Each and every episode of Lucha Underground features maneuvers, quotes, outfits, props, scenes, and stories that deserve recognition. That is where the Tope 10 comes in. This list shows appreciation for the moments which are more exciting than a flying tope.
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If you haven't had a chance to watch this week's episode yet, check out the preview, live blog & open thread, recap, highlight package, and the Trios championship main event between Aerostar, Drago, Fenix and Jack Evans, PJ Black, Taya.
10. Matanza German suplexing Mack
With a single Suplex, Matanza changes the momentum of the match. #LuchaUnderground @Willie_Mack @TWC pic.twitter.com/LANmW3mEPw
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Oof. Boom went Mack.
9. Stealing the spotlight
And their opponents, the former Trios Champions (minus Johnny Mundo), The #WorldwideUnderground! @TheTayaValkyrie @darewolf333 @JackEvans711 pic.twitter.com/QjvbiFR2C5
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Look at these knuckleheads. Taya starts out strutting her stuff, only to have the spotlight intruded upon by Jack Evans being a ham and bickering with PJ Black. Once Taya parted the sea of buffoonery, she put on her pageant smile and strutted some more.
8. Bagel Bites!
Vengeance in the morning, vengeance in the evening, vengeance at suppertime! #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/6I4nK0VQrK
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Yum. The whole scene was ridiculous in a great way. It gave me a giggle to see Son of Havoc in pajama pants recuperating in his mom's basement as she prepared Bagel Bites. I also love that they were drinking Modelo beer. Yum once again.
7. Chavo Guerrero tooling El Dragon Azteca Jr.
If you’re going to step to @MexWarrior, you’d better come correct. #LuchaUnderground #LieCheatSteal pic.twitter.com/mtt3lxDH33
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
El Dragon Azteca Jr. is a bit too brash for my taste, so it was amusing to see Chavo stretch him out so easily. I think I will be pulling for Chavo to be victorious in their match, and I'll be hoping Chavo teaches Pentagon DARK a lesson too. I never thought I would be rooting for a culero.
6. Mascarita Sagrada giving the finger
Tell us how you REALLY feel. #LuchaUnderground pic.twitter.com/GnxOXx0vF0
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Mascarita displayed his feelings for Famous B as he and Son of Havoc were watching Famous B commercials on TV. I'm eager to see what plan they come up with for retribution. I hope it involves Pimpinela Escarlata, if only to be a foil to Beautiful Brenda.
5. "How's my foot taste? Pinche Fenix."
Johnny Mundo looked like a behemoth when he stormed the ring after the match. He delivered that humorous line while choking Fenix with his foot. I also got a laugh when he ole'd Sexy Star's drop kick.
4. Springboard hurricanrana
That howl might have been a little premature. #LuchaUnderground @AAAerostar1 @Darewolf333 pic.twitter.com/sTN6lJcs23
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
This gets major points for the unexpected nature of it. PJ Black was in control before Aerostar sprung to life with the surprise hurricanrana. That led to the rope-assisted Codebreaker for the win.
3. "You got a lil' something."
She nose. #LuchaUnderground @TheTayaValkyrie pic.twitter.com/cSkWIAOfR0
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Johnny Mundo busted into Dario Cueto's office as Dario was hunched over doing some hardcore sniffing. Upon leaving, Taya was kind enough to alert Dario that he had a little something on his face. Their reactions to each other cracked me up. It also played on how Dario is always subtly trying to hit on Taya. Dario was grinning ear to ear as Taya became the replacement for Mundo in the Trios championship bout, then she crushed his cool guy facade when mentioning whatever was on his face. And of course, Dario decided to eat it.
2. Trios lucha attack
Happy #NationalLuchaLibreDay from your superfriends at #LuchaUnderground! @DragoAAA @Aaaerostar1 @FenixAnimoOffic pic.twitter.com/NxABeW7yYo
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
I'm a sucker for teamwork maneuvers.
1. Outside inside corkscrew body press
Physics don’t apply to the otherworldly @AAAerostar1! #LuchaUnderground @Darewolf333 pic.twitter.com/n2BHksHhBk
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 22, 2016
Very cool. Aerostar hasn't been featured much since season one, but he has quietly been stealing the show in his matches. I might not have noticed if I didn't write the Tope 10, but he always seems to grab two or three spots for each match he has. Kudos to the spaceman. Maybe he can rocket over to Son of Havoc's house in time for Bagel Bites.
In last week's poll, 75% of 112 votes claimed distrust of Captain Vasquez. Only time will tell if her side is one of good virtue.
How does this week's Tope 10 stack up to your list? Any favorites not included? If you were late to the viewing party, feel free to share your thoughts about anything in the episode. While waiting for next week, listen to Melissa Santos share her thoughts on the Temple.
Hear what #LuchaUnderground's official ring announcer, @MsMelSantos, has to say about returning to The Temple! pic.twitter.com/OKYDRln7WE
— Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) September 17, 2016
Lucha! Lucha! Lucha!