Lucha Underground Results (08/15): New Champions Crowned

On last week’s episode, The Gift Of The Gods Title was defended when El Dragon Azteca Jr. retained in a hard-fought battle over Mariposa, Joey Ryan & Jack Evans defeated XO Lishus & Ivelisse, Mala Suerte was a sacrifice to the Gods, Worldwide Underground won in the main event against The Reptile Tribe with Aerostar’s help and Johnny Mundo decided to free Drago from Kobra Moon’s evil clutches with the one wish he was granted, then Mundo proposed to Taya to cap off the night.
On this week’s episode, Killshot challenges for The Gift Of The Gods Title against El Dragon Azteca Jr., The Trios Titles are on the line against The Reptile Tribe and Matanza Cueto has another sacrifice. Let’s get right into the action for this week’s episode.
Opening Segment:

Antonio Cueto was sitting in his office going through his mail when he came across a wedding invitation from Mundo and Taya, “they will never last,” he said as he tossed the invite to the side. Suddenly, Kobra Moon came busting through the door demanding a shot at The Trios Titles because they never got a rematch from Ultima Lucha III. Cueto said that Moon is feisty after her big loss last week. Moon then said that her tribe is stronger than ever. Antonio then said that Drago is gone, but Kobra said they didn’t need Drago. Moon then said that they want what they deserve, so Antonio granted them a title match. Then Cueto told her to be “Dra-gone” which she didn’t find amusing.
Opening Contest:
Saltador vs “The Monster” Matanza Cueto: The Rabbit Tribe (just Paul London and Saltador at this point) were in the ring and Cueto asked why they were back. London said that Saltador was going to show them what they can do. Then Cueto announced that Saltador would be the next sacrifice to the gods. Saltador pulled off a couple of small moves, but Matanza soon caught him and slammed the Rabbit Tribe member to the mat a couple of times before pinning him. Then Saltador was gone. The Rabbit Tribe is now down to just London. Winner: “The Monster” Matanza Cueto

Saltador brings a brave attack! The only flaw in the plan is that his opponent is Matanza #luchaunderground pic.twitter.com/ZLtbLYBxbZ
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

Backstage Segment/Announcement:
Son Of Havoc and The Mack were in the locker room together and Havoc said that Killshot doesn’t like him. Killshot came in and said that he doesn’t respect having The Trios Title handed to Havoc and he doesn’t appreciate being left out of The Gift Of The Gods Title Match. Killshot said that he has a Gift Of The Gods Title Match tonight and The Mack reminded him that he needed to defend The Trios Titles with them. “I see how it is, you don’t care about me, you care about the gold,” Killshot replied. Killshot then said that he will help them defend The Trios Titles after he wins The Gift Of The Gods Title.
They announced that Pentagon Dark will defend The Lucha Underground Title against Brian Cage next week in a Last Man (or Machine) Standing Match.

Second Match:
El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs Killshot (Gift Of The Gods Title Match): They started out with some back and worth action trading moves until Dragon hit a head scissors that sent Killshot out of the ring, he came in ahead of Dragon and landed a double stomp followed by a flipping splash to the outside on the champion. Killshot maintained control after that with some chain submissions followed up with a rings of Saturn and a roll-up pin for a two count.

Killshot with the double stomp #luchaunderground @StricklandShane pic.twitter.com/QuyQmYa5jS
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

Dragon landed a kick while Killshot was on the apron and hit a head scissors takedown to the floor which brought a “holy s–t” chant from the crowd. They returned to the ring quickly for a two count. They traded flying forearms to the corner and then Killshot chased Dragon around the ring, but Dragon nailed a leg drop from the middle rope to the back of Killshot’s head as he was getting in the ring for a two count. They made it to the top rope and Killshot nailed a kick to Dragon’s ear. They fought on the apron for a bit until Killshot hit a death valley driver on the apron before climbing up top and hitting the Kill Stomp for a two count.

Shades of his trainer @reymysterio from @DragonAztecaJr #luchaunderground pic.twitter.com/UNKxFeT4zv
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

They traded shots in the middle of the ring again and Dragon hit a DDT for the win. Winner & Still The Gift Of The Gods Champion: El Dragon Azteca Jr.
Backstage Segment:
Drago was shown sitting outside and Aerostar walked up saying that he has kept himself hidden and Drago said that he didn’t deserve a second chance because of all the bad things he did as part of The Reptile Tribe. Aerostar then said that it was all Kobra Moon and Drago said that he didn’t deserve his friendship. The two shook hands and then Drago flew off. Aerostar was sure they will meet again.
Main Event:
Killshot, The Mack & Son Of Havoc vs The Reptile Tribe (Lucha Underground Trios Title Match): Kobra Moon led Jeremiah Snake and Daga to the ring, but she would be competing in this match. Then The Mack and Son Of Havoc came out, but Killshot wasn’t there. The Reptile Tribe kicked The Mack out of the ring early on leaving on Havoc there who wrestled with Daga for a bit before they both moved out. The Mack came in the ring and sent Kobra Moon packing quickly before Snake (Sami Callihan) came in the ring. Snake didn’t mess around with The Mack, kicking him while he was trying to do a handstand. Suddenly, Killshot came in the match.

A puzzle of submissions #luchaunderground @Matt_Striker_ pic.twitter.com/uSUgDCGaBZ
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

Snake spit in Killshot’s face and he didn’t take that too well. Soon, Killshot had a triangle hold and Moon came in to latch one on Killshot, soon everyone was in a chain of submissions before The Mack ran in the ring and turned everyone over as he applied a Boston Crab. They all left the ring and then The Mack hit a massive flipping dive.

A strike for Son of Havoc! #luchaunderground @MDoggMattCross pic.twitter.com/P8Q3pOhNRC
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

Then Daga hit a dive followed by one from Havoc as well. Moon got in the ring next and went to hit a dive, but Killshot jumped up and slapped her. He tried to suplex her to the outside, but she blocked it and Snake knocked him down. Then Moon hit a head scissors takedown on Killshot to the floor. Killshot was tossed back in the ring where Moon and Snake hit some very innovative offense on Killshot for a pin attempt.

The Reptile Queen, Kobra Moon & her Resurrected Warrior, Jeremiah Snake! #luchaunderground @thunderrosa22 @@TheSamiCallihan pic.twitter.com/Mbj4RlhIzC
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

Havoc and Snake fought in the ring and Snake avoided a pinfall from Havoc before he climbed to the top rope. Havoc didn’t get to dive before Snake got up and soon everyone was in the ring hitting one move after another. The Mack hit a stunner on Moon followed by a Samoan Drop on Snake for a two count. Snake blocked The Mack on the top rope, kicked him and brought him down before applying a stretching submission. Havoc jumped in and landed a double stomp on Snake to break up the move, then he hit a dive on the outside and accidentally landed on Killshot. Havoc climbed to the top rope and was about to nail a high-risk move, but Killshot jumped up and shoved Havoc off the top rope. Then Snake covered for the win to become new Trios Champions. Winners & The New Lucha Underground Trios Champion: The Reptile Tribe

NEW #LuchaUnderground Trios Champions – The Reptile Tribe! @thunderrosa22 @Daga_wrestler @TheSamiCallihan pic.twitter.com/99madObHA1
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

After the match was over, Killshot got in Havoc’s face and then he jumped up and nailed double stomp on Havoc. The Mack slid in the ring wondering what happened.
Main Event Segment/Closing Segment:
Melissa Santos invited Cage to the ring. He didn’t get to say anything before Pentagon Dark jumped in and hit a Superkick on his challenger. Penta accidentally kicked a “fan” and then he and Cage fought up the steps of The Temple. Penta hit a loud chop on Cage and then he grabbed one of the band’s guitars. The guitar player followed Penta trying to get his guitar back and Penta nailed him with the guitar. Cage took a cameraman down as the two continued to fight on top of The Temple. Cage threw Penta into the wall and they got down onto another platform and teased doing moves off the top as the crowd chanted, “please don’t die.”

Cage throws Pentagon Dark around like we’ve never seen before. Could this be the result of next week’s Last Man Or Machine Standing Match? #luchaunderground @MrGMSI_BCage pic.twitter.com/7eCztLgVwy
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 16, 2018

Brian Cage put his hands on Father Rick O’Shay who was supposed to be there to preside over Mundo and Taya’s wedding. Penta nailed Cage with a steel chair. Then Penta threw the father down and broke his arm. Then the two kept fighting out of The Temple.
The Mack went to Antonio Cueto and said that he wanted Killshot in a match next week. Cueto said that he already has a match against Mil Muertes in a Haunted House match. Lucha Underground goes off the air.