CMLL on LATV: 2011-09-03/CadenaTres: 2011-08-20

taped 2011-08-16 @ Arena Mexico

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recap

Not a standout match but some interesting parts.

get the hook

Enrique Vera Jr., Hombre Bala Jr., Metálico vs Loco Max, Rayo Tapatío I, Rayo Tapatío II: Enrique Vera Jr. is not ready to be in CMLL. Putting him in Arena Mexico right now is a disservice to him and the promotion. There’s no shortage of people who would be prepared than him at this stage. Loco Max, he of the lengthening hair, acted as thought this match was beneath him (and he may be right!)

freshly mopped floor?

Goya Kong, Lady Apache, Silueta vs La Seductora, Princesa Blanca, Zeuxis: This was a perfectly acceptable women’s match that didn’t include Amapola or Marcela! It’s nice to know such things are actually possible around here. It’s very nice to have Lady Apache back, and Silueta and Seuxis look like they’re at the very least ‘good’ now. Goya Kong might be one of the ten most over acts in Arena Mexico now, which just about as random as it gets.

poor Fuego

Diamante, Fuego, Toscano vs Misterioso Jr., Psicosis, Shigeo Okumura: often by the numbers but with some exciting moments. This will look more impressive in the highlight video, but the crowd got into it.

Invasors at work

Blue Panther, La Máscara, Rush vs Mr. Águila, Olímpico, Volador Jr.: So weird to see Rush taking all these clean pinfalls. They’ve really given Aguila to build up this feud. There’s a case to be made that Volador might be the most WWE-ready guy right now, just because he’s so clearly been studying their matches and adding their style to the way he’s working as a rudo. His improvements have made him seem like a bigger star, though they really should still do the Volador/Rush double turn feud and get people on their proper side.