{"id":134933,"date":"2025-05-09T09:18:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=134933"},"modified":"2025-05-09T09:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:19:20","slug":"mlw-x-cmll-azteca-lucha-preview-5-10-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/05\/09\/mlw-x-cmll-azteca-lucha-preview-5-10-25\/","title":{"rendered":"MLW x CMLL &#8220;Azteca Lucha&#8221; Preview (5\/10\/25)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a stunning feat, the MLW Azteca Lucha event sold out without a single match or talent announcement, underscoring the unprecedented momentum Major League Wrestling is experiencing.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Cicero Stadium in Chicago, IL, Azteca Lucha will reunite CMLL and MLW wrestlers. The annual event will air live for free on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/majorleaguewrestling\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MLW\u2019s YouTube Channel<\/a> on Saturday, April 5 at 10 pm ET.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38750738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"38750738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>A segment of the event, starting at 6.30 PM ET, will be a taping for an upcoming MLW broadcast on beIN SPORTS, bringing the energy of Cicero Stadium to viewers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The 2-time MLW World Tag Team Champion Okumura is announced to be in action.\u00a0Expect legends, surprises, and unpredictable action as the best from MLW and CMLL collide.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2795 ADD TO CALENDAR: MLW Azteca Lucha streams this Saturday (10 pm ET)!<\/p>\n<p>Head over to our official YouTube channel now and turn on notifications, so you can watch LIVE and for FREE:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd14 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AoRr6q890Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/AoRr6q890Q<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SiDMIT8zNC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/SiDMIT8zNC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1919921114697830503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>MLW x CMLL Azteca Lucha Card<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a full MLW x CMLL Azteca Lucha preview, a night set to deliver a night of high-octane action and unexpected twists, featuring an explosive roster of talent and intriguing matchups:<\/p>\n<div id=\"tps_slideContainer_59034\" class=\"theiaPostSlider_slides\">\n<div class=\"theiaPostSlider_preloadedSlide\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The new MLW Women\u2019s World Featherweight Champion \u201cBIG KAIJU\u201d Shoko Nakajima is headed to Chicago to make her first appearance as Champion<\/li>\n<li>MLW World Tag Team Title Match: Los Depredadores (Magnus &amp; Rugido) (c) vs. Blue Panther Jr. &amp; Dark Panther<\/li>\n<li>MLW National Openweight Title Three Way Match: Ultimo Guerrero (c) vs. Barbaro Cavernario vs. Zandokan Jr.<\/li>\n<li>Tag Team Match: Atlantis &amp; Esfinge vs. Guerrero Maya Jr. &amp; Hechicero<\/li>\n<li>Three Way Match: Mistico vs. Templario vs. Ikuro Kwon<\/li>\n<li>Satoshi Kojima vs. Alex Hammerstone<\/li>\n<li>MLW World Heavyweight Title Match: Matt Riddle (c) vs. Donovan Dijak (w\/Saint Laurent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that Mads &#8220;Krule&#8221; Krugger has secured a contract allowing him to challenge for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship anytime, anywhere. So, don\u2019t miss your chance to witness every MLW x CMLL Azteca Lucha electrifying moment.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u261d\ufe0f WEEK! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OyWqmCMCmF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/OyWqmCMCmF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1918667812085563902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Aftermath of the MLW vs CMLL event<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MLW and CMLL\u2019s historic collaboration continues to electrify fans across two nations. On May 2, CMLL welcomed MLW in Mexico City, Mexico. History was made again as 2 MLW titles changed hands that night.<\/p>\n<p>Los Depredadores, Magnus and Rugido, defeated CozyMAX (Satoshi Kojima &amp; Shigeo Okumura) to become the new MLW World Tag Team Champions. Already reigning Mexican National Tag Team Champions, Magnus and Rugido now hold gold on both sides of the border, solidifying their place among the most dominant teams in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>The victory also marked the first time a CMLL-based tag team has won the MLW World Tag Team Titles, sending shockwaves through both locker rooms and igniting a new era of international tag team warfare.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">3\u5ea6\u76ee\u306e\u56e0\u7e01\u5bfe\u6c7a\u306f\u3001\u767d\u71b1\u6226\u306e\u672b\u306b\u201cCozyMAX\u201d\u5c0f\u5cf6\uff06OKUMURA\u304cMLW \u4e16\u754c\u30bf\u30c3\u30b0\u738b\u5ea7\u304b\u3089\u9665\u843d\u3001\u30de\u30b0\u30cc\u30b9\uff06\u30eb\u30d2\u30c9\u304c\u65b0\u738b\u8005\u7d44\u306b\uff01<\/p>\n<p>\u30105.2\u300eCMLLvs.MLW\u300f\u7d50\u679c\u3011<a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9JIaTmY06E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/9JIaTmY06E<\/a><a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/njpw?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#njpw<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CMLLvsMLW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CMLLvsMLW<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RvytM8vpx2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/RvytM8vpx2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \u65b0\u65e5\u672c\u30d7\u30ed\u30ec\u30b9\u30ea\u30f3\u30b0\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e (@njpw1972) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/njpw1972\/status\/1919190874027946351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The legendary \u00daltimo Guerrero added more gold to his storied career, defeating Matthew Justice to win the MLW National Openweight Championship. Justice, known for his wild brawling style and reckless abandon, brought the fight, but it was Guerrero\u2019s ring IQ and devastating Guerrero Special that sealed the win.<\/p>\n<p>With this win, \u00daltimo Guerrero became the first CMLL Luchador to hold the MLW National Openweight Championship, further deepening the competitive fire between MLW and CMLL and setting the stage for more high-stakes battles ahead.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">\u2728 Los nuevos Campeones de MLW. <\/p>\n<p>\u2728 The new MLW Champions.<\/p>\n<p>\u2728 \u00daltimo Guerrero, Magnus y Rugido <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n4ci4pOHWB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/n4ci4pOHWB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CMLL_OFICIAL\/status\/1919964425710141743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38750738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"38750738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div id=\"tps_slideContainer_59034\" class=\"theiaPostSlider_slides\">\n<div class=\"theiaPostSlider_preloadedSlide\">\n<div id=\"tps_slideContainer_59034\" class=\"theiaPostSlider_slides\">\n<div class=\"theiaPostSlider_preloadedSlide\">\n<h2 class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\">The Stakes at MLW<\/h2>\n<div id=\"tps_slideContainer_59034\" class=\"theiaPostSlider_slides\">\n<div class=\"theiaPostSlider_preloadedSlide\">\n<p>At Battle RIOT VII, Riddle was blindsided during an appearance on Sessions by Saint Laurent\u2014attacked mid-interview by Dijak, in a savage ambush orchestrated by Saint Laurent himself. Alongside Bishop Dyer, Dijak brutalized the World Champ, repeatedly crushing Riddle\u2019s ribs with a steel chair in an assault that left the champ injured and reeling.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate Riddle is still recovering from two broken ribs\u2014but that hasn\u2019t stopped the fighting champion from accepting the challenge.<\/p>\n<p>With the attack, Saint Laurent unveiled the full force of his plan: a new skyscraper duo in Dijak and Dyer, unstoppable, unrelenting, and now gunning for MLW\u2019s top prize.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tps_slideContainer_59034\" class=\"theiaPostSlider_slides\">\n<div class=\"theiaPostSlider_preloadedSlide\">\n<p>In one corner stands Hammerstone, a human tank built for destruction, returning to singles action in MLW for the first time since December 2023.<\/p>\n<p>On the other corner, Kojima, a world-renowned beast forged in the gym, relentless in his pursuit to clean out the division and become a three-time MLW World Heavyweight Champion. T<\/p>\n<p>his is a clash of two powerhouses, both former MLW World Champions. Both are built like granite. Both are determined to make a definitive statement in front of the red-hot Chicago crowd. This won&#8217;t just be a battle of legacy, but a war of strength and willpower.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1917235687566557535<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Stakes at CMLL<\/h2>\n<p>A legend of the sport, Atlantis teams with the Egyptian conniption Esfinge, bringing a blend of tradition and explosiveness. Their opponents are the cunning Hechicero, a master of technical wizardry, and the fierce high-flyer Guerrero Maya Jr.\u2014a team as dangerous as they are unpredictable.<\/p>\n<p>This tag-team bout is more than a showcase of elite Lucha action \u2014 it\u2019s a battle of pride, style, and supremacy as these four warriors represent CMLL on MLW\u2019s biggest international stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theiaPostSlider_preloadedSlide\">\n<p>At <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/04\/07\/mlw-battle-riot-vii-04-05-2025-results\/\" target=\"_self\">Battle RIOT VII<\/a><\/span>, while M\u00edstico was publicly relinquishing the MLW World Middleweight Title due to injury, Ikuro Kwon of CONTRA Unit interrupted the announcement, mocking the wounded icon and igniting chaos.<\/p>\n<p>In a brazen act of defiance, Kwon spat his toxic mist into the face of MLW President C\u00e9sar Dur\u00e1n, temporarily blinding him, then stole the vacated Middleweight title.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the CONTRA Unit has maintained physical possession of the belt, despite having no rightful claim to it. M\u00edstico is ready for redemption, but the road back to the top just got far more dangerous as he will face both Kwon and Templario, the man who pinned him in tag team action at SuperFight 6.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Watch MLW Azteca LUCHA FREE on YouTube May 10\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CcJ5NXef7Z0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\n<p><em>Header photo \u2013 MLW \u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprowrestling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a> for more on MLW, CMLL, MLW Azteca Lucha, and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. 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