Synopsis
MLW Radio Network presents Lucha Talk! Join LuchaWorld.com Editor-in-Chief Fredo Esparza, and Lucha Libre experts Dylan Harris and Raul Rodriguez as they cover the latest news, big shows and all things lucha from AAA to Arena Mexico to Lucha Underground and all of the various Mexican independents.This is the definitive English language podcast on the colorful and outrageously brilliant world of Lucha Libre!
Episodes
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Episode 47: Thesz-Flair-Microman
09/08/2017 Duration: 01h27minHere's what the Trio's talking about this week on the Lucha Talk podcast: *Sam Adonis vs Blue Panther have a great hair vs hair match followed by Sam getting his own documentary. What's next for the controversial Trump supporting Luchador? Regardless we go over a really fun Friday show featuring the Dinamitas are still excellent and the Micros are a hoot again. *Also they take a look at AAA and their show, with an expert analysis of the room they were in. *Lucha Underground continues their hot streak of shows with a strong episode featuring one of the best matches of the season for sure. All that and more news and notes from the wild world of Lucha Libre. To talk to the guys and let us know what you think of the show and anything else in the world go to @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @MICROMANFEVER on Twitter
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Episode 46: Bless the Dinamitas
02/08/2017 Duration: 01h41minHere's what the Trio's talking about this week on the Lucha Talk podcast: *CMLL has the lead-in show to their big 8/4 show built around Sam Adonis/Blue Panther's Luchas de Apuestas featuring an incredible Trios match. *AAA had one of their best singles matches of the year with Australian Suicide vs Bengala. *We try to figure out if Black Terry was involved in the Copa Higher Power or was just a coach for Team IWRG. True controversy! ...and a rundown of all the weekly news and shows from the rest of CMLL, to AAA Worldwide to Lucha Underground and so much more, only on Lucha Talk on MLW Radio~ Connect and discuss the show, Lucha, and life with the Trio @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @MICROMANFEVER
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Episode 45: SurpriseMania
26/07/2017 Duration: 01h46minHere's what the Trio's talking about this week on the Lucha Talk podcast: *TripleMania has a card announced with LOTS of surprises announced at their press conference and we run down all of what was said including some surprising returns and some surprising absences along with offer some predictions. *Sam Adonis & Blue Panther's hair vs hair match gets announced for August 4th. What does it mean for the Anniversary Show? *The women of CMLL get a chance to stand out with the Copa Natalia Vasquez. Where does the division go from here? *The latest update on the Vampiro, Johnny Mundo, & Taya controversy with a new twist in the story. ...and a rundown of all the weekly news and drama from the rest of CMLL, to AAA Worldwide to Lucha Underground and so much more, only on Lucha Talk on MLW Radio~ Follow and talk to us @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @MICROMANFEVER
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Episode 44: Never Mind The Hair Match
19/07/2017 Duration: 01h46minThis week on Lucha Talk the Trio have a packed edition of the show with lots of news and notes. First off we go over the Taya/Vampiro/Reina de Reinas title situation and the return of Sexy Star to AAA. The world was shocked and we give our take on it. Alberto is in trouble again, we update everyone with the details of his escapades with Paige, the allegations of abuse, the suspension from GFW, drama with his family, and what impact it'll have on his future bookings including TripleMania. A mixed bag of a CMLL show featuring one of the worst matches of the year (and it wasn't even the hair match!) along with two good matches to close out the show. The Crash gets a rundown of their recent show and we talk a bit about La Máscara since he's been on the independents and how his work has stacked up in particular in his feud with Penta El 0M. Plus as usual we go over the news of the week and run down from Lucha Underground, AAA Worldwide, & Topless Tuesdays err- CMLL's weekly shows. Follow and interact wit
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Episode 43: Cabroné
12/07/2017 Duration: 01h32minThe newest episode of Lucha Talk is on the scene and the Trio are giving you the rundown of everything going on on your favorite weekly Lucha shows and promotions. - In CMLL we cover Atlantis' injury, what the heck is gonna be the Aniversario main event, and a bad Super Viernes featuring Block B and the continued embarrassment of Niebla Roja, as well as much worse to come next week with Pierroth vs. Vangellys - In AAA we talk about the end of Verano de Esacandalo, featuring a terrible main event with the show being saved by two hilarious moments - In Lucha Underground Fredo continues to be bored with the show while it actually turned out okay this week with two solid matches, a great Dante Fox vignette, & Vampiro story confusion with Son of Madness. Follow & interact with the Trio @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @MICROMANFEVER *Note: This show was recorded late Monday with only a brief mention of the Alberto El Patrón / Paige situation & mainly in regards to Alberto coming to TripleMania. Any a
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Real Title : Fake Sombra
05/07/2017 Duration: 01h36minThis week on the show the Trio break down the recent controversies in the last week in Lucha, centering around the Taya belt stripping in AAA as well as the fake La Sombra that appeared in CMLL this week, we try to investigate and analyze who this mystery man is. On top of that various Luchadores were making a worldwide impact this week and we break it all down, as well as give the scoops on the weekly shows as always from AAA, CMLL, & Lucha Underground. Follow the Trio on Twitter and interact with @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @MICROMANFEVER Send in questions for the show at luchatalk.pod@gmail.com
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Episode 41: It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
29/06/2017 Duration: 01h44minThis week on Lucha Talk the Trio looks at the breaking news on AAA wrestlers Drago & Hijo del Fantasma being brought into the AAA fold and what it means for the companies in question, as well as speculation on the meaning behind this after Lucha Underground's repeated public stance against its wrestlers competing in Impact. The Crash gets a spotlight with their recent show featuring a cage Apuestas match featuring a big turn and we talk about the future of both the Ingobernables as well as La Rebelión going forward. We also put a focus on the upcoming CMLL Universal tournament with predictions for winners of both blocks, as well as another tournament in Lucha Underground with the Cueto Cup continuing this week. The crew (well Dylan & Micro anyway, Fredo didn't even watch CMLL and the other two wish they hadn't) runs down the weekly shows, as well as close things out with a segment talking about the indie matches they watched and recs from the week in Lucha. Follow and talk to the Lucha Talk hosts on T
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Episode 40: A Supreme Ruler Is Born
21/06/2017 Duration: 01h47minLucha Talk returns with the debut of MICROMANFEVER! And with him we have one of its most positive episodes in history this week as we talk about a great week for CMLL with Soberano continuing the best push in any wrestling company this year with another epic performance in the Gran Alternativa Final in a truly great match, with us discussing him & what's next for the "Sovereign" of CMLL. From there we jump to Lucha Underground & talk about the Cueto Cup, as well as the effects of Cage's Power Glove in matches & Lorenzo Lamas' greatest moments as an actor after his unfortunate meeting with "The Machine". Then we go to AAA with what both Dylan & "Micro" call the best AAA Worldwide of the year! Finally we have a special segment where we talk about the best indie matches of the week featuring an epic Rush/LA Park tag, a crazy Ingobernable/Rebelión brawl, & an excellent technical display from Virus & Prayer. In addition we have an update on the controversy surrounding Ultimo Guerrero, the A
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Episode 39: Another Lucha Tournament
14/06/2017 Duration: 01h57minThis week on Lucha Talk we go over all 3 major promotions and their comings and goings, including the announcement of a never before seen concept of a tournament in Lucha Libre determining a number one contender for a title shot brought to us by Dario Cueto. In addition we go over to a pretty positive episode of Lucha Underground with title matches, major angles and a ghost Vampiro! Also the big news in CMLL as they had a loaded week featuring the announcement of the return of the Gran Prix in September, two new champions crowned, and a well above average Friday show featuring a really good Block of the Gran Alternativa and the continued rise of Vangellys! AAA had a show too this week and it was definitely something. Follow the Trio on Twitter and give us a shout - @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @LIGERFEVER
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Episode 38: Lucha Underground
07/06/2017 Duration: 01h27minLucha Talk is back, & Lucha Underground's back with it. The trio go over the return, "All Night Long" match and the decision to come back after 5 months with an Ironman match draw. From there we get to something many thought would never be seen again, a pretty alright episode of AAA Worldwide with AAA MVPs Hijo del Fantasma & Hijo del Vikingo getting spotlight. Thankfully things return to crazy with Verano de Escandalo results coming out and we talk about all the changes to the card, Apuestas losses & Vampiro's cake. Then things get more bizarre with an XLAW reunion, The Crash making more big moves with La Máscara & Máximo debuting on their latest show. Then even CMLL gets in on weirdness with an episode based around a Vangellys angle, as well as the Gran Alternativa tournament opening up with their Block A. Finally we give a brief rundown of Volador Jr. & Dragon Lee in NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors. Follow the gang & talk to us on Twitter: @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @LIGERFEVE
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Episode 37: And the Worst of the Year Goes To...
31/05/2017 Duration: 01h46minDylan is back after missing last week, completing the trio again, and adding his piece back to the puzzle. After last week's insanity in Lucha, we move to more craziness as we discuss Lucha Underground coming back! On top of that, we cover perhaps the worst ending of the year on AAA TV as AAA continues to make their march towards an award winning year. Finally we scope out CMLL and their title situation, putting together our own tournaments for the titles, with different winners abounding for reasons you won't see many other companies come up with for potential champions. ("Because he needs something nice after destroying his car" & "He'll just book himself to win"). Only in Lucha! Follow the Trio on twitter @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @LIGERFEVER AND email us! It'll make us happy. Send in any comments or questions at luchatalk.pod@gmail.com
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Episode 36: La Mafia Alvarado
24/05/2017 Duration: 01h34minOn this week's Lucha Talk, we help make sense of the craziest story in wrestling at the moment. We present you the information and details about La Familia Alvarado taking out their frustrations on Ultimo Guerrero's car. It's implications on the landscape of lucha libre now with two CMLL main-eventers and a possible "real-life" betrayer of Ultimo Guerrero. It makes up the bulk of the show but we also bring you the most complete coverage for news relating to Lucha Libre over the week. Aswell as full in depth reviews of CMLL and AAA's biggest shows of the week. Contact the trio on twitter @DylanZeroSky @therealfredo @LIGERFEVER
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Episode 35: Happy 25th Anniversary AAA
17/05/2017 Duration: 01h44minThis week is a special 25th Anniversary of AAA edition of Lucha Talk, as we run down some of the most important legends of the company in their time, with everyone from Konnan to Perro Aguayo to Rey Mysterio Jr, even Latin Lover gets a mention or two, but where would AAA be without these guys & many more, with even lively discussion on some controversial choices & dissenting opinions to round out an enlightening foray into some of the company's most important players throughout time. The second half of the show is the usual rundown of this week in Lucha, with a spotlight being shown on the Taya vs Ayako Hamada street fight from AAA along with Soberano Jr. vs Rey Cometa Title match in CMLL, with some fun discussion involving the (potential) Lucha Libre World Cup to boot! Talk to us on Twitter about AAA, Lucha, & anything else @DylanZeroSky - @therealfredo - @LIGERFEVER
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Episode 34: Crash & Burn
11/05/2017 Duration: 01h55minThis week on Lucha Talk, Fredo returns from his Cauliflower Alley Club break with fun stories about many guests he chatted with or saw make sppeches including Big Dave Meltzer, Tully Blanchard, the GLOW Girls, among others, and his take on last week's amazing mascotas match! After that we get into another sad Lucha death with one of Lucha's most prolific trainers as well as a veteran and current Trios champion in AAA, Gran Apache. Stories of his great work and him being a star of one of AAA's best & most beloved storylines. From there we talk about AAA as well as CMLL posting very underwhelming shows this week, providing the burn to viewers. (Though next week both shows have at least one promising match) The Crash however shined with their updated youtube page delivering a few strong matches shot with a unique camera angle that 1 of the 3 kinda liked, thankfully they go over all the fun brought forward by the Tijuana based group. Dragon Lee & Volador Jr. heading to Japan closes the show as the guys br
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Episode 33: RIP Brazo de Oro + Micromania!
03/05/2017 Duration: 01h24minThis week the Trios is down to a tag as Fredo is stuck in Vegas going to the Cauliflower Alley Club, and the remaining two round it out, for the first time ever it's just Dylan & LigerFever! (completing the proper triumvirate since both Dylan & Lige have missed a show in the past) Sad it was for such news that we had to lead off with as the legendary Brazo de Oro passed away Friday, so we each say a little bit about him and his career with one of the best & most influential Trios teams ever with Los Brazos! Then we talk about his son who wrestled in the main event match Friday and delivered an extremely heartfelt and memorable moment that had nothing to do with his wrestling. From there we go to the special Kids Day show featuring the heavily talked about mascots match in a match of the year candidate for FUN. Then a technical wrestling match of the year candidate happened as we go to Chairo 10, with Zack Sabre Jr. coming to México! Taking on a man very familiar with Brazo de Oro in Negro Navarro
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Episode 32: Sexy Star Achieves Her Dream
26/04/2017 Duration: 01h27minAnother week of Lucha action, this time even more behind the scenes in the ring, as AAA & Impact came together in a press conference to announce some of their plans moving forward including AAA's International touring this year, and talent sharing with as of yet unannounced wrestlers agreed upon to appear between companies. Also on the American side of AAA's offices we touch on the rumors revolving around Penta El 0M (Pentagón Jr.) and his contract with LU. On the Lucha TV show side of things, we have a rare week where CMLL loses the battle with a show that we're unsure of if it was truly a Friday show or a Tuesday show in disguise. AAA sees the debut of Hijo del Vikingo and that's enough for Fredo. Of course, in between all this Dylan & Lige went over Sexy Star's boxing debut as they did watch. How did she do? Did she win on the Lucha Talk scorecards? Why was her opponent so short? Many questions, now and for her future. Follow the Trios on Twitter and talk to us about Lucha, wrestling, even boxing!
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Episode 31: Seeing (Niebla) Roja
19/04/2017 Duration: 01h32minThis week Lucha Talk focuses on the two main shows in Lucha Libre, CMLL Super Viernes & AAA Worldwide, with perhaps our most in depth show review ever of Super Viernes, running through many topics including: - The minis are going nowhere - The great La Copa Junior Block A match - Cuatrero's greatness and being one of the MVPs of not just the tournament but CMLL as a whole - The worst Hechicero performance ever that will never be talked about ever again by us - And our lead story, Niebla Roja's non-turn, and where this is going, what character he should have, and a bold Aniversario prediction from one co-host - Ultimo Guerrero & Atlantis: ONE MORE TIME And in between that show and a AAA show that was quite a mess, we briefly speak about Sexy Star's boxing debut, her opponent, and make predictions on the match. Plus Zack Sabre Jr. making his Méxican debut! As always talk to the Trios on Twitter about the show, Lucha Libre, and anything else you want: @DylanZeroSky @therealfredo @LIGERFEVER
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Episode 30: Descanse en Paz Fishman
13/04/2017 Duration: 01h26minThis week on Lucha Talk, the show has a very special extended opening segment as the team reminisces about the career of the legendary Juárez Lucha Libre star Fishman. How he started, his names, his amazing mask, his rivalries and mask wins, his world touring, the end of his career and later life. It all gets covered. Sadly, the bad news doesn't stop there as we also discuss Joaquin Roldan's passing. His rise to prominence behind the scenes in AAA and his influence up to the later years. From there we go to Joaquin Roldan's former company, talking about the first show after Rey de Reyes, that Fredo defied the odds and returned again! (It might be the last week of that) The Crash had its big show, and we talk a little bit about that. A wild Cruiserweight match, a solid main event and an unfortunate DJZ injury. Finally CMLL had an excellent tournament this week with the Reyes del Aire, even with a surprise winner. It gets extended run along with a preview of next week's La Copa Jr. tournament, with the most ran
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Episode 29: In The Shadow of WrestleMania
05/04/2017 Duration: 01h19minLucha Talk returns again for the 29th straight week, covering all the Lucha that happened over the week in the shadow of WrestleMania Weekend. First off we reach the conclusion of the Rey de Reyes show from AAA with part 2 this week that overdelivered on all our expectations, Taya and Hamada doing well, the Triple Crown Title match and the Aero Star/Super Fly Apuestas match being 2 of AAA's best matches of the year. From there a brief rundown of Lucha Libre at Orlando this weekend including Volador Jr. making his ROH debut opposite Dragon Lee in a strong tag match, Sexy Star in Shimmer in a surprisingly nifty performance, and the former La Sombra losing in NXT as usual. The show closes out with a discussion of CMLL, their Friday Show, Matt Taven, and Niebla Roja getting turned on by the Guerreros. Follow the Trios on Twitter @DylanZero0615 - @therealfredo - @LIGERFEVER and talk to us about anything in wrestling, including all the greatest Lucha. Rate, Review, Subscribe everywhere podcasts are heard and help k
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Episode 28: The McDonald's of Lucha
01/04/2017 Duration: 01h28minAnother week in Lucha, another edition of the Lucha Talk podcast on the award-winning MLW Radio Network. This week the Trios goes over more talk on the Crash/Impact relationship with involvement from Pro Wrestling NOAH, contracts and who could conceivably go where from an in-ring perspective. From there the scene goes over to Impact's other partner, AAA and in particular part 1 of the big Rey de Reyes show featuring Argenis' big win, Hamada's return, & Pagano & Mesias being best friends now. The show closes up with CMLL and their latest solid Friday show including praise for two great Lightning matches. Follow the guys behind Lucha Talk on Twitter @DylanZero0615 - @therealfredo - @LIGERFEVER and help grow Lucha Talk as well as Lucha Libre!