We have been covering the Aztec mythology that is becoming more and more pervasive inside Dario Cueto’s temple for some time now, yet still several mysteries remain hidden to our crack team of investigators:
– What monster or other-worldly creature does Dario Cueto have captive in that dungeon?
– How did Dario Cueto obtain the gold from the 7 different Aztec tribes?
– What great ancient Aztec magic did Vinnie Massaro use to last an entire minute inside the ring with Pentagon?
– Does Cueto’s giant key unlock the dungeon or something else?
– What exactly is Black Lotus talking about and why did the guy from the first episode lock her in his trunk?
– What does Konnan know about Prince Puma’s family lineage?
A couple of weeks ago Cage handed the Lucha Underground Championship belt back to Cueto. As Cueto was handling the championship belt (the belt that had been ripped in two by Cage) he spoke to himself out loud and said “The Gods will not be happy about this”. Another reference to the Aztec mythology that is increasingly serving as the blood running through the veins of Lucha Underground.
If Dario Cueto is in fact communicating with Gods, a few suspects emerge:
One of the main Gods of the Aztecs, Huitzilopochtli was the deity that first told the Aztecs to settle near what is now Mexico City, the hub of Lucha Libre.
As the main Diety of War and Sacrifice the Aztecs believe that if Huitzilopochtli were to die in battle then the Aztec people would be defeated as well, so they made sure to offer him exquisite tribute and human sacrifice.
If Dario Cueto is communicating with Aztec Gods it would make sense that Huitzilopochtli is one of those deities. And if that is the case everyone near the temple is in real danger. Huitzilopochtli has a long history of violence and victory in battle. Even during his birth he reaked havoc on all who threatened him. Born as the son of the goddess Coatlicue, whose name translates to “She of the Serpent Skirt”, Huitzilopochtli had 400 siblings also born to Coatlicue. When her 400 children learned that she was pregnant once again they, led by Coyolxauhqui, decided they were going to kill Coatlicue, I guess sensing that 400 kids was already enough.
Huitzilopochtli was still in his mother’s womb when he heard of this plan and emerged from Coatlicue’s vagina fully armed with weapons and slaughtered his 400 brothers and sisters to save the life of his mother. Now that is pretty bad ass. The only other person ever to emerge from his mother’s womb fully armed is the man pictured below:
It is said that every 52 years Huitzilopochtil needs the nourishment of human blood to find the strength to fight off darkness and postpone the end of the world. Dario Cueto might believe that his success is tied to the strength of Huitzilopochtil, and if so Cueto might be looking to offer a human sacrifice. Watch out Ricky Mandel!
The Aztec God most associated with evil and sorcery Tezcatipoca is said to be able to see and punish any evil act on Earth. As a result of this the Aztec Kings were all seen as Tezcatlipoca’s representatives on Earth, as they would often be in charge of doling out punishment to those who have committed wrongful acts.
Kings would have to perform long rituals to prove to the God Tezcatlipoca that they were worthy of acting as his representative.
Tezcatlipoca’s true dark nature is best explained through the stories of his battle with his brother Quetzalcoatl in the mythical city of Tollan. Both Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl were sons of the God Ometéotl, one of the main creators of the world. The two brothers were opposite of one another, good and evil, and yin and yang. Tezcatlipoca wanted to rule Tollan through sorcery, violence, and human sacrifice, whereas Quetzalcoatl wanted to rule justly and without violence. Through deception and sorcery Tezcatlipoca forced his brother into exile from the city of Tollan, allowing himself to rule through darkness and violence just as he wished.
Three theories as to what Dario Cueto’s relationship with Tezcatlipoca could entail:
1) Like the Aztec Kings Dario Cueto feels he must perform rituals and prove to Tezcatlipoca that he is worthy to be the King of Lucha Underground.
2) Dario Cueto is fearful of Tezcatlipoca’s vengeful nature against wrong doers, and fears that if he does not please the God he will become a victim of his wrath.
3) Dario Cueto admires Tezcatlipoca and the way he deceived his brother and ruled over the mythical city of Tollan. Cueto may simply wish to please this God, in the hopes that he might guide him towards the same success.
Dario Cueto is certainly not the only person in Lucha Underground who is associated with Aztec Gods. We have covered both Prince Puma’s Family Lineage, and Mil Muertes’ and Catrina’s association with the afterlife in previous Feature Articles, but have yet to touch on King Cuerno’s relationship with Mixcoatl.
Mixcoatl is often associated with Tezcatlipoca, and is sometimes worshipped as the “Red aspect of Tezcatlipoca”, the God of the Hunt as well as the inventor of fire. Mixcoatl is often depicted carrying a bow and arrow. One of King Cuerno’s favourite moves is his “Red Arrow”.
Mixcoatl was the father of the 400 children that Huitzilopochtli killed to protect his Mother.
King Cuerno and Dario Cueto were seen together last week, when both agreed that Cuerno would battle Johnny Mundo in a cage match. Is there more to the relationship between Cuerno and Cueto? And what relationship do they both have to MIxcoatl?
Tlaloc, the Aztec God of Rain, could send storms, hurricanes and hail if made angry. Last week we saw video of a determined-looking Konnan surrounded in a thunderstorm. Has Konnan summoned Tlaloc to help him get revenge on Cage?
It’s clear that we have more questions than answers regarding Dario Cueto’s relationship with the many Aztec deities, but our team of researchers are working night and day to uncover this mystery and report it through LuchaTemple.com
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