Lucha Libre Roundup: Wagner pneumonia, Kalisto boxing, CMLL fans, more!

Welcome to the lucha libre roundup with fast hits of stories from the masked sport. Dr. Wagner Jr. is recovering from well being points, Kalisto teased his subsequent transfer, and CMLL introduced members for the Copa Dinastias event.

Dr. Wagner Jr. is in restoration from his first COVID vaccination shot. The consequences hit him fairly laborious, and he was ordered to fifteen days of relaxation by physicians. Wagner underwent a radiological examination that exposed he had pneumonia. His standing appears to be steady whereas utilizing an oxygen tank. Wagner is 55 years outdated, so it’s best to be protected. He posted a video offering a constructive outlook and thanking everybody for the effectively needs.

Kalisto teased his future. Should you had boxing with Triller in your Bingo card, then you definately win! Triller is most well-known for selling Jake Paul fights and Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones Jr. Particulars are scarce, however one fascinating factor to notice is that Kalisto makes use of his outdated Samuray del Sol identify within the clip. If Kalisto does enter the ring as a boxer, then I hope he will get to maintain his masks on whereas preventing. That will match with the Triller vibe.

CMLL’s subsequent PPV occasion might be Copa Dinastias 2021 on Could 28. It’s out there for streaming via Ticketmaster Live. The tag staff event is made with dynastic duos of relations. Eight squads have been introduced:

• Ultimo Guerrero & Gran Guerrero
• Sanson & Cuatrero
• Felino & Felino Jr.
• Gemelos Diablos I y II
• Rey Cometa & Espiritu Negro
• Volador Jr. & Flyer
• Blue Panther Jr. & Black Panther
• Atlantis & Atlantis Jr.

There aren’t any clear favorites to win. Ultimo Guerrero & Gran Guerrero are former world trios champs with Euphoria, whereas Sanson & Cuatrero are the current world trios champs with Forastero. Volador Jr. and Flyer gained the Torneo Gran Alternativa in 2018. The Diablo twins had been handled to a special vignette for this occasion. These will doubtless be the second spherical groups.

In different CMLL information, they introduced that followers will return to the sector for the primary time in 434 days. They are going to be welcoming 500 spectators beginning Could 21.

Averno has exited AAA. He had been with AAA since 2014 and led the OGT faction. Averno is concentrated on a feud with Caristico, even when that takes him to CMLL. Averno beforehand spent 19 years in CMLL.

We’ll shut with this enjoyable second of Faby Apache doing the La Parka dance.