so, like, there’s a cibernetico or something today.
CMLL (FRI) 01/04 Arena Mexico
1) Flash, Super Nova, Tigre Blanco vs Diamante Negro, Loco Max, Nitro
2) Mascarita Dorada vs Bam Bam, Fantasy, Tzuki, Pequeño Black Warrior, Pequeño Halloween, Pequeño Damian 666, Mr. Aguilita, Shockercito, Fire [ciber]
3) Felino, La Máscara, Máximo vs Mephisto, Ohara, Shigeo Okumura
4) Rey Bucanero, Sagrado, Shocker vs Atlantis, Averno, Lizmark Jr.
5) Último Guerrero vs Dr. Wagner Jr.
previews: ovaciones, notimex, ESTO
Most of the previews are hyping up Guerrero vs Wagner, though it appears to be an offseason program that’s not actually going anywhere. I’d be surprised if it progressed any more than this, but I guess it’s a fine way to kill some time.
The most interesting match is the Pequenos Reyes del Aire, of course. Rob did an excellent detailed preview over on DVDMB.
I agree with most of it. We know this is setting up more Dorada/Damian stuff, probably in a title match in the next couple of weeks, so one or the other is winning this. Either Halloween or Aguila will make it to the final three with them, just to do the 1 on 2 spots, and it’s a toss up between Tzuki or Bam Bam for the fourth spot. I think I’ll go with Dorada winning but I’m not totally sure.
I think the quality and reception towards the match will be more important as the finish. CMLL should use the minis at least as undercard attraction as they use the women, and I think the minis are on their way as long as this goes as expected. CMLL has moved in this direction over the last month, but they could just be doing it for this Dorada/Damian fued before sinking the minis off TV. A good cibernetico has to improve the chances for the minis getting the same 3-5 TV pushed feuds and frequent TV appearances the women get.
CMLL (THU) 01/03 Arena Isabel de Cuervanaca [Strato_wagner @ Satanico’s Mansion]
1) Valiente vs Sangre Azteca [MEX WELTER]
2) Heavy Metal, Negro Casas, Rey Bucanero vs Lizmark Jr., Máscara Año 2000, Olímpico
CMLL (TUE) 01/15 Arena Queretaro [TopoDeroso]
1) Eragon & Luminoso vs Estrella Dorada & Furia Dorada
2) Dark Angel & Marcela vs Amapola & Princesa Sujei
3) Principe Valiente Jr. vs Espiritu Negro [WWS WELTER]
4) Alex Koslov, La Máscara, Valiente vs Misterioso II, Sangre Azteca, Virus
5) Máximo vs Rambo [hair]
Maximo or Rambo? Tough call! The poster rips the prices being charged for that level of main event. It’s the 26th Anniversary show for the building, but you’d think they could’ve done much better for a main event.
El Sol de Cuautla talks about Mistico’s background. Sort of. They reconcile the different origin stories: he’s from Tepito, but run away from home early on to Hidalgo, where he happened upon the home of Fray Tormenta. Everyone thought Mistico was an orphan, until one day they found out his father was Dr. Karonte. Family wanted Mistico back, but Tormenta convinced them it was a better idea for Mistico to live in an orphanage. Mistico came back to Tepito after high school, played for the America futbol club for two years and then decided he wanted to be a luchador. Naturally, his first step was to travel to Japan, where he wrestled as Komachi. He returned to Mexico, changed his name to Astro Boy, and eventually started training at the Arena Mexico school, where he got the Mistico name.
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