Sunday, February 1, 2015

Let me make this clear I think #LuchaUnderground has the potential to be a good show. But it's got some things it needs to work on
1 Slow down and build-- It's clear the people behind LU want to have those big moments that get people talking. The problem is they aren't building to it they aren't setting up. They also aren't putting in the time. Having the Crew turn on Ryk means nothing because we had barely seem the faction together. Having Chavo go heel had no impact because it wasn't clear he was a face before hand
2 It's wrestling shot it like wrestling- The backstage segments come as so lame. Its clear they are trying to come of more like a movie or scripted drama with the camera angles the filter they use and the music. But it's wrestling it need to be presented the like wrestling. Trying to be different is one thing but sometimes your trying to recreate the wheel.
3 Make the Luchadors stand out- There is a lot of great talent in Lucha Underground the problem is so many of the masked guys blend in and can't be told apart. As I posted earlier trying to make everyone be a street fighter isn't helping.
4 Drop Konnan, Vampiro, Chavo, and Blue Demon- I know you need stars to make stars. But I think LU's strength is it's good young roster. Konnan doesn't add anyting as a mentor and given his views and the political stuff he is infamous for he can't be good. Vampiro is awful as announcer its clear he's out just for a check. Chavo's best days are behind him and so far he's been super bland. Demon I haven't seen much but what I haven't been overly impressed and I know Demon's family and Chavo's are legends in lucha but how much does that mean to American fans?
5 Stop trying to make Sexy Starr a top level talent. She had talent but she's not a main eventer. I just don't have interest in seeing her wrestle men.
6 Reduce the joke gimmicks. I know Mascarita Sagrada is mini legend and gimmick like Pimpelnela are very common in Lucha. But they get on TV almost weekly yet great talents like Son of Havoc.
7 Remember this is America- I get it they are trying to bring Lucha to America. I'm not saying go with USA style of wrestling. But also understand just gong "This is Lucha" isn't good enough you got to show people why Lucha is so special

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