Luchaworld Podcast

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!

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" St

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'

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)

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!