great match roundup, week of 2018-03-03

Mascara de Bronce, still a thing

this week’s recaps

This was a week with an AAA show that was disappointing, with a match finish so bad that Mesias quit – and it still had 3 of the four good matches of the week. AAA is loud screams of bad while CMLL is a continual humming noise that will drive you insane. Great week.

Recommended matches

rating matches TV Show taped
good Faby Apache vs Lady Shani  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
good Bengala vs Dark ScoriaMáscara de BronceArgenis in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
good Averno, Chessman, Súper Fly vs Carta Brava Jr., Mocho Cota Jr., Tito Santana [TLC]  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
good Guerrero Maya Jr., Rey Cometa, The Panther vs Johnny Idol, Kawato San, Puma LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09

Other matches

rating matches TV Show taped
ok Angelikal vs Dave The ClownPimpinela EscarlataRey Escorpión in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
ok Hijo Del Vikingo vs Ángel Mortal Jr.Dark CuervoPaganoin a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
ok Rey Escorpión vs La ParkaHijo Del VikingoBengala in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament final match  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
ok Hijo del Fantasma vs Texano Jr. for the mask and for the hair  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
ok Audaz, Stigma, Tritón vs El Malayo, Puma, Tiger LA MEJOR LUCHA LIBRE EN VIVO DESDE LA ARENA PUEBLA 5 DE MARZO DEL 2018 (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05 2018-03-05
ok Hechicero, Kráneo, Stuka Jr. vs Johnny Idol, Sam Adonis, Titán in a relevos increíbles match LA MEJOR LUCHA LIBRE EN VIVO DESDE LA ARENA PUEBLA 5 DE MARZO DEL 2018 (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05 2018-03-05
ok Flyer, Magnus, Príncipe Diamante vs Metálico, Príncipe Odín Jr., Sangre Azteca LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES EN LA ARENA MEXICO 6 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETAS (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06 2018-03-06
ok Drone, Fuego, Guerrero Maya Jr. vs Disturbio, Misterioso Jr., Sagrado Disturbio Cmll, Sagrado y Misterioso Jr vs Guerrero Maya Jr, Fuego y Drone. 2a caída (posted by Princesa Dorada) Disturbio Cmll, Sagrado y Misterioso Jr vs Guerrero Maya, Fuego y Drone 06. 1a caída (posted by Princesa Dorada) LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES EN LA ARENA MEXICO 6 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETAS (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06 2018-03-06
ok Blue Panther Jr., Dragón Lee, Soberano Jr. vs Ephesto, Luciferno, Mephisto LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES EN LA ARENA MEXICO 6 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETAS (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06 2018-03-06
ok Lady Maravilla, Princesa Sugehit, Sanely vs Dalys, La Seductora, Tiffany LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Cavernario & Niebla Roja vs Stuka Jr.OkumuraTritónRey BucaneroBlue Panther Jr.Ephesto for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a battle royal match LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Titán & Tritón vs Ephesto & Mephisto for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F] LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Blue Panther & Blue Panther Jr. vs Diamante Azul & Stuka Jr. for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F] LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Rey Bucanero & Terrible vs Okumura & Sam Adonis for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F] LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Marco Corleone & Niebla Roja vs Cavernario & Mr. Nieblafor the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and [8F] LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Ephesto & Mephisto vs Diamante Azul & Stuka Jr. for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a tournament quarterfinal match LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Rey Bucanero & Terrible vs Marco Corleone & Niebla Rojafor the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a tournament quarterfinal match LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Rey Bucanero & Terrible vs Diamante Azul & Stuka Jr. for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship and in a tournament semifinal match LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
ok Ángel de Oro, Atlantis, Volador Jr. vs El Cuatrero, Negro Casas, Último Guerrero LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
below average La Parka vs DinastíaVenumEl Mesías in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
below average Dr. Wagner Jr., La Máscara, Máximo, Psycho Clown vs Hernandez, Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., Monsther Clown, Murder Clown  (posted by Lucha Libre AAA (Twitch)) AAA on Twitch: 2018-03-04 2018-03-04
below average Astral & Eléctrico vs Cancerbero & Raziel LUCHA LIBRE VIERNES ESPECTACULAR DE ARENA MEXICO 9 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2018-03-09 2018-03-09
bad Volador Jr. vs Cavernario LA MEJOR LUCHA LIBRE EN VIVO DESDE LA ARENA PUEBLA 5 DE MARZO DEL 2018 (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05 2018-03-05
not rated Black Tiger & Meyer vs Fuerza Chicana & King Jaguar LA MEJOR LUCHA LIBRE EN VIVO DESDE LA ARENA PUEBLA 5 DE MARZO DEL 2018 (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05 2018-03-05
not rated Rey Samuray & Tigre Rojo Jr. vs Akuma & Espanto Jr. LA MEJOR LUCHA LIBRE EN VIVO DESDE LA ARENA PUEBLA 5 DE MARZO DEL 2018 (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05 2018-03-05
not rated La Bestia Del Ring, Mistico, Rush vs Diamante Azul, Euforia, Mr. Niebla in a relevos increíbles match LA MEJOR LUCHA LIBRE EN VIVO DESDE LA ARENA PUEBLA 5 DE MARZO DEL 2018 (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-05 2018-03-05
not rated Stukita & Último Dragóncito vs Mercurio & Pequeño NitroLUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES EN LA ARENA MEXICO 6 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETAS (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06 2018-03-06
not rated Arkángel de la Muerte vs Hijo del Signo in a lightning match LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES EN LA ARENA MEXICO 6 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETAS (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06 2018-03-06
not rated Gran Guerrero, Marco Corleone, Máscara Año 2000 vs Kráneo, Pierroth, Rush in a relevos increíbles matchLUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES EN LA ARENA MEXICO 6 DE MARZO DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETAS (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL) CMLL YouTube: 2018-03-06 2018-03-06
watch later Ricky Marvin vs Dr. Cerebro Dr. Cerebro vs Ricky Marvin, mano a mano en IWRG TV (posted by IWRG tv) Ricky Marvin vs Dr. Cerebro (posted by thecubsfan) Ricky Marvin vs Dr. Cerebro mano a mano en la Arena Naucalpan (posted by Estrellas del Ring) Ricky Marvin vs Dr. Cerebro, IWRG *Lucha Completa* (posted by +LuchaTV) IWRG Zona XXI: 2018-03-05 2018-03-04

Soberano defeats the caveman, NGD vs GDL trio

barbarism

CMLL (TUE) 03/27/2018 Arena México [CMLL]
1) Apocalipsis & Inquisidor b Bengala & Retro LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES DE ARENA MEXICO 27 DE MARZO  DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL)
Rudos took 1/3.
2) Pequeño Olímpico, Pequeño Universo 2000, Pequeño Violencia b Acero, Aéreo, Fantasy LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES DE ARENA MEXICO 27 DE MARZO  DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL)
Rudos took 1/3.
3) Cancerbero, Espanto Jr., Raziel b Astral, Eléctrico, Pegasso LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES DE ARENA MEXICO 27 DE MARZO  DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL)
Rudos took 2/3.
4) Guerrero Maya Jr., Rey Cometa, Stuka Jr. b Disturbio, Misterioso Jr., Universo 2000 Jr. LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES DE ARENA MEXICO 27 DE MARZO  DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL)
tecnicos took 2/3.
5) Soberano Jr. b Cavernario LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES DE ARENA MEXICO 27 DE MARZO  DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL)
Cavernario beat up Soberano so badly in the first fall that Soberano couldn’t make it back in before the count, then was DQed for ripping off his mask in the second fall. Soberano took a third fall.
6) Diamante Azul, Dragón Lee, Matt Taven b Ephesto, Mephisto, Terrible LUCHA LIBRE MARTES DE NUEVOS VALORES DE ARENA MEXICO 27 DE MARZO  DE 2018 FUNCION COMPLETA (posted by VideosOficialesCMLL)
tecnicos took 2/3.

I was paying attention to the other stuff while it was happening, but Soberano/Cavernario looked very good and something you should go out of your way to watch. Cavernario got to be super aggressive for a while even if it was another L for him. Backstage, Soberano said he’d give Caverario a title match if he also agreed to a mask versus hair match. Attendance was way up for this show, which is probably due to spring holidays and made for a loud crowd for the big matches.

Electrico, Astral and Principe Diamante are looking for a team name.

CMLL (TUE) 03/27/2018 Arena Coliseo Guadalajara [+LuchaTV, CMLL]
CMLL Homenaje a Dos Leyendas (Cien Caras)
1) Mr. Trueno & Thunder Boy b Black Sugar & Tigre Blanco
Rudos took 2/3.
2) Gran Kenut, Metálico, Príncipe Odín Jr. b Magia Blanca, Príncipe Diamante, Vaquero Jr.
Principe Diamante wore a Cien Caras tribute mask. Rudos took 1/3.
3) Gallito & Microman b Mije & Perico Zakarías
Tecnicos took 2/3. Gallito gets the win in his home building.
4) Audaz, Blue Panther Jr., Star Black b Difunto, Puma, Tiger
Tecnicos took 1/3.
5) Esfinge, Titán, Tritón DQ Cuatrero, Forastero, Sansón
Cien Caras was honored before the match as part of this building’s Homenaje a Dos Leyendas show. Tecnicos took 2/3. NGD were DQed for taking Titan’s mask, and set up a rematch for next week.
6) Carístico, Mistico, Volador Jr. b Euforia, Gran Guerrero, Último Guerrero
Tecnicos took 2/3. Mistico & Volador attacked Caristico after they won, unmasking him.

NGD accepting the rematch does suggest they’re setting up a trios title match here.

+LuchaTV had a post-press conference interview with Mesias, where he says he actually told Vampiro he was quitting before he had his Rey de Reyes match. EMW has updated their lineup for the 04/20 show with a surprise luchador in Mesias’ spot. Vampiro’s still listed as wrestling.

Volador says he’ll give it all against Matt Taven on Friday. If Taven is better, so be it, but he’d like a hair vs hair match if that’s the outcome. Volador feels he’s got a big homefield advantage though and is thinking positive about the outcome.

Segunda Caida reviews Lucha Underground 3×39.

Lineups

CMLL (MON) 04/02/2018 Arena Puebla
1) Black Tiger, Lestat, Tigre Rojo Jr. vs El Malayo, King Jaguar, Policeman
2) Kaho Kobayashi, Princesa Sugehit, Sanely vs La Comandante, Tiffany, Zeuxis
3) Ángel de Oro, Esfinge, Stigma vs Máscara Año 2000, Pólvora, Universo 2000 Jr.
4) Dragón Lee, Niebla Roja, Soberano Jr. vs Cuatrero, Forastero, Sansón
5) Mistico, Valiente, Volador Jr. © vs Carístico, Gran Guerrero, Último Guerrero [CMLL TRIOS]
10th defense, first in over a year.

Top couple matches look good. I think they’re really doing an Angel de Oro/Mascara 2000 program here and that is amazing. Policeman exists.

CMLL Martes de Glamour: 2018-03-06

Rush & Kraneo

Recapped: 03/19/2018

Matches:

Mercurio & Pequeño Nitro beat Stukita & Último Dragóncito
(11:42 [5:15, 2:49, 3:38], 1/3, n/r, VideosOficialesCMLL)

Flyer, Magnus, Príncipe Diamante beat Metálico, Príncipe Odín Jr., Sangre Azteca
(12:56 [5:22, 2:33, 5:01], 2/3, ok, VideosOficialesCMLL)

Hijo del Signo beat Arkángel de la Muerte in a lightning match
(7:40, nudo Signo, n/r, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

Drone, Fuego, Guerrero Maya Jr. beat Disturbio, Misterioso Jr., Sagrado
(10:36 [3:36, 1:47, 5:13], 2/3, ok, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

Blue Panther Jr., Dragón Lee, Soberano Jr. beat Ephesto, Luciferno, Mephisto
(15:15 [4:08, 3:27, 7:40], 2/3, ok, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

Gran Guerrero, Marco Corleone, Máscara Año 2000 vs Kráneo, La Bestia del Ring, Rush in a relevos increíbles match
(7:54 [2:41, 5:13], 1/2 DQ, n/r, via VideosOficialesCMLL)

What happened:

Stukita cool mat work of the day

Pierroth is now known as La Bestia del Ring, though they go back and forth using each name. Mascara 2000 fouled Bestia for no real reason and it set up a singles match next week.

Thoughts:

The semimain was a usual match that was up and down. Soberano was trying to do too much and it wasn’t working for him. Soberano’s stage dive tornillo looked nice, didn’t really fit in at all in the match. Luciferno totally missed catching him on his dive at the end of the match, and Soberano had two headscissors go wrong. His dive on the end of the match went right.

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Drone looked fine in his return, clearly having been training during his secret suspension. He wasn’t going to break out anything new in the fourth match of a Tuesday show, but he didn’t feel like he had lost a step. The first two falls of that match were slow and it didn’t really pick up in the third to make it work seeking out. You could use your time in worse ways.

I didn’t pay enough attention to Signo/Arkangel, but they seemed to be wrestling the standard two dives big spots match lightning despite being the wrong guys to do that match. I’m not sure there is a winning strategy to Signo/Arkangel though.

I wouldn’t normally watch the segunda, but I haven’t checked in on these guys in a while and there wasn’t a lot appetizing on this show. The announcers were very excited for Metalico’s judo takedown on Principe Diamante and not much more. Metalico seemed the best of the rudos, which is not saying much. Principe Odin Jr. seemed to be trying to cut down his running to the times where it’s absolutely necessary and was content to walk from spot to spot. His near gear looks good, probably just because it’s new.

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