Lucha Libre USA


Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors was an American Lucha Libre promotion and television program on the MTV2 broadcast channel, chronicling the rise of Mexican-style wrestling, or lucha libre, in the United States. The first episode was aired on July 16, 2010. The second season premiered October 1, 2011. On July 11, 2012 the remainder of season two began airing on Hulu with the final episode airing on October 3, 2012.

History

On July 16, 2010, Lucha Libre USA premiered season one of their flagship program Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors on MTV2. 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.
After the cancellation of the Masked Warriors series the promotion continued to hold live events throughout the West coast until the promotions closure in 2013.

''Behind the Mask''

Behind the Mask was a documentary feature broadcast on MTV2 and the MTV website. The show follows wrestlers originating from Mexico, the United States and other parts of the world, as they perform physical acts and background stories. Images of traditional, non-masked American professional wrestlers, like luchador técnico Marco Corleone, are shown entering the lucha libre arenas for staged confrontation. Commentary in the program stated that rudo luchador RJ Brewer, in his on-screen persona, wishes to "Americanize" the sport by "cleaning up the Mexican elements" of Lucha Libre USA.

Championships history

LLUSA Heavyweight Championship

On December 12, 2010, Lizmark, Jr. defeated Charly Malice, Marco Corleone and RJ Brewer in a Lucha Roulette four-way elimination match to become the first-ever Lucha Libre USA Heavyweight Champion.
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Defeated Charly Malice, Marco Corleone and RJ Brewer in a four-way elimination match to become the inaugural champion. This episode aired on tape delay on October 1, 2011.
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.
The title was deactivated after the final LLUSA promoted event.

LLUSA Tag Team Championship

On January 22, 2011, Rudisimo defeated Puerto Rican Power and Treachery in a three-way tag match to become the first-ever Lucha Libre USA Tag Team Champions.
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Rudisimo
Defeated Puerto Rican Powers, Treachery in a three-way tag match to become the inaugural champions. This episode aired on tape delay on October 22, 2011.
Sol and Tinieblas, Jr. Defeated El Oriental in a handicap match.
The title was vacated due to the circumstances surrounding Sol and Tinieblas Jr. becoming the champions.
The Right
Defeated the Latin Liberators to win the vacant title.
The titles were deactivated after the final episode of Masked Warriors .

Roster

Male wrestlers

Ring nameReal nameTenureNotes
Azteko / Rocky RomeroJohn Rivera2010–2012
Blue Demon, Jr.2011
CarlitosCarly Colón2010
Shane HelmsGregory Helms2011–2013
Jon RekonJon Andersen2011–2013
La Mascara
Lizmark, Jr.Juan Baños2010–2012
Mini ParkRicardo Moreno Tapia2010–2012
Águlia2012
Neutronic2010
Pequeño HalloweenSamuel de Leon Sandoval2010–2012
Psicosis2012
RJ BrewerJohn Stagikas2010–2013
El SolarUnknown2013
Super CrazyFrancisco Islas Rueda2013
Super NovaUnknown2011–2013
SydistikoTheodore James Perkins2010
SydistikoPaul London2011–2012
TatankaChristopher Chavis2011
Tinieblas, Jr.Unknown2010–2012
VladimiroUnknown2011–2013

Chicas

Alumni

Hosts

Commentators

Ring announcers