Thursday, September 11, 2014

Bits and Pieces of Fresh CMLL

CMLL 2014/9/2

Marco Corleone, Mascara Dorada, Titan vs. Shocker, Ephesto, Hechicero

Some strong names here and it delivered. Hechicero was his usual self, which means great, Shocker and Corleone are having some kind of beef, I don’t know when it started but a potential singles match could be good. Dorada and Titan did their sidekick spots, it was all very nice, this was a fun trio.

***3/4


CMLL 2014/8/11

MATCH RELAMPAGO: Electrico vs. Espiritu Maligno

Decent MR between two guys I’ve never seen before, which brings me to one question: how big is CMLL roster? I mean, seriously, it’s gotta be fucking gigantic.

**1/2


CMLL 2014/8/11

Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther, Black Panther, Cachorro) vs. Cancerberos del Infierno (Virus, Raziel, Cancerbero)

The golden rule of CMLL watching is that you NEVER miss a Virus match, no matter what type it is. Of course, you can say the same about Blue Panther, although sometimes his teammates discourage me, but not here and not this time, his sons Black Panther and Cachorro are amongst best young wrestlers on the planet. Borderline great match, super enjoyable.

***3/4


CMLL 2014/8/11

La Sombra vs. Ultimo Guerrero

Good match, but dragged at times, despite being reasonably short. Thankfully, they topped themselves twenty days later.

***


CMLL 2014/8/29

Campeonato Universal 2014 – FINAL: Ultimo Guerrero vs. La Sombra

Great match, slick and electric, loved tercera, strong finishes for each caida.

****


CMLL 2014/8/29

Atlantis, Rush, Dragon Rojo Jr. vs. Negro Casas, Rey Escorpion, Niebla Roja

Rush and Casas still hate each other, and rightfully so, there’s a nice brawl to start the match, and it’s cool and all that jazz. In fact, the entire match flew in a somehow easy-going, brawlish mode, really liked it. Funny to see Rush being both booed and cheered throughout the match, depending on a situation, and Casas proved yet again how clever he can be, just look at the finish.

***3/4


CMLL 2014/8/29

Mr. Niebla, Felino, Cavernario vs. Mascara Dorada, Rey Cometa, Valiente

Not even Mr. Niebla, who is fucking horrible, could ruin this. The main story here is Cavernario vs. Cometa, they’re doing a hair match at the upcoming anniversary show, which should be top notch stuff. Cavernario is proving his versatility, he’s a complete package, IMO: he was super over as a wild tecnico during Busca de un Idolo earlier this year, he’s an awesome rudo now, he can wrestle extremely well, he has a fun gimmick and great look. I hope he climbs the ranks soon, just imagine a potential feuds with with Rush and Shocker, for example.

***3/4


CMLL 2014/8/26

La Mascara & Mascara Dorada vs. Mephisto & Ephesto

Plenty of ups and downs here, but the ups were great at some places, mainly because of the rudos. I really dig Ephesto, quite a discovery this year.

***

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