''Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors'' is an American Lucha Libre promotion and television program on the

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broadcast channel, chronicling the rise of Mexican-style wrestling, or

lucha libre Lucha libre (, meaning "freestyle wrestling" or literally translated as "free fight") is the term used in Latin America for professional wrestling. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form ...

, 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

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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

. 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

before bringing the series to

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

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, 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 American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the " United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, ...

, like

luchador Lucha libre (, meaning "freestyle wrestling" or literally translated as "free fight") is the term used in Latin America for professional wrestling. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form ...

técnico

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, are shown entering the lucha libre arenas for staged confrontation. Commentary in the program stated that

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luchador

R. J. Brewer John Stagikas (born July 31, 1979) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, R. J. Brewer. Brewer is known for his appearances with Lucha Libre USA, where he portrayed a conservative supporter of Governor of Arizona Jan ...

, 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,

and R. J. Brewer in a Lucha Roulette four-way elimination match to become the first-ever Lucha Libre USA Heavyweight Champion.

LLUSA Tag Team Championship

On January 22, 2011, Rudisimo (

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and Tinieblas Jr.) defeated Puerto Rican Power (P.R. Flyer and San Juan Kid) and Treachery ( Rellik and Sydistiko) in a three-way tag match to become the first-ever Lucha Libre USA Tag Team Champions.

Roster

Male wrestlers

Chicas

Alumni

Cassandro Saúl Armendáriz (born May 20, 1970) is an American-born Mexican '' luchador'', or professional wrestler, who works as an '' exótico'' for several independent promotions all over the world under the ring name Cassandro. He is a former NWA World ...

* Charly Malice * Chavo Guerrero Jr. *

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* Diamond Face * Dragoncito * El Hijo de Anibal *

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* Headhunter B * Huracan Ramirez, Jr. * Isis the Amazon *

Jay Lethal Jamar Shipman (born April 29, 1985), better known by the ring name Jay Lethal, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Dubbed "The Franchise" of Ring of Honor, Lethal is a two-time ROH World Champion ...

* Kip Gunn *

LA Park Adolfo Margarito Tapia Ibarra (November 14, 1965) is a Mexican '' luchador enmascarado'' ( masked professional wrestler), who currently performs as L. A. Park for Major League Wrestling in the United States, where he is a former MLW World Tag ...

* Lady Luck *

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* Lujo Esquire *

* Magno * Mascara Púrpura *

Mascarita Dorada Mascarita Dorada (Spanish: ''Little Golden Mask''; born February 19, 1982), is the ring name of a Mexican '' Luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, who works in the ''Mini-Estrella'' division, comparable to midget wrestling. H ...

* Medianoche * Mentallo * Mini Dragoncito * Misteriosito * Neutronic *

Octagoncito Octagoncito (born April 24, 1974) is a Mexican '' Luchador'' '' enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, who works in the '' Mini-Estrellas'' ("Mini-Stars") division on the Mexican Independent circuit. He is the first wrestler to work as O ...

Petey Williams Peter Williams III (born August 26, 1981) is a Canadian professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE as a backstage producer. He is best known for his time in Impact Wrestling, where he is a two-time X Division Champion. He is also ...

* P.R. Flyer *

Reid Flair Richard Reid Fliehr (February 26, 1988 March 29, 2013), better known by his ring name Reid Flair, was an American professional wrestler. He was the younger son of retired professional wrestler Ric Flair, the younger half-brother of wrestler Dav ...

* Rellik * Saber Claw * San Juan Kid * Sol I * Sol II * Solid *

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On-air personalities

Hosts

Commentators

Ring announcers

References

External links

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