Season 1 is often remembered for "Aztec Warfare," an episode that served as a "soft reboot" for the series. This 20-man elimination match crowned the first , Prince Puma (portrayed by Ricochet), establishing him as the promotion's central figure. Key championship developments in Season 1 included:
The Temple of Violence: A Retrospective on Lucha Underground Season 1 Lucha Underground - Season 1
Unlike standard wrestling promotions that tour different cities, Lucha Underground Season 1 was set entirely within "," a gritty, warehouse-style arena in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. This fixed location allowed the environment itself to become a character—an underground fight club run by the malevolent, violence-obsessed promoter Dario Cueto . Season 1 is often remembered for "Aztec Warfare,"