25 Moments That Made Lucha Underground Amazing

I love Lucha Underground.

This show is one of my favorite things to ever come along in professional wrestling. Recently, I spent more than an hour discussing some of my favorite things about this groundbreaking, revolutionary creation with my friends from the Wrestling Mayhem Show and the Wrestling Revolution.

It wasn't enough. It felt like I was just getting warmed up. So, here are 25 moments from Season 1 of Lucha Underground that made it absolutely amazing and unquestionably the best professional wrestling product on American television.

It's Not A Revolution Until The Queen Is Dethroned

At NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, fans witnessed another seminal moment in what appears to be a new era for women's professional wrestling in WWE. After defeating Sasha Banks for the NXT Women's Championship, Bayley was joined in the ring by Charlotte and Becky Lynch. All four embraced. Tears were shed. It was a fitting final sendoff to the main roster for three of the key forces in the exponential growth of women's wrestling in WWE.

The "4 Horsewomen" are shattering perceptions of what women can do in a wrestling ring, but on WWE's main roster, its Divas division has stood at a virtual standstill for the past 10 months.

I Miss Tyson Kidd

Professional wrestling isn't the same without Tyson Kidd.

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Tributes To Dusty Rhodes Prominent During NXT’s Debut In Pittsburgh « CBS Pittsburgh

Welcome To The Club, Kevin Owens

A victory over John Cena? That’s rare.

A clean victory over John Cena? Even more rare.

A clean victory in a non-gimmick, one-on-one match on pay-per-view? Well, that's like the Halley's Comet of professional wrestling.

The Mid-Week War Correspondent (6/4/15)

Subscribe to the Mid-Week War podcast on iTunes, or go to WrestlingMayhemShow.com. You can also get my random thoughts on the wide world of professional wrestling by following me on Twitter @MainstreamMat.

Let me just start by saying that 5 hours of professional wrestling on a single night is a terrible idea. I like to think of myself as a voracious consumer of the product in all its many, wonderful forms, but even I was overwhelmed. That said, here are my thoughts on the first night of the newly expanded Mid-Week War.

Chamber Of Inexperience

WWE's Elimination Chamber event is this Sunday. Two championship matches will be contested inside the big, steel wrestling blender, featuring an unprecedented 12 superstars making their Chamber match debut on the same night. As for those coming into Sunday with some Chamber match experience, none have ever won one. Those facts spotlight the astounding lack of experience that will be showcased on Sunday.

Say Hello To The New #2

Around the end of last year, I was asked to offer my predictions for professional wrestling in 2015. Now, I know none of you will believe this, but I really wanted to predict that by the end of this year Ring Of Honor will be widely, if not unanimously, considered the #2 American based professional wrestling company.

See? I knew you wouldn't believe me.

Kevin Owens: The Dream Match Machine

Kevin Owens is one the most remarkable talents in professional wrestling, and one the hottest things going right now in WWE.

Since his first appearance for NXT, Owens' popularity has grown at breakneck speed. As the theme of last night's live NXT Takeover special on the WWE Network suggests, Owens has been unstoppable.

In a matter of months, Owens established himself as the face of NXT. He's dominating and entertaining as its champion, but he hasn't stopped there. That thunderous sound you're hearing is Owens banging on the door of WWE's main roster.

The Final Battle Of The Mid-Week War?

Lucha Underground is the best. But that's just my opinion right now.

The former holder of that throne is NXT, and it still is in the eyes of a lot of fans.

That could change after Wednesday night.

WWE Follows The "Money" At Its Own Peril

There is a lot to like about Triple H these days, and there are reasons to be excited about the outlook for WWE under his leadership behind the scenes. But amid the brilliant E:60 special and the buzz heading toward NXT Takeover: Unstoppable I have a question.

What was he thinking?

Sami Zayn's Surprise Appearance Was Amazing, But...

I think I'm over John Cena's U.S. Title Open Challenges.

WrestleMania Predictions

WrestleMania is this Sunday. We shared our predictions on this week's Wrestling Mayhem Show. You can watch us make our picks here...

Or, you can just read our picks below.

Mayhem Mania - The SUPER CARD!

Mayhem Mania - The Final Round!

Mayhem Mania - Patreon In The Bank Round!

Mayhem Mania - Round 7

Mayhem Mania - Round 6

Mayhem Mania - Round 5