Robert Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I agree with what most said... the big spots in the ladder match were great but there wasn't much to the actual match. Like when both of them just climbed up to the top to hang onto the swinging title belt holding thing and then just fell. No build, no reason, they just did it to do it. I heard Fenix got injured during the match which might have effected the way it came off. The spot where he fell from the balcony onto the ladder ("broke his ass") might have been where it occured. I think he was supposed to take a flat back bump on the ladder but backed out in mid-air and landed awkwardly. I give them full credit for their efforts (Fenix's dive early on was the DOTY so far) but I think if you asked both they'd honestly say they can do better. I preferred both their other singles matches this year. It does feel like this season is going slower than expected and the matches aren't as great as they were in season 1... YET. I wonder if this is part of the long term storytelling though for when Dario eventually returns. He can point out the Temple is better with him in charge and the idea for fans is to show you Catrina is less interested in giving you the violence/action Dario wanted, she's just purposely out there to fuck around. I was at 4 of the 5 shows starting with Azteca Warfare and without spoiling anything I will say the stuff I saw on those tapings was better than anything in-ring so far in the season except maybe that first Fenix/Fantasma match. The tide definitely turns with Aztec Warfare because of all the stories that come out of it and new faces that end up appearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenalysis Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 That's kinda how I felt as well. Ladder match was good, but not great. Famous B seems interesting, and don't mind Mil destroying Pentagon and Puma then taking both on. Hopefully that leads to something fun next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamal Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Is this our first reference to Catrina possibly being immortal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Only if you don't pay attention to the painting in her office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Shit, she has Dorian Grey powers??? Fuck, I *only* started getting real HD on LU and not cut down Daily Motion, I need to pay attention to the little things more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I think she's a ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Weren't her and Disciples of Death doing similar things last season? That was her thing in a lot of the backstage stuff, whether it was fucking around with Fenix or taunting Angelico/Son of Havoc/Ivelisse. She appears, does her thing then disappears. There's definitely something immortal about her, but so far it's just "hot chick who appears/disappears and is with Mil" Oh, and she licks people for some reason. She's not Dario (who is, right?) but she's definitely interesting when she's on screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Digging all the matches this week. I always liked Sexy Star so I enjoyed her and Kobra though it was short. I liked Vampiro putting the win over as a rare tapout from Sexy Star. Muertes was great as the ruler of the temple, solid main event feud with him against both Puma and Pentagon. Looking forward to Aztec Warfare for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I kinda hope they can somehow drag Muertes/Puma/Pentagon to Ultima Lucha, but I have my suspicions that they REALLY want Fenix to have that big moment at the end. He's over, so it's fine, but beyond his spots and willingness to die, I'm not sold on Fenix. He's not good at the in-between stuff. I do like that they have settled on Muertes, Puma, Pentagon, Cuerno and Fenix being their top of card. A little change from last year with some different faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Sabin Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Don't forget Rey Rey will probably be up at the top of the card when he debuts as well. Plus Mundo and Cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I'm not sure how I slipped on Mundo and Cage. I guess because so far Mundo hasn't been the focus of the show like he was for much of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Is Rey actually gonna wrestle? I'm sure he'll be more physically involved than Konnan, but I get the vibe he'll primarily be a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Schneider Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 They didn't pay Rey the money they paid him for him to Mr. Miyagi in vignettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Sabin Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 No doubt he's on the roster for dream matches in Lucha Underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricR Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The disappointment continues. http://segundacaida.blogspot.com/2016/03/lucha-underground-season-2-episode-6.html Look I'll continue watching. Phil might tap out. They got several guys I really love, but the creative direction is limping right now, the sound effects for 80% of the strikes are getting silly, and the match finishes are just getting brutal. This feels like the tipping point where I'm consistently criticizing more things about the show than I'm praising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn411 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I've been enjoying LU this season. No great episodes yet but each episode has been solid. Would love too see more Team Sitcom and Mundo and less Cuerno. We need more Mundo matches, he is the best performer. Where is Aerostar? I think Phil is just missing Dario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I saw Shane Strickland wrestle 3 times this weekend. He was ace. What is it about putting on the Killshot mask that makes him such a channel-turner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Makes you think of Dumb Donald which makes you think of Bill Cosby which makes you feel all dirty Aerostar is traveling through space and time, give him a minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I just realized there are no bands this season. Does that change or was that a cost savings thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 It isn't a cost savings thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Read the comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Oh shit did the Disciples of Death kill Mexican Dubwiser? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Where the hell did you think they got all the skulls for Mil's throne from? Comic Disciples >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Show Disciples. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecubsfan Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 All of Catrina's favorite bands are dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zev Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I would say the bands refuse to play because of concerns over future Johnny Mundo and company wrecking their gear, but what it boils down is that you just can't have fun and lively bands in A Much Darker Place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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