CMLL (FRI) 07/31/2015 Arena México [CMLL]
1) Astral, Fantasy, Shockercito b Demus 3:16, Pequeño Olímpico, Pierrothito 
2) Ephesto, Luciferno, Mephisto b Ángel de Oro, Rey Cometa, Stuka Jr.
Rudos took 2/3
3) Esfinge b Disturbio [En Busca de un Idolo]
Esfinge won with nudo egipico in a quick four minute match. Esterllita was guest judge. Esfinge scored a 10 (Estrellita), 8 (Gladiador), 9 (Shocker), 8 (Tirantes) for a 35. Disturbio scored a 9, 8, 9, 7 for 33.
4) Boby Zavala b Guerrero Maya Jr. [En Busca de un Idolo]
Zavala won with a full nelson face slam and a bridging cover. Zavala scored a 9 (Estrellita), 8 (Gladiador), 8 (Shocker) and 8 (Tirantes.) Maya got the same exact scores.
5) Marco Corleone, Máximo, Volador Jr. b Rey Bucanero, Shocker, Terrible
6) Kráneo, Rey Escorpión, Ripper b Euforia, Gran Guerrero, Último Guerrero
Rey Escorpion replaced Thunder, but Thunder still turned up and distracted Ultimo Guerrero to set up the win.
Terra video quality last night was awful, looking like an indy promotion from 1995 who couldn’t figure out the brightness and white balance settings. I’m guessing they brought the wrong equipment; they couldn’t even get their logo bug on the screen. Not sure if that’s why the En Busca de un Idolo matches were not posted this morning.
The highlights show Thunder demanded a singles match with Ultimo Guerrero. Sounds like a great idea, as long as Rey Escorpion replaces him for that one too.
Today’s Coliseo show has Mistico, Dragon Lee and Fuego versus Mephisto, Ephesto and Felino in the main event. This is the show with Hombre Bala Jr. versus Puma, which should be pretty fun.
AAA SANCHEZ (FRI) 07/31/2015 Arena Neza [Estrellas del Ring, Kronosport]
1) Angel Del Infierno, Furia Nocturna, Principe Mixteco b Angel Divino, Kid Especial, Rayo De Plata Jr.
2) Imperio Negro, Moto Cross, Taquero Maldito b Angel Astral, Bryan El Stripper, Delisador De Oro
3) Flamita, Jinzo, Neza Kid b Demente Extreme, Mike Segura, Vampiro Metálico
4) Aero Boy & Pagano b Bizarro & Joe Lider
Bizarro replaced Crazy Boy.
5) Averno & Dr. Wagner Jr. b Extreme Tiger & Myzteziz
Extreme Tiger was the surprise luchador. Rudos took 1/3, Averno fouling Myzteziz and pinning him. Averno challenged Myzteziz to a title match.
None of the recaps mention the title Averno wants. This is probably because Myzteziz doesn’t seem to have a championship. Averno maybe just can’t break old habits, or maybe he had the IWRG IC Super Welterweight Championship in mind.
Arena Coliseo Guadalajara says they’re bringing in a Rey Misterio family member. I’d assume this is a Sunday show, which is being booked more like an indy promotion.
Fresero & Rayman brawled around Arena Naucalpan.
A new lucha libre photo exhibit is open in Puebla’s zocalo.
La Parka & Psycho Clown defeated Parka Negra & Texano Jr. in Arena Aficion.
SuperLuchas looks back at shows from 22 years ago yesterday.
Lucha Libre in Japan
08/01 NOAH: Atsushi Kotogo beat Bengala [GJHL]
Bengala slips to 2-3, fifth place.
Lineups
CMLL (FRI) 08/07/2015 Arena México
1) Eléctrico & Shockercito vs Demus 3:16 & Pequeño Olímpico
2) La Vaquerita, Princesa Sugehit, Silueta vs Dalys, La Comandante, Zeuxis
3) Esfinge vs Boby Zavala [En Busca de un Idolo]
4) Guerrero Maya Jr. vs Disturbio [En Busca de un Idolo]
5) La Máscara, Máximo, Super Porky vs Rey Bucanero, Shocker, Terrible
6) Atlantis, Marco Corleone, Volador Jr. vs Cavernario, Mr. Niebla, Negro Casas
Well, it’s a show. No sign of Ultimo Guerrero and Thunder, no sign of Rush & Sombra, no sign of anything which would be an Anniversary main event a month and a half out.
En Busca de un Idolo is winner versus winner and loser versus loser. Titan is the only luchador to make the final with a losing record. He got there with overwhelming fan support, winning the fan poll every week of the second round. Maya & Disturbio are 2nd and 3rd, which would make it tough to pull off the same trick. The loser of that match is not completely eliminated, but they’d never every single other thing to go their way.
Zavala is running away with the poll (which absurdly wasn’t just reset when the voting restarted last night), so a win for him would mean he’s a safe bet to make the final.
Esfinge is the least certain. He could go to 2-0 with a in over Zavala, but probably also needs to root for Esfinge. Guerrero Maya could pass Esfinge if Maya wins out. It feels like it’s going to come down to the Maya/Esfinge match on 08/14.
CMLL has started listing him as only “Cavernario” again. I have no idea.