Lucha Libre USA
Lucha Libre USA | |
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Also known as | Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors |
Starring | Lucha Libre USA roster |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 20 + 1 special (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Producers | Steven Ship, Louis Silverstein, and Alex Abrahantes |
Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Production company | Lucha Libre USA |
Original release | |
Network | MTV2 (2010–2011) Hulu (2012)[1] |
Release | July 16, 2010 October 3, 2012 | –
Lucha Libre USA (LLUSA) was an American
History
On July 16, 2010, Lucha Libre USA premiered season one of their flagship program Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors on MTV2.[3] During season one Lucha Libre USA held TV tapings in multiple venues.
On October 1, 2011, Lucha Libre USA began season 2 of Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors airing the first four episodes on MTV2 before bringing the series to Hulu where the remaining episodes were aired.[1]
After the cancellation of the Masked Warriors series by Hulu, the promotion continued to hold live events throughout the West Coast until its closure in 2013.[4]
Behind the Mask
Behind the Mask was Lucha Libre USA's supplemental program and a documentary feature broadcast on MTV2 and the MTV website. The show followed wrestlers originating from
Championships
LLUSA Heavyweight Championship
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Promotion | Lucha Libre USA | ||||||||||||||||||
Date established | December 12, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||
Date retired | October 21, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
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On December 12, 2010, Lizmark Jr. defeated Charly Malice, Marco Corleone and R. J. Brewer in a Lucha Roulette four-way elimination match to become the first-ever LLUSA Heavyweight Champion.
# | Wrestlers | Reign | Date | Days held |
Location | Event | Notes |
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1 | Lizmark Jr. | 1 | December 12, 2010 | 188 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | Defeated Charly Malice, Marco Corleone and R. J. Brewer in a four-way elimination match to become the inaugural champion. This episode aired on tape delay on October 1, 2011.[7] |
2 | R. J. Brewer | 1 | June 18, 2011 | 855 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | This was a three-way match, which also included Marco Corleone. Brewer put the future of his group, The Right, and Corleone his hair on the line for a shot at the title.[8] |
3 | El Solar | 1 | October 20, 2013 | 0 | Pomona, California | The Great American Nightmare tour | [9] |
4 | R. J. Brewer | 2 | October 20, 2013 | 1 | Pomona, California | The Great American Nightmare tour | [10] |
— | Deactivated | — | October 21, 2013 | — | Pomona, California | — | The title was deactivated after the final LLUSA promoted event. |
LLUSA Tag Team Championship
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Promotion | Lucha Libre USA | ||||||||||||||||
Date established | January 22, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
Date retired | October 3, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
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On January 22, 2011, Rudisimo (
# | Wrestlers | Reign | Date | Days held |
Location | Event | Notes |
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1 | Rudisimo (El Oriental and Tinieblas Jr.) |
1 | January 22, 2011 | 126 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | Defeated Puerto Rican Powers (PR Flyer and San Juan Kid), Treachery ( Rellik and Sydistiko) in a three-way tag match to become the inaugural champions. This episode aired on tape delay on October 22, 2011.[11]
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2 | Sol and Tinieblas Jr. (2) | 1 | May 28, 2011 | 0 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | Defeated El Oriental in a handicap match.[12] |
— | Vacated | — | May 28, 2011 | — | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | The title was vacated due to the circumstances surrounding Sol and Tinieblas Jr. becoming the champions.[12] |
3 | The Right (Jon Rekon and Petey Williams) |
1 | June 18, 2011 | 473 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | Defeated the Latin Liberators ( Super Nova) to win the vacant title.[8]
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— | Deactivated | — | October 3, 2012 | — | Albuquerque, New Mexico | — | The titles were deactivated after the final episode of Masked Warriors . |
Roster at the time of closure
Male wrestlers
Ring name | Real name | Notes |
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Azteko | John Rivera | Also performed unmasked as "Rocky Romero" |
Blue Demon, Jr.
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Unknown | |
Carlitos
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Carly Colón | |
Celestial | Unknown | |
El Nevo Macho | Unknown | |
Shane Helms | Gregory Helms | |
Jon Rekon | Jon Andersen | Last LLUSA Tag Team Champion |
La Mascara
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Unknown | |
Lizmark Jr. | Juan Baños | |
Mini Park | Ricardo Moreno Tapia | |
Águlia | José Delgado Saldaña | |
Neutronic | Unknown | |
Petey Williams | Peter Williams III | Last LLUSA Tag Team Champion |
Pequeño Halloween | Samuel de Leon Sandoval | |
Psicosis | Juan Ebodio Gonzalez | |
R. J. Brewer | John Stagikas | Last LLUSA Heavyweight Champion |
El Solar | Unknown | |
Super Crazy | Francisco Islas Rueda | |
Super Nova
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Unknown | |
Sydistiko | Theodore James Perkins | |
Sydistiko II | Paul London | |
Tatanka | Christopher Chavis | |
Tinieblas Jr. | Unknown | |
Vladimiro | Unknown |
Female wrestlers (Chicas)
Ring name | Real name |
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Awesome Kong
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Kia Stevens |
Brooke Carter | Brittney Savage |
Jacqueline | Jacqueline Moore |
Jillian Hall | Jillian Hall |
Lizzy Valentine Carter
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Elizabeth Miklosi |
Melina | Melina Perez |
Nikki Corleone
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Nicole Raczynski |
Nurse Krissy Sealice | Kristin Eubanks |
ODB | Jessica Kresa |
Rebecca Reyes | Rebecca Reyes |
Rosetta Park | Tracy Castillo-Sharrer |
Tigresa Caliente
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Trenesha Biggers |
On-air personalities
Hosts
Host | Dates |
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Reby Sky | July 16, 2010 – October 22, 2011 |
Commentators
Commentators | Dates |
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Nigel Sherrod and Lalo Gonzalez | Season 1 |
Kevin Kelly and Todd Romero Kevin Kelly and Stevie Richards Alex Abrahantes and Stevie Richards |
Season 2 |
Ring announcers
Ring Announcer | Dates |
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Nigel Sherrod | Season 1 |
Leticia Castro | Season 2 |
Notable alumni
- Cassandro
- Charly Malice
- Chavo Guerrero Jr.
- Chi Chi
- Diamond Face
- Dragoncito
- El Hijo de Anibal
- El Oriental
- Headhunter A
- Headhunter B
- Huracan Ramirez Jr.
- Isis the Amazon
- Jay Lethal
- Kip Gunn
- LA Park
- Lady Luck
- Latin Lover
- Lujo Esquire
- Marco Corleone
- Magno
- Mascara Púrpura
- Mascarita Dorada
- Medianoche
- Mentallo
- Mini Dragoncito
- Misteriosito
- Neutronic
- Octagoncito
- P.R. Flyer
- Reid Flair
- Rellik
- Saber Claw
- San Juan Kid
- Sol I
- Sol II
- Solid
References
- ^ a b "LUCHA LIBRE USA NOW AVAILABLE ON HULU".
- ^ Caldwell, James (September 14, 2011). "Other News: MTV announces premiere date for next season of Lucha Libre USA, new U.S. stars advertised". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
- ^ "MTV2 Premieres 'Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors,' 7/16".
- ^ "Lucha Libre USA Profile".
- ^ "Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors >> Marco Corleone". MTV. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
- ^ "Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors 'Behind The Mask'". MTV Networks. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
- ^ Roberts, Alex (December 13, 2010). "12/12 Lucha Libre USA TV taping: Spoiler results for season premiere of MTV2 wrestling show - former TNA wrestler debuts, first Hvt. champion crowned". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved December 13, 2010.
- ^ a b Roberts, Alex (June 20, 2011). "6/18 Lucha Libre USA TV taping: Spoiler results for more Season 2 episodes of MTV2 show, update on Season 2, notes from head of creative". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ Dark Angelita (October 21, 2013). "Solar campeón en Estados Unidos". Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ^ Gerweck, Steve (October 21, 2013). "Twitter notes on Tammy Sytch, R. J. Brewer, Eric Bischoff, and LuFisto". Gerweck. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ^ Roberts, Alex (January 22, 2011). "1/22 Lucha Libre USA TV taping: SPOILER results for more Season 2 episodes of MTV2 wrestling show - notable former WWE wrestlers debut, first tag champions crowned". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 23, 2011.
- ^ a b Roberts, Alex (May 30, 2011). "5/28 Lucha Libre USA TV taping: Spoiler results for Season 2 episodes of MTV2 show - Lethal debuts, Petey, new commentators, double-turns". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 30, 2011.
External links
- Official website (Archived)
- Lucha Libre USA at MTV2
- Lucha Libre USA at IMDb