G4 Network Set To Film Lucha Libre Pilot
Posted by Ashish on 03.28.2007
New wrestling show...
The G4 Network will be filming a lucha libre pilot in Tijuana, Mexico on 3/30. The show will be titled "Viva La Lucha" and will be a Lucha Libre show for an English speaking audience. The goal of the network is obviously to attract the 18-49 male demographic.
Some of the bigger names set to be apart of the pilot are Juventud Guerrera, Nicho El Millionaro (former Psicosis), L.A. Park (former La Parka), and Rey Mysterio Sr. The Human Tornado from Wrestling Society X will also be involved. Chavo Guerrero, Sr. and Larry Rivera will be doing the announcing.
The taping will be free and take place at Tecate Foro/Palenque at Parque Morelos. Confirmed matches are below.
*Disco Machine & Joey Ryan & Karl Anderson vs. Human Tornado & Lil' Cholo & Silver Tyger
*Tazmania & Scream & Viernes 13 vs. Pancho Cachando & Animaniac & Shamu Jr.
*Super Astro & Venum Black vs. Angel Mensajaro & Psycho
*Phoenix Star & Zokre & Cobra II (aka Puma) vs. Los Hego Boys
*Los Ice Creams vs. Jigsaw & Lince Dorado
*Minis: La Parkita & Octagoncito vs. Piratita Morgan & Espectrito
*Xtreme Tiger vs. Mortiz (Note from Mike: This has been a pretty heated feud in Tijuana)
*Rey Misterio Sr. & L.A. Park vs. Nicho El Millionario (Psicosis) & Juventud Guerrera
Once the pilot is complete, it will be presented to the G4 Network in hopes of getting picked up.
