Day: July 16, 2009

AAA #889 (06/13)

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taped 05/18, aired 06/13

I’d like to say something positive about this show, but they aired an interview with the winner Cruiserweight tournament before showing even the semifinals (and showed clips from the final before that), so this show was dead to me about 30 minutes in. If we throw out the all-interview show,s that’s back to back outrageously dumbly produced shows.

Billy Boy, Decnnis, El Brazo vs Argenis, Gato Eveready, Pimpinela Escarlata – MOTN, easy. The parts with the ex-Barrio Boys were really good, the other parts I wasn’t as high on
Alan Stone vs Laredo Kid [AAA CRUISER, semifinal] – wish they would’ve given these guys some time somewhere in this tournament
Alex Koslov vs Nicho el Millionario [AAA CRUISER, semifinal] – Nicho’s kinda dumb for being distracted by Marco just existing
Extreme Tiger vs Jack Evans [AAA CRUISER, semifinal] – the turn still felt kinda rushed
Dr. Wagner Jr., La Parka Jr., Super Fly vs Cuervo, Escoria, Ozz – exhibition for the tecnicos, of course.
Chessman, Electro Shock, Kenzo Suzuki vs Latin Lover, Marco Corleone, Mesias – too much focus on the cliffhanger of the ending, not enough to let us know what was going on. Everyone’s reactions were great.

AAA #888 (06/06)

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Did I not post this? How could I not have posted this already. It’s just the pre-TripleMania interview show, the second week of flu cancellations, where almost every match was clearly announced like weeks before I actually realized it. I tend to think I’m better of just waiting the three weeks for stuff to air in the US, because it’s convenient (and plus I don’t have to make up three weeks of lag), but there are times like this where I feel dumb about it.

Remembering the Sexi Star introduction angle made my day. If only anything between that and this made any sense. Take what you can get.

Moving on…

Tuesday GDL, Puebla title match, Demon in Toronto

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CMLL (TUE) 07/14 Arena Coliseo Guadalajara [Fuego en el Ring]
1) Meteoro & Novato vs Relampago & Skaxy
2) Leon Blanco & Metatron DQ Malefico & Rafaga
3) Casanova & Neutron b Asesino Negro & Drago
4) Amapola & Hiroka b Dark Angel & Zeuxis
5) Terrible & Texano Jr. b Sagrado & Shocker

Hmm, champions actually win a non-title match. 2nd/3rd match were building the cage match for Sunday.

SuperLuchas says Hector Garza vs Ultimo Guerrero for the CMLL Heavyweight Title is next Monday’s main event in Arena Puebla.

Now Toronto has a long story on the lucha libre show there this weekend. Very accurate statements:

Blue Demon Jr.: ““My mask is the most valuable part of my career because it lets me become another person. This is the magic for the wrestler.”

Canadian Indy Worker: Down there [Mexico] they take wrestling as seriously as we take hockey.

El Manana talks to Mini Laredo Kid, who’s now had that gimmick for five years.

Cesar says he’d rather watch Backyardigans than read the forums lately (well, high bar) and notes even with new management, people are acting in the usual ways in Guadalajara.

Crazy Boy talks about Estadio Deportes about DTU, as a place to showcase new talent.

Record talks to Mil Mascaras, who reached 44 years of wrestling yesterday. He jokes about going for 50, which would mean he’d be wrestling at 73 years old.

The Gladiatores has interviews with Ricky Cruz and the promoter of the MMA Total Combat show.

Ras de Lona #54 finally is up on my RSS feed, though I forgot what was on it. The bit with Mascarita Dorada & son was cute. Ephesto going over all his gimmicks was good.

LuchaWorld has KrisZ’s news update, plus Robert on CMLL FSE 05/12 & 06/07, and CMLL FSE 06/15 and 06/22/08.

Sombra de Plata hasn’t had a match since April 17 – did he get injured or dropped? The wave of novatos might have pushed him out, but he had an 11 year run.