CMLL (FRI) 05/27/2016 Arena México [CMLL, thecubsfan]
1) Cancerbero & Raziel b Oro Jr. & Soberano Jr.
14:25. Cancerberos took 2/3.
2) Amapola, Dalys, Zeuxis b Marcela, Princesa Sugehit, Silueta
17:41. Rudas took 2/3.
3) Ephesto, Luciferno, Mephisto b Blue Panther, Blue Panther Jr., The Panther
16:41. Hijos del Infierno took 1/3, Mephisto beating Panther with his own sudden Fujiwara armbar.
4) Felino b Guerrero Maya Jr. [lightning]
6:36. Superbomb by Felino.
5) Diamante Azul, Marco Corleone, Titán b Kráneo, Rey Bucanero, Ripper
13:37. Tencicos took 21/3.
6) La Máscara, Shocker, Terrible b Máximo Sexy, Mistico, Stuka Jr. [Relevos Increíbles]
9:21. Stuka replaced Dragon Lee on Tuesday, but Dragon Lee came out to talk about his injury and apologize for not wrestling. La Mascara interrupted him, insulted Lee, and kicked him in the bad leg. Pierroth ran out to make the save, declaring himself still a rudo but also the father of Rush, Dragon Lee and Mistico, and demanded a mask match with La Mascara. Mascara seemed OK with the idea, but nothing was officially agreed to. Mistico dove off the stage onto Mascara to start the match. Mascara won in straight falls cleanly, including escaping the Mistica to beat Mistico with a casita. Mascara unmasked Mistico after the match, humiliating two of the brothers in one night.
Some matches were OK, something matches were good, nothing stood out as must see.
Pierroth vs La Mascara seems to be the next ‘big’ match they’re doing, with La Mascara vs Rush following that at some point. Nothing about Pierroth vs La Mascara sounds like a good match. In theory, this might mean the end for Pierroth, but there’s plenty of ways they could keep him around if they wanted. It might be the end of the name Pierroth being used.
CMLL posted a video spotlighting the 2008 Gran Prix. They kind of make it look like Ultimo Guerrero won. (He did not win. Alex Shelley still has the trophy.)
CMLL could put together a big card with Pierroth/La Mascara, the Gran Prix, and perhaps even Cavernario/Cometa underneath. CMLL said they’ll have a press conference to talk about the Gran Prix on Wednesday, and that’d also work as the place for Pierroth & La Mascara to be made official.
AAA CONTRERAS (FRI) 05/27/2016 Arena San Juan Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México [+LuchaTV, Estrellas del Ring, Kronosport]
1) Boricua, Colombiano, Miserbale b Fishman Jr., Ice Killer, Mohicano I, M1, Súper Tarin, Súper Muñeco, Rayo Tapatío I, Rayo Tapatío II, Bronco González, Fantasma Blanca, Lady González, Máscara Divina, Fantasma Del Ring, David Rockert, Bronco González Jr., Regge Boy I,Regge Boy II, Nova, Papa Chango, Minino, Diva Virtual, Lady Sensación, Sniper, Asbel, Jaque Mate III, Goskart, Xibalba, Pandemónium, Pandemónium Jr., Súper Chiva, Príncipe Kronoz, La Chona, Caricia, Infinito, Dan El Inenso, Bryan El Striper, Bestia Metálica, Spectro, La Hielera, Chuponcito, Furia Nocturna, Pantera Especial, Mr. Halcón, Ángel Divino, Desorden, Sexy Petus, Dragón Yuki, Ángel Suicida, Súper Brazo [PCM Latinoamericano]
2) Lokillo b Ángel Jr. [Copa José Contreras]
3) Faby Apache & Halcón 78 b Mamba & Taya
Falcon 78 replaced Nino Hamburguesa
4) Daga, Joe Lider, Pentagón Jr. b Garza Jr., Ludxor, Niño Hamburguesa
Daga replaced Hijo de Pirata Morgan, Hamburguesa & Garza Jr. replaced Fenix & Octagon Jr. Lider was injured.
5) La Parka, Monsther Clown, Murder Clown b Hijo de Pirata Morgan, Máscara Año 2000 Jr., Taurus
Hijo del Pirata Morgan replaced Hijo del Fantasma
6) Dr. Wagner Jr. b Psycho Clown, Pagano, Texano Jr.
Pagano replaced Mesias. Order of elimination went Pagano, Texano Jr., Psycho. Wagner challenged Psycho to a mask match.
This was the 20th Anniversary show for the promotion, and the final show for the current promoter. They packed the building (better than what CaraLucha does.) There were about 60 names announced for that main event.
Lots of missing AAA people on this show. Lucha Underground has been taping vignettes this week, and most of the missing people were in Los Angeles. (That includes Hijo del Fantasma, who hadn’t been around the Temple for Season 3 so far; guess his back is getting better.) AAA is low on available wrestlers – Halcon 78 is a very much a ‘break glass in emergency’ type selection. They’re losing wrestlers, they’re not replacing them with anyone even on the smallest level, and it’s there’s plenty of people out there if they just need bodies. (See that opener.) I’m sure there’s a story, but I’m not sure what it is.
CMLL’s Sabado Retros show has Titan, Mascara Dorada and Mistico against La Mascara, Shocker and Felino in the main event. The Panther & Guerrero Maya Jr. versus Hechicero & Vangellys for the Arena Coliseo Tag Team championship, in what figures to be a successful title defense. It’s one of the better cards they’ve run.
The Lucha World Cup iPPV site up went yesterday. The new price for both shows is $19, not the $25 USD that had been advertised earlier. It’s still cheaper in Mexico Pesos, but not really by that much if you figure currency change fees and the like. There is currently no option to buy just the finals; you’re getting both shows or nothing. They’re using the same provider as before.
AAA’s TV preview is up. Matches airing
- Cuervo, Scoria, Taurus versus Elegido, Garza and Nino Hamburguesa
- Averno & Chessman vs Australian Suicide & Argenis for the tag titles
- Hernandez & Zorro vs La Parka & Texano Jr.
That means they will not be airing Psycho Clown winning a shot in the Lucha World Cup until after the Lucha World Cup is started – he could be eliminated before he’s shown to actually be in. That seems a very strange and unproductive way of promoting your show, but that’s consistent with AAA this year. (I guess it means Psycho Clown has a better chance of advancing this time around, but who knows.)
AAA announced Dario Cueto and Melissa Santos will appear on the Lucha World Cup.
AAA’s promoting Tuesday’s taping with Arena Aficion listed on the poster. I don’t understand if that means they moved it again, or if they never moved it, or what. If you are in Pachuca and reading this, a) your city seemed nice when I was there, good job and b) go to Arena Aficion, try to buy tickets and then go to the other place if it doesn’t work.
Chessman says the Apache sisters stand no chance against him and Averno and should stop asking for a tag title match.
Rocky Santana wants more challengers for his trios titles.
Wrestling With Words has a review of Maximo vs Golden Boy vs Dulce Kanela vs Ultimo Ninja from ACM
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ELITE (THU) 06/02/2016 Arena México
1) Ciclón Ramírez Jr. & Robin (CMLL) vs Luzbel & Tanque Infernal
2) El Hijo del Medico Asesino, Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., Karonte Jr. vs ?, Hombre Bala Jr., Jinzo
3) Ángel de Oro, Golden Magic, Último Ninja vs Argos, Magnus, Rey Escorpión
4) Bobby Lashley vs Xtreme Tiger [Liga Elite]
5) Atlantis & Octagón vs Fuerza Guerrera & Último Guerrero
6) Carístico vs Máscara Dorada [Liga Elite]
From Sunday to Wednesday to Saturday to Thursday! They’re going to run out of days soon. Elite was saying they’d be back on Wednesday after the Saturday show, so plans changed again. I’m not sure it makes any difference.
Both Liga Elite matches are first time ever matches. They’re getting way out of sync on these matches: Tiger, Caristico & Dorada will have 4 matches while Cibernetico & Casas have 1.
Atlantis & Octagon is playing off the over 25 year old movie. Hijo del Octagon figures to be mystery man, but I don’t think they’d be afraid to advertise him if he was – maybe something else is going on. (Elite hasn’t caught onto Jinzo changing his name.)
Luzbel & Tanque Infernal are FULL luchadors who were on a Sunday Elite show back in March.
CMLL (FRI) 06/03/2016 Arena México
1) Shockercito & Último Dragóncito vs Pequeño Olímpico & Pequeño Violencia
2) Fuego, Pegasso, Tritón vs Fujin, Okumura, Raijin
3) Estrellita, Marcela, Princesa Sugehit vs Amapola, Dalys, Zeuxis
4) Rey Cometa, Stuka Jr., Titán vs Cavernario, Felino, Mr. Niebla
5) La Máscara vs Pierroth
6) Atlantis, Marco Corleone, Valiente vs Negro Casas, Shocker, Último Guerrero
This will be going heads up with the Lucha World Cup on internet streams, but that really only matters for the couple hundred of us watching either or both. (I’m going to try and record it, but it’s going to be tricky.)
La Mascara & Pierroth is really happening. It’s probably not going to be good.
Cometa/Cavernario back in the fourth match. Fujin & Rajin make a Friday night appearance in the second match. Negro Casas & Shocker, the actual tag team champions, actually team together in the main event.
MDA ELITE (SUN) 06/05/2016 Arena Coliseo Monterrey
1) Erika Sotelo & Mini Bengalí vs La Chocolata & Tekilita
2) Extreme Boy & Última Sombra vs Gato Fantasma & Gemelo Muerte
3) Epydemius, Galactar, Obsesión vs Gallardo, Lince, Tormento
4) Princesa Sugehit & Sanely vs Rossy Moreno & Tiffany
5) Ninja Jr. & Último Ninja vs Golden Magic & Metaleón
6) Rush & Silver King vs Fuerza Guerrera & LA Park
Elite back in Arena Coliseo Monterrey, continuning to tease the Rush/LA Park match. Semimain is a rematch from the last show, minus Flamita & Laredo Kid.
CARA LUCHA (SAT) 06/11/2016 Arena San Juan Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México
1) ? vs ??
2) India Sioux & La Jarochita vs Demasiado & Diva Salvaje
3) Estrellita & Lady Maravilla vs Dallys la Caribeña & Zeuxis
4) Toro Negro II, Toro Negro III, Toro Negro Jr. vs Centvrión, Fly Warrior, Látigo
5) Canis Lupus, Dr. Cerebro, Eterno vs Andy Boy, Danger, Guerrero Mixtico
6) Cavernario vs Black Terry
Cara Lucha back on a regular schedule, with Cavernario/Terry as the main event. Third match spills out of the mask match.
It’s not exactly Flamita’s schedule, but Lady Maravilla seems to be having no problem finding work outside of AAA.
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A Mascara vs Pierroth Apuesta show NEEDS a good title match and NJPW/ROH guys making a special appearance to make me want to watch it.
Although there is a morbid “train wreck” vibe that intrigues me.
story to the 60 man opener in arena san juan is that it was the dream of the old promotor to do something like this and giving the promocion to his son starting something no one has done before.(old iwl days hahha)even with a sold out arena it would be dificult to make money at all with this show , but maybe it wasnt thought this way, or everyone wrestled for free in the opener ;)