{"id":135121,"date":"2025-05-11T23:50:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T03:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=135121"},"modified":"2025-05-11T23:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T03:50:48","slug":"mlw-x-cmll-azteca-lucha-5-10-25-results-and-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/05\/11\/mlw-x-cmll-azteca-lucha-5-10-25-results-and-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"MLW x CMLL Azteca Lucha (5\/10\/25) Results and Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MLW and CMLL\u2019s historic collaboration, Azteca Lucha, continues to electrify fans across two nations. Eight days after an epic &#8220;CMLL vs MLW&#8221; show live from Mexico, MLW <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">challenged CMLL in the USA in a sold-out Cicero Stadium in Chicago, IL.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/05\/09\/mlw-x-cmll-azteca-lucha-preview-5-10-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">preview<\/span><\/a> told you all. All you had to do was take a seat and enjoy<\/span>\u00a0the show.<\/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<h2>MLW\u00a0x CMLL Azteca Lucha\u00a0Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>MLW World Tag Team Title Match: Los Depredadores (Magnus &amp; Rugido) (c) defeated Los Divinos Laguneros (Blue Panther Jr. &amp; Dark Panther)<\/li>\n<li>Alex Hammerstone defeated Satoshi Kojima<\/li>\n<li>Atlantis &amp; Esfinge defeated Guerrero Maya Jr. &amp; Hechicero<\/li>\n<li>MLW National Openweight Title Three Way Match: Ultimo Guerrero (c) defeated Barbaro Cavernario and Zandokan Jr.<\/li>\n<li>MLW World Heavyweight Title Match: Matt Riddle (w\/Tom Lawlor) (c) defeated Donovan Dijak (w\/Saint Laurent)<\/li>\n<li>Three-Way Match for the MLW Middleweight Championship: Mistico defeated Ikuro Kwon and Templario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Who knew Panthers could fly?! \ud83d\ude2e<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLWLUCHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MLWLUCHA<\/a> \ud83d\udcfa <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wR7jAv34f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/wR7jAv34f8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1921391016923340984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Some\u00a0Azteca Lucha\u00a0Interesting Facts<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hammerstone Makes a Statement<\/h3>\n<p>Last night, Alex Hammerstone defeated former MLW World Champion Satoshi Kojima. After a brilliant comeback 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>, Hammerstone made clear that he wanted the MLW Championship back around his waist.<\/p>\n<p>The match itself is not the most interesting one to watch; it is pretty classic and slow-paced. Alex Hammerstone is back home, and he wants to be The Man in The High Castle. For years, he and Jacob Fatu had built this company&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Strong win for <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexhammerstone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@alexhammerstone<\/a> in his first singles match in an MLW ring since 2023! Does the victory put him into the mix for a future title shot?<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLWLUCHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MLWLUCHA<\/a> continues<br \/>\u25b6\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyfzkg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyfzkg<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q8LVBXUS1W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Q8LVBXUS1W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1921396102437417113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In this new era of MLW, with new faces like Donovan Dijak, Riddle, and all the CMLL Luchadores, Hammerstone has a chance to create new momentum. Rightfully, when Joe Dombrowski interviewed Hammerstone at the entrance area, he said he feels like the embodiment of MLW. He grabbed a U.S. flag and wrapped it around his neck.<\/p>\n<p>Then, we saw Ultimo Guerrero approach Hammerstone, and Alex said he had no problem with him, only to attack Guerrero from behind. Hammerstone held up the National Title in one hand and the US flag in another.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WHAT DID WE JUST SEE?!<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexhammerstone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AlexHammerstone<\/a> brutally attacked the MLW National Openweight Champion at Azteca Lucha!<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLWLUCHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MLWLUCHA<\/a> is streaming now:<br \/>\u25b6\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/grr39d2NPm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/grr39d2NPm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1921408184956129550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Lucha Libre Extravaganza<\/h3>\n<p>I was saying it at Battle Riot VII, but thanks to a fruitful partnership with CMLL, MLW has been offering the fans the best of Lucha Libre. Some spots were really fantastic, like The Panthers doing stereo planchas to the floor or Ultimo Guerrero hitting a top-rope splash on both Zandokan Jr. and Barbario Cavernario. Hechicero and Guerrero Maya Jr. vs. Esfinge and Atlantis is a true must-watch.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Esfinge and Atlantis get the win over Guerrero Maya Jr. and Rey Hechicero, as Azteca Lucha rolls on! <\/p>\n<p>Watch <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLWLUCHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MLWLUCHA<\/a> live:<br \/>\u25b6\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/73NJGU3Pdo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/73NJGU3Pdo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1921401902949961842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Myron Reed is Back<\/h3>\n<p>Azteca 13 came to the ring for an unscheduled match. Suddenly, coming out of nowhere,\u00a0 Myron Reed, who hasn\u2019t been here in a few years, jumped in the ring and attacked him. He got on the mic and said, \u201cThe Young GOAT is back and justice will be served.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For those who don&#8217;t know, Myron Reed is a former 3-time MLW Middleweight Champion. Like Hammerstone, he represents this FUSION era of MLW. After spending some time in the indies and at TNA Wrestling, Reed is back home. Huge surprise of the night and another smart addition to the roster.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THE YOUNG GOAT out of nowhere! <\/p>\n<p>Azteca 13 has been laid out by the returning Myron Reed at Azteca Lucha! <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLWLUCHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MLWLUCHA<\/a> Streaming NOW:<br \/>\ud83d\udc10 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tHxddFgRg9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/tHxddFgRg9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1921397399626383413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Mads Kr\u00fcgger Almost Made it<\/h3>\n<p>Mads Kr\u00fcgger tried to cash in his Gravity Gamble briefcase. During the Dijak\/Riddle match, he attempted to attack Matt Riddle, but Riddle caused Kr\u00fcgger to hit Dijak in the head. Riddle ended up tapping out Dijak for the win. With all the respect I have for Dijak and the lack of respect I have for Riddle, Kr\u00fcgger saved the match that was turning into a big mess.<\/p>\n<p>It was clear that Donovan Dijak was on his way to win the title, so Mads Kr\u00fcgger only had to target Dijak and pin Riddle. That didn&#8217;t end up like this, but as Dijak is angry at Kr\u00fcgger, we will have the chance to see a huge match. Riddle will be defeated, maybe by Dijak or Kr\u00fcgger. It may not have happened last night, but one day,<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A CONTRA-versial victory for the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SuperKingofBros?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SuperKingofBros<\/a>, who just handed <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DijakFYE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DijakFYE<\/a> his first-ever loss in MLW, thanks to an unexpected assist from <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AtrocityKrule?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AtrocityKrule<\/a>!<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLWLUCHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MLWLUCHA<\/a> \ud83d\udcfa <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YTQnP8YEaX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/YTQnP8YEaX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1921414229753491654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Ikuro Kwon is a Genius<\/h3>\n<p>At Battle Riot VII, Ikuro Kwon stole the belt Mistico was vacating. So, because Mistico won the match, Ikuro Kwon snapped M\u00edstico&#8217;s mask before taking his mask off. Despite the loss, Kwon stood tall with the MLW Middleweight Title.<\/p>\n<p>Making this match the main event of the night was a very interesting choice. Once you saw the match, you understood why. It was made to steal the show, and it did. Not to tell you all, Mistico and Templario hit stereo superkicks on Kwon to open.<\/p>\n<p>Then, we saw a top-rope Spanish Fly, a pop-up neckbreaker, a Canadian Destroyer, and a Swanton Bomb, among many others. Some Lucha Libre magic, spiced with Contra Unit&#8217;s madness.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYOU SICK BASTARD!\u201d <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/The_IkuroKwon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@The_IkuroKwon<\/a> has stolen the sacred lucha mask of <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/caristicomx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@caristicomx<\/a>!!!<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLWLUCHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MLWLUCHA<\/a> \u25b6\ufe0f <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8rCqEyf1uI<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pLZZg9jU3i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/pLZZg9jU3i<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLW (@MLW) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLW\/status\/1921421867547529410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 11, 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<h2>The Nygma\u2019s Point of View<\/h2>\n<p>CMLL x MLW Azteca Lucha was like two shows in one. The MLW roster, filled with Americans, was almost entirely not involved with the Mexican stars, and vice versa. It was like we had two promotions under the same umbrella.\u00a0 Hammerstone&#8217;s attack on Guerrero is set to start new fights and match-ups between these two groups of wrestlers.<\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t wait for Dijak vs Mads Kr\u00fcgger and all the MLW War Chamber matches announced during the show (airing on June 7). Like CW Anderson and Bobby Fish told Brett Ryan Gosselin, \u201cyou don\u2019t come out the same\u201d from War Chamber. As far as when Matt Riddle is going to lose the World Championship, I would swim the Atlantic Ocean myself if it wasn&#8217;t happening fast. May the Nygma be with you.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MLW Azteca Lucha &#039;25 | *Full Replay* | Full Event | May 10, 2025\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s7LFvYhahdg?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<h3><strong>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/h3>\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.\u00a0You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world. As well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. Catch all MLW events and shows on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mlw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MLW YouTube Channel<\/a>\u00a0and beIN Sports.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLW and CMLL\u2019s historic collaboration, Azteca Lucha, continues to electrify fans across two nations. Eight days after an epic &#8220;CMLL vs MLW&#8221; show live from Mexico, MLW challenged CMLL in the USA in a sold-out Cicero Stadium in Chicago, IL.\u00a0The\u00a0preview told you all. All you had to do was take a seat and enjoy\u00a0the show. 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