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[FREE Preview] Lucha Clasica Ep. 7

Free Preview of Lucha Clasica Ep. 7 - AAA is Born

Fredo Esparza is joined by Steve "Dr. Lucha" Sims as they discuss the formation of AAA and the first month of the promotion's existence. A look back at reasons why Antonio Peña, Konnan, Octagon, Perro Aguayo Sr. and several others left CMLL to start a new promotion. The rest of the podcast is available thru signing up to podbean or patreon!


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LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #79 (5/24/17)

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #79 w/ Fredo Esparza and 1st-time ever guest thecubsfan talking lucha libre!!! We discuss the recent CMLL drama involving the Alvarado family, Ultimo Guerrero and his blue mustang plus everything that's happened since that news first broke.

• The firings of La Mascara, Maximo Sexy and Bobby Villa.
• Why were the Alvarados upset, the CMLL wrestlers union, Nitro new leader, Ultimo Guerrero publicly saying no interest in union leadership role.
• What's next for those fired and those involved in incident (including Psycho Clown) and how it effects CMLL, possibly AAA and the independents.
• Blue Demon TV series and whether we're still watching. 
• The second half of Lucha Underground Season 3. What to expect, will their viewers return, plus thecubsfan lets us know what he could without spoiling anything!
• AAA's current direction including constant lineup changes, the Llave a La Gloria tryouts, build-up for Verano de Escandalo and Triplemania XXV.
• CMLL pushing younger talent like Soberano Jr. and Niebla Roja and CMLL talent wrestling outside of Mexico with New Japan & Ring Of Honor.
• Luchadores in U.S. promotions. How WWE has handled Andrade Cien Almas and Gran Metalik and Impact's use of Alberto El Patron, Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid. Plus we talk about the great Tyler Bate vs. Pete Dunne match that thecubsfan saw live and I actually watched on hulu!
• thecubsfan talks about his own history writing about lucha libre and pro wrestling. Why he started writing about lucha libre and his past recapping WWE & WCW shows.

A fun 90+ minute show with thecubsfan! Be sure to visit his website luchablog.com

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Flashback: Dr. Lucha talks Rush & more (9/4/09)

Recorded on 9/4/09:

Dr. Lucha joins Slammin' Stan Podcast & actually suggests CMLL team Rush & La Mascara. This is years before they teamed along with La Sombra to form Los Ingobernables. Except Dr. Lucha was joking given that CMLL when Rush first started would list his name as either "Rush" or "Rogue" and would pronounce it differently too. Dr. Lucha also is an easy grader and gives a positive star-rating to one of the worst matches of all-time & tells us he's seen worse.

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LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #78 (5/8/17)

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. 78 w/ Kurt Brown (a.k.a. Vandal Drummond) and Fredo Esparza back talking lucha libre!!! This week we talk about our trip to Las Vegas for the annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion, Brazo de Oro & El Gran Apache's passings and a look back thru their careers, Negro Navarro vs. Zack Sabre Jr. from CHAIRO 10, CMLL's Microstars amazing Kid's Day match, Micro Man "the future of pro wrestling", Volador Jr. vs. La Mascara, Volador Jr. & Dragon Lee in New Japan's BOSJ tournament and AAA's Verano De Escandalo show.

Recommended Matches:

• Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Negro Navarro (CHAIRO 10, 4/28/17)
• Micro Man & El Gallito vs. Mije & Zacarias El Perico (CMLL, 4/30/17)

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Negro Casas Interview 3/26/17 (in Spanish)

Negro Casas spent some time talking with us for LuchaWorld.com.This being his second interview with us, he talked a bit more about his career, wrestling younger luchadores, recently seeing Rey Mysterio again for first time in years, and talked about some of the legends he's stepped into the ring with when he first started wrestling. A fun interview. 

Interview is in Spanish, but you can read the English translated interview at http://www.luchaworld.com/?p=75433

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #77 (4/25/17) w/ Dr. Lucha

LuchaWorld Podcast #77!!! This week Fredo Esparza is joined by Steve "Dr. Lucha" Sims to talk the latest happenings in the world of lucha libre! We go thru everything going on in CMLL, AAA and even discuss pro boxing!

• What's going on with the AAA-Impact partnership and how does this affect Lucha Underground, The Crash, Konnan and others!
• Dr. Lucha's thoughts on Lucha Underground. Will we see wrestlers from Impact and Lucha Underground on the other's show?
• AAA's new booking changes and the direction they are going with TV and what luchadores are benefitting from this change.
• Thoughts on AAA's La Llave a La Gloria and will this truly help AAA.
• Who is Kevin Kross? Is Luchasaurus the next big foreigner to join AAA?
• CMLL's Nuevos Valores matches. Soberano Jr. and Jr. Dinamitas potential.
• CMLL's MATCH OF THE CENTURY!!! Can Micro Man save pro wrestling? The build-up, hype, excitement behind this match!
• Should CMLL end the minis division?
• Niebla Roja and Los Guerreros eventual split and what direction will they go with him.
• Volador Jr. looking a bit disinterested in some of his matches of late.
• Dr. Lucha gives his early prediction for what could be this year's CMLL Anniversary main event.
• Sexy Star's pro boxing debut and what her future will be in both boxing and wrestling.
• Jack Swagger's Mexico debut!
• And much more, including whether Dr. Lucha would purchase Mascara 2000's new album!

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Dr. Cerebro Interview 3/19/17 (in Spanish)

Dr. Cerebro talked to LuchaWorld.com about his lucha libre career. When he started, taking over the Dr. Cerebro character, being an independent luchador, the CMLL vs. indie match-ups, his rivalry with El Hijo del Santo, thoughts on fans outside of Mexico recognizing his skill level, training luchadores, and being a chiropractor.

Interview is in Spanish. You can read the interview translated to English at http://www.luchaworld.com/?p=75260!

 

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #76 (4/10/17)

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #76! Kurt Brown & Fredo Esparza return to talk the latest lucha libre news! This week we talk about the recent passings of AAA's Joaquin Roldan, lucha libre legend Fishman, and Dardo Aguilar! We talk about some of the news coming out of The Crash's Mexico City debut including DJZ's injury, CMLL's Reyes del Aire match, Los Ingobernables confront Black Terry & Negro Navarro, AAA's Rey de Reyes Part 2 being one of AAA's best TV episodes in years, and the upcoming BIG CMLL Match featuring the lucha mascots. Plus we talk about our last couple of trips to lucha shows and waiting around in Oxnard for Negro Casas and him being awesome! Fun Show. Nearly 90 minutes! Enjoy! 

Some Matches worth watching:

• Hijo del Fantasma vs. Johnny Mundo vs. Texano Jr. from AAA Rey de Reyes
• Aerostar vs. Super Fly mask vs. hair match from AAA Rey de Reyes
• CMLL Torneo Reyes del Aire 2017
• Los Ingobernables confront Black Terry & Negro Navarro during interview

 

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Mano Negra Interview 3/19/17 (in Spanish)

Mano Negra talks to LuchaWorld.com about his career, who came up with the "Mano Negra" look and name and what historical moment inspired his character, losing his mask to Atlantis, his son Mano Negra Jr. and his daughter Sanely and returning to lucha libre after being retired for a few years!

 

The interview is in Spanish. You can read the interview translated at LuchaWorld.com!

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #75 (4/3/17)

LuchaWorld Podcast Ep. #75 with Fredo Esparza going solo talking about the passing of Dardo Aguilar, three CMLL Friday shows including Homenaje a Dos Leyendas, AAA's Rey de Reyes Part 1, upcoming shows, plus the CMLL mascots are headed to a big match on Kid's Day in Arena Mexico!!!

Some matches worth watching:

• Dragon Lee vs. Niebla Roja match relampago
• Maximo Sexy/Stuka Jr./Titan vs. Hechicero/Kraneo/Ripper

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