Mil Muertes

Origin

Mil Muertes, The Man of a Thousand Deaths. is a fighter and luchador in the Lucha Underground. The wrestler is a fearsome and intimidating force, however his origins are of a tragic nature. As a young boy in Mexico city, a massive Earthquake would bury Mil Muertes under rubble. He would survive, and manage to crawl out of the destruction and rubble. Unfortunately the rest of his family was not as lucky, they were all dead and he was surrounded by corpses and the cries of others in the background, other victims of the Earthquake.

As an adult, he would participate in Lucha Underground, Dario Cueto's Temple. He would be accompanied by a mysterious and sultry woman, Catrina. Catrina would act as Mil Muertes mouthpiece, the two seeming to have a common interest and fascination with death. Later it would be revealed that Catrina herself is no ordinary mortal being, rather she is extremely long lived, and most likely assisted and guided Mil Muertes, when he was young and trapped in the Earthquake that killed his family.

Acting as his wrestling manager, after Mil Muertes would defeat his opponents, Catrina would slither into the ring, to perform the Lick of Death. She would often intimidate and scheme behind the scenes of the Lucha Underground scene. Eventually Mil Muertes would come across his arch nemesis, Fenix. Where as Mil Muertes was known as The Man of a Thousand Deaths, Fenix, like the mythical creature that is his namesake, is known as The Man of a Thousand Lives. The two would be evenly matched, for a while, eventually though, after a series of losses, Catrina would question Mil Muertes competence and skill, leading to a dissolved alliance. Catrina would then seem to manage and assist Fenix. This too, however was just a manipulation, within a larger manipulation, in order to increase the power of Mil Muertes. The two would reappear after some time, with henchman, the Disciples of Death, and dominate much of the Lucha Underground Temple.

Creation

Mil Muertes is a fictional character, created by the El Rey Network, for the Lucha Underground show. In 2016, El Rey Network would release a series of comics that use the characters from Lucha Underground, filling in details and plot points between Season One and Season Two.

In the second issue written by Justin Ortiz, Christopher Dejoseph and Fabian Rangel Jr, Mil Muertes and Catrina, as well as the Disciples of Death would be covered, in the issue "The Throne".

Character Evolution

Mil Muertes was mostly a monster heel in the first season of Lucha Underground, or since its lucha libre, a rudos. Mil Muertes would also receive somewhat of a power up, after a cunning maneuver by Catrina to increase his abilities.

Major Story Arcs

Season Two

After Dario Cueto's disappearance, Catrina and Mil Muertes assert control and authority over the Temple. With Mil Muerte as the Lucha Underground Champion and the Disciples of Death, Barrio Negro, El Siniestro de la Muerte and Trece as Trios Champions, the faction seems to ride a wave of victory. Eventually this string of success would end, as Mil Muerte would rebel against Catrina, the Disciples of Death would lose their Trio championships and then Mil Muerte would lose the Lucha Underground Championship.

Powers and Abilities

Mil Muertes is a very powerful, strong and durable wrestler and fighter in the Lucha Underground Temple. More of a brawler and powerhouse then technical wrestler, he has generally overpowered the other fighters he has encountered. Perhaps only Matanza Cueto has similar strength and power.

Mil Muertes finisher, is the Flatliner.

Physical Characteristics

• Height: 6'1"
• Weight: 245 lbs
• Eyes: Brown
• Hair: Brown