CMLL (SUN) 02/14 Arena Coliseo Guadalajara [Fuego en el Ring]
1) Cerveruz & Templario b Flyer & Metalik II
2) Hooligan & Nitro b Diamante & Starman
3) Eléctrico, Mascarita Dorada, Último Dragoncito b Pequeño Damian 666, Pequeño Warrior, Pierrothito
4) Atlantis, Shigeo Okumura, Último Guerrero b La Máscara, Rouge, Valiente
5) Felino, Mr. Niebla, Rey Bucanero b Brazo de Plata, La Sombra, Máximo
6) Místico b Volador Jr.
CMLL was running against the WWE (Rey Misterio/Batista on top) here, but this was billed as the anniversary show for this building and apparently drew well, though no number. The WWE show drew 11,000.
Mistico brought the belt, but refused to give it to Volador. Guadalajara seems to be behind Mistico. Sombra does not – he seconded Voldor and went face to face with Mistico at one point before the referee got involved. Mistico took the first fall, Volador won the second with La Mistica. Mistico used a food tray during the match. It sounds like Sombra got it, swung it at Mistico, and ended up hitting Volador. Hmmm. Mistico fouled Volador, covered for the win, and walked off with the belt again.
Maximo fell at the feet of Mr. Niebla to give him the fall. Super Porky was angry with his son.
NJPW announced Strong Man will be participating on their March tour (03/14 – 03/22), including facing Tanahashi in a first round match up of their New Japan Cup. Winner of that Cup usually gets a IWGP Heavyweight title shot, though I don’t think that’s much of a concern here. Strong Man is teaming up with Manabu Nakanishi for the other matches (including one against No Limit.) Strong Man was previously working in Japan for the IGF, so I’m not sure if this is a CMLL deal or just a jump between groups. Strong Man has been best as a caricture for comedy matches, I’m not sure how well he’ll do here. Hopefully it’ll be great and someone can get into the junior tournament later this year.
Box Y Lucha #2961 has a headline indicating a TNA/AAA alliance, which has been the rumor for the last few weeks. Even longer than that has been the idea of TNA sending Hernandez to AAA for a while to get footage of him as a Mexican star and I suspect we’ll see that soon. There’s also a headline of Juvi forgiving Konnan, so Juvi really must need a job.
Black Terry Jr. has photos of 02/14 IWRG.
Lineup
indy (TUE) 02/16 Arena Coliseo Monterrey
1) Desafio vs Twister
2) Gemelo Muerte I & Gemelo Muerte II vs Dranser & Scravos
3) Angel del Silencio & Virtual X vs Azteca Warrior & Sangre Negra
4) Angel Dorado Jr. & Sky vs Lover Boy & Simbolo
5) Gato Fantasma, Hijo del Ninja, Misterioso Jr. vs Furor, Galactar, Sergio Romo Jr.
I guess we find out if Rob’s right about 2 Misterioso.
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I am right. The other one is from Saltillo.
Interesting to see Metalik II working Coliseo GDL. I thought anyone who worked for the Dantes’ crew couldn’t work both buildings.
AAA/TNA deserve each other for so many reasons that should be obvious to anyone.
@Rob: I guess you can’t be accused of working in both promotions if Dantes is running shows every three months (or at least that’s what it seems like.)
The IWRG vids from last night put up by TerryJr have been pretty great so far. I liked all three undercard matches and looks like Avisman is now an honorary American! Just in time for Presidents Day! Well worth your time to watch those matches instead of recapping AAA.;)
Perros aired the minis match and the Damian/Halloween/Aguila vs Gronda/Wagner/Oriental match. FWIW, they aired “proxima semana” segments pushing the Demon/Santo match from the show.
does anyone know where i can buy boxylucha magazine (possibly online) in the states?
@404: Some Mexican groceries will have it, though never the ones I try.
At one point, I thought there were subscriptions for sale thru amazon.com, but that’s long gone.
This sounds obvious, but have you tried emailing or posting a message on Box Y Lucha’s website?
@404: @404: What city do you live in? Atlanta?
@Rob: I have navigated their site, unfortunately, i see nothing about buying boxylucha anywhere. The only definitive contact i could fine was the admin of their forums. :(
@LLL: I live in Miami, Florida :)
@404: Oh. I’m sure the Homestead area has a store or two with some lucha mags.
@LLL, yeah there is really only one Mexican centric Grocery store that i know of off the top of my head in Homestead. Will have to head down there and check it out.
It’s not the best picture but here is the other Misterioso:
http://www.arenacoliseo.com/fotogaleria/160210/coliseo94.jpg
@Rob: Is that Misterioso, Misterioso Sr?