode but I desperately need some more Drago in my life so hopefully he shows back up next week.
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Post by Tessmachers-Ass-Fan on Jan 30, 2016 8:26:57 GMT -5
Did I miss that show! <3
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Post by funakifan88 on Jan 30, 2016 11:15:55 GMT -5
So, I understand that Dario left and with Muertes holding the title he and Catrina could easily usurp power but did I miss something at the end of last season where they established that? It all seemed rather quickly explained here in season 2 and Striker was all "Well, Catrina is our new boss derp derp derp". Also, I didn't really understand why Dario left in the first place and why he hasn't come back...
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Post by progwd on Jan 30, 2016 11:23:54 GMT -5
So, I understand that Dario left and with Muertes holding the title he and Catrina could easily usurp power but did I miss something at the end of last season where they established that? It all seemed rather quickly explained here in season 2 and Striker was all "Well, Catrina is our new boss derp derp derp". Also, I didn't really understand why Dario left in the first place and why he hasn't come back... The murder of El Dragon Azteca means that The Temple is not a safe place for the trio of Cueto, Lotus, and Matanza. So they can't come back to the Temple just yet, since that could lead to their death. At least that's how I see it.
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Post by funakifan88 on Jan 30, 2016 11:48:59 GMT -5
I guess that makes sense. Thanks!
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Post by Error on Jan 30, 2016 13:20:49 GMT -5
Yeah it needs more fleshing out but El Dragon Azteca entering the temple broke their truce between the two families but his murder on the temple grounds fulfilled the prophecy, restart the war.
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Post by Danimal on Jan 31, 2016 0:51:07 GMT -5
Good opening episode, interesting to see they go with King Cuerno being in cahoots with Catrina and company. Pentagon seems to be in better shape for his push towards the main event. He looked rather soft last season.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 0:58:14 GMT -5
I like how they have set the stage for what looks like 3 different sequences of storytelling through the season.
Catrina will be inevitably foiled by Dario's return then Dario has to pay for what he did to El Dragon Azteca and in that I am sure will rise something even more evil by seasons end.
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Post by anglarite on Jan 31, 2016 14:05:20 GMT -5
Not sure how much weight the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards hold, but LU has a couple winners:
Best Flying Wrestler (second year in a row): Ricochet/Prince Puma Best Non-Wrestler: Dario Cueto
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 14:29:23 GMT -5
So great news for Lucha Underground
Season 3 got the official greenlight and they getting new distribution with Itunes.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Jan 31, 2016 14:43:04 GMT -5
According to Dave Meltzer on today's WOR, WWE and LU had a meeting. No other details were given.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jan 31, 2016 16:04:40 GMT -5
Maybe I'm missing something since I didn't get to see much of Season 1 outside of Ultima Lucha, but what exactly is the significance of the Temple itself, story-wise?
Why that specific location is so important to the mythology of Dario and Dragon Azteca...
Another thing, and this is just personal opinion...
...I get that Prince Puma is supposed to be the "hero" of LU (well, until Dragon Azteca II makes an appearance at least), but it just seems to me that the role is more suited to Fenix than anybody.
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Post by chrom on Jan 31, 2016 16:46:06 GMT -5
Great news for LU, this means that El Rey is happy with them and are confident in having them as their flagship on the program.
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Post by MrElijah on Jan 31, 2016 17:17:35 GMT -5
A question: Who do Vampiro hate Konnan? Classic irrational hate or continuity?
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