MJF Loses Championship Match to Mistico at CMLL 92nd Anniversary
The 92nd Anniversary of CMLL (Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre) in mexico City delivered a shocking result Friday night. MJF, the former AEW World Champion, lost his championship title to the legendary Mistico in a hard-fought match. This outcome followed weeks of escalating tension and a controversial feud between the two wrestlers.
A Bloody Battle for Championship Glory
The match quickly became a brutal contest. MJF aggressively targeted Mistico, even managing to tear his mask and inflict a significant amount of bleeding early on. Jon Cruz, accompanying MJF, further complicated matters with interference.
However, Templario entered the fray to balance the odds. Ultimately, Mistico secured the victory.He first took down Cruz with a powerful superkick on the apron. Then, he delivered his signature move, La Mistica, to MJF.
Despite MJF’s attempts to resist, he ultimately submitted, ending his reign as champion.This marked a significant win for Mistico and a surprising turn of events for the CMLL faithful.
Post-match Fallout and All Out Implications
Following the defeat, MJF immediately took to social media. He vowed to unleash his frustration on Mark Briscoe, his upcoming opponent at All Out.
“BRISCOE IM TAKING IT OUT ON YOUR ASS!!!!!!!” he tweeted, signaling a particularly intense Tables ’N’ Thumbtacks match scheduled for Toronto, Canada.
The Road to the Championship Match
This championship clash was the culmination of a summer-long storyline. MJF spent the season antagonizing luchadores, collecting their masks as trophies. He initially targeted Kommander, then shifted his focus to Mistico.
Their rivalry began at AEW’s Grand Slam Mexico event. Mistico won that encounter by disqualification, but MJF retaliated by stealing Mistico’s mask after the bell.
MJF then began competing in CMLL, defeating Averno to win the CMLL Light Heavyweight Championship. he successfully defended the title against Zandokan Jr., leading to the agreement for a high-stakes mask vs.title match.
Mistico Retains His Mask
Despite the intense battle and MJF’s attempts to unmask him, Mistico walked away with his mask intact. This victory not onyl secured the championship but also preserved a symbol of honor and tradition within Lucha Libre.
You can expect further developments in both the CMLL and AEW storylines as MJF prepares for his All Out showdown with Mark Briscoe. This rivalry promises to be one of the most anticipated matches of the year.
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