2013 En Busca de un Idolo First Round guesses

I find this a much tougher field to handicap than last time around. Dragon Lee and Euforia were ringers in their own ways. On the other hand, I remember thinking it was a sure bet Polvora would be protected into the final four and he fell on his face instead. This one is a contest of eight guys about at the same level with (mostly) no particular programming attention, so they all feel like the same. I’d be unsurprised with any four in and any four out. Still, need something written down to be mocked later.

OUT

Sangre Azteca – enjoy France!

Vangellys – actually best chance for someone totally changing how people look at him, because he’s a guy who has gotten much better (including in ways CMLL over-rewards) in the last few years, but being the unknown may hurt him in getting credit.

Tiger – Puma & Tiger never do well in these. I have no idea why but it’s a good straw to grasp when you need to cut four.

Fuego – first, I almost put Misterioso here before realizing all four rudos would be out. It came down to Fuego or Fantasma, two guys who are very dedicated to having the same match each time out, and Fantasma is a tiny bith flashier.

IN

Hijo del Fantasma – biggest danger: Mephisto being added to judging panel. second biggest danger: using the Phantom Attack in every match, causing the judges to turn on him badly by match 3.

Stuka Jr. – will remain excitable, should have extra popularity and confident from H2L

Misterioso Jr. – will give Stuka Jr. a Rosa Driver at least once.

Valiente – the best. Closest thing to a favorite – not just a win, but to get Sangre Azteca to have a good match.