(Reforma via Jazzo) CMLL thought about it, and decided Blue Panther vs Villano V will remain a mano y mano mask match. They seem pretty sure of it, but of course we’ve got two press conferences between now and then (tomorrow for the August 29th show, sometime after August 29th to announce the anniversary show) for Atlantis and Ultimo Guerrero to intrude and demand yet again.
Odd how CMLL runs it’s big angles at press conferences instead of their own shows, isn’t it?
AAA posted a note last night announcing Juvi’s departure, and wishing him will in his future endeavors. Total WWE speak. Unsurprisingly, they haven’t gotten around to removing his bio. Juvi’s departure got a tiny article in Ovaciones, which is actually pretty good considering the many pages dedicated to the Women’s 10M Synchronized Diving bronze medalists. Juvi’s apparently having a press conference about this today.
CMLL posted a news bite about Princesa Sujei wanting a shot at Marcela’s national women’s title based on a Tuesday match, but hasn’t posted results from that show yet.
FMLL (FRI) 08/08 Pico Rivera Sports Arena, Los Angeles [el maldito enmascarado @ el Martinete]
1) Chiva USA, Rosa Salvaje, Super Chavo b Alas de Oro, Juventud Azteca, Poder Infernal
2) Bionico, Gallinero I, Gallinero II b Acero Dorado, Meteorik, Yelka
3) Jaguar de Oro b Profeta Jr. [mask]
4) Piloto Suicida (California) b Shamu Jr. [FILL HEAVY]
5) Hijo del Cien Caras & Villano III b Huracan Ramirez Jr. & Rayo de Jalisco Jr.
6) El Hijo Del Santo & LA Park b Blue Demon Jr. & Rey Misterio Sr.
No Porky.
I had no idea IWRG’s offical site got overhauled. It looks so much better. The people behind the Gladiator are obviously running it (which explains why they’re also doing live pbp from there), but it’s functional which puts it well ahead the last version.
The Examiners examines Mistico and Ultimo Guerrero‘s Gladiator drinks. Sounds like a strong review for Mistico, and more mixed for UG. I like the idea for a lighter drink featuring Dark Angel.
Imparcial interviews referee El Checo, who talks about his short career as a wrestler (yet another Relamapgo Negro until a knee injury two years ago) and his aspirations of making it to Arena Mexico.
This story about a combo metal band/luchador troop sounds a bit sensationalized, if not fictionalized at parts.
Ohtani’s Jacket writes about Jerry Estrada’s worthlessness in a hair match vs Satanico from ’90.
Silver King wants to take La Parka Jr. to Tokyo for a tag team tournament in October. Silver King also seems slightly obsessed with the titles he’s won, at least compared to everyone else in Mexico.
Wagnermania posted video of A Ras de Lona’s news stories (highlight is Felino being freaked out by a dog), stellar moments, and highlights from Sunday 08/03, Tuesday 08/05, Friday 08/08 Sadly, it looks like they’ve dropped showing the openers and don’t even show the segunda from Friday. The people marking out for the trios title change are pretty entertaining.
The first clip has an interview with Perro and spotlights his injury as when he took a bump over the ropes to the floor. It’s not a simple bit, but it is pretty routine and not like some sort of bad collision. The bicep just gave out on him.