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Home of the LuchaWorld & Slammin' Stan Podcast. Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza talk about lucha libre's past & present! Also talk about a variety of topics across the wrestling world!
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Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
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)
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Sunday Aug 30, 2015
Sunday Aug 30, 2015
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!
Sunday Aug 23, 2015
Sunday Aug 23, 2015
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)
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Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
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)
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Friday Jun 19, 2015
Friday Jun 19, 2015
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!
Sunday May 17, 2015
Sunday May 17, 2015
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!
Sunday May 03, 2015
Sunday May 03, 2015
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!
Sunday May 03, 2015
Sunday May 03, 2015
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!
Friday Apr 24, 2015
Friday Apr 24, 2015
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)
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Thursday Mar 26, 2015
Thursday Mar 26, 2015
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)
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