This week's LuchaWorld Podcast episode we discuss CMLL's Grand Prix, Hechicero vs. Euforia, preview CMLL's 89th Anniversary, CMLL Night of Champions & AAA Triplemania XXX Chapter 3 shows, and also talk about Faby Apache leaving AAA! 

Be sure to check out patreon.com/luchaworld for the Lucha Clasica Podcast! We have that podcast along with other exclusive content on there at $1, $3, or $5 monthly rewards. You can check out the first three episode of the Lucha Clasica podcast, Ep. 1, Ep. 2 and Ep. 3 for FREE! Also our new We're Outta Time Podcast with first episode available for free on the patreon page. Also check out my new website Retro Wrasslin' (retrowrasslin.com) were I review wrestling shows from the past. 

Full Audio Podcast list available at https://luchaworld.podbean.com. Also be sure to check out our sponsor Amazon.com at the banner links provided at luchaworld.com!!! We've also started a teespring shop with t-shirts, coffee mugs & more featuring designs made by kcidis! Thanks again everyone for your support!

This week's LuchaWorld Podcast we look back at Triplemania XXX Chapter 2 from Tijuana! The Ruleta de la Muerte Semifinals, Chik Tormenta vs. Flammer in a mask match, Fenix wins titles, plus Los Hermanos Lee take on Matt Hardy & Johnny Hardy!!! We also preview what could happen for Triplemania XXX Chapter 3 in Mexico City!

Be sure to check out patreon.com/luchaworld for the Lucha Clasica Podcast! We have that podcast along with other exclusive content on there at $1, $3, or $5 monthly rewards. You can check out the first three episode of the Lucha Clasica podcast, Ep. 1, Ep. 2 and Ep. 3 for FREE! Also our new We're Outta Time Podcast with first episode available for free on the patreon page. Also check out my new website Retro Wrasslin' (retrowrasslin.com) were I review wrestling shows from the past. 

Full Audio Podcast list available at https://luchaworld.podbean.com. Also be sure to check out our sponsor Amazon.com at the banner links provided at luchaworld.com!!! We've also started a teespring shop with t-shirts, coffee mugs & more featuring designs made by kcidis! Thanks again everyone for your support!

The LuchaWorld Podcast returns with a recap of CMLL's Copa Jr. VIP show! Volador Jr. vs. El Bandido in an excellent mach! Trios Snoozefest! Euforia leaves Los Guerreros Laguneros! Angel de Oro wins Copa Jr. VIP! Women in tag team action! Plus news on CMLL introducing Los Nuevos Ingobernables and Atlantis announces his in-ring return to CMLL! 

Be sure to check out patreon.com/luchaworld for the Lucha Clasica Podcast! We have that podcast along with other exclusive content on there at $1, $3, or $5 monthly rewards. You can check out the first three episode of the Lucha Clasica podcast, Ep. 1, Ep. 2 and Ep. 3 for FREE! Also our new We're Outta Time Podcast with first episode available for free on the patreon page. Also check out my new website Retro Wrasslin' (retrowrasslin.com) were I review wrestling shows from the past. 

Full Audio Podcast list available at https://luchaworld.podbean.com. Also be sure to check out our sponsor Amazon.com at the banner links provided at luchaworld.com!!! We've also started a teespring shop with t-shirts, coffee mugs & more featuring designs made by kcidis! Thanks again everyone for your support!

Los Traumas returned to L.A. for the 8/20/16 FPW show. We all started joking as soon as we all arrived to the show. Trauma II decided he wanted to do the interview in English. We tried. Trauma I talked about the upcoming big mask match against Canis Lupus. They talked about their careers, being independent vs. being in CMLL or AAA, their father Negro Navarro, and more. Full interview is translated and posted at LuchaWorld.com!

Nicho El Millonario was in L.A. for FPW's 8/20/16 show. Early in our interview he cut his fingers on something, which surprised all of us, but he kept on and he was great. Nicho talks about his career, his rivalry with Rey Mysterio, the "Psicosis" name, upcoming surgery, and retirement. Full interview has been translated and is posted at LuchaWorld!

Kurt Brown (Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza are back talking about lucha libre! Talking about great matches that happened throughout the month of July. News stories over the past month from Thunder's passing, Sexy Star unmasked and ready to start her boxing career, Ludxor's AAA story, new faces in AAA, and Teddy Hart in Elite, the awesome L.A. Park vs. Rush feud, Lucha Underground's Ultima Lucha Dos! We talk about the CMLL 83rd Anniversary show scheduled for Sept. 2nd and some possible matches that could headline. A preview of the upcoming Triplemania XXIV show. Plus, Kurt watches Final Deletion before we start the show and shares his thoughts on that. 90+ minute show! Enjoy! Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza back to talk more lucha. We look back at our recent trip to UIPW-LA's 5th Anniversary show were we also got to interview Volador Jr. & Mima Shimoda and Fredo saw Sexy Star at that show. The recent passing of former CMLL undercard luchador Zayco. Kurt researching Charro Aguayo. Talk about the upcoming WWE Cruiserweight Classic and Rush revealing some Dragon Lee news. We talk more tournaments including the CMLL Grand Prix and the Lucha Libre Elite Mundial. Recent good matches that have happened in lucha libre. Some more talk about Konnan's podcast including a very entertaining episode with Hijo del Fantasma. Upcoming AAA title matches. Some other podcast recommendations. Plus we talk recent Lucha Underground TV shows including the greatness of Pentagon Jr. and Jack Evans on those shows! Fun show! Enjoy! Show is also available on iTunes, Stitcher and downcast! Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Volador Jr. made a return to L.A. for UIPW were he successfully defended the UIPW Heavyweight Championship in a 3-way match against Caristico & Misterioso. He sat down with us for an interview to discuss this year's New Japan Best of the Super Juniors, WWE, Negro Casas, his family & career. The interview is in Spanish, but has been translated by Fredo at LuchaWorld.com!

Mima Shimoda traveled to L.A. to wrestle at UIPW's 6/11/16 show. We talked about her career in AJPW and with CMLL, her thoughts on current Japanese women's wrestling, her favorite rivals & more including the ongoing question that she gets asked all the time she's interviewed while in Mexico. Full interview was translated & posted to LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Alfredo Esparza talking the latest in lucha libre and other wacky stories going on in pro wrestling. We talk about the AAA Lucha Libre World Cup, the wacky TNA Hardys video, CMLL's Gran Prix returns after 8 years, Konnan's controversial Podcast BOOM, recent CMLL including Kurt's continued Puebla Fever as he recaps this past week's CMLL Puebla show, we talk about the last 2 weeks of Lucha Underground, WWE interest in CMLL luchadores, how certain departures would affect lucha libre, Does the CMLL Programming Department watch CMLL shows?, the CPLL Los Angeles show, Kurt talks about shows he was at were fans fought luchadores, meeting Los KKK I & II, plus so much more! Longest episode we've done for LuchaWorld. Over 2 hours!!! Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

We're on a roll with 2-week turnarounds on podcasts! We discuss the recent passings of Kato Kung Lee & "Los Luchadores" composer Pedro Ocadiz, Los Ingobernables break-up and what's next for Rush & La Mascara, La Sombra's new WWE name, the latest teams announced for the Lucha Libre World Cup, Dorian Roldan finally speaks, more from Konnan, the latest comings-and-goings in various lucha promotions, a recap of the past two weeks of Lucha Underground, the amazing Jorge "El Luchador Perfect" Mendoza, Hechicero vs. Negro Casas, Super Muñeco's lucha libre promotion, seeing many Rey Misterios at a recent lucha show in Los Angeles, plus Kurt still has Puebla Fever! Almost 2 hours! Enjoy! (5/19/16) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

We return to discuss the recent news in lucha libre!!! Flamita & Electroshock leave AAA. The latest from Konnan including a video of an ex-AAA employee talking about the bus accident from last year. Injuries & health updates for Hijo del Fantasma, Angelico, Dragon Lee & Kato Kung Lee. Mil Mascaras not retiring!!! Kurt updates us on Martin Iriarte Karadagian!! The greatness of Rudo Jack Evans!!! Kurt and Fredo argue over the last time Kurt watched AAA. Kurt has PUEBLA FEVER! We talk the great Mascara Dorada vs. Mephisto match from this past Tuesday. Plus we talk the last two weeks of Lucha Underground!!! Fun 90-minute show!!! (5/4/16) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Frito & The Freak back at it again talking about the latest lucha libre news! We discuss Octagon's altercation with Octagon Jr., introducing Hijo de Octagon, revealing twin sons and his battle for his name/gimmick, Hijo del Santo & L.A. Park's differing thoughts on Octagon situation, MVP getting fired by Lucha Underground, Volador Jr. vs. Caristico in Liga Elite, Los Ingobernables, Dragon Lee's knee injury, Kamaitachi update, AAA's latest "additions/staying/going/returning" talent, Lorenzo Lamas in Lucha Underground, long podcasts with good content but long, cranky Lance Storm vs. The Great Brian Last, Fredo's dislike of WCW jobber tag team The State Patrol, and Kurt uncovers "Martin Iriarte Karadagian", who claims to be Martin Karadagian of Titanes del Ring fame's son, plus recent lucha shows we attended in Los Angeles. A lot more is talked about and we even hear THUNDER during the show! Fun 80-minute show. Enjoy! (4/25/16) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #125! Back again and this episode we discuss Andrade getting his WWE release and what's next for him. Thoughts on RIOT's "Covidiotas" 3/21 show headlined by Arez vs. Hijo del Vikingo! Plus previewing CMLL's Copa Jr. VIP show! 

Be sure to check out patreon.com/luchaworld for the Lucha Clasica Podcast! We have that podcast along with other exclusive content on there at $1, $3, or $5 monthly rewards. You can check out the first three episode of the Lucha Clasica podcast, Ep. 1, Ep. 2 and Ep. 3 for FREE! Also our new We're Outta Time Podcast with first episode available for free on the patreon page. Also check out my new website Retro Wrasslin' (retrowrasslin.com) were I review wrestling shows from the past. 

Full Audio Podcast list available at https://luchaworld.podbean.com. Also be sure to check out our sponsor Amazon.com at the banner links provided at luchaworld.com!!! We've also started a teespring shop with t-shirts, coffee mugs & more featuring designs made by kcidis! Thanks again everyone for your support!

El Oriental was a "Luchador Sorpresa" at the 4/9/16 GMLW show. We saw him sitting backstage & asked if we could do an interview. El Oriental talked about his career, being in AAA, CMLL, Lucha LIbre USA & the indies, along with the Moreno family & his thoughts on current lucha! Full Interview was translated & posted to LuchaWorld!

Mascara Dorada was in the L.A. area for a GMLW show on 4/9/16. He talked about his career, CMLL, the 1-year he spent in NJPW, returning to Mexico, & Liga Elite! Full Interview was translated and posted to LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt "VD" Brown returns!!! Kurt and Fredo talk about the latest lucha libre news! Thoughts on CMLL Dos Leyendas and AAA Rey de Reyes. Talking all the turmoil going on with AAA with talent leaving, Konnan at odds with them and Arturo Rivera's pervy twitter account. We talk about Kamaitachi honoring his bikini bet. Talk some Lucha Underground and what's going on with Hijo del Fantasma. Lucha Libre Elite getting TV and the numerous CMLL shows available online or on TV. The new talent that has debuted in CMLL and the not-so-great news about Pierroth joining Los Ingobernables and Thunder returning. Kurt talks about researching some older lucha info on Charro Aguayo & Jimmy El Pulpo and getting distracted watching an infomercial on the Kelly family. Fredo talks Cepillin and Tinieblas running some lucha shows together. All the wackiness going on in lucha libre. Over 90-minutes! Enjoy! (3/31/16) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

LuchaWorld Podcast Episode #53! First-time ever! Fredo goes solo as Kurt's unavailable! Previewing CMLL Dos Leyendas & AAA Rey de Reyes! Remembering Hayabusa and Cinta de Oro. Recent great lucha matches! What's going on with Konnan and AAA, Octagon upset too. Cibernetico talks AAA! Caifan and the initial decline of lucha libre in Monterrey. Lots of news! One-hour podcast, hope everyone enjoys it. Show is sponsored by our own LuchaWorld t-shirt shop that we always forget to mention on the podcast! (3/15/16) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

LuchaWorld Podcast Episode #52! Kurt "VD" Brown & Fredo "Frito" Esparza are back talking lucha! We also talk about Daniel Bryan's retirement and what his plans were prior to making his retirement decision. We talk about AAA's recent issues with Konnan, Rey Mysterio & Sexy Star. Kurt gets nostalgic and talks about Jimmy El Pulpo & Ed "The Strangler" Lewis. We talk about Lucha Underground, Officer Reyes & Ryan, Sexy Star's storyline, the Darewolf and we talk about the Jim Cornette & Marco Corleone feud as well as Kurt giving his take on how this is just Cornette trying to stir things up. We talk CMLL and look back at Negro Casas vs. Volador Jr., Dos Leyendas, CMLL women doing bad dives, Sanson's potential, Lucha Libre Elite and Super Porky possibly retiring. Also talk about WWE's Global Cruiserweight tournament, Trauma I winning the IWRG title and Los Mariachi Locos. Be sure to check out the LuchaWorld t-shirt shop and enjoy this 90+ minute show! (2/18/16) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

We return with the first show of 2016! Looking back at some of the news from 2015. We remember Lizmark, talk about the Playboy article on Perro Aguayo Jr. (which leads to talking about Playboy magazine), the CMLL Infierno En El Ring iPPV, Kurt tells the story of Pancho Valentino "The Priest Killer", we talk about some lucha magazines including one called "Clinch" (which Kurt calls "Punch") from the early '50s that had Stanley Weston writing for them, Fredo's outrage at Volador Jr's treatment of lucha great Mije, thoughts on wrestler of the year for 2015, and we talk about the upcoming NJPW/CMLL FantasticaMania shows! A fun 75 minute show! (1/5/16) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

We talk about the passing of El Bello Greco and look back at his career and how the exotico gimmick has evolved. We talk a bit about Lucha Libre Elite, Cibernetico, Caristico, the low turnout for their most recent show, some of the good undercard talent and some of the more questionable additions, and what is Lucha Elite's end game along with our thoughts on people getting into promoting wrestling. The failed Que Viva El Rey tour. AAA cancels Guerra de Titanes and what's going on with their roster. Recent CMLL shows and the Friday show highlighted by Liz Vega's appearance! The awesome trios match between Aerostar/Fireball/Australian Suicide vs. Daga/Steve Pain/Hijo de Pirata Morgan from Xalapa. We talk CMLL lucha mascots including how Zacarias El Perico got into lucha libre and we even talk about the exciting CMLL Bodybuilding Competition. Over 90-minutes!!! (12/1/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

This week we talk about La Sombra joining WWE and look back at his last four months with CMLL. Alberto Del Rio returns to WWE and how he left AAA scrambling. Cibernetico leaves AAA to join Lucha Libre Elte. Possible more departures from AAA. The confusion leading into Guerra de Titanes with Averno, Chessman, Rey Mysterio and promoter listing guys unlikely to show up like John Cena. We also look forward to the great lineup for NJPW's FantasticaMania 2016 tour. Plus Kurt reads fan mail and our usual "I Can't Believe Thunder's in CMLL" rant. Over 2 hours of lucha and outrage on this show! (11/20/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza talking the latest in lucha libre news! Sit back and grab a snack as we discuss Mistic 2.0's departure from AAA and return to Arena Mexico, Ultimo Guerrero loses to Atlantis in the Universal tournament and comes up with his own conspiracy storyline involving Atlantis, Thunder, CMLL & Tony Salazar, CMLL Dia de Los Muertos, Electroshock's AAA status, recap of Heroes Inmortales matches, and the Stardom USA show in Baldwin Park, CA that we attended. Lots of news, lots of discussion (including wrestling t-shirt talk!) and a very heated debate on just how bad Thunder is! Over 2 hours long! (10/22/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Recapping CMLL's 82nd Anniversary show, Atlantis vs. La Sombra mask match, Atlantis and his mask collection, La Sombra's future unmasked, Dark Angel's farewell match & some thoughts on women's wrestling in Mexico, thoughts on iPPV, also a look at the lucha libre portion of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. 90-minute show! (9/20/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #124! A look back at Triplemania XXVIII, Kenny Omega retains title, Chessman loses hair match, Marvel Lucha Libre, and more! AAA's lawsuit & disappearance of their Youtube Channel. Plus remembering Dr. Alfonso Morales! 

Be sure to check out patreon.com/luchaworld for the Lucha Clasica Podcast! We have that podcast along with other exclusive content on there at $1, $3, or $5 monthly rewards. You can check out the first three episode of the Lucha Clasica podcast, Ep. 1, Ep. 2 and Ep. 3 for FREE! Also our new We're Outta Time Podcast with first episode available for free on the patreon page. Also check out my new website Retro Wrasslin' (retrowrasslin.com) were I review wrestling shows from the past. 

Full Audio Podcast list available at https://luchaworld.podbean.com. Also be sure to check out our sponsor Amazon.com at the banner links provided at luchaworld.com!!! We've also started a teespring shop with t-shirts, coffee mugs & more featuring designs made by kcidis! Thanks again everyone for your support!

We preview the upcoming CMLL 82nd Anniversary show, the big mask match between La Sombra & Atlantis, L.A. Park & Dr. Wagner Jr's CMLL short run & everything that's gone down since they left, Kurt pays tribute to Volador Jr., the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame lucha nominees, Xavier Woods amazing trombone playing during matches, Fredo's wrestling hoarding, the upcoming 3-way feud between lucha mascots, and a lot more! Almost 2 hours! (9/15/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Volador Jr. was in L.A. for UIPW's 8/30/15 show in what was an interesting 3-way match at the time that featured Mephisto & Johnny Mundo. We interviewed him after the match and talked about it, along with his career, life without his mask, the 82nd Anniversary show, & La Familia Real. Interview was translated and posted at LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt "VD" Brown and Fredo Esparza back to talk the latest in the world of lucha libre also update everyone on what went wrong with the web site for nearly 9 days in early August! Topics include Triplemania XXIII PPV, Lucha Underground's Ultima Lucha and will there be a Season 2?, CMLL's 82nd Anniversary main event of La Sombra vs. Atlantis in a mask match, L.A. Park & Dr. Wagner Jr. returning to CMLL, Boby Zavala wins En Busca de Un Idolo, remembering "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, recent and upcoming lucha shows in Los Angeles! Jam-packed show! Over 90-minutes! (8/23/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

The LuchaWorld Podcast returns with our 3rd annual trek to Los Angeles for an interview with L.A. lucha legend Super Boy. Super Boy shares his thoughts on the changes in lucha libre over the years, his father El Moro and the contributions he made to the local lucha scene, the early days of lucha in Los Angeles, Lucha Underground, more from Super Boy's WCW try-out, Blitzkrieg, meeting Randy "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Larry Zbyzsko & Razor Ramon (Scott Hall), wrestling for Revolution Pro, Super Dragon, crushing Rising Son, Apolo Jalisco, Josephine "The Chicken Lady", Tinieblas & Alushe, tribute show chaos, why Super Boy left the business and why he came back, getting into announcing and promoting his own shows. For more info on Super Boy's lucha promotion visit Fusion Pro Wrestling's facebook page! A fun 2-hour-plus podcast! (7/9/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt "VD" Brown and Alfredo Esparza return with the latest edition of the LuchaWorld Podcast! We talk about the recent passings of our friend Eric Caidin of Hollywood Book & Poster fame (a big lucha libre fan) and attending his memorial, the legend "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and Tommy Rogers, one-half of the great '80s tag team, The Fantastics. We discuss this year's disappointing En Busca de Un Idolo, the fun Alas de Oro match & the confusing Alberto - Cage matches from Verano de Escandalo, the Johnny Mundo vs. Prince Puma match from Lucha Underground, and the Flamita vs. Volador Jr. match from CaraLucha. We also talk about the wacky Octagon - Amenaza Elegante - AAA story of the past few weeks. Fun 90-minute show. (6/19/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Two weeks after interviewing Los Traumas, their father, the legendary Negro Navarro was in L.A. for FMLL's 5/17/15 show. He was gracious enough to give us an interview and we spoke of his career, Los Misioneros de la Muerte, lucha then & now, his book of wrestling holds! Full interview was translated and posted at LuchaWorld.com!

Los Traumas I & II interview from UIPW's 5/3/15 show. Talking about their careers, traveling to the U.S., the Mexico indie scene, their father Negro Navarro & his book of holds, and Noti-Trauma!!! Interview was translated and posted at LuchaWorld.com!

Interview conducted after UIPW's 5/3/15 show with Rey Horus. Talked about changing his name, lucha indie scene, and his future in lucha. Interview was translated and posted at LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza talking about the latest happenings in the world of lucha libre. We remember El Verdugo who passed away recently and look back at his time as part of the great trio of Los Bucaneros. Mexican senate and Hijo del Santo want more rules added to the worlds of box, lucha libre and MMA. Octagon vs. AAA and an upcoming first-time ever singles match-up against Atlantis. Update on AAA & Cerveza Victoria's Lucha Libre World Cup. CMLL news including relationship status on Japanese female wrestler Narumiya! The wacky Rey Escorpion and Ultimo Guerrero CMLL Informa interview. Our thoughts on recent Lucha Underground shows with Kurt only watching 1 show over the past 6-8 weeks! Plus we talk about recent lucha shows in Los Angeles including the recent Triton benefit show and upcoming shows we are excited about. Fun show! Almost 2 hours! PLUS KURT DOESN'T SING THIS TIME!!! (4/24/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Alfredo Esparza talking about the tragic death of Perro Aguayo Jr., the media coverage of his death, a look back at his career, the difficult week for AAA, Rey de Reyes and Dos Leyendas recaps, the passing of SoCal wrestler Cincinnati Red, and our trip Sunday to a lucha show in Cudahy featuring La Sombra vs. Volador Jr. plus Tzuki in action! 80-minute show! (3/26/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #123! This episode features a look back at the career of Bobby Lee and his big run in 1978 that included a memorable feud with the legend El Santo, rundown of Triplemania XXVIII's lineup, recent CMLL news including Tiger changing name to Felino Jr., Chavez Bros. & El Terrible forming a new faction, tournaments and randomness on CMLL PPVs and shows, plus thoughts on Pirata Morgan breaking kayfabe! 

Be sure to check out patreon.com/luchaworld for the Lucha Clasica Podcast! We have that podcast along with other exclusive content on there at $1, $3, or $5 monthly rewards. You can check out the first three episode of the Lucha Clasica podcast, Ep. 1, Ep. 2 and Ep. 3 for FREE! Also our new We're Outta Time Podcast with first episode available for free on the patreon page. Also check out my new website Retro Wrasslin' (retrowrasslin.com) were I review wrestling shows from the past. 

Full Audio Podcast list available at https://luchaworld.podbean.com. Also be sure to check out our sponsor Amazon.com at the banner links provided at luchaworld.com!!! We've also started a teespring shop with t-shirts, coffee mugs & more featuring designs made by kcidis! Thanks again everyone for your support!

Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond/Lucky Pierre) and Alfredo Esparza return to talk about the latest lucha libre news and other topics. Kurt tells everyone his reason for not watching wrestling recently. We discuss our latest trip to a lucha show at a restaurant in Los Angeles. We talk about Rey Mysterio's return to AAA and AAA's World Cup show which will feature Rey teaming with Alberto El Patron & Myzteziz. El Hijo del Santo showing up to take a photo-op with Rey Mysterio and bringing along a championship belt with him. Other topics include Mr. Niebla's whereabouts, previewing/predictions for AAA's Rey de Reyes, CMLL Dos Leyendas, more CMLL rants and we recap the past two weeks of Lucha Underground. Kurt watched ZERO wrestling for this show. We also discuss Vince Russo leaving his own website and Bill DeMott's resignation. A fun 90-minute show. (3/7/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Kurt Brown & Alfredo Esparza talking lucha libre. Kurt breaks the rules by discussing a book he recently read about Amy Semple McPherson. We talk about the latest happenings in CMLL! Maximo wins the CMLL World Heavyweight title and other title changes since our last podcast. Hombre Sin Nombre finally gets his name! CMLL's Dos Leyendas matches announced! Rush returns cuts a promo on the New Pierroth (bonus Rush on show) and he's as angry as ever! Mr. Niebla still gone from CMLL. CMLL Sunday shows not on terra and CMLL refusing to give an answer. We also talk about the ALL ELITE show that featured Fuerza Guerrera, Dr. Wagner Jr. & L.A. Park that drew one of CMLL's biggest crowds. Some thoughts on AAA's Rey de Reyes final. Lucha Underground and the Vince Russo rumor. Who is the toughest guy in Lucha Underground as Kurt isn't sure about Cage and Fredo raves about Pentagon Jr. breaking arms! Alberto's debut, Kurt watches a Charles Lucero match, what has become of Box y Lucha, SuperLuchas and "Dr. Lucha" Steve Sims! All this and so much more...Fun 60-minute show! (2/17/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Da Juice, Juventud Guerrera, wrestled on UIPW's 1/25/15 show in Los Angeles and he not only gave us an interview but introduced us to Mr. Niebla! He talks about his return to Cali, his wrestling career in the U.S. & in Mexico, and his DJ career. Full interview was translated and posted to LuchaWorld.com!

Thanks to Juventud Guerrera we were able to interview Mr. Niebla at the UIPW show on 1/25/15. This was also the weekend after his infamous trip to Japan for FantasticaMania! Full interview is translated over at LuchaWorld.com!

First episode of 2015. Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza talk about the latest news in lucha libre. We discuss our holidays and going to a lucha libre posada party before Christmas. We talk about recent Lucha Underground TV shows including the Aztec Warfare show, the most recent show with Aerostar, CAGE~!!!, and the awful announcing job by Matt Striker and Vampiro on that show. Kurt watches recent lucha libre including some of FantasticaMania and some recent CMLL matches, which leads to a shocking revelation as we both witness a good match that featured Thunder on CMLL Lucha Azteca! Kurt watches Wrestle Kingdom. (WHO IS THIS KURT BROWN?) The censorship of Mr. Niebla's SMS spot and Kurt talks about doing that spot on MPW shows. YUCK! We also give everyone a Rush update. Where is Steve "Dr. Lucha" Sims? Kurt finds out about the reality TV series, "Wrestling With Death" for the first time. We end the show talking about the WON Year-End Awards and give our main event predictions for this year's CMLL Anniversary show. Over 90-minutes of lucha libre talk. (1/16/15) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Frito & The Freak return with their latest installment of the LuchaWorld Podcast! Taped on Friday (12/5) afternoon, we talk about our recent trip to the UIPW-LA show were we had a chance to interview lucha libre legend Negro Casas and watch some good ol' lucha action. We also talk about the most recent Lucha Underground shows, AAA airing their tv tapings live online, the Texano Jr. vs. Alberto El Patron street fight, some of this weekend's big shows and likely no-shows, Kurt Brown talks about books while Fredo Esparza talks about watching wrasslin', the CMLL bodybuilding competition, La Mascara finally says something we like, Estrellita's neck injury, CMLL's Sabado Populares shows in Arena Coliseo, NJPWWorld streaming service, the passing of Chespirito, Lucha Memes upcoming mascot & maestro tag team match, Kurt responds to John Cena's anti-AOL email rant on RAW, and finally we look at Saif's Art drawings of CM Punk getting fired and of Chris Jericho & Seth Rollins! Fun 90-minute show! (12/5/14) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Negro Casas made a rare L.A. appearance on rainy day for UIPW. He talked about his L.A. return, Peste Negra, his career, staying in shape at his age, family and having faced Cavernario Galindo! Interview was translated by Fredo at LuchaWorld.com!

We're back with a lot to talk about! More thoughts on Lucha Underground, Pentagon Jr. not liked by other Pentagons, Alberto El Patron finally free from WWE and where he's headed and his future with AAA, AAA's pretty great Guerra de Titanes lineup, CMLL's bodybuilding competition, Rush out with an injury, CMLL's upcoming cage match w/ hair on the line, participants for the NJPW/CMLL FantasticaMania tour in January, Mistico II update, and name changes for Blue Panther's sons. We also talk about former NY Knicks/Houston Rockets coach & now ESPN/ABC announcer Jeff Van Gundy revealing that he grew up a pro wrestling fan. We also discuss this year's inductees into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Express and Ray Fabiani and Kurt apologizes on behalf of the WON HOF voters who didn't vote a luchador into the HOF this year! 90-minute show! Enjoy! (11/22/14) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

"Frito" and "The Freak" are back and we talk about the first couple of TV episodes of Lucha Underground and discuss both the English and Spanish versions. What we like and dislike about the show. We discuss Matt Striker and Vampiro's announcing, the matches, the vignettes, Chavo Guerrero Jr's post-match angle, Chair shot to Sexy Star, Dario Cueto's promo ability and Hugo Savinovich calling the same matches on UniMas. We look back at L.A. Park's return to Arena Mexico and how quickly that story went from being very exciting to disappointing during the week. The new All Elite promotion bringing in some big lucha names for shows at Arena Coliseo and Arena Puebla. Alberto El Patron talking racism in wrestling, reporting on lucha libre, lucha porn and more! A fun 90-minute show. (11/7/14) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

Intro by Konnan & Prince Puma! Also Johnny Mundo joins us for a brief time were he agrees we should do the interview shirtless and tells us about Lucha Underground. We talk about our trip to Lucha Underground, seeing long-time local wrestler King Faviano (now from On The Mat Radio), dealing with press people, asking real vs. storyline questions, Dario Cueto's office, Kurt meets Pimpinela, and thoughts on the shows we've attended. The weirdness of CMLL and how some guys seem to be dragged down by others. The plight of Guerrero Maya Jr. Cuchillo's passing. The lucha libre candidates in this year's Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. Fredo tries to convince Kurt to friend a certain luchador on facebook! Lots of stories are told. Two-hour podcast! (10/11/14) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #122! This week I share my picks for this year's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame! Some thoughts on my picks that include Sgt. Slaughter, Akira Taue, Medico Asesino, Caristico, Karloff Lagarde and Pirata Morgan! 

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As part of our trip to Lucha Underground's Media Day few week's before the show started airing on the El Rey Network, we had a chance to interview Mil Muertes. We went off-script with him & he talked about his career as El Mesias, Ricky Banderas, etc. Full interview translated at LuchaWorld.com along with our trip to The Temple!

It's our "Crazy #33" show. We look back at CMLL's 8lst Anniversary show. The big hair match and mask match! Rush vs. Negro Casas and how great a feud that has been. What's next for Atlantis and what could be the next big match for CMLL. CMLL's success with certain events and how different their regular shows and everything else they do in general is to what their big events are. We talk about our day at a Lucha Underground TV taping. Vandal gets to see Pimpinela Escarlata live. Watching some of the AAA and local talent on the show. Thoughts on the show and whether we think it will translate well to TV and whether it will succeed or fail. Comparing a TV taping vs. a regular lucha show, which sends us into many tangents including our first time watching wrestling on cable. We also talk about Skyman's fall and discuss Steve "Dr. Lucha" Sims retirement from weekly reporting and focusing on books and historical lucha features! A fun and wacky 2-hour show! (9/28/14) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!

A variety of topics in the latest LuchaWorld Podcast including a preview of the upcoming CMLL 81st Anniversary show. Thoughts on all the matches. A rant on Thunder! Where is La Sombra? Vandal predicts who will win the mask match. The wackiness of seeing Heavy Metal in this year's PWI 500. We talk about Lucha Underground and possibly going to the next set of tapings or if we'll even be allowed to enter the building. The changes Lucha Underground has made from their first set of tapings to the second set. Our weekend of L.A. Lucha attending the Fusion Pro Wrestling show on Friday night and the Legends of L.A. Lucha show on Sunday. Vandal Drummond wins a match! Meanwhile, Fredo tries to convince the gringos at the show to cheer for luchador Ku Klux Klan #1! Vandal talks a bit about Ruben "El Ancho" Peucelle from the Titanes Del Ring promotion out of Argentina. A fun 90-minute show. (9/16/14) Get all the lucha libre news at LuchaWorld.com!