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!

This week, we're joined by one of our favorite voices in wrestling media: Nick Pearl of Rambling Bout Wrestling. What started as a love for WWE, backyard wrestling, and video editing has grown into one of the most passionate independent wrestling platforms around.

Nick shares the story behind Rambling Bout Wrestling, how he built a community of wrestling fans around his content, the lessons he's learned interviewing wrestlers, attending countless indie shows, and why authenticity has been the key to his success. We also dive into House of Glory, AEW, WWE, dream matches, wrestling fandom, content creation, and the moments that made him realize people were actually listening.

Whether you're a longtime wrestling fan, a fellow creator, or someone chasing a dream of your own, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the best opportunities come from simply putting yourself out there and seeing what happens.

Plus: WrestleMania memories, indie wrestling stories, podcasting advice, celebrity wrestling takes, favorite matches, and plenty of rambling along the way.

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!

Happy Birthday to Kylon King! 🎉

This week on New to Wrestling, we're joined by one of the most exciting performers on the independent wrestling scene today: Kylon King—one half of Miracle Generation alongside Dustin "Flash" Waller, former IWTV Tag Team Champions, current PWJ Tag Team Champions, Wrestling Open mainstay, and one of the most dynamic high-flyers you'll find anywhere.

Kylon joins us to talk about:

🔥 How wrestling became a family affair and ultimately changed his life
🔥 Finding his path after college and falling in love with wrestling training
🔥 The evolution of Miracle Generation and his partnership with Dustin Flash Waller
🔥 Their historic IWTV Tag Team Championship run and what made it so special
🔥 Wrestling Open, Beyond Wrestling, and helping build something from the ground up
🔥 Dream matches, future goals, and why Japan remains at the top of his wrestling bucket list
🔥 The mindset, positivity, and perseverance that have helped him become one of the most respected young wrestlers on the independent scene

Along the way, we discuss road trips, anime, Paramore, John Cena, Eddie Guerrero, New Haven, Connecticut, and why Kylon believes wrestling is a marathon—not a sprint.

Whether you've followed Kylon's journey for years or are discovering him for the first time, this conversation is a reminder of why independent wrestling continues to thrive: incredible talent, relentless work ethic, and people who genuinely love what they do.

🎂 Happy Birthday, Kylon!

🎙 Listen now at newtowrestling.com

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!