Viewer discretion is advised—Kelsey has officially entered the Temple.

This week, we’re taking a brief detour from the chaos of 1998 and beginning a brand-new journey through Lucha Underground, a wrestling show that combines lucha libre, mythology, cinematic storytelling, unforgettable characters, and enough drama to make Kelsey feel immediately at home.

From the opening scene, it is clear that this is not a traditional wrestling show. We are introduced to shadowy figures, ancient warriors, underground fight-club energy, and Dario Cueto—a promoter who promises opportunity, money, and glory while somehow looking less trustworthy every time he speaks.

The Temple itself immediately becomes part of the story. The concrete, the stairs, the intimate crowd, Dario’s office, and the cinematic camera work give the show a true home base. It feels less like a weekly wrestling broadcast and more like entering a fully realized world.

In this episode:

• Kelsey enters the Temple for the very first time
• We break down Lucha Underground’s cinematic opening and mythology
• Dario Cueto establishes himself as wrestling’s newest deeply suspicious promoter
• Matt Striker and Vampiro immediately become one of our favorite commentary teams
• Blue Demon Jr. and Chavo Guerrero open the series with generations of lucha history behind them
• Sexy Star makes an instant impression against Son of Havoc
• Konnan explains Prince Puma’s connection to the seven Aztec tribes and the deeper meaning behind the luchador’s mask
• Johnny Mundo and Prince Puma deliver a main event so good that Kelsey stops taking notes
• Dario proves that the promised $100,000 may never have been anyone’s to win
• We become extremely excited—and slightly concerned—about the Temple’s stairs

The cinematography feels like a prime-time drama. The wrestling feels fresh. The lore already runs deep. The characters are larger than life, and this is only episode one.

Welcome to New to The Temple.

The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!