March 28, 2018 – luchablog

great match roundup, week of 2018-03-03

March 28, 2018April 1, 2018 thecubsfan

this week’s recaps

This was a week with an AAA show that was disappointing, with a match finish so bad that Mesias quit – and it still had 3 of the four good matches of the week. AAA is loud screams of bad while CMLL is a continual humming noise that will drive you insane. Great week.

Recommended matches

rating	matches	TV Show	taped
good	Faby Apache vs Lady Shani	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
good	Bengala vs Dark Scoria, Máscara de Bronce, Argenis in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
good	Averno, Chessman, Súper Fly vs Carta Brava Jr., Mocho Cota Jr., Tito Santana [TLC]	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
good	Guerrero Maya Jr., Rey Cometa, The Panther vs Johnny Idol, Kawato San, Puma	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09

Other matches

rating	matches	TV Show	taped
ok	Angelikal vs Dave The Clown, Pimpinela Escarlata, Rey Escorpión in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
ok	Hijo Del Vikingo vs Ángel Mortal Jr., Dark Cuervo, Paganoin a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
ok	Rey Escorpión vs La Parka, Hijo Del Vikingo, Bengala in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament final match	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
ok	Hijo del Fantasma vs Texano Jr. for the mask and for the hair	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
ok	Audaz, Stigma, Tritón vs El Malayo, Puma, Tiger	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05	2018-03-05
ok	Hechicero, Kráneo, Stuka Jr. vs Johnny Idol, Sam Adonis, Titán in a relevos increíbles match	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05	2018-03-05
ok	Flyer, Magnus, Príncipe Diamante vs Metálico, Príncipe Odín Jr., Sangre Azteca	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06	2018-03-06
ok	Drone, Fuego, Guerrero Maya Jr. vs Disturbio, Misterioso Jr., Sagrado	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06	2018-03-06
ok	Blue Panther Jr., Dragón Lee, Soberano Jr. vs Ephesto, Luciferno, Mephisto	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06	2018-03-06
ok	Lady Maravilla, Princesa Sugehit, Sanely vs Dalys, La Seductora, Tiffany	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Cavernario & Niebla Roja vs Stuka Jr., Okumura, Tritón, Rey Bucanero, Blue Panther Jr., Ephesto for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a battle royal match	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Titán & Tritón vs Ephesto & Mephisto for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F]	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Blue Panther & Blue Panther Jr. vs Diamante Azul & Stuka Jr. for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F]	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Rey Bucanero & Terrible vs Okumura & Sam Adonis for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F]	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Marco Corleone & Niebla Roja vs Cavernario & Mr. Nieblafor the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F]	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Ephesto & Mephisto vs Diamante Azul & Stuka Jr. for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a tournament quarterfinal match	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Rey Bucanero & Terrible vs Marco Corleone & Niebla Rojafor the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a tournament quarterfinal match	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Rey Bucanero & Terrible vs Diamante Azul & Stuka Jr. for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a tournament semifinal match	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
ok	Ángel de Oro, Atlantis, Volador Jr. vs El Cuatrero, Negro Casas, Último Guerrero	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
below average	La Parka vs Dinastía, Venum, El Mesías in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
below average	Dr. Wagner Jr., La Máscara, Máximo, Psycho Clown vs Hernandez, Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., Monsther Clown, Murder Clown	AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04	2018-03-04
below average	Astral & Eléctrico vs Cancerbero & Raziel	CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09	2018-03-09
bad	Volador Jr. vs Cavernario	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05	2018-03-05
not rated	Black Tiger & Meyer vs Fuerza Chicana & King Jaguar	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05	2018-03-05
not rated	Rey Samuray & Tigre Rojo Jr. vs Akuma & Espanto Jr.	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05	2018-03-05
not rated	La Bestia Del Ring, Mistico, Rush vs Diamante Azul, Euforia, Mr. Niebla in a relevos increíbles match	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05	2018-03-05
not rated	Stukita & Último Dragóncito vs Mercurio & Pequeño Nitro	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06	2018-03-06
not rated	Arkángel de la Muerte vs Hijo del Signo in a lightning match	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06	2018-03-06
not rated	Gran Guerrero, Marco Corleone, Máscara Año 2000 vs Kráneo, Pierroth, Rush in a relevos increíbles match	CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06	2018-03-06
watch later	Ricky Marvin vs Dr. Cerebro	IWRG Zona XXI: 2018-03-05	2018-03-04

Soberano defeats the caveman, NGD vs GDL trio

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 thecubsfan 2 Comments

CMLL (TUE) 03/27/2018 Arena México [CMLL]
1) Apocalipsis & Inquisidor b Bengala & Retro
Rudos took 1/3.
2) Pequeño Olímpico, Pequeño Universo 2000, Pequeño Violencia b Acero, Aéreo, Fantasy
Rudos took 1/3.
3) Cancerbero, Espanto Jr., Raziel b Astral, Eléctrico, Pegasso
Rudos took 2/3.
4) Guerrero Maya Jr., Rey Cometa, Stuka Jr. b Disturbio, Misterioso Jr., Universo 2000 Jr.
tecnicos took 2/3.
5) Soberano Jr. b Cavernario
Cavernario beat up Soberano so badly in the first fall that Soberano couldn’t make it back in before the count, then was DQed for ripping off his mask in the second fall. Soberano took a third fall.
6) Diamante Azul, Dragón Lee, Matt Taven b Ephesto, Mephisto, Terrible
tecnicos took 2/3.

I was paying attention to the other stuff while it was happening, but Soberano/Cavernario looked very good and something you should go out of your way to watch. Cavernario got to be super aggressive for a while even if it was another L for him. Backstage, Soberano said he’d give Caverario a title match if he also agreed to a mask versus hair match. Attendance was way up for this show, which is probably due to spring holidays and made for a loud crowd for the big matches.

Electrico, Astral and Principe Diamante are looking for a team name.

CMLL (TUE) 03/27/2018 Arena Coliseo Guadalajara [+LuchaTV, CMLL]
CMLL Homenaje a Dos Leyendas (Cien Caras)
1) Mr. Trueno & Thunder Boy b Black Sugar & Tigre Blanco
Rudos took 2/3.
2) Gran Kenut, Metálico, Príncipe Odín Jr. b Magia Blanca, Príncipe Diamante, Vaquero Jr.
Principe Diamante wore a Cien Caras tribute mask. Rudos took 1/3.
3) Gallito & Microman b Mije & Perico Zakarías
Tecnicos took 2/3. Gallito gets the win in his home building.
4) Audaz, Blue Panther Jr., Star Black b Difunto, Puma, Tiger
Tecnicos took 1/3.
5) Esfinge, Titán, Tritón DQ Cuatrero, Forastero, Sansón
Cien Caras was honored before the match as part of this building’s Homenaje a Dos Leyendas show. Tecnicos took 2/3. NGD were DQed for taking Titan’s mask, and set up a rematch for next week.
6) Carístico, Mistico, Volador Jr. b Euforia, Gran Guerrero, Último Guerrero
Tecnicos took 2/3. Mistico & Volador attacked Caristico after they won, unmasking him.

NGD accepting the rematch does suggest they’re setting up a trios title match here.

+LuchaTV had a post-press conference interview with Mesias, where he says he actually told Vampiro he was quitting before he had his Rey de Reyes match. EMW has updated their lineup for the 04/20 show with a surprise luchador in Mesias’ spot. Vampiro’s still listed as wrestling.

Volador says he’ll give it all against Matt Taven on Friday. If Taven is better, so be it, but he’d like a hair vs hair match if that’s the outcome. Volador feels he’s got a big homefield advantage though and is thinking positive about the outcome.

Segunda Caida reviews Lucha Underground 3×39.

Lineups

CMLL (MON) 04/02/2018 Arena Puebla
1) Black Tiger, Lestat, Tigre Rojo Jr. vs El Malayo, King Jaguar, Policeman
2) Kaho Kobayashi, Princesa Sugehit, Sanely vs La Comandante, Tiffany, Zeuxis
3) Ángel de Oro, Esfinge, Stigma vs Máscara Año 2000, Pólvora, Universo 2000 Jr.
4) Dragón Lee, Niebla Roja, Soberano Jr. vs Cuatrero, Forastero, Sansón
5) Mistico, Valiente, Volador Jr. © vs Carístico, Gran Guerrero, Último Guerrero [CMLL TRIOS]
10th defense, first in over a year.

Top couple matches look good. I think they’re really doing an Angel de Oro/Mascara 2000 program here and that is amazing. Policeman exists.

CMLL Martes de Glamour: 2018-03-06

March 28, 2018March 27, 2018 thecubsfan 1 Comment

Recapped: 03/19/2018

Matches:

Mercurio & Pequeño Nitro beat Stukita & Último Dragóncito
(11:42 [5:15, 2:49, 3:38], 1/3, n/r, VideosOficialesCMLL)

Flyer, Magnus, Príncipe Diamante beat Metálico, Príncipe Odín Jr., Sangre Azteca
(12:56 [5:22, 2:33, 5:01], 2/3, ok, VideosOficialesCMLL)

Hijo del Signo beat Arkángel de la Muerte in a lightning match
(7:40, nudo Signo, n/r, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

Drone, Fuego, Guerrero Maya Jr. beat Disturbio, Misterioso Jr., Sagrado
(10:36 [3:36, 1:47, 5:13], 2/3, ok, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

Blue Panther Jr., Dragón Lee, Soberano Jr. beat Ephesto, Luciferno, Mephisto
(15:15 [4:08, 3:27, 7:40], 2/3, ok, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

Gran Guerrero, Marco Corleone, Máscara Año 2000 vs Kráneo, La Bestia del Ring, Rush in a relevos increíbles match
(7:54 [2:41, 5:13], 1/2 DQ, n/r, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

What happened:

Pierroth is now known as La Bestia del Ring, though they go back and forth using each name. Mascara 2000 fouled Bestia for no real reason and it set up a singles match next week.

Thoughts:

The semimain was a usual match that was up and down. Soberano was trying to do too much and it wasn’t working for him. Soberano’s stage dive tornillo looked nice, didn’t really fit in at all in the match. Luciferno totally missed catching him on his dive at the end of the match, and Soberano had two headscissors go wrong. His dive on the end of the match went right.

Drone looked fine in his return, clearly having been training during his secret suspension. He wasn’t going to break out anything new in the fourth match of a Tuesday show, but he didn’t feel like he had lost a step. The first two falls of that match were slow and it didn’t really pick up in the third to make it work seeking out. You could use your time in worse ways.

I didn’t pay enough attention to Signo/Arkangel, but they seemed to be wrestling the standard two dives big spots match lightning despite being the wrong guys to do that match. I’m not sure there is a winning strategy to Signo/Arkangel though.

I wouldn’t normally watch the segunda, but I haven’t checked in on these guys in a while and there wasn’t a lot appetizing on this show. The announcers were very excited for Metalico’s judo takedown on Principe Diamante and not much more. Metalico seemed the best of the rudos, which is not saying much. Principe Odin Jr. seemed to be trying to cut down his running to the times where it’s absolutely necessary and was content to walk from spot to spot. His near gear looks good, probably just because it’s new.

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