great match roundup, week of 2016-04-09

There were some good matches this week. And also the Bad level getting a workout.

As usual, I put in as much effort thinking of ratings for the tournaments as the people in them.

rating matches TV Show taped
great Texano vs Daga [Aztec Medaillon] Lucha Underground: 2016-04-13 2015-12-13
great Dragón Azteca Jr., Prince Puma, Rey Mysterio vs Cage,Johnny Mundo, Taya [LU TRIOS] and in a tournament match Lucha Underground: 2016-04-13 2015-12-13
good Aerostar, Drago, Fénix vs Dark Cuervo, Dark Scoria, Zorrofor the AAA World Trios Championship AAA on Televisa: 2016-04-09 2016-03-23
good Mistico, Valiente, Volador Jr. © vs Dragón Rojo Jr., Pólvora, Rey Escorpión CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-11 2016-04-11
good Dragón Lee, Máscara Dorada, Stuka Jr. vs Dragón Rojo Jr., Pólvora, Rey Escorpión CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-12 2016-04-12
good Fuego, Rey Cometa, Tritón vs Cavernario, Hechicero, Vangellys CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
good Xtreme Tiger vs Último Guerrero in a Liga Elite match Lucha Azteca7 Elite: 2016-04-15 2016-04-13
good LA Park vs Cibernético in a Liga Elite match Lucha Azteca7 Elite: 2016-04-15 2016-04-13
ok Psycho Clown vs Dr. Wagner Jr. AAA on Televisa: 2016-04-09 2016-03-23
ok Asturiano, Shockercito, Stukita vs Demus 3:16, Espíritu Maligno, Mini Joker CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-11 2016-04-11
ok La Máscara, Rush, Terrible vs Atlantis, Máximo Sexy,Último Guerrero in a relevos increíbles match CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-11 2016-04-11
ok Stigma vs Disturbio in a lightning match CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-12 2016-04-12
ok Esfinge, Guerrero Maya Jr., Pegasso vs Luciferno, Misterioso Jr., Sagrado CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-12 2016-04-12
ok La Máscara, Súper Porky, Titán vs Gran Guerrero, Kráneo, Mr. Niebla CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-12 2016-04-12
ok Killshot vs Argenis Lucha Underground: 2016-04-13 2015-12-13
ok Bengala & Sensei vs Cholo & Espanto Jr. CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Astral, Eléctrico, Stukita vs Demus 3:16, Pequeño Nitro, Pierrothito CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Dragón Rojo Jr. & Rush vs Mephisto, Pólvora, Mr. Niebla,Ephesto, Bobby Z, Felino in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and in a seeding battle royal match CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Felino & Súper Crazy vs Bobby Z & Máscara Dorada in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and [8f] CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Blue Panther & Ephesto vs Mr. Niebla & Volador Jr. in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and [8f] CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Ángel de Oro & Pólvora vs Mephisto & Mistico in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and [8f] CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Marco Corleone & Rush vs Dragón Rojo Jr. & Euforia in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and [8f] CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Mr. Niebla & Volador Jr. vs Bobby Z & Máscara Dorada in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and in a tournament quarterfinal match CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Marco Corleone & Rush vs Mephisto & Mistico in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and in a tournament quarterfinal match CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Mr. Niebla & Volador Jr. vs Mephisto & Mistico in a National Parejas Increible Tournament match and in a tournament semifinal match CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Atlantis, Carístico, Máximo Sexy vs Rey Bucanero, Rey Escorpión, Terrible CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-15 2016-04-15
ok Argos & Carístico vs Dragón Lee & Rush Lucha Azteca7 Elite: 2016-04-15 2016-04-13
below average Black Tiger & Zaeta Roja vs El Malayo & Policeman CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-11 2016-04-11
below average Ángel de Oro, Blue Panther, Súper Porky vs Kráneo, Olímpico, Ripper CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-11 2016-04-11
below average Flyer & Robin vs Artillero & Inquisidor CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-12 2016-04-12
bad Pentagón Jr. vs Villano IV, La Parka in a AAA’s Rey de Reyes Tournament match and in a tournament final match AAA on Televisa: 2016-04-09 2016-03-23
bad Oro Jr., Soberano Jr., Starman vs Arkángel de la Muerte, Canelo Casas, Metálico CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-12 2016-04-12
watch later Dragón Fly vs Shadow Boy, Aramis, Adrenalina, Freyser,Atomic Star, Galaxy, Blue Monsther, Toxin Boy, Fly Star,Salachichita, Keiser Drago, Komachi, Madison Kid for the mask and for the hair IWRG Zona XXI: 2016-04-10 2016-04-06
watch later Diablo Jr., El Hijo del Diablo, Imposible © vs Black Terry,Cerebro Negro, Dr. Cerebro for the Mexico State Tag Team Championship IWRG Zona XXI: 2016-04-11 2016-04-10

LuchaMemes, Hechicero defeats Casas in Monterrey, new IWRG champ

Los Kamikazes del Aire/photo by Black Terry Jr.
Los Kamikazes del Aire/photo by Black Terry Jr.

indy (SUN) 04/24/2016 Arena Coliseo Monterrey [Lo Mejor de Lucha Libre]
1) Minion I & Minion II b Flecha & Muerte Guerrera
2) Ángel Justiciero & Pedro Navajas b Mini Bengalí & Rey Demonio Jr.
3) Súper Jack & Súper Ratón b Demonio del Caribe & Kalaka (Tijuana)
Jack was in his Capitan America gear.
4) Dulce Kanela b Máximo, Golden Boy, Último Ninja
5) Caifan b Pagano
6) Rey Hechicero b Negro Casas
Said to be outstanding, the best match in Monterrey in a while.

Everyone’s raving about the main event. It may air next week on Noches de Coliseo; you never know with that show. (They were actually advertising this show on Saturday’s airing, which I can’t recall them doing prior.) This was Negro Casas’ first match in the building in three years, attendance looked strong, and he was still signing autographs many minutes after the match.

Caifan needed stitches after his match with Pagano.

Lucha Memes (SUN) 04/24/2016 Coliseo Coacalco, Coacalco, Estado de México [+LuchaTV, Black Terry Jr. (Flickr), R de Rudo]
1) Jinzo b Obscuro
2) Súper Mega b Demasiado
bloody match
3) Fly Star & Toxin b Ciber Punk & Garrobo Punk
good match, money thrown in, win via Canadian Destroyers.
4) Freelance b Sádico [falls count anywhere]
very good match
5) Negro Navarro, Trauma I, Trauma II b Arez, Belial, Impulso
said to be outstanding. Trauma I left the match due to injury after a dive onto Impulso.
6) Pantera b Jeque [lightning]
7) Fujin, Okumura, Raijin b Alas de Acero, Aramis, Iron Kid
8) Princesa Sugehit b Keira

Black Terry has highlights from this show, which look nuts. The fifth match is said to be among the best Mexico City matches of the year.

IWRG (SUN) 04/24/2016 Arena Naucalpan [+LuchaTV, IWRG]
1) Kanon b Keshin Black
Kanon replaced Black Dragon, won in straight falls
2) Galaxy & Hip Hop Man b Dragón Fly & Shadow Boy
3) Dinamic Black, Emperador Azteca, Freelance DQ Cerebro Negro, Golden Magic, Killer Jr.
DQ not specified. Debut for Killer Jr.
4) Leo, Mike, Rafy b Diablo Jr., El Hijo del Diablo, Imposible
Tortugas want a title shot, which the Maraichis accepted
5) Herodes Jr., Negro Navarro, Trauma II b Danny Casas, Hijo del Alebrije, Veneno
good mat match
6) Máscara Año 2000 Jr. b Trauma I © [IWRG IC HEAVY]
Trauma I falls on his first defense when he suffered a rib injury in the middle fall (and may have came into the match hurt.) Canis Lupus hit the ring to bemoan Trauma I losing the title before he could win it, but still challenged him to a mask match and Mascara to a title match on Wednesday.

Matches 3/4/5 all got money thrown in (which may mean the few IWRG fans just really like IWRG.) Main event sounds like it didn’t go far, but it’s tough to tell.

Cara Lucha linked to the complete Satanico versus Ultimo Guerrero match from Saturday night. Ultimo says he’d like to face Satanico again in Arena Mexico.

Tonight’s Puebla show has Rush taking on Ultimo Guerrero, after they’ve feuded the last couple weeks in Arena Mexico. Ultimo Guerrero leads their all time (non-tournament) series at 3-2, but both Rush’s wins have come in this building. They’ve split the lead up trios, and the outcome could go either way. Rush might be the type of guy to break Ultimo Guerrero out of his usual routine (which might also be tough for him to do with Lashley on Wednesday. It’s a busy week for UG.)

The rest of the show includes both Mistico & Caristico and Cibernetico & Mephisto teaming up in the main event, days before they face they have different partners in the Arena Mexico main event anniversary show. Atlantis & La Mascara round out the trios. The tercera is an unusual Peste Negra/TRV rudo versus rudos match. Asturiano, Meyer, Fuerza Chicana, King Jaguar and Policeman are the locals on the card.

The show starts at the usual 9pm and will air on YouTube.

Fight Network has a story up about carrying CMLL – the Thursday night slot is the usual slot. There’s really no other info, including no mention of announcers, which makes think they may just be running the same tapes as in Mexico with no English announcers.

Dragon Lee says he has a strained knee ligament. As of this point, he hasn’t been taken out of any matches.

The founder of Arena Olimpico Laguna passed away a few days ago. They shows appear to continuing, as they’re back as scheduled Thursday.

Wendy, a former CMLL and AAA luchadora in the early 90s, will have a retirement show in Mission, Texas on Thursday. She’s been wrestling in the area the last year at least.

Super Libre has Neutron as a guest.

Super Astro talks about how he got into lucha libre.

Dr. Karonte Jr. wants to go after Rey Cometa

CMLL weekend results, Satanico and UG in Cara Lucha, WMC

Satanico vs Ultimo Guerrero/photo by Black Terry Jr.
Satanico vs Ultimo Guerrero/photo by Black Terry Jr.

CMLL (SAT) 04/23/2016 Arena Coliseo [CMLL]
1) Apocalipsis b Bengala
2) Sensei b Camorra
3) Magnus b Artillero
4) Stigma b Espanto Jr.
5) Fuego b Disturbio
6) Blue Panther & Titán b Misterioso Jr. & Pierroth
Tecnicos took 1/3, got money from the fans
7) Ángel de Oro, Atlantis, La Máscara b Euforia, Gran Guerrero, Vangellys
La Mascara was no help, but the tecnicos won anyway.

Titan & Panther must’ve been awesome for the fans to throw in money for that match (and the recaps makes it sound as if it was just for the tecnicos.)

CaraLucha (SAT) 04/23/2016 Arena San Juan Pantitlan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México [+LuchaTV, Black Terry Jr. (Flickr), Carxyus, Estrellas del Ring]
1) Fiero b Leonidas, Coyote
winner joins the promotion?
2) Centella Atómico & Wasson b Alas de Oro & Príncipe Aéreo
3) Black Terry & Trauma I b Magnífico II & Templario Magnifico II y Templario vs Black Terry y Trauma I | Cara Lucha | 23/04/16 (posted by tvluchadelpasado)
Black Terry replaced Trauma II, Magnifico II replaced Guerrero Mixtico
4) Centvrión, Dragón Celta, Látigo b Arez, Belial, Impulso Impulso, Arez y Belial vs Latigo, Centurion y Dragon Celta | Cara Lucha | 23/04/16 (posted by tvluchadelpasado)
Indystrongtibles want a rematch.
5) Último Guerrero DDQ Satánico Ultimo Guerrero vs Satánico | Cara Lucha | 23/04/16 (posted by tvluchadelpasado)
double foul finish

Matches 3 & 4 sound like they were pretty good, and the main event was the moment they wanted it to be. Attendance looks weak, unfortunately.

WMC (SAT) 04/23/2016 Gimansio Hercules, Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal [+LuchaTV, Estrellas del Ring, KronoSport]
1) Felina Metálica b La Heroína, Zuka, Lilith Dark, Star Pink [WMC COPA]
Felina defeated Heronia to win.
2) Pegasuz & Sky Man b Rayo Star & Yoruba
Rayo Star had a bad fall in the second fall and left the match.
3) La Jarochita b Zuzu Divine, Kiera, Ashley
Jarochita beat Keira in the final.
4) Centvrión & Látigo b Drastik Boy & Rocky Lobo
The DTU team were upset by their loss and would not accept a handshake after the match, promising to end the Mala Hiebra team.
5) Demasiado b Wotan, Cíclope, Miedo Extremo [WMC HEAVY, #1 Contenders]

Maximo is the WMC champion, so Demasiado will challenge at some point. This indie promotion seems to do more show to show storylines.

CMLL (SUN) 04/24/2016 Arena México [CMLL]
1) Demus 3:16 & Pequeño Violencia b Fantasy & Último Dragóncito
Dragoncito was stretchered out after the Demus Driver, as normal
2) Cancerbero, Canelo Casas, Raziel b Oro Jr., Soberano Jr., Starman
Rudos took 2/3.
3) Estrellita, La Vaquerita, Marcela b Amapola, Tiffany, Zeuxis
Vaquerita replaced Sugehit on Wednesday.
4) Dragón Lee, Rey Cometa, Titán b Cavernario, Ephesto, Felino
5) Atlantis, Marco Corleone, Mistico DQ Rey Bucanero, Rey Escorpión, Terrible
Terrible fouled Atlantis, who wanted a rematch.

That main event doesn’t seem like a big deal for a rematch, but maybe they’re just not doing a big match.

I’ll save IWRG & Lucha Memes for tomorrow, but the Navarros/Indystongitibles match got really strong reviews from that show.

The Fight Network in Canada says they’ll start airing CMLL on 05/05 (Thursdays) at 9pm. They’ve aired it previously, with English voices overs done in England. I assumes there’s English voiceovers for this show as well, though I haven’t listened to the LAW to know – I literally know no details. It’s nice more CMLL is airing and more people are getting a chance to see it but, since almost everything they’re taping is being broadcast on the internet, it’s unlikely to be new material.

LuchaWorld has KrisZ’s news update.

Bio of luchador/graffiti artist Struendo, who’s come up before.

Diosa Atenea picked up her first win in Stardom.

Dr. Cerebro defeated Discovery in Berwyn.

Box Y Lucha 3230 has the 60th Anniversary of Arena Mexico on the cover.

Lineups

CMLL (SAT) 04/30/2016 Arena México
1) Acero & Fantasy vs Pequeño Universo 2000 & Pequeño Violencia
2) Oro Jr., Robin, Star Jr. vs El Cuatrero, Nitro, Sansón
3) Stigma, The Panther, Tritón vs Bobby Z, Ephesto, Luciferno
4) Ángel de Oro, Blue Panther, Rey Cometa vs Pólvora, Rey Escorpión, Vangellys
5) Dragón Lee, Máscara Dorada, Máximo Sexy vs Euforia, Terrible, Último Guerrero

Sabado Retros is a normal Arena Mexico show, and a very normal one at that. Just five random matches.

CMLL (SUN) 05/01/2016 Arena México
1) Bengala & Sensei vs Artillero & Cholo
2) Magnus, Soberano Jr., Stigma vs El Cuatrero, Espanto Jr., Sansón
3) Guerrero Maya Jr., Pegasso, Tritón vs Disturbio, Sangre Azteca, Skándalo
4) Ángel de Oro, Rey Cometa, Titán vs Cavernario, Euforia, Negro Casas
5) Dragón Lee, Máscara Dorada, Súper Porky vs Rey Bucanero, Terrible, Vangellys

This Sunday show is just a normal card too; so much for my idea they were going to load up the cards.

No Cometa/Cavernario singles match sticks out. Maybe they’re just thinking they’ll build it in front of a bigger card to get people to come back the following week – but there’s at least a chance it’s been moved to Friday with the lightning match now on that day. (Or maybe I’m just hoping it’ll be taped.)

CMLL (SUN) 05/01/2016 Arena Coliseo Guadalajara
1) Black Sugar & Micro vs Destructor & Quca
2) Capitán Cobra & Linterna vs Carlo Roggi & Mr. Brisa
3) El Alteño, Explosivo, Star Black vs Demonio Rojo, Gran Kenut, Mr. Apolo
4) Cosmos & Metatrón vs Relámpago & Thunder Boy
5) Esfinge, León Blanco, Magnum vs Furia Roja, Mr. Trueno, Rey Trueno

Also nothing too interesting.

DTU (SUN) 05/01/2016 Palenque de la Feria, Tulancingo, Hidalgo
1) Atila, Jimmy, Johnny Idolo, Kevin, Tiburón vs Ángel o Demonio, Chato, Nene, Ovett, Paranoiko
2) Erwin, Irving, Qué Monito vs Masizito, Porrito, Zacarias
3) Lanzeloth & Rocky Lobo vs Titán (CMLL) & Tritón (CMLL) and Drastik Boy & Jinzo
4) Lluvia & Zeuxis vs Princesa Sugehit & Reina Isis
5) ?, Crazy Boy, Shocker, Stuka Jr. vs Cíclope, Miedo Extremo, Mr. Águila, Negro Casas

Free sponsored show around noon (so the people on this show will be able to get back to Mexico City in time for that card, and maybe have enough time to work another show in between.) This show will also include a lucha libre photograph expo and an autograph signing.

 

Lucha Azteca7 Elite: 2016-04-15 

Park plancha
Park plancha

Recapped: 04/16/2016

What happened: LA Park and Cibernetico went to a draw in the first match in the tournament. Xtreme Tiger picked up a win in his second tournament match over Ultimo Guerrero. Rush cheated to defeat Argos & Caristico, though Dragon Lee suffering a knee injury during the match seemed a bigger deal.

What was good: The main event is the one match worth watching.

Where can I watch it: It’s on YouTube and on Azteca’s website, if you’re not in the US.

The show begins with a recap of the LA Park angle from last week. The open is now focused on the 12 people in Liga Elite, instead of just everyone who was mentioned.

Edgar continues to be the sole referee for Liga Elite matches. He wore a CMLL logo shirt the first two weeks, but is wearing an Elite shirt now. The CMLL logo on the stage is covered up. The CMLL logo is still visible on the sign boards on the upper deck on the announce desk, but you’d have to be looking for them to see them. After the second match, when Rush goes over by the announce desk, the CMLL logo is bizarrely blurred out. Read More

great match roundup, week of 2016-04-02

Caristico and Volador are on top of a list with Joe Lider! What is going on. Checking my head to see if I’m running a fever.

Inconsistency: I hate the amount of titles in Mexico, but I’ve also included a Monterrey match to watch just because the titles made it stick out (and some of those guys are good.)

rating matches TV Show taped
great Averno & Chessman © vs Daga & Joe Lider and Argenis & Australian Suicide [TLC] and for the AAA World Tag Team Championship AAA on Televisa: 2016-04-02 2016-03-23
great Carístico vs Volador Jr. in a Liga Elite match Lucha Azteca7 Elite: 2016-04-08 2016-04-06
good El Mesías vs Texano Jr. for the AAA World Heavyweight Championship AAA on Televisa: 2016-04-02 2016-03-23
good Dragón Lee, Mistico, Rush vs Dragón Rojo Jr., Pólvora, Rey Escorpión CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-04 2016-04-04
good Blue Panther, Blue Panther Jr., The Panther vs Disturbio, Puma, Tiger CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-05 2016-04-05
good Esfinge & Volador Jr. vs Fujin & Rey Escorpión in a CMLL Gran Alternativa Tournament match and in a tournament final match CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-05 2016-04-05
good Matanza © vs Fénix [LU CHAMP] Lucha Underground: 2016-04-06 2015-12-13
good Magnus & Robin vs Akuma & Espíritu Negro CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-08 2016-04-08
good Lluvia, Marcela, Skadi vs Dalys, Reyna Isis, Zeuxis CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-08 2016-04-08
good Cavernario, Felino, Mr. Niebla vs Rey Cometa, Stuka Jr., Titán CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-08 2016-04-08
good Ángel de Oro © vs La Máscara for the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-08 2016-04-08
good Dragón Lee, Máscara Dorada, Mistico vs Euforia, Gran Guerrero, Último Guerrero CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-08 2016-04-08
good Rush vs Marco Corleone CMLL on ClaroSports.com: 2016-04-08 2016-04-08
ok Faby Apache, Máscarita Sagrada, Octagón Jr., Pimpinela Escarlata vs Mamba, Mini Psycho Clown, Taurus, Taya AAA on Televisa: 2016-04-02 2016-03-23
ok Asturiano, Pegasso, Starman vs Espíritu Maligno, Metálico, Policeman CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-04 2016-04-04
ok Blue Panther Jr., Fuego, Stuka Jr. vs Bobby Z, Okumura, Skándalo CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-04 2016-04-04
ok La Máscara, Máscara Dorada, Valiente vs Cavernario, Mr. Niebla, Negro Casas CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-04 2016-04-04
ok Astral & Eléctrico vs Pequeño Nitro & Pequeño Olímpico CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-05 2016-04-05
ok Súper Halcón Jr. vs Nitro in a lightning match CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-05 2016-04-05
ok Guerrero Maya Jr., Máscara Dorada, Máximo Sexy vsEphesto, Luciferno, Mephisto CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-05 2016-04-05
ok Ivelisse vs Kobra Moon Lucha Underground: 2016-04-06 2015-12-13
ok Cortez Castro, Joey Ryan, Mr. Cisco vs Mariposa, Marty Martinez, the Mack [LU TRIOS] and in a tournament match Lucha Underground: 2016-04-06 2015-12-13
ok Atlantis vs La Máscara in a Liga Elite match Lucha Azteca7 Elite: 2016-04-08 2016-04-06
ok Marco Corleone, Máximo Sexy, Toscano vs Cibernético, Mephisto, Sharlie Rockstar Lucha Azteca7 Elite: 2016-04-08 2016-04-06
below average Meyer & Zaeta Roja vs Ares & Guerrero Espacial CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-04 2016-04-04
below average Estrellita, La Vaquerita, Princesa Sugehit vs Amapola, La Comandante, Tiffany CMLL Internet Exclusives: 2016-04-05 2016-04-05
watch later Rico Rodríguez vs Mocho Cota Jr., Quinto Elemento [LyC Cruiser] Noches de Coliseo: 2016-04-03 2016-03-20
watch later El Hijo del Diablo vs Cerebro Negro for the hair IWRG Zona XXI: 2016-04-04 2016-04-03