# Lucha Underground season 3

The third season of Lucha Underground, a lucha libre or professional wrestling television show, began on September 7, 2016. The third season, just like the first and second was broadcast on the El Rey Network in the United States. The producers of Lucha Underground announced the season debut of the third season on July 29, 2016 just over a week after Ultima Lucha Dos, the last episode of season two had aired on the El Rey Network. All wrestling matches for the show were filmed at the Lucha Underground Temple" set in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California between March and June, 2016. This season includes 40 episodes, more than either of the previous seasons, therefore pushing Lucha Underground to a total of 105 episodes. Season three will follow the pattern of the first two seasons and generally air as one hour shows, first run on Wednesday nights at 8 PM Eastern Time.
The Lucha Underground show is a lucha libre serial drama television series that combines traditional professional wrestling matches with fictional storylines and effects. Season three will follow up on the events of season two, especially storylines left unresolved at the end of Ultima Lucha Dos. The announcement of season 3 featured the Cero Miedo ("No Fear") hand gesture of Lucha Underground performer Pentagón Dark.

## Episodes

| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Taped date | Original air date |
| 66 | 1 | "Wheel of Misfortune" | March 19, 2016 | September 7, 2016 (2016-09-07) |
| The luchadores return to the temple where their fate will be determined by the spin of a wheel; Rey Mysterio competes. No.ResultsStipulations1Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Son of HavocSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship2Sexy Star (c) defeated TayaSingles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship3Rey Mysterio defeated Pentagón DarkSingles match(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 67 | 2 | "The Amulet" | March 19, 2016 | September 14, 2016 (2016-09-14) |
| Killshot takes on Marty the Moth in the first Weapons of Mass Destruction Match; the power of an Aztec amulet is revealed. No.ResultsStipulations1Dr. Wagner Jr. (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda) defeated Mascarita SagradaSingles match2Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated ArgenisSingles match3Killshot defeated Marty "The Moth" MartinezWeapons of Mass Destruction Match |||||
| 68 | 3 | "Ultimate Opportunities" | March 20, 2016 | September 21, 2016 (2016-09-21) |
| The Dial of Doom selects an opponent for Matanza Cueto; Dario makes an announcement; Trios titles championship match. No.ResultsStipulations1Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Willie MackSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship2Cage defeated TexanoSingles match, 1st of a best of 5 series (C: 1, T: 0) For An Ultimate Opportunity3Aero Star, Drago and Fénix (c) defeated Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, PJ Black and Taya)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 69 | 4 | "Brothers In Broken Arms" | March 19, 2016 | September 28, 2016 (2016-09-28) |
| El Dragon Azteca Jr. battles against Chavo Guerrero with Rey Mysterio as the guest referee; The Worldwide Underground takes on the Trios Champions along with Sexy Star; Dario suspects Cortez Castro. No.ResultsStipulations1Prince Puma defeated El Sinestro De La MuerteSingles match2Pentagón Dark defeated Cortez CastroSingles match3Jack Evans, Johnny Mundo, PJ Black and Taya defeated Aero Star, Drago, Fénix and Sexy StarEight Person Tag Team match4El Dragon Azteca, Jr. defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.Singles match with Rey Mysterio as special guest referee |||||
| 70 | 5 | "The Prince And The Monster" | March 20, 2016 | October 5, 2016 (2016-10-05) |
| Matanza gets another opponent; Ivelisse finds a new love; Killshot receives some news; The Rabbit Tribe is introduced. No.ResultsStipulations1Ivelisse defeated MariposaSingles match2Cage defeated TexanoSingles match, 2nd of a best of 5 series (C: 2, T: 0) For An Ultimate Opportunity3Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Prince PumaSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 71 | 6 | "The Open Road To Revenge" | March 20, 2016 | October 12, 2016 (2016-10-12) |
| Rey Mysterio vs Chavo Guerrero; Sexy Star vs Jack Evans; Son of Havoc and Mascarita Sagrada return with ravenous appetites for revenge. No.ResultsStipulations1Dr. Wagner Jr. and Famous B (with The Beautiful Brenda) defeated Son of Havoc and Mascarita SagradaTag team match2Sexy Star (c) defeated Jack EvansSingles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship3Pentagón Dark defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Rey MysterioThree-way match(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 72 | 7 | "Payback Time" | March 26, 2016 | October 19, 2016 (2016-10-19) |
| Prince Puma versus Mil Muertes; Johnny Mundo seeks a match with Sexy Star; Dial of Doom picks another opponent for Matanza. No.ResultsStipulations1Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated KillshotSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship2Drago defeated Aero Star and FénixThree-way match Winner gets the #20 spot in the Aztec Warfare; the other two are out of Aztec Warfare3Prince Puma defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Singles match(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 73 | 8 | "Gifts Of The Gods" | March 26, 2016 | October 26, 2016 (2016-10-26) |
| City Councilman Delgado arrives and gives Dario a gift; Sexy Star defends her title; Rey Mysterio asks Dario for a favor. No.ResultsStipulations1Marty "The Moth" Martinez (with Mariposa) defeated IvelisseSingles match2Texano defeated CageSingles match, 3rd of a best of 5 series (C: 2, T: 1) For An Ultimate Opportunity3Johnny Mundo defeated Sexy Star (c)Singles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 74 | 9 | "Loser Leaves Lucha" | March 27, 2016 | November 2, 2016 (2016-11-02) |
| Loser Leaves Town Match between Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero; Dario gives the Dial of Doom a spin. No.ResultsStipulations1Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Cortez CastroSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship2Son of Havoc (with Mascarita Sagrada) defeated Dr. Wagner Jr. (with Famous B)Singles match3Rey Mysterio defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.Loser Leaves Lucha Underground match(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 75 | 10 | "Ready For War" | March 27, 2016 | November 9, 2016 (2016-11-09) |
| Prince Puma and Mil Muertes in Graver Consequences; Mascarita Sagrada takes on Famous B in a Believer's Backlash Match. No.ResultsStipulations1Mascarita Sagrada defeated Famous BBeliever's Backlash match2Ivelisse, Marty "The Moth" Martinez, Willie Mack, Jeremiah Gray and Mariposa defeated Argenis, Cage, Dante Fox, Killshot and TexanoTen Person Tag Team match3Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Prince PumaGrave Consequences match |||||
| 76 | 11 | "Aztec Warfare III" | April 9, 2016 | November 16, 2016 (2016-11-16) |
| Twenty luchadores compete in Aztec Warfare for the Lucha Underground Championship. No.ResultsStipulations1Sexy Star won by last eliminating Mil MuertesAztec Warfare for the Lucha Underground Championship |||||
| 77 | 12 | "Every Woman is Sexy, Every Woman is a Star" | April 10, 2016 | November 23, 2016 (2016-11-23) |
| A Lucha Underground Championship match; Black Lotus returns to the temple; The Rabbit Tribe arrives; Catrina confronts Jeremiah Crane. No.ResultsStipulations1Aero Star, Drago and Fénix (c) defeated The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Saltador and Mala Suerte)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship2Dante Fox defeated KillshotSingles match3Johnny Mundo defeated Sexy Star (c)Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship This was Johnny Mundo's Gift of the Gods Championship cash-in(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 78 | 13 | "Breaker Of Bones" | April 10, 2016 | November 30, 2016 (2016-11-30) |
| Vampiro demands satisfaction from his former student; Pentagon Dark battles the Black Lotus Triad; Dario and Matanza have different plans. No.ResultsStipulations1Pentagón Dark defeated DokuSingles match2Pentagón Dark defeated YureiSingles match3Hitokiri defeated Pentagón DarkSingles match |||||
| 79 | 14 | "Bulls Of Boyle Heights" | April 9, 2016 | December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07) |
| The Battle of the Bulls Tournament begins; Cortez Castro goes deeper undercover; Kobra Moon tells the history of her tribe. No.ResultsStipulations1Cage defeated Texano, Joey Ryan and Dr. Wagner Jr. (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda)Fatal Four-Way Semifinal match in the Battle Of The Bulls Tournament2Sexy Star defeated PJ BlackSingles match3Willie Mack defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina), El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Marty "The Moth" MartinezFatal Four-Way Semifinal match in the Battle Of The Bulls Tournament |||||
| 80 | 15 | "En La Sombra" | April 10, 2016 | December 14, 2016 (2016-12-14) |
| The continuation of The Battle of the Bulls Tournament; El Dragon Azteca Jr. visits Rey Mysterio; Sexy Star is the target of mind games. No.ResultsStipulations1Jeremiah Crane defeated Dante Fox, Killshot and MariposaFatal Four-Way Semifinal match in the Battle Of The Bulls Tournament2Drago defeated Kobra MoonSingles match3PJ Black defeated Angélico, Jack Evans and Son of HavocFatal Four-Way Semifinal match in the Battle Of The Bulls Tournament |||||
| 81 | 16 | "The Battle of the Bulls" | April 23, 2016 | December 21, 2016 (2016-12-21) |
| The tournament winner gets a title shot against the winner between Johnny Mundo and Sexy Star; Drago's fate is revealed. No.ResultsStipulations1Willie Mack defeated PJ Black, Jeremiah Crane and CageFatal Four-Way Elimination Final match in the Battle Of The Bulls Tournament2Johnny Mundo (c) defeated Sexy StarSteel Cage match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 82 | 17 | "The Gauntlet" | April 24, 2016 | December 28, 2016 (2016-12-28) |
| Cage and Texano continue their series; Jeremiah Crane wrestles Mil Muertes; a luchador returns for some revenge. No.ResultsStipulations1Jeremiah Crane defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Singles match2Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans and PJ Black) defeated Angélico and Son of HavocTag team match3Texano defeated CageSingles match, 4th of a best of 5 series (C: 2, T: 2) For An Ultimate Opportunity4Cage defeated TexanoSingles match, 5th of a best of 5 series (C: 3, T: 2) For An Ultimate Opportunity |||||
| 83 | 18 | "Evil Rising" | April 24, 2016 | January 4, 2017 (2017-01-04) |
| The Mack battles Johnny Mundo; Paul London and the Rabbit Tribe versus Kobra Moon and her reptiles. No.ResultsStipulations1Sexy Star defeated MariposaSingles match2The Reptile Tribe (Drago, Pindar and Vibora) (with Kobra Moon) defeated The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Saltador and Mala Suerte)Trios match3Johnny Mundo defeated Willie MackSingles match to determine the stipulation for their future Lucha Underground Championship match |||||
| 84 | 19 | "Gods Among Men" | April 23, 2016 | January 11, 2017 (2017-01-11) |
| Johnny Mundo confronts The Mack about their championship match; El Dragon Azteca Jr. seeks a match with Matanza. No.ResultsStipulations1Texano defeated Joey RyanSingles match2Cage defeated VenenoSingles match3Matanza Cueto (with Dario Cueto) defeated El Dragon Azteca, Jr.Death match |||||
| 85 | 20 | "All Night Long... Again" | April 24, 2016 | May 31, 2017 (2017-05-31) |
| The Mack takes on Johnny Mundo in an All Night Long Match. No.ResultsStipulations1Johnny Mundo (c) vs. Willie Mack ended in a draw 3-3Iron Man match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 86 | 21 | "Sudden Death" | May 7, 2016 | June 7, 2017 (2017-06-07) |
| The Lucha Underground Championship is defended; Dario makes an announcement; Prince Puma versus Mil Muertes in a Boyles Height Street Fight. No.ResultsStipulations1Johnny Mundo (c) defeated Willie MackFalls Count Anywhere match for the Lucha Underground Championship2The Reptile Tribe (Drago (c), Pindar and Vibora) (with Kobra Moon) defeated Aero Star and Fénix (c)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship3Prince Puma defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Boyle Heights Street Fight(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 87 | 22 | "The Cup Begins" | May 8, 2016 | June 14, 2017 (2017-06-14) |
| The Cueto Cup begins. Johnny Mundo and Rey Mysterio start their training; Cage visits Councilman Delgado. No.ResultsStipulations1Willie Mack defeated Mala SuerteSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Pentagón Dark defeated ArgenisSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Texano defeated Famous B (with The Beautiful Brenda)Singles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament4Drago (with Kobra Moon) defeated Aero StarSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 88 | 23 | "Family First" | May 7, 2016 | June 21, 2017 (2017-06-21) |
| The Cueto Cup continues its first round; Marty the Moth continues his caddish ways; Rey Mysterio and Johnny Mundo ready themselves for their battle. No.ResultsStipulations1Cage defeated Vinny MassaroSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Marty "The Moth" Martinez defeated SaltadorSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Pindar (with Kobra Moon) defeated Mascarita SagradaSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament4Fénix defeated MariposaSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 89 | 24 | "Macho Madness" | May 7, 2016 | June 28, 2017 (2017-06-28) |
| The Cueto Cup's first round continues; a new luchador arrives to the temple; Crane's jealously erupts. No.ResultsStipulations1Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated VenenoSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Paul London defeated Vibora (with Kobra Moon) via countoutSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Taya defeated Joey RyanSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament4Jeremiah Crane defeated KillshotSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 90 | 25 | "Left For Dead" | May 8, 2016 | July 5, 2017 (2017-07-05) |
| Dante Fox flashbacks to being a POW; the first round of The Cueto Cup winds down; Rey Mysterio and Johnny Mundo continue their training. No.ResultsStipulations1PJ Black defeated Sexy Star by disqualificationSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Son of Havoc defeated Son of MadnessSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Prince Puma defeated Ricky MandelSingles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament4Dante Fox defeated El Dragon Azteca, Jr.Singles match First Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 91 | 26 | "A Fenix to a Flame" | May 14, 2016 | July 12, 2017 (2017-07-12) |
| The Cueto Cup's second round begins; Marty the Moth battles Fenix; Brenda pays a visit to Texano. No.ResultsStipulations1Jeremiah Crane defeated TayaSingles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Paul LondonSingles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Fénix defeated Marty "The Moth" Martinez (with Mariposa)Singles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 92 | 27 | "Fade to Black" | May 14, 2016 | July 19, 2017 (2017-07-19) |
| The Cueto Cup continues; Vampiro gives counsel to Prince Puma on his match; Johnny Mundo introduces his agent to the Worldwide Underground. No.ResultsStipulations1Pindar (with Kobra Moon) defeated Cage by disqualificationSingles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Dante Fox defeated Son of HavocSingles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Prince Puma defeated PJ BlackSingles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 93 | 28 | "Booyaka! Booyaka!" | May 15, 2016 | July 26, 2017 (2017-07-26) |
| Rey Mysterio battles PJ Black; the Cueto Cup continues with its second round; Son of Madness confronts Son of Havoc. No.ResultsStipulations1Texano defeated Willie MackSingles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Pentagón Dark defeated Drago (with Kobra Moon)Singles match Second Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Rey Mysterio defeated PJ BlackSingles match |||||
| 94 | 29 | "The Hunger Inside" | May 15, 2016 | August 2, 2017 (2017-08-02) |
| The Cueto Cup's quarterfinals begin; Dario admonishes Matanza; Marty the Moth continues with his unscrupulous behavior towards Melissa. No.ResultsStipulations1Fénix defeated Pindar (with Kobra Moon)Singles match Third Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Prince Puma defeated Dante FoxSingles match Third Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Johnny Mundo defeated El Dragon Azteca, Jr.Singles match |||||
| 95 | 30 | "Bloodlines" | May 15, 2016 | August 9, 2017 (2017-08-09) |
| The Cueto Cup's quarterfinals continue; an FBI agent visits Dario Cueto. No.ResultsStipulations1The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Saltador and Mala Suerte) defeated Worldwide Underground (PJ Black, Taya and Ricky Mandel)Trios match for three Golden Aztec Medallions2Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Jeremiah CraneSingles match Third Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Pentagón Dark defeated TexanoSingles match Third Round of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 96 | 31 | "The Cup Runneth Over" | June 11, 2016 | August 16, 2017 (2017-08-16) |
| Rey Mysterio and Johnny Mundo have a confrontation. The semifinalists compete; Catrina has her eyes on Cage's Gauntlet. No.ResultsStipulations1Prince Puma defeated FénixSingles match Semifinal match of The Cueto Cup Tournament2Pentagón Dark defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Singles match Semifinal match of The Cueto Cup Tournament |||||
| 97 | 32 | "The Cueto Cup" | June 11, 2016 | August 23, 2017 (2017-08-23) |
| The finalists battle for the Cueto Cup. Rey Mysterio vs Johnny Mundo for the Lucha Underground Championship. No.ResultsStipulations1Sexy Star defeated Veneno via countoutMask vs. Mask match2Prince Puma defeated Pentagón DarkSingles match Final match of The Cueto Cup Tournament3Johnny Mundo (c) defeated Rey MysterioSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 98 | 33 | "Havoc Running Wild" | June 11, 2016 | August 30, 2017 (2017-08-30) |
| Son of Madness and Son of Havoc's feud intensifies; Joey Ryan antagonizes Cortez Castro. No.ResultsStipulations1Son of Madness defeated Mascarita SagradaSingles match2Marty "The Moth" Martinez (with Mariposa) defeated ArgenisSingles match3Joey Ryan defeated Sexy StarSingles match4Son of Havoc defeated Son of MadnessBiker's Brawl match for a Golden Aztec Medallion |||||
| 99 | 34 | "Career Opportunities" | June 11, 2016 | September 6, 2017 (2017-09-06) |
| Castro versus Ryan in a Five-O Street Fight; Johnny Mundo challenges Prince Puma at Ultima Lucha; Dario makes an announcement. No.ResultsStipulations1Drago (with Kobra Moon) defeated Willie MackSingles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion2Cortez Castro defeated Joey Ryan5-0 Street Fight for a Golden Aztec Medallion3Matanza Cueto (with Dario Cueto) defeated The Rabbit Tribe (Paul London, Saltador and Mala Suerte)3-on-1 Handicap match |||||
| 100 | 35 | "Cien" | June 12, 2016 | September 13, 2017 (2017-09-13) |
| Atomicos match; El Dragon Azteca Jr. versus Pentagon Dark; Rey Mysterio versus Matanza. No.ResultsStipulations1Worldwide Underground (Johnny Mundo, PJ Black, Taya and Marty "The Moth" Martinez) defeated Prince Puma, Fénix, Cage and Sexy StarEight Person Tag Team match2Pentagón Dark defeated El Dragon Azteca, Jr.Singles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion3Matanza Cueto (with Dario Cueto) defeated Rey MysterioSingles match |||||
| 101 | 36 | "The Rise of the Ring Announcer" | June 12, 2016 | September 20, 2017 (2017-09-20) |
| Marty the Moth teams with Mariposa to take on Fenix and Melissa Santos; a seven-way Gift of the Gods title match. No.ResultsStipulations1Dante Fox defeated TexanoSingles match2Marty "The Moth" Martinez and Mariposa defeated Fénix and Melissa SantosTag team match3Pentagón Dark and Son of Havoc defeated Cortez Castro, Drago (with Kobra Moon), Paul London, Saltador and Mala SuerteSeven-way for the vacant Gift of the Gods Championship |||||
| 102 | 37 | "Ultima Lucha Tres Part 1" | June 25, 2016 | September 27, 2017 (2017-09-27) |
| Killshot versus Dante Fox in The Hell of War match. Famous B competes. No.ResultsStipulations1Dr. Wagner Jr. and Famous B (with The Beautiful Brenda) defeated Texano2-on-1 Handicap match2Killshot defeated Dante Fox 2-1Hell Of War match |||||
| 103 | 38 | "Ultima Lucha Tres Part 2" | June 25, 2016 | October 4, 2017 (2017-10-04) |
| Fenix versus Marty the Moth in a Hair vs Mask match; Ivelisse battles Catrina. No.ResultsStipulations1Willie Mack defeated Argenis, Cortez Castro, Joey Ryan, Mala Suerte, Mascarita Sagrada, Paul London, Pimpinela Escarlata, PJ Black, Ricky Mandel, Saltador, Son of Madness and Vinny MassaroBattle Royal for An Ultimate Opportunity2Ivelisse defeated CatrinaSingles match3Fénix defeated Marty "The Moth" Martinez (with Mariposa)Mask vs. Hair match |||||
| 104 | 39 | "Ultima Lucha Tres Part 3" | June 26, 2016 | October 11, 2017 (2017-10-11) |
| Sexy Star battles Taya in a Last Luchadora standing match. No.ResultsStipulations1Sexy Star defeated TayaLast Luchador Standing match2Dante Fox, Killshot and Willie Mack defeated The Reptile Tribe (Drago, Pindar and Vibora) (c) (with Kobra Moon)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship3Pentagón Dark defeated Son of HavocLadder match for the vacant Gift of the Gods Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 104 | 40 | "Ultima Lucha Tres Part 4" | June 26, 2016 | October 18, 2017 (2017-10-18) |
| El Dragon Azteca Jr. versus Matanza in a steel cage match; Jeremiah Crane battles Mil Muertes; Prince Puma tangles with Johnny Mundo. No.ResultsStipulations1Matanza Cueto (with Dario Cueto) defeated El Dragon Azteca, Jr.Steel Cage match2Mil Muertes (with Catrina) defeated Cage and Jeremiah CraneGauntlet of the Gods Three-way Elimination match3Prince Puma defeated Johnny Mundo (c)Title vs. Career match for the Lucha Underground Championship4Pentagón Dark defeated Prince Puma (c)Loser Leaves Lucha Underground match for the Lucha Underground Championship This was Pentagón Dark's Gift of the Gods Championship cash-in(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||