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CMLL (FRI) 01/25 Arena Mexico
1) Sombra de Plata & Trueno vs Hooligan & Loco Max
2) Felino, Máximo, Stuka Jr. vs Diamante Negro, Ephesto, Misterioso II
3) Alex Koslov, Sagrado, Último Dragón vs Black Warrior, Lizmark Jr., Olímpico
4) Dos Caras Jr. & La Sombra vs Averno & Mephisto [torneo, final]
5) Blue Panther, Marco Corelone, Místico vs Atlantis, Rey Bucanero, Último Guerrero
Notimex has the general preview. Bucanero tells ESTO he was upset with the lack of support from the fans. He also remembered UG and him are an unbeatable duo, and being an unbeatable duo is good.
Everyone expects Dos and Sombra to win the tournament. Averno & Mephisto vs Ultimo Guerrero & Atlantis would be such an awesome triumphant of rudoness that it can not possibly occur. I think the Guerreros are sticking together if they win, and I’d be worried if they lose.
ESTO also has a long interview with Marco Corelone about male fans not liking him, wanting to challenge Dos Caras Jr. for his heavyweight title (even if means turning rudo), wanting to be a main stream star like Latin Lover, and teaming up with Alex Koslov.
According to the Record (via heavy_metalkiss @ box y lucha), La Park is upset with CMLL booking again. Well, the non-booking of him more so. This comes and goes and he’ll be back soon or later; he’s another guy clearly with no interest in AAA nor happy with the amount of money he can make on the indy scene, because he would’ve stopped coming back to CMLL by now if either other option was better.
Coca Cola in Mexico is marketing a new energy drink called “Gladiator.” There’s two flavors named Rudeza Citrica and Furia Azul, but I think people will more think of them as Ultimo Guerrero and Mistico flavors. rabano enmascarado @ el martiente has photos. I don’t buy energy drinks, but I think I would buy one of UG’s mask on it. Coco Cola also does the Full Throttle drink with Blue Demon Jr.
BAJA STAR (FRI) 01/18 Auditorio de Tijuana [thegladiatores]
1) Saeta b Army
2) Deja Vu & Randuz b Maquiavelico & Rayo Tapatío II
3) Pancho Cachondo, Ricochet, Shamu DQ Scream, Tazmananiac, Viernes 13
4) Super Astro & Super Kendo DQ El Dandy & Mortiz
5) el Hijo del Perro Aguayo & Héctor Garza b Blue Panther & Dos Caras Jr.
Hector and Perro used low blows to win. How unlike them. Lots of DQs in the undercard. Why would Rayo Tapatio go all the way to Tijuana to work a segunda?
AULL (SAT) 01/19 Arena Lopez Mateos [thegladiatores]
1) Cheque Pena, Pulsar, Super Electra b Black Danger, Mohicano I, Mohicano Jr.
2) Cerebro Diabolico, Cyber Black, Ice Man b New Boy, Rey Marical, Super Tri
3) Hijo del Signo b Maythor
4) Masada, Nosawa, Takemura b Kalimari, Kushida, Nakashima
5) Solar I b Negro Navarro [CENTROAMERICANO]
6) Kilvan, Rey Krimen, Sepulturero, Shu el Guerrero b Hijo del Fantasma, Kung Fu Jr., Robin Maravilla, Yakuza
7) Dos Caras Sr., El Fantasma, Villano III b Black Terry, Onita Santana, Rambo
The Japan match was an unadvertised match. Solar retained his title. Mano Negro showed up to challenge V3 to another match after the main event.
CMLL (SUN) 01/20 Arena Neza [Arena Neza]
1) New Boy b Tormenta del Deierto
2) Poder Boricua & Turako b Okawa & Super Chiva
3) Chac-Mol, Hijo de Faraon, Winners Black b Artillero 2000, Killer Machina, Lokar
4) Hiroka & Mima Shimoda b Princesa Blanca & Rosa Negra
5) Héctor Garza, Mr. Águila, Ramstein b Felino, Heavy Metal, Rayo Tapatío I
Rosa Negra was back as a tecnico, but this time it was due to Marcela being out with a shoulder injury. Garza pinned Heavy with a foul in the main event. Rayo Tapatio and Hector Garza in the same match only happens in Arena Neza.
CMLL (MON) 01/28 Arena Puebla [CMLL, hugo999
1) Forajido, King Jaguar, SWAT vs Mr. Rafaga, Toro Bill, Toro Bill Jr.
2) Centella de Oro, the Tiger, Tigre Rojo vs Black Terry, Cerebro Negro, Policeman
3) Ángel Azteca Jr., Flash, Stuka Jr. vs Loco Max, Nitro, Skandalo
4) Blue Panther, Heavy Metal, Negro Casas vs Atlantis, Sangre Azteca, Último Guerrero
5) Averno vs Místico [NWA MIDDLE]
Why not just defend both? (Because he’s eventually going to lose only one of them and still be champ.)
indy (TUE) 01/29 Arena Coliseo Monterrey [RFC]
1) Galio & Tequilita vs Aguila Azteca & Pedro Navajas
2) Burrito & Cavernicola vs Coyote & Mercurio
3) Mr. Cuervo vs Corazon Adicto [bull terrier]
4) Bengali & Rey Demonio vs Angel Dorado Jr. & Sombra del Amor
5) Angel del Amor, Bam Bam (Monterrey), Golden Boy vs Mosco, Simbolo, the King
Box Y Lucha posted some interviews (some with video)
* Ultimo Gladiador talks about his return to wrestling after five months (due to personal reasons.)
* Pierroth talks about his retirement. In this one, he cites a “fairly serious spine injury” for speeding the process up
* Head Hunter I talks about his career. He says the economy has killed wrestling in the Dominican Republic.
* La Zorra talks about epilepsy affecting her career. She’s says that’s why she’s not joined a main company, though she’s never had a incident in the ring. She’s satisfied being an indepdent wrestler.
Mascara Sagrada told Reforma (reposted by Jazzo) about growth in the independent scene and plans for shows in the US. He lists Santo, Demon, Rayo, Muneco and Parka among those involved, but those probably will change from show to show. They’re going to San Jose on 03/01 (LLII?) and Chicago, New York and Denver, but it doesn’t sound like anything’s set. The big goal is to create a psuedo-office for the top indy guys, so promoters can get a hold of them easier.
Don King and Julio Cesar Chavez were in Cancun this week, talking about building a temporary 30 day casino (Mexico not allowing permanent ones) and turning it into the worldwide center of boxing. They also hope to an event with Santo and Mistico teaming up. This sounds largely insane.