The wrestling show, which airs on the El Rey Network, has established itself as the perfect alternative to WWE.
So, can we talk about how awesome Lucha Underground is? Seriously, it's the BEST one-hour show on television right now.
In a wrestling landscape where WWE reigns king, it's hard for fans to find an alternative. ROH, TNA, NJPW, and several independent wrestling promotions have all stepped up to the plate. Even though these companies provide some fantastic entertainment, none of them stand out quite like Lucha Underground.
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The show comes off as the awesome lovechild of Breaking Bad and a good episode of Monday Night Raw.
When it comes to storytelling, Lucha Underground does not attempt to take a "live event" approach like WWE. Instead, it embraces the "entertainment" aspect of the show and runs with it. All backstage segments are filmed as if they were key scenes in a Hollywood movie, using cinematic lighting, close-ups, highly scripted dialogue, and yes, dark, ominous background music. And it works!
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The announcers makes the show exciting to watch.
Matt Striker and Vampiro bring passion and credibility as the voices of Lucha Underground. Striker's encyclopedic knowledge of wrestling maneuvers and history make it easier for the viewer to suspend belief and take the action seriously. He's an expert at explaining why wrestlers apply certain moves and delves into wrestling strategies. He's like the dramaturge of a great Broadway show. Vampiro, on the other hand, is the perfect embodiment of the wrestling fan inside us. He's the ying to Striker's yang.
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