Variety reports that Mark Burnett, the creator of the reality show, “Survivor,” has a new show which follows Lucha Libre wrestlers which will air on the El Rey Network. “Lucha Underground,” is an hour long show which will feature five Luchadores from the AAA promotion in Mexico.
According to TV By The Numbers which has the original press release, shooting for the show begins in Los Angeles next week with a premiere date of October 8th.
The El Rey Network is owned by NBCUniversal and targets Latino audiences. It is available on Comcast, DirecTV and Time Warner Cable.
Payout Take: If you recall, Mark Burnett created “The Contender,” a short-lived reality show about boxers trying to make it. Although not widely distributed, this should be an interesting show to give a chance. It definitely caters to the Latino audience as Lucha Libre is popular in Mexico as the Variety article cites that Lucha Libre draws over 85% of Mexican television viewers.
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