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CMLL's August Showstopper: A Night of Thrills and Upsets at Arena Mexico

In the sweltering heat of Mexico City, CMLL brought the noise to Arena Mexico last night with a stacked card that left fans on the edge of their seats. The sold-out crowd was treated to a mix of old-school brawling, high-flying acrobatics, and championship stakes, making for an unforgettable Pay-Per-View experience.

The action kicked off with a thrilling opener as Micro Gemelos Diablos (Micro Gemelo Diablo I and Micro Gemelo Diablo II) took on Atomo and Chamuel in a Tag Team Match. The micro dwarfs showcased their lightning-fast tag team work, nailing precision strikes and near-falls that left the crowd gasping. In the end, it was the Diablos who emerged victorious, much to the delight of the raucous Arena Mexico faithful.

Next up, La Fuerza Poblana (Guerrero Maya Jr., Pegasso, and Stigma) clashed with La Ola Negra (Akuma, Dark Magic, and Espanto Jr.) in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match. This one was an absolute barnburner, with all six competitors giving it their all. The Poblana squad's chemistry shone through as they worked together seamlessly to secure the win.

The main event of the first half saw Blue Panther, El Soberano Jr., and Negro Casas face off against Atlantis Jr., El Barbaro Cavernario, and El Hijo del Villano III in another Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match. This was a war, folks! The elder statesmen of lucha libre put their years of experience to good use, outmaneuvering their younger opponents with clever teamwork and cunning strategy. In the end, it took the Blue Panther's patented Blue Thunder Bomb to seal the deal for his team.

After intermission, Los Infernales (Euforia, Hechicero, and Mephisto) looked to continue their dominance as they took on Atlantis, Titan, and Volador Jr. in another Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match. This was a masterclass in lucha libre, with each team showcasing its unique strengths. In the end, it was Los Infernales who emerged victorious, thanks in large part to Mephisto's cunning aerial attacks.

The main event saw Dragon Rojo Jr. put his CMLL World Middleweight Title on the line against Robbie Eagles. This was a hard-hitting affair from start to finish, with both men giving it their all in pursuit of victory. In the end, it was Dragon Rojo Jr.'s technical prowess that proved decisive, as he submitted Eagles via armbar to retain his title.

As the final bell rang out across Arena Mexico, it was clear that this had been a special night for CMLL fans. With so many exciting matches and moments, it's hard to pick a single highlight – but if you're looking for a starting point, I'd recommend rewatching Blue Panther's devastating Blue Thunder Bomb or Dragon Rojo Jr.'s title-retaining armbar submission.

Match Ratings:

  1. Micro Gemelos Diablos vs. Atomo and Chamuel - 3/4
  2. La Fuerza Poblana vs. La Ola Negra - 4/5
  3. Blue Panther, El Soberano Jr., and Negro Casas vs. Atlantis Jr., El Barbaro Cavernario, and El Hijo del Villano III - 4.5/5
  4. Los Infernales vs. Atlantis, Titan, and Volador Jr. - 4.5/5
  5. Dragon Rojo Jr. vs. Robbie Eagles (CMLL World Middleweight Title Match) - 4.75/5

Overall Event Rating: 4.25/5

For Zohash.com, I'm your correspondent from the world of lucha libre, reporting live from Arena Mexico on this unforgettable night in CMLL history. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Card Details

  • Date: 12 Aug 2022
  • Promotion: Consejo Mundial De Lucha Libre
  • Arena: Arena Mexico
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 12 Aug 2022

Matches

  1. Micro Gemelos Diablos (Micro Gemelo Diablo I and Micro Gemelo Diablo II) and Micro Gemelos Diablos (Micro Gemelo Diablo I and Micro Gemelo Diablo II) defeat Atomo and Chamuel in a Tag Team Match

  2. La Fuerza Poblana (Guerrero Maya Jr., Pegasso and Stigma) defeat La Ola Negra (Akuma, Dark Magic and Espanto Jr.) in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match

  3. Blue Panther, El Soberano Jr. and Negro Casas defeat Atlantis Jr., El Barbaro Cavernario and El Hijo del Villano III in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 16:06

  4. Los Infernales (Euforia, Hechicero and Mephisto) defeat Atlantis, Titan and Volador Jr. in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match

  5. Dragon Rojo Jr.(C) defeat Robbie Eagles in a CMLL World Middleweight Title Match
    Match Time: 17:37

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