November is over, and CMLL had some ups and downs all through the month. The large story popping out of November is Soberano Jr.’s large flip to hitch the rudos aspect and his subsequent transformation into one of many coolest guys in the complete world. November Fridays additionally featured title adjustments, title defenses, and the Leyenda de Azul event received by Hechicero.
Should See Matches of the Month
- Rey del Inframundo: Stuka Jr. © vs. Barbaro Cavernario (11/3) – ****
- Soberano Jr. vs. Volador Jr. (11/10) – ****
- Leyenda de Azul Finals: Hechicero vs. Stuka Jr. (11/24) – ****
Different Non-Friday Matches To Watch
- Mascara Dorada vs. Angel de Oro (11/7)
- Star Jr. vs. Guerrero Maya Jr. (11/7)
- Futuro, Hombre Bala Jr., Neon vs. Crixus, Difunto, Raider (11/14)
- Fugaz, Star Jr., Valiente vs. Averno, Mephisto, Zandokan Jr. (11/14)
- Atlantis Jr. & Soberano Jr. vs. Angel de Oro & Volador Jr. (11/14)
- World Middleweight: Templario © vs. Volador Jr. (11/19)
- Templario vs. Flip Gordon (11/21)
Dia de Muertos 2023
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
ARENA MEXICO
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Angelito, Kaligua, Pequeno Magia def. Full Steel, Minos, Pequeno Polvora
A enjoyable opener with the minis. Angelito, Kaligua, and Magia seemed good and flew round fairly a bit to get the gang invested. I really like Minos’ look. Good begin to the present however nothing should watch. There was a really unlucky botch as they have been closing in on the ending sequence. ***
Magia Blanca, Okumura, Rugido def. Dulce Gardenia, Espiritu Negro, Rey Cometa
A fantastic match that was suffering from accidents. Espiritu Negro was knocked out within the second fall and was taken out of the match just about instantly so the third fall portion of the match was messy. Dulce additionally appeared to be harm close to the tip. Rugido received the autumn on Dulce to get the win for the rudos. As is custom, the losers have been dragged to Hell after which the present transitioned to a dwell in-the-ring advert for the Arizona Cardinals. I really like lucha libre a lot. **½
Hijo de Stuka Jr., Hijo del Villano III, Villano III Jr. def. Blue Panther Jr., Darkish Panther, Hijo de Blue Panther
The Villanos III children are teaming with Hijo de Stuka Jr. whereas their common companion Zandokan Jr. is off to Japan to compete in New Japan Professional-Wrestling’s World Tag League event. Panther household took the primary fall whereas the rudos took the second. A number of awkward moments within the first two falls however this actually picked up within the third. The Villanos are nice at being shithead heels who can again it up within the ring and have been an actual spotlight on these undercards since Villano III Jr. made the sensible determination to ditch AAA earlier within the yr. Blue Panther Jr spamming quebradoras is all the time enjoyable. The end was great! Darkish Panther went to the effectively too many instances with topes on Hijo de Stuka Jr. and harm his arm on the barricade so his brothers get the referee to verify on him exterior the ring. Because the ref is distracted, the Villanos rip off the masks and roll the Panthers up for the ultimate fall as soon as the referee returns to the ring. I believed that was a really inventive end. ***½
Euforia, Mephisto, Horrible def. Atlantis Jr., Fugaz, Star Jr.
All people is sporting particular darkish Dia de Muertos gear after which there’s Atlantis Jr. sporting his regular blue and white. Tecnicos took the primary fall and the rudos took the second with a gnarly submission on Atlantis Jr. I don’t assume this match actually clicked in any respect and the gang wasn’t as scorching throughout it because the earlier matches. I pop each time somebody is distributed to the underworld. “You’re a loser? Take pleasure in Hell!” **½
Mascara Dorada & Mistico def. Soberano Jr. & Volador Jr.
Soberano seemed like such an asshole (extra on that later) together with his flowery cape. It’s all the time a deal with when Dorada and Mistico staff up – the current and way forward for CMLL. They work rather well collectively and every little thing they do as a staff is crisp. Alternatively, Volador and Soberano couldn’t get on the identical web page and have been outsmarted by Mistico when an errant Volador dropkick hit Soberano proper within the mush that led to the win by two straight falls. The match was alright however the true story occurred after the match when Soberano Jr. and Volador Jr. received right into a fistfight and Soberano turned rudo. He’s out for himself now and solidified it by beating up the micro demons on the ramp. Nice stuff and this flip has been a very long time coming. ***½
Rey del Inframudo
Barbaro Cavernario def. Stuka Jr. ©
This was solely twelve minutes they usually completely went all out! From the opening belt shot to start out the match, Cavernario and Stuka put their all into the match. Cavernario was nice and introduced an air of depth that few different wrestlers herald important occasion matches like this. There was a scary second the place Stuka’s ankle bent awkwardly touchdown an tried moonsault from the center rope to the surface ground however he appeared fantastic. Cavernario received with an enormous splash from the highest rope to the surface adopted by his plancha. Nice stuff that actually maximized the time they got. ****
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
ARENA MEXICO
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Futuro, Neon, Robin def. Crixus, Raider, Vegas
Raider has one of many coolest seems to be in wrestling proper now. Futuro and Neon are human spotlight reels and have been killing it every time they get an opportunity to shine on these Friday Enviornment Mexico exhibits. Neon’s ramp-run double springboard moonsault plancha is a factor of magnificence and all the time wonderful to see. The rudos held their very own and have been good bases to let the younger guys fly round. Robin received with a Swanton on Raider. ***½
Pequeno Magia, Shockercito, Ultimo Dragoncito def. Mercurio, Pequeno Olimpico, Pierrothito
The Minis division has been a real spotlight not too long ago and that is one other notch on their belt. Mercurio was nice at enjoying the heel towards the fan favorite tecnicos. Shockercito had the gang within the palm of his hand the complete time. I don’t assume there a single “cooldown” interval in the complete match because it was all fuel on a regular basis. They traded the primary and second falls which led to Dragoncito getting the ultimate fall over Mercurio to arrange a Minis title match the subsequent week. This was a variety of enjoyable! ***¾
Blue Panther Jr., Darkish Panther, Hijo de Blue Panther def. Hijo de Stuka Jr., Hijo del Villano III, Villano III Jr.
A rematch from the week prior the place the Villanos and Hijo de Stuka Jr. cheated to win. Beginning the match as a wild brawl on the ramp in the course of the Panthers’ entrance was a implausible begin and actually put over the “revenge match” story. Hijo de Blue Panther received the primary fall earlier than he might even take off his extravagant entrance gown. Rudos took the second and third fall felt a bit flat in comparison with the week earlier than. There was a cool spot the place Panther Jr. reversed Villano III Jr.’s shoulder block by lifting him up and throwing him exterior to the ring on Hijo del Villano III. The Villanos took a trip on the Panther Jr. tilt-a-whirl and misplaced the match. ***½
Atlantis Jr., Esfinge, Titan def. Barbaro Cavernario, Templario, Horrible
A really strong match wrestled by six good wrestlers. These are a few of the hardest matches to evaluation as every little thing was good however I felt like one thing was lacking within the match to essentially take it as much as one other stage. It slowed down a bit close to the tip however that wasn’t terrible or something. I assume it’s an ideal match for the center of the present. ***
Averno & Euforia def. Angel de Oro & Gran Guerrero
This wasn’t superb and was easy to construct the Heavyweight title match taking place per week later. Gran Guerrero wasn’t superb. The one actual highlights of this match have been some Averno and Angel de Oro back-and-forths. Winners received in two straight falls, with Euforia beating each guys within the final fall all by himself. **½
Soberano Jr. def. Volador Jr.
Soberano Jr. confirmed up exterior the world, received out of a automotive, wore one of many largest fur coats I’ve ever seen, had a private bodyguard behind him, and had two babes on his arms. He’s successful at life now that he turned rudo – and such an entrance supplied a distraction that he managed to sneak assault Volador earlier than the match even began. Soberano received the primary fall moderately rapidly and meant enterprise. Volador received the second after a Soberano mistake. The third fall was very lengthy with a variety of deal with character work to get Soberano’s new gimmick over. The wrestling was good, as anticipated in a match between these two, however it performed a little bit of a backseat to the story. Bizarre ref bump on the finish and Soberano fouled Volador and rolled him up for the contaminated win. I favored the story they informed however this isn’t a “strikes” match should you’re into these. I’m all in on Soberano’s new gimmick and I can’t wait to see the place he goes from right here. ****
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
ARENA MEXICO
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Andromeda & Skadi def. Hera & Olympia
Andromeda and Skadi have a cool measurement distinction dynamic that works for them as a staff. The in-ring was fairly fundamental. Andromeda is enhancing and I believe, like Villano III Jr., has benefitted from leaping from AAA to CMLL. Tecnicas received with a 450 by Andromeda and a powerbomb backbreaker by Skadi. **¼
CMLL World Mini’s Championship
Ultimo Dragoncito def. Mercurio ©
A well-worked title match that didn’t go into the subsequent gear in any respect and solely went about twelve minutes. The one actual spotlight was Mercurio dropping Dragoncito on the ringside ground with a powerbomb. Ultimo went splat! Dragoncito received a shock submission victory to turn into the sixteenth World Mini’s champion, his third run with the title, and his first since dropping it in October 2001. ***
Leyenda de Azul Semi-Finals
Hechicero & Stuka Jr. def. Atlantis, Angel de Oro, Star Black, Esfinge, Volcano, Ultimo Guerrero, Barbaro Cavernario, Horrible, Niebla Roja, Sagrado
Plenty of enjoyable! All people had the prospect to get their shit in and it made for a enjoyable time. Sagrado was eradicated first by Star Black. Volcano was eradicated by Hechicero by an amazing submission maintain. Star Black was eradicated by Stuka Jr. Esfinge was eradicated by Barbaro Cavernario with an help from Horrible. Horrible was eradicated by Angel de Oro. Niebla Roja was eradicated by Atlantis. Barbaro Cavernario was eradicated by Stuka Jr. Ultimo Guerrero was eradicated by Atlantis so everybody from Group B was out. This led to Atlantis vs. Stuka vs. Hechicero for a very good jiffy or so. Atlantis couldn’t surpass the two-on-one assault and was eradicated by Hechicero to arrange the finals. High-quality for what it was with some guys like Esfinge who seemed nice. ***¼
CMLL World Heavyweight Championship
Gran Guerrero © def. Euforia
“thirtieth Finest Wrestler within the World” Gran Guerrero efficiently defended his title in a really boring match that felt prefer it went on without end. *¾
Flip Gordon, Mascara Dorada, Mistico def. Star Jr., Titan, Volador Jr.
Who knew Flip Gordon was such a Kim Potential fan? This was effectively labored however like every little thing else on this present didn’t get to the subsequent stage. All six guys labored exhausting and seemed nice however one thing was lacking. It did function a very good reintroduction of Flip in CMLL because it’s been some time since he final wrestled for the corporate. Mistico’s staff received the primary fall, Volador’s took the second. Issues dragged a bit within the third and the match misplaced a few of its steam by the tip when Mistico beat Volador with La Mistica. They’ve a a lot better match in them in the event that they run this once more. Mistico is so over. ***½
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
ARENA MEXICO
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Brillante Jr., Fuego, Oro Jr. def. Grako, Nitro, Sangre Imperial
An honest opener. Sangre Imperial was in great form forward of the bodybuilding competitors. Fuego was a variety of enjoyable and received the win for his staff. Nothing particular. **½
Akuma, Darkish Magic, Espanto Jr. def. Arkalis, Rey Samuray, Stigma
Very tough in some components and that took me out of the match. Rudos took the primary fall and tecnicos took the second after Rey Samuray almost broke his leg diving out of the ring. La Ola Negra put Stigma down for the third fall. One other match that wasn’t something particular and fantastic for the undercard. **½
Magia Blanca, Magnus, Rugido def. Esfinge, Fugaz, Star Black
This was higher than the primary two matches and received fairly good at factors. I believed Esfinge was the perfect a part of the match and continues so as to add to his very strong yr. The remainder of the match was bit sloppy right here and there. The rudos fouled Esfinge after which pulled Fugaz’ masks to sneak the third fall and win the match. They unmaked everybody after the match. Enjoyable post-match stuff. ***
Lluvia, Reyna Isis, Tessa Blanchard def. Darkish Silueta, La Jarochita, Stephanie Vaquer
This match served its goal to construct to a Tessa Blanchard vs. Stephanie Vaquer title match on the 12/1 present. The Blanchard and Vaquer spots have been effectively executed and it added some depth to this feud that was lacking within the Grand Prix final month. Darkish Silueta was dangerous and was a distraction in what was an in any other case completely cromulent match. Might need been an off night time as I’ve seen her do higher. **¾
Leyenda de Azul Finals
Hechicero def. Stuka Jr.
This was an excellent showcase of what heavyweight wrestling might be. Hechicero and Stuka didn’t waste a single second to get into the match and it was a reasonably even struggle the complete manner by way of till Stuka began dishonest. Hechicero busting out some extra flying strikes was good and added to the texture of the match. I liked the end the place Stuka grabbed the masks after a ref bump, taunted Hechicero, tried to hit his splash however fell right into a lure and was compelled to undergo the Magia Negra. It made Hechicero look sturdy and deserving of successful the event. The post-match angle was great. Stuka tried to interrupt the trophy however was stopped by each Blue Panther (who was presenting the trophy) and Hechicero. An enormous brawl ensued and issues don’t look to be executed between these guys. ****
Mistico & Octagon def. Atlantis & Volador Jr.
Mistico had an Octagon-like masks. It was cool. The match, nonetheless, was not. Atlantis and Volador have been full rudos for some purpose and it didn’t actually work. Octagon could be very restricted within the ring at this level so I’m unsure what placing him in a straight tag match was attempting to perform. Mistico and Octagon received in two straight after Volador tied Octagon’s masks to the rope and it got here off when Mistico hit the ropes, inflicting a disqualification. I’m not likely certain what to make of this match and I’m unsure the wrestlers might both. Very bizarre general. **½
