CMLL continues stacking their biggest show of the year. Two title fights were added to the 93rd Anniversary event. The challengers come from AEW, NJPW, and Stardom.
Julio César Rivera revealed on CMLL Informa that Persephone will defend the women’s world title in a four-way against Tessa Blanchard, Mina Shirakawa from AEW, and Starlight Kid from Stardom. The second title bout is for heavyweight gold as Hechicero defends in a three-way against Zack Sabre Jr. from NJPW and Claudio Castagnoli from AEW.
In the women’s bout, the intrigue is between Persephone and Blanchard. They’ve been beefing in a manner that points to Blanchard eventually winning the title. With two extra bodies, a title change could take place without Persephone taking the pin, which would also protect the current TBS champion. Likewise, Persephone could retain without pinning Blanchard, and that feud can continue.
The heavyweight bout is a clash between the current champion, the former champion, and Sabre too. Hechicero won the title from Claudio. Sabre held the IWGP Heavyweight Championship twice, so his credentials fit. Not to mention the superior technician skills of all three. Socks are ready to be knocked off.
The updated card for the CMLL 93rd Anniversary event includes:
- Mask vs. Hair Suicide Final: Mistico & Averno vs. Ultimo Guerrero & Templario vs. Barbaro Cavernario & Dragon Rojo Jr. vs. Zandokan Jr. & Star Jr. (Winners advance to final to wrestle each other for mask or hair)
- Andrade El Idolo vs. Volador Jr.
- Bandido vs. Soberano Jr.
- CMLL World Welterweight Championship: Titan (c) vs. Komander
- CMLL World Heavyweight Championship: Hechicero (c) vs. Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Claudio Castagnoli
- CMLL Women’s World Championship: Persephone (c) vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Mina Shirakawa vs. Starlight Kid
The show takes place on Friday, September 18 from Arena Mexico.
Share your thoughts on the card. Which bout tickles your fancy the most? Do you foresee any title changes?
