Tonight starts the second part of En Busca de un Idolo. The first set of matches is broken up by the first round standings: Guerrero Maya (first) versus Boby Zavala (second) and Esfinge (third) faces Disturbio (fourth). Less matches means every outcome is more important. Maya & Zavala still feel like the favorites, but Esfinge has a reasonable chance and anything is possible after the weirdness at the end of the first final. The match quality should generally improve just by dropping the four who were eliminated.
CMLL’s preview of the show focuses on the excitement of Thunder versus Ultimo Guerrero. ESTO talks about Boby Zavala and Disturbio about their careers. Terra will also have a minis trios match and the return of Rey Cometa in the segunda.
“Will Myzteziz become a rudo?” seemed liked it was going to be a conversation among fans going into TripleMania. It’s instead an onscreen storyline. +LuchaTV has video of the confrontation. Apolo Valdes mentioned trhe tecnicos were on Rey’s side and the rudos liked the idea of Myzteziz joining them. Myzteziz told R de Rudo that being a rudo in his blood – his father was a rudo – and he’s going to do what it takes to win. Myzteziz claimed Rey Jr. was great in the US and Myzteziz was great in Mexico, and Mexican wrestling is clearly better than US wrestling so it’s obvious who’s the better luchador. Both men claim Perro Jr. would be behind them. Myzteziz said Perro would be an angel in his corner. Rey talked about replacing Perro in his feud with Myzteziz and maybe giving his mask as a gift to Perro Sr.
This confrontation seems like something done to put an edge on the Rey Mysterio/Myzteziz match up. It also seems like it was done to pull attention away from whatever happened with Alberto and Myzteziz.
AAA officially announced next week’s shows in Bogota, Colombia. The cards differ from the ones Colombia’s government office posted, with matches changed around on every show. Elegido is added to all shows, Mini Abismo Negro replaces Mini Psicosis, and Hijo del Fantasma works the first two shows with Hijo del Pirata replacing him on Friday and Saturday (to give Fantasma plenty of time to get back for TripleMania; AAA could’ve done that for other people if they wanted.) Saturday night has a Aerostar versus Machine Rocker singles match, which should be outstanding.
TKD writes about the 07/19 Chilanga Mask show and other notes on his weekend trip to Mexico City.
Segunda Caida reviews La Máscara, Mistico, Volador Jr. vs. Bárbaro Cavernario, Negro Casas, Shocker
SuperLuchas looks back at Alfonso Dantes.
LV reviews 07/21 CMLL C3 and 07/10 CMLL Azteca
Voices of Wrestling has their Lucha Underground review and the latest Suicida Slate.
There will be a benefit show to Ringo Mendoza on 08/14 in Mezcala, Jalisco.
Dalys wants a title shot against Marcela.
Channel Guide Magazine interviews Rey Mysterio Jr.
Lucha Libre in Japan
07/30 NOAH: TAKA Michinoku b Super Crazy [GJHL] – Crazy falls to 3-2.
Violento Jack & Ciclope take on The Brahmans on 08/02 in a match entitled “OH! On The Verge of Closure Tokyo Desert Men Homeless Death Match”. OK.
Lineups
Cara Lucha (SAT) 08/08/2015 Arena San Juan Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México
1) ? vs ??
2) Keira & Ludark Shaitan vs Felina Metalica & Krazy Star
3) Kilvan & Yoruba vs Akuma & Demus 3:16
4) Rayo Star & Sky Man vs Magnífico I & Magnífico II
5) Jinzo vs Toxin, ??
mystery luchador is from CMLL
6) Bestia 666, Damián 666, Halloween vs Dragon Lee (CMLL), Rey Hechicero, Último Guerrero
Main event is weird. There’s a least at 5% chance everyone just beats up Dragon Lee at some point. Undercard looks good. No idea who the mystery guy will be.
IWRG FILL (WED) 08/05/2015 Arena Naucalpan
1) Blue Metal & Voltar vs Vampiro Metálico & Vardeus
2) Alfa & Omega vs Adrenalina & Guerrero 2000
3) Blue Monther, Hijo del Alebrije, Super Jack vs Araña de Plata, Magnum 44, Power Bull
4) Aeroman, Dragon Fly, Kanon vs Atomic Star, Matrix Jr., Rey Terco Jr.
5) Alas de Acero, Aramis, Eterno vs Espada De Plata, Keiser Drago, Oficial 911
FILL (Eterno) versus Gym Zeuz
No cibernetico this week, but another show with mostly trainees.
Violento Jack & Ciclope take on The Brahmans on 08/02 in a match entitled “OH! On The Verge of Closure Tokyo Desert Men Homeless Death Match”.”
If I may quote Steve Harvey…”What Da Hell?”