# Lucha Underground season 2

The second season of Lucha Underground, a Lucha libre or professional wrestling television show, began on January 27, 2016 and is broadcast on the El Rey Network in the United States. The show chronicles events that take place in the "Lucha Underground Temple". The producers behind Lucha Underground announced that the second season was a reality on September 21. Unlike the first season the second season of Lucha Underground was not picked up by UniMás and thus not broadcast in Mexico. The first episode was taped on November 15, 2015 in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California.

## Plot overview

At the beginning of season two, Lucha Underground Temple owner Dario Cueto (Luis Fernandez-Gil) has been absent from the Temple since the end of season 1 and Catrina (Karlee Perez) has taken charge of the temple, leaving it a "much darker place" as Matt Striker comments during the opening scene. Under her management Lucha Underground Champion Mil Muertes (Gilbert Cosme) and Lucha Underground Trios Champions the Disciples of Death control the operation. In their quest to control everything, Catrina hires King Cuerno to take the Gift of the Gods Championship from Fénix. Fénix defeated Mil Muertes to win the championship, only for Catrina to force him to defend the title during Aztec Warfare II. During the match Cueto dramatically returns, unleashing his brother Matanza on the temple, winning the Lucha Underground Championship in the process. Over the next few weeks, running alongside a tournament for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship, The Monster Matanza Cueto would go on to easily dispatch top technicos in the promotion like Pentagon Jr. and Fenix. Matanza's first real challenge came in the form of the former Lucha Underground Champion Mil Muertes. In their initial encounter, Mil Muertes delivered his finisher, the flatliner, to the Monster which sent both monsters through the roof of Dario Cueto's office. This put both monsters out of commission for several weeks and gave the crowd something that's rare in Lucha Underground, a no-contest finish.

## Episodes

| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Taped date | Original air date |
| 40 | 1 | "A Much Darker Place" | November 14, 2015 | January 27, 2016 (2016-01-27) |
| The Luchadors return to compete, but with Dario Cueto on the run, darkness has taken over the temple. No.ResultsStipulations1King Cuerno defeated Fénix (c)Singles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship2Ivelisse defeated Angélico and Son of HavocThree-way match for a shot at the Lucha Underground Championship3Mil Muertes (c) (with Catrina) defeated IvelisseSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 41 | 2 | "The Dark and the Mysterious" | November 14, 2015 | February 3, 2016 (2016-02-03) |
| Prince Puma teams with an unlikely partner; Johnny Mundo returns to the temple with his sights set on the championship. No.ResultsStipulations1Johnny Mundo defeated KillshotSingles match2Willie Mack defeated P. J. BlackSingles match3Prince Puma and Pentagón Jr. defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece)Two-on-three handicap match |||||
| 42 | 3 | "The Hunt is On..." | November 15, 2015 | February 10, 2016 (2016-02-10) |
| Catrina enlists King Cuerno to help her destroy Fenix; Kobra Moon in her debut faces off against Bengala; Jack Evans versus Drago. No.ResultsStipulations1Kobra Moon defeated BengalaSingles match2Jack Evans defeated DragoSingles match3Fénix defeated King CuernoLast Luchador Standing match |||||
| 43 | 4 | "Cero Miedo" | November 15, 2015 | February 17, 2016 (2016-02-17) |
| Prince Puma takes on Pentagon Jr. for the first time; Rey Mysterio Jr. reveals the Cueto family's history. No.ResultsStipulations1Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr., Mr. Cisco and Cortez CastroTrios match2Cage defeated Joey RyanSingles match3Prince Puma defeated Pentagón Jr.Singles match |||||
| 44 | 5 | "The Machine" | November 21, 2015 | February 24, 2016 (2016-02-24) |
| Johnny Mundo battles the Machine Cage; Texano returns for revenge against Chavo Guerrero and the crew. No.ResultsStipulations1Jack Evans defeated P. J. BlackSingles match2King Cuerno (c) defeated KillshotSingles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship3Chavo Guerrero Jr., Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco defeated TexanoNo disqualification 3-on-1 elimination match4Johnny Mundo defeated CageSingles match(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 45 | 6 | "Gift of the Gods Ladder Match" | November 21, 2015 | March 2, 2016 (2016-03-02) |
| King Cuerno defends his Gift of the Gods Championship against Fenix in a ladder match; Kobra Moon takes on Sexy Star; Pentagon Jr. and Prince Puma face off for the number one contender spot for the Lucha Underground Championship. No.ResultsStipulations1Kobra Moon defeated Sexy StarSingles match2Pentagón Jr. defeated Prince Puma by disqualificationSingles match3Fénix defeated King Cuerno (c)Ladder match for the Gift of the Gods Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 46 | 7 | "Death Comes In Threes" | November 22, 2015 | March 9, 2016 (2016-03-09) |
| Mil Muertes defends his Lucha Underground Championship in a triple threat match against Prince Puma and Pentagon Jr. No.ResultsStipulations1Marty Martinez defeated Willie MackSingles match2Cage defeated TayaBoyle Heights Street Fight3Mil Muertes (c) defeated Prince Puma and Pentagón Jr.Three-way match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 47 | 8 | "Life After Death" | November 22, 2015 | March 16, 2016 (2016-03-16) |
| Fenix exchanges his Gift of the Gods Championship for a Lucha Underground Championship Match; the Trios Titles are defended. This episode was dedicated to Eiji "Hayabusa" Ezaki. No.ResultsStipulations1Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece) (c)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship2Texano defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr.Bullrope match3Fénix defeated Mil Muertes (c)Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship This was Fénix's Gift of the Gods Championship cash-in(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 48 | 9 | "Aztec Warfare II" | December 12, 2015 | March 23, 2016 (2016-03-23) |
| Twenty luchadors compete for the Lucha Underground Championship in the second Aztec Warfare. A few new luchadors debut in the ring. No.ResultsStipulations1Matanza Cueto won by last eliminating Rey MysterioAztec Warfare for the Lucha Underground Championship |||||
| 49 | 10 | "El Jefe is Back" | December 12, 2015 | March 30, 2016 (2016-03-30) |
| Dario Cueto returns to the temple and makes the champion defend the Lucha Underground Championship. Mariposa takes on Sexy Star. This episode features the musical guest Chingon. No.ResultsStipulations1Cortez Castro and Mr. Cisco defeated Johnny Mundo and TayaTag team match2Angélico, Ivelisse, and Son of Havoc (c) defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte and Trece)Trios elimination match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship3Mariposa defeated Sexy StarSingles match4Matanza Cueto (c) defeated Pentagón Jr.Singles match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 50 | 11 | "Bird of War" | December 13, 2015 | April 6, 2016 (2016-04-06) |
| The Trios Tournament begins; Fenix faces the Monster Matanza Cueto for the championship; Famous B seeks his first client; Vampiro fights with his personal demons. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Ivelisse defeated Kobra MoonSingles match2Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco, and Joey Ryan defeated Marty Martinez, Mariposa, and Willie MackFirst round in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament3Matanza Cueto (c) defeated FénixSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 51 | 12 | "Three's a Crowd" | December 13, 2015 | April 13, 2016 (2016-04-13) |
| Rey Mysterio, Prince Puma and El Dragon Azteca Jr. must compete in the Trios Tournament; Dario Cueto redistributes the Seven Ancient Aztec Medallions and lets a new luchador compete for one. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Killshot defeated ArgenisSingles match2Texano defeated DagaSingles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion3El Dragon Azteca Jr., Prince Puma, and Rey Mysterio defeated Johnny Mundo, Taya, and CageFirst round in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament |||||
| 52 | 13 | "Monster meets Monster" | December 13, 2015 | April 20, 2016 (2016-04-20) |
| Mil Muertes faces the Monster Matanza Cueto in a title match; an old rivalry is renewed over an Aztec Medallion. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Aero Star defeated DragoSingles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion2Fenix, P. J. Black, and Jack Evans defeated The Disciples of Death (Barrio Negro, El Sinestro de la Muerte, and Trece)First round in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament3Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) vs. Mil Muertes (with Catrina) ended in a no contestSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 53 | 14 | "Cage in a Cage" | December 13, 2015 | April 27, 2016 (2016-04-27) |
| Johnny Mundo takes on Cage in a Steel Cage Match for an Aztec Medallion; four teams compete in the Trios Tournament Finals; Pentagon Jr. struggles with his injuries. This episode features the musical guest Bang Data. No.ResultsStipulations1Cage defeated Johnny Mundo (with Taya Valkyrie)Steel Cage match for a Golden Aztec Medallion2Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince Puma defeated Angélico, Ivelisse and Son of Havoc (c), Joey Ryan and The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro), and Fenix, P. J. Black, and Jack EvansFatal Four-Way Tag Team Elimination match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Finals in the Lucha Underground Trios Championship Tournament(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 54 | 15 | "No Mas" | December 13, 2015 | May 4, 2016 (2016-05-04) |
| Sexy Star battles Mariposa for an Aztec Medallion in the first "No Mas" match; Catrina confronts Dario Cueto; Luchadors have matches for the other available Medallions. This episode features the musical guest Bang Data. No.ResultsStipulations1Willie Mack defeated Marty MartinezSingles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion2El Sinestro De La Muerte (with Catrina) defeated King CuernoSingles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion3Cage defeated Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B)Singles match4Sexy Star defeated Mariposa"No Mas" match for a Golden Aztec Medallion. |||||
| 55 | 16 | "Graver Consequences" | December 13, 2015 | May 11, 2016 (2016-05-11) |
| Mil Muertes battles the Monster Matanza Cueto in a casket match for the Lucha Underground Championship; Triple Threat match between Joey Ryan, Cortez Castro and Mr.Cisco; Rey Mysterio Jr, Dragon Azteca Jr and Prince Puma defend their titles. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Joey Ryan defeated Cortez Castro and Mr. CiscoTriple Threat match for a Golden Aztec Medallion2Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince Puma (c) defeated Son of Havoc, Ivelisse and Johnny MundoTrios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship3Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Grave Consequences match for the Lucha Underground Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 56 | 17 | "Crime & Punishment" | January 10, 2016 | May 18, 2016 (2016-05-18) |
| Seven Luchadors compete for the Gift of the Gods Championship; Cage seeks revenge. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Daga defeated Argenis, Kobra Moon, and Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda)Fatal Four-Way2Killshot defeated Marty MartinezSingles match3Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Aero Star, El Sinestro de la Muerte, Joey Ryan, Sexy Star, Texano, and Willie MackSeven-way match for the vacant Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship |||||
| 57 | 18 | "Enter The Mundo" | January 17, 2016 | May 25, 2016 (2016-05-25) |
| Rey Mysterio, Prince Puma and El Dragon Azteca Jr. defend their Trios Championship; Joey Ryan and Cortez Castro's cover gets blown; The Gift of the Gods Championship is defended. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls. No.ResultsStipulations1Joey Ryan defeated Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda)Singles match2Cage defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. (c)Singles match for the Gift of the Gods Championship3Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, Johnny Mundo and P. J. Black) defeated Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince Puma (c)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 58 | 19 | "Judgement Day" | January 17, 2016 | June 1, 2016 (2016-06-01) |
| The Monster Matanza Cueto defends his title against the Gift of the Gods Champion; The Trios Champions defend their titles. Dragon Azteca Jr. searches for his mentor's killer. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls. No.ResultsStipulations1Son of Havoc defeated DagaSingles match2Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, Johnny Mundo and P. J. Black) (c) defeated Rey Mysterio, El Dragon Azteca, Jr. and Prince PumaTrios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship3Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated CageSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship This was Cage's Gift of the Gods Championship cash-in(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||
| 59 | 20 | "The Contenders" | January 16, 2016 | June 8, 2016 (2016-06-08) |
| Drago & Aerostar face Jack Evans and P. J. Black in a Nunchuck Match; Pentagon Jr. returns to the Temple. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls. No.ResultsStipulations1Killshot vs. Marty Martinez ended in a double countoutSingles match2Aero Star and Drago defeated Jack Evans and P. J. BlackNunchuck Tag Team match3Fenix, Ivelisse, Johnny Mundo, King Cuerno, Pentagón Jr. and Taya defeated Rey Mysterio, Prince Puma, Sexy Star, Son of Havoc, Texano and Willie MackTwelve Person Tag Team match |||||
| 60 | 21 | "Six To Survive" | January 16, 2016 | June 15, 2016 (2016-06-15) |
| Six luchadors compete in the first ever Six to Survive Match for a Championship Match at Ultima Lucha Dos. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls. No.ResultsStipulations1Pentagón Jr. defeated Fénix, Ivelisse, Johnny Mundo, King Cuerno and TayaSix Way Elimination Match to determine the #1 contender for the Lucha Underground Championship |||||
| 61 | 22 | "Fame And Fortune" | January 17, 2016 | June 22, 2016 (2016-06-22) |
| The 7 Ancient Aztec Medallions are redistributed; Prince Puma addresses the Believers and reveals his plans for Ultima Lucha Dos; new luchador arrives at the Temple. This episode features the musical guest Voodoo Glow Skulls. No.ResultsStipulations1Daga defeated Mascarita Sagrada (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda)Singles match for a Golden Aztec Medallion2El Sinestro de la Muerte, Killshot and Marty Martinez defeated Joey Ryan and The Crew (Mr. Cisco and Cortez Castro)Trios match for a Golden Aztec Medallion3Sexy Star and Mariposa defeated Ivelisse and TayaTag team match for a Golden Aztec Medallion |||||
| 62 | 23 | "The Phoenix, the Dragon, and the Spaceman" | January 17, 2016 | June 29, 2016 (2016-06-29) |
| Dario Cueto announces a new opportunity that can be won at Ultima Lucha Dos; El Dragon Azteca faces Prince Puma. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1King Cuerno defeated Mil Muertes (with Catrina)Singles match2Prince Puma defeated El Dragon Azteca Jr. (with Rey Mysterio)Singles match3Johnny Mundo (with Taya) defeated FénixSingles match |||||
| 63 | 24 | "Ultima Lucha Dos Part 1" | January 30, 2016 | July 6, 2016 (2016-07-06) |
| Son of Havoc, Cage, Texano and the Mack compete for a unique opportunity where the winner is faced with a career defining decision. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Willie Mack defeated CageFalls Count Anywhere Semifinal match in "The Tournament 4 a Unique Opportunity"2Son of Havoc defeated TexanoBar Fight Semifinal in "The Tournament 4 a Unique Opportunity"3Son of Havoc defeated The MackFalls Count Anywhere Final match in "The Tournament 4 a Unique Opportunity"4Dr. Wagner Jr. (with Famous B and The Beautiful Brenda) defeated Son of HavocSingles match for Son of Havoc's Unique Opportunity |||||
| 64 | 25 | "Ultima Lucha Dos Part 2" | January 31, 2016 | July 13, 2016 (2016-07-13) |
| King Cuerno faces Mil Muertes in a Death Match; 7 Way Gift of the Gods Elimination Match. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Sexy Star defeated Marty "The Moth" Martinez, Mariposa, Killshot, Night Claw, Daga and Sinestro de la MuerteSeven-way Elimination match for the vacant Gift of the Gods Championship2Mil Muertes defeated King CuernoDeath match |||||
| 65 | 26 | "Ultima Lucha Dos Part 3" | January 31, 2016 | July 20, 2016 (2016-07-20) |
| Rey Mysterio vs. Prince Puma; Pentagon vs. the Monster Matanza Cueto; Fenix, Drago and Aerostar vs. Worldwide Underground; Ivelisse vs. Taya; El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs. Black Lotus. This episode features the musical guest El Conjunto Nueva Ola. No.ResultsStipulations1Aero Star, Drago and Fénix defeated Worldwide Underground (Jack Evans, Johnny Mundo and P. J. Black) (c)Trios match for the Lucha Underground Trios Championship2El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs. Black Lotus ended in a no contestSingles match3Matanza Cueto (c) (with Dario Cueto) defeated Pentagón DarkSingles match for the Lucha Underground Championship4Taya defeated IvelisseSingles match5Rey Mysterio defeated Prince PumaSingles match(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |||||

## Reception
### Critical reception

Lucha Underground's second season has received a mixed reception critically compared to the first, with more fans and professional wrestling media outlets aware of the product in its sophomore season. Loyal Lucha Underground fans have commended its storytelling and match quality, as well as its portrayal of women's wrestling, which some consider to be revolutionary while others remain uncomfortable with the concept of women wrestling men (particularly when the male opponent is a much larger and more powerful fighter, cf., Taya vs Cage) At Prowrestling.net, journalists Will Pruett and John Moore who were huge proponents of Lucha Underground's initial direction have criticized the second part of Season 2 as being both deflating and unorganized. Will Pruett in particular has stated that "Where Lucha Underground failed in 2016 was their storytelling. They didn’t support these great matches and moments wrestlers created in The Temple. They didn’t honor the experiences they wanted fans to have. The structure of the show felt fragmented, with far fewer episodes naturally leading into the next." PwTorch.com contributor Joel Dehnel has praised Lucha Underground for being "capable of doing some really great things" but "They are going to the well too many times in these matches with having no rules and high spots in the crowd that ultimately lead to nothing." He also stated that "they have gotten away far too many times with stories that make no sense and matches that are about entertaining the fans instead of telling a great story through visuals."

### Ratings

| Episode | First run viewership | Repeat viewership | Change from previous |
| s2e1 | 130,000 | 105,000 | n/a |
| s2e2 | 125,000 | 76,000 | -6% |
| s2e3 | 136,000 | 81,000 | +8% |
| s2e4 | 152,000 | 52,000 | +6% |
| s2e5 | 99,000 | 62,000 | -21% |
| s2e6 | 124,000 | 63,000 | +16% |
| s2e7 | 95,000 | 41,000 | -27% |
| s2e8 | 100,000 | 57,000 | +15% |
| s2e9 | 163,000 | 69,000 | +48% |
| s2e10 | 159,000 | 63,000 | -4% |
| s2e11 | 156,000 | 78,000 | +5% |
| s2e12 | 139,000 | 66,000 | -12% |
| s2e13 | 149,000 | 49,000 | -3% |
| s2e14 | 107,000 | 52,000 | -20% |
| s2e15 | 138,000 | 42,000 | +12% |
| s2e16 | 96,000 | 42,000 | -2% |
| s2e17 | 127,000 | 37,000 | -7% |
| s2e18 | 114,000 | 68,000 | +11% |
| s2e19 | 111,000 | 40,000 | -17% |
| s2e20 | 85,000 | 61,000 | -3% |
| s2e21 | 89,000 | 39,000 | -12% |
| s2e22 | 104,000 | 62,000 | +30% |
| s2e23 | 116,000 | 103,000 | +32% |
| s2e24 | 104,000 | 39,000 | -35% |
| s2e25 | 108,000 | 56,000 | +14.7% |
| s2e26 | 180,000 | 43,000 | +8% |