Mexico City. Místico, Octagón and Atlantis, legends of Mexican wrestling, were historical representatives and protagonists in a CMLL event on the occasion of National Wrestler and Wrestling Day at the Coliseo Arena.
Although the Embudo de Perú 77 is not the most modern or largest venue for such a celebration, it was the ideal one, having been the first building built in 1934 by Salvador Lutteroth to promote the wrestling industry in Mexico.
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“Místico, Místico,” chanted the fans waiting for their idol who responded with a perfect technique of locks and aerial acrobatics. The masked man along with Atlantis Jr. and Último Guerrero closed the night with a victory in the main event against Templario, Soberano Jr. and Averno.
“It is an honor to see so many people on this day, thank you for joining us today and these 91 years in wrestling,” Místico celebrated.
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With less risky acrobatics but with an equally spectacular spectacle that evoked nostalgia, the legends climbed into the ring, fighters over 60 years old who are still active after glory, injuries and misfortunes. “Arthritis, arthritis,” shouted some fans while others demanded “fuck you Octagón.”
But the victory this time went to Atlantis, Felino, Blue Panther and Panterita del rong over El amo de los ocho ángulos, El Satánico, Pantera and Negro Navarro.
Zeuxis, dueling star of the Amazons
Having already earned their place after decades of insistence, women also entered the ring. There is no trace of fragility in their movements; the locks, the blows and the throws from the ropes are as fierce as in any other battle regardless of gender. Zeuxis, Reyna Isis and Persephone prevailed over La Catalina, Lluvia and Kira after a confrontation between the Amazons that unleashed the chorus: “that’s wrestling that’s wrestling.”
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Beyond every risky move in the ring, theatricality has also been one of the characteristics of Mexican wrestling. As an example, the spectacular entrance of Hijo del Villano III and Hijo del Villano III Jr. with capes and lights, a glamour that they could not maintain after losing to Neón and Star Jr. “They lack balls,” the villains ended up shouting as they continued to challenge their rivals, unable to resign themselves to the defeat.
Kemalito had been the first to unleash euphoria from his entrance aboard an electric cart until his victory over Tengue, who celebrated on the ropes and with the rock sign, a classic of wrestling.
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– 2024-09-25 17:48:45
