Forjando un Idolo Predictions

Cubs said he was only going to pick top two from each group and skip the rest but then I saw today he decided to show off and ended up predicting the entire tournament. So I will try to one-up him! Although I figure our final 8 will more or less be the same.

Group Alpha:

a) Hijo Del Signo over Hombre Bala Jr.
a) Diamante over Puma King
b) Hijo Del Signo over Puma King
b) Diamante over Hombre Bala Jr.
c) Puma King over Hombre Bala Jr.
c) Hijo Del Signo over Diamante

HIJO DEL SIGNO (9)
DIAMANTE (6)
PUMA KING (3)
HOMBRE BALA JR. (0)

Reasoning: CMLL seems awfully high on Hijo Del Signo and Puma King is often passed over so there is no reason to think it won't happen here. Hombre Bala Jr. could shock everyone by drawing someone but there is no reason to think he won't get shutout. I don't know how the playoffs are winding up but if it's group winners meeting each other in round one it'd be a good way for Diamante to get his win back over Signo.

In a perfect world: Diamante and Puma King advance, no questions asked.

Group Bravo:

a) Angel De Oro over Escorpion
a) Rey Cometa draw Palacio Negro
b) Escorpion over Rey Cometa
b) Palacio Negro over Angel De Oro
c) Angel De Oro over Rey Cometa
c) Escorpion over Palacio Negro

ANGEL DE ORO (6)
ESCORPION (6)
PALACIO NEGRO (4)
REY COMETA (1)

Reasoning: Rey Cometa constantly suffers first round eliminations and is stuck in a group with three guys CMLL clearly sees as being above him. The only way he escapes this group is if the person who booked this tournament did so b/c he was unhappy with the way another member of the booking team did the Gran Alternativa. In that case Escorpion may be in for a rude awakening and you can switch things up a bit. I figure Cometa and Palacio have to draw somehow (double countout?) in their first match just to establish that a draw can actually happen. If they don't draw I would imagine one of the Friday matches has to.

In a perfect world: Rey Cometa beats both Escorpion and Palacio Negro in order to advance and Escorpion shocks Angel De Oro while also beating Palacio Negro to also move on. Angel De Oro will have his position no matter what happens here so he doesn't need to win. But clearly he's a lock to move on or I don't know my CMLL at all.

Group Charly:

a) Delta draw Dragon Lee
a) Guerrero Maya Jr. over Metal Blanco
b) Delta over Metal Blanco
b) Dragon Lee over Guerrero Maya Jr.
c) Guerrero Maya Jr. draw Delta
c) Metal Blanco over Dragon Lee

DELTA (5)
DRAGON LEE (4)
GUERRERO MAYA JR. (4)
METAL BLANCO (3)

Reasoning: I think Metal Blanco got his 15 minutes of fame in the Gran Alternativa. They would not be running this tournament again just to have him move on. If they wanted him to be the star the Gran Alternativa would have been enough, right? I may have gone over the top with the complicated draws but I don't think Delta will run away with this group since the promotion is high on Dragon Lee for whatever reason. Assuming he doesn't die on a dive in his first match I'm picking him to move on via winning the tiebreaker over Guerrero Maya Jr. since he wins their match.

In a perfect world: We take Metal Blanco out of this group, insert Robin and have Robin and Guerrero Maya Jr. advance! Seriously, in my perfect wold Dragon Lee and Delta are not allowed to wrestle anywhere but segundas or openers.

Group Delta:

a) Polvora over Fuego
a) Magnus over Angel De Plata
b) Magnus over Fuego
b) Angel De Plata over Polvora
c) Polvora over Magnus
c) Fuego over Angel De Plata

POLVORA (6)
MAGNUS (6)
FUEGO (3)
ANGEL DE PLATA (3)

Reasoning: This seems like the most even group. Polvora being outnumbered 3-to-1 as a rudo is a clear sign he is advancing. Not to mention they already want him to be a semi-main eventer. Fuego and Angel De Plata will have their same position no matter what. This tournament wasn't created to give them 15 minutes of fame. I think it was created to give Magnus a second chance after showing nothing in the Gran Alternativa so I expect to see him escape this group.

In a perfect world: This group doesn't exist. Instead we have Turbo, Black Thunder, Freelance and Semental battling it out. They draw in every match. All four advance. We force Cubs to figure out how a 10 person bracket system works.

Predicted final eight for the elimination tournament:

HIJO DEL SIGNO
DIAMANTE
ANGEL DE ORO
ESCORPION
DELTA
DRAGON LEE
POLVORA
MAGNUS

Lineups of the Week: 5/31/10 - 6/6/10!

Let's take a look at the lineups for a week that was supposed to be very important in the AAA/CMLL war but thanks to CMLL withdrawing competition isn't much of an interesting week at all. Shame on CMLL.

AAA TV (MON) 05/31 Domo de la Feria de Leon
1) Mari Apache, Mascarita Divina, Relampago, Yuriko vs Decnnis, Mini Histeria, Polvo de Estrellas, Rain

- Should be the usual good match with this crew. Yuriko and Polvo surely only exist in order for them each to make TV once or twice a year. Where is Yuriko w/o Polvo? Not feuding with Pimpi, that's for sure. Relampago/Decnis looked good in the tag match a few weeks back so I'm looking forward to them matching up again. Mari/Rain will probably take center stage here.

2) Alan Stone, Chris Stone, El Elegido vs Cuervo, Escoria, Ozz

- Even more shocking than the return of Yuriko and Polvo... IT'S CHRIS STONE! STAR OF RFW!!! Wonder if he brought Super Calo Jr. with him? Guessing not. This return is out of nowhere although he does fit that tecnico team perfectly. It figueres AAA finally decides to bring in a new Mexican wrestler and THIS is who they choose. You just can't win if you're an AAA fan and like Mexican wrestlers. Wouldn't be surprised to see some sort of feud start here since it'd be easy for AAA to bury these guys in a feud with each other without having to worry about matching them up with other folks.

3) Jack Evans, Joe Lider, Nicho el Millionario vs Alex Koslov, Chessman, Kenzo Suzuki

- I'm still not clear on whether the Hermandad are tecnicos or rudos. I guess they just work for whoever pays them? Should be the best match on the show and I figure Koslov goes over Evans to setup Triplemania where I think Jack is finally winning the title.

4) Dr. Wagner Jr. & La Parka Jr. vs Electroshock & Silver King

- I honestly can't think of a more horrible match. They'll probably just brawl over the building and it'll end with a low blow.

5) Cibernético, Heavy Metal, Octagón vs Hernandez, LA Park, Zorro

- I haven't actually seen any of the recent TV so I'm curious as to whether Heavy Metal is actually working hard opposite Zorro or just mailing it in like he did to end his CMLL run. Octagon vs LA Park will actually be interesting since they've never been on opposite sides since Parka turned tecnico in late 1994.

CMLL (TUE) 06/01 Arena Mexico
1) Principe & Robin vs Cholo & Inquisidor

- Cadena Tres has aired 3 openers in a row - hopefully this will be the fourth! I'm curious to see the new Robin.

2) Ángel Azteca, Ángel de Oro, Ángel de Plata vs Arkangel de la Muerte, Loco Max, Skándalo

- We've seen this match ten billion times by now. So while it will be good, it still means nothing at all. It'd be nice if these teams had some titles to feud over or there'd be a randon mask/hair match once in a while. Any chance Fuego/Stuka will EVER defend those Arena Coliseo Tag Titles in this lifetime?

3) Brazo de Plata, Hijo del Fantasma, Sagrado vs El Alebrije, Olímpico, Ray Mendoza Jr.

- Way to push that CMLL vs Independentes feud! Stick another CMLL guy on the indy team! That'll get the fans to buy tickets! Oh, and here's another idea - put the match third from the top to show how unimportant it is! GENIUS! CMLL pushed this feud into high gear the same week it killed it dead. It's shameful.

4) Felino, Negro Casas, Rey Bucanero vs Averno, Ephesto, Mephisto

- Finally Rey Bucanero remembers who injured him and put him out for months! It's a shame he only remembered about 6 months after he returned to the ring, many of those months spent teaming with the same guys he is now seemingly angry with. And did you know the Guerreros and Peste Negra are now buddies? You wouldn't know that because CMLL spends more time with fan of the week, surprise wrestler of the week and carteleras rather than using TV skits. I am *100% positive* this is just setting up a revancha for 6/8. Bank on it.

5) Volador Jr. vs Atlantis [MEX LH]

- I think I'm in the minority when I say this could go either way. Volador could use a big win over Atlantis but you can never count Atlantis out in title matches. The company always protects him, especially in singles matches. I hope Volador retains (cleanly) because he needs it but I'm kinda leaning towards the upset here and a new champ crowned.

CMLL (FRI) 06/04 Arena Mexico
1) Astro Boy & Sensei vs Mortiz & Semental

- So who's taking the Spanish Fly to the floor? Semental would do it! I just can't think of a logical spot where the rudos get mixed up and Mortiz gives his own partner the move. Joe Lider would be able to figure it out.:) I'm guessing Astro Boy takes it and the rudos win.

2) Astral, Mascarita Dorada, Último Dragoncito vs Pequeño Nitro, Pequeño Violencia, Pequeño Warrior

- Will Mascarita Dorada show up? It's an interesting mix here which should provide for a good match but ONLY if Dorada is involved.

3) Valiente vs Virus [lightning]

- Their first Lightning Match was a year ago and is still considered the best match since CMLL brought back this format. I expect no different here. How awesome would it be if this set up a National Welterweight Title match? It won't happen and even if it did we'd only get 5 minutes of the match on TV but it's a nice idea in a fantasy world. I'll take Valiente winning his second in a row over Virus.

4) Máscara Dorada, Metro, Stuka Jr. vs Dragón Rojo Jr., Misterioso II, Sangre Azteca

- Oops! The random match generator screwed up and actually teamed up the trios champs! I fully expect to see this changed when the ESTO lineups come out.:) In all seriousness... this will probably rule. Dorada has been so incredible lately and yet very few people talk about him. Even Dr. Lucha disrespects him! But in favor of La Sombra so I'll give him a pass. Could another title match be on the horizon between these teams? All signs point to yes but one never knows when Panico, Feliciano and Colombo are in charge.

5) La Máscara, Máximo, Volador Jr. vs Héctor Garza, Terrible, Texano Jr.

- After last week's debacle I assume this match will establish the rudo trio as a trio to fear and they will win this easily. Sagrado would be a better fit here than Volador Jr. because I don't want to see Volador lose but perhaps this is to hint towards a future Volador vs Garza feud if they aren't going to keep Volador/Mistico together.

6) Shocker, Strong Man, Toscano vs Atlantis, Gigante Bernard, Último Guerrero

- This will be awful. But forget the match... WHY IS GIANT BERNARD A RUDO ALL OF A SUDDEN? WHY EVEN DEBUT HIM AS A TECNICO IF HE'S JUST GOING TO THE RUDO SIDE A WEEK LATER WITH NO EXPLANATION? ARE THESE QUESTIONS TOO HARD FOR THE BOOKERS? Let me try an easier one - What's 30% of 18,000? Answer: Exactly what this card will draw.

CMLL (SUN) 06/06 Arena Mexico

CMLL gets a chance to go head-to-head with AAA and fails miserably by putting on one of the worst major shows in recent memory (on paper). You could say they've got some surprises planned (someone from Triplemania jumping?) or the guys will work extra hard but that doesn't sell tickets. And the key to this show was to sell tickets so people wouldn't go to Triplemania. So you can call the show a giant failure a week before it actually happens. I'm predicting 6,000 fans at most but they should thank their lucky stars if they get that much.

1) Bam Bam & Shockercito vs Pequeño Damian 666 & Pierrothito

- Should be fantastic but it will never show up anywhere for us to see it. (unless Samurai TV is taping the show as they promised earlier in the year)

2) Metro, Rush, Stuka Jr. vs Histeria, Maniaco, Monsther

- I'm looking forward to this just because of the randomness involved. Rush vs Hombre Bala? SIGN ME UP! Stuka Jr. vs Perro Silva? I'M THERE! Romano vs Quarterback? IT'S WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF! This is clearly the Independents 'C' team so CMLL should win this.

3) Hijo del Fantasma, La Máscara, Shocker vs El Alebrije, Olímpico, Psicosis

- Otherwise known as the battle of Quemonito vs Cuije! Any match with them involved has been tons of fun to watch and this will be no different. If we're not burying the Independents right away than this is the match they should win to split things 1-1. But as I said earlier... with the three idiots in charge you can never tell what will happen.

4) Máscara Dorada, Místico, Mr. Águila vs Averno, Negro Casas, Volador Jr. [Relevos Increíbles]

- As I said in a post a few days ago I am totally against the idea of this match because the CMLL and Independent wrestlers have no right to be teaming on the first show dedicated to this feud. With that said hopefully Mistico and Volador take center stage here and we finally figure out where CMLL is going with their feud... if one even exists any more. Volador alligning with Averno works or even joining the Independents. What's Super Parka up to these days? Perhaps a run-in for the Independent group leads to Volador helping him out.

5) Brazo de Plata, Rayo de Jalisco Jr., Strong Man vs Gigante Bernard, Máscara Año 2000, Universo 2000

- This match is just an embarassment to CMLL and sets the entire promotion back 25 years. If Paco Alonso cared about his company he would fire the bookers for putting this match together.

6) Taichi vs Máximo [hair]

- The bottom line here is nobody cares. The feud came out of nowhere. It involves two wrestlers who don't matter, one of which is known for losing his hair and having it grow back within days. Maybe Maximo wins. So what? Taichi loses his hair extensions and Maximo continues to be a sideshow act and a big hair match win goes to someone who doesn't need it. Maybe Taichi wins. So what? Maximo's hair means nothing at all. It's a no-win situation for everyone.

The bottom line with this show is CMLL showed three things:

1. The head of the company (Paco Alonso) doesn't care about his own promotion.
2. Everyone with an important position in the company (Alonso, Mar, Colombo, Feliciano, Salazar, Noriegua, etc.) are all a bunch of chickens who would rather not compete when someone threatens their own territory.
3. The bookers are very uncreative and have no long term vision.

AAA TV (SUN) 06/06 Palacio de los Deportes, DF
1) Mini Abismo Negro vs Mini Charly Manson, Octagoncito, Mascarita Divina, Mini Histeria, Mascarita Sagrada, Mini Psicosis [AAA MINI, Ladder]

- This is stupid for so many reasons. You could make a list and the reasons just get dumber and dumber:

1. The title means nothing.
2. A ladder is going to get used in lots of matches later in the show so why kill the gimmick in the opener?
3. MIDGETS IN A LADDER MATCH.
4. Injuries are bound to occur and you've got a wrestler booked in the match who is coming off major surgery.

Prediction? I just hope nobody gets hurt. The winner doesn't mean anything in the longrun.

2) Jennifer Blade, Rain, Sexy Star vs Cinthia Moreno, Fabi Apache, Mari Apache [loser is a maid]

- I could give a shit about this feud or the stipulation but Konnan thinks this type of stuff puts AAA on par with the WWE so all the power to him. I don't think the AAA locker room is done with Blade and Rain so odds are they'll win even though the tecnicas are due for a win.

3) Nosawa vs Christopher Daniels, Jack Evans, Extreme Tiger [AAA CRUISER]

- It should be about the time Jack won something of importance and I guess the Cruiserweight Title will have to do. Then he can defend it on his U.S. appearences which no doubt makes Konnan a little wet in the pants. Maybe Tiger takes out Nozawa with some crazy move through a table and that leaves Jack to beat Daniels.

4) Abyss & Cibernético vs Vampiro & Zorro

- In a perfect world Zorro doesn't show up for this and jumps to CMLL to lead the Team Independent with Garza & Aguila. But he's had tons of chances in the past to leave and hasn't so something is keeping him here. I'm just hoping once he realizes he's now playing second fiddle to VAMPIRO he will finally make the right decision. This match will be horrible on so many levels but I will continue to get a kick out of Dave Meltzer's weekly "this is Vampiro's last run on top" line. *L*

5) Alex Koslov, Chessman, Hernandez vs Heavy Metal, Octagón, Pimpinela Escarlata [seconds hair]

- This will probably be really short and to the point with everyone getting in their signature moves and the rudo ref losing his hair. I think back to that original Konnan interview on WON Live after Pena died where he said he was sick of AAA putting on crappy stipulation matches such as refs having their hair on the line. Guess he's okay with that now, huh?

6) Silver King & Último Gladiador vs Atsushi Aoki & Go Shiozaki and James Storm & Robert Roode and Joe Lider & Nicho el Millionario [AAA TAG]

- Probably going to be the fourth match on the show where chairs, ladders and tables are involved. Titles are clearly coming back to Mexico, just depends which team is bringing them home. I'm going with Silver King/Ultimo Gladiador and hopefully AAA is at least smart enough to have them beat one of the foreign teams instead of pinning the one team they face on a weekly basis and will probably match-up with at Verano De Escandalo.

7) LA Park vs La Parka Jr. [identity]

- I've said it before and I'll say it again: LA PARK IS *NOT* LOSING THIS FEUD. Not his name, not his mask. I'm sure he made a deal where he'll go over in this match and maybe they'll call La Parka Jr. something like 'Hombre Sin Nombre' for a little while but this feud has no legs. LA Park is going to leave the company before it gets to a mask match. I guarantee it. He knows how to play these things and you've got be a total idiot if you think he's laying down and losing his mask to Karis La Momia. He's his own biggest fan and he can get way more money from a mark promoter in Monterrey or Torreon to do a mask match down the road with Wagner. I'm curious as to how the announcers deal with Parka Jr. losing though. They're so drunk when they do commentary that I doubt they'll be able to remember not to call him 'Parka'. This feud will be an epic failure.

8) Dr. Wagner Jr. vs Electroshock [AAA HEAVY]

- How badly would you have all laughed at me if I told you two or three years ago that Triplemania 2010 would be headlined by an Electro Shock singles match? You should all still be laughing if I told you yesterday that it was the headliner but to AAA's credit they have built Electro Shock up well. I presume Wagner goes over though and Electro returns to being a lifetime midcarder who only fills in on top of the cards when nobody else is available or the promotion is just plain desperate.

In the war of 6/6 AAA will clearly be the winner unless one of these two things happen:

1. Triplemania gets cancelled. (not likely)
2. CMLL manages to convince one of the top guys booked at Triplemania to jump. Zorro wouldn't be big enough. It'd have to be either one of the Parkas (doubtful), Wagner (not happening), Electro Shock (long probability) or Cibernetico (strong possibility).

Lineups!

As always - via www.thecubsfan.com/cmll

CMLL (MON) 04/26 Arena Puebla
1) Tigre Rojo & Tigre Rojo Jr. vs Siki Ozama Jr. & Toro Bill Jr.

- I'm always in favor of seeing new blood so this should be fun and hopefully makes TV. Two excellent rudos to carry the rookie.

2) Metálico, Tigre Blanco, Tony Rivera vs Artillero, Mortiz, Súper Comando

- I guess this is where we find out what Mortiz is like when he can't use his Spanish Fly to the floor. Surely none of those tecnicos are taking it, let alone @ Arena Puebla in a match that may not make TV. This isn't Tijuana.

3) Ángel de Oro, Ángel de Plata, Guerrero Maya Jr. vs Arkangel de la Muerte, Hooligan, Nitro

- Standard match. Trivia note: Nitro is the actual leader of the Rebeldes Tuereg, not Arkangel or Hooligan. Said so himself in an interview for TVC.

4) Blue Panther, Strong Man, Toscano vs Atlantis, Terrible, Último Guerrero

- Really hope this gets edited off TV but I fear it's setting up a future match so...

5) Hijo del Fantasma, La Máscara, La Sombra vs Gran Alebrije, Histeria II, Psicosis II

- This will be... AWESOME! I cannot wait to hopefully see this on TV. The ex-AAA guys will prove they can hang with the CMLL dudes. I guarantee it.

CMLL (TUE) 04/27 Arena Mexico
1) Horus & Metatrón vs Camorra & Disturbio

- And Horus is back where he belongs. I approve!

2) Diamante, Pegasso, Rey Cometa vs Arkangel de la Muerte, Loco Max, Skándalo

- FINALLY! NEW FUERZA AEREA! They teased this team a few months back but Rey Cometa got hurt and had to be replaced. But now... FINALLY! This will be fantastic. I refuse to even think otherwise.

3) Rush, Stuka Jr., Valiente vs Misterioso II, Sangre Azteca, Virus

- One of these does not belong! But to be fair he'll only get better working with these rudos so might as well book matches like this where his partners will carry the bulk of the match and he can just come in for his trademark moves.

4) Blue Panther, La Sombra, Strong Man vs Atlantis, Rey Bucanero, Último Guerrero

- Probably gonna be by the numbers. Maybe the ex-AAA guys run-in here? They haven't attacked on Tuesday yet. Atlantis/Buca/Guerrero vs Monster/Maniaco/Psicosis next week? BOOK IT!

5) La Máscara vs Mephisto [NWA WELTER]

- Should be a decent match. With the Universal Title tournament coming up I'd expect to see a few title changes in the next little while as CMLL sorts out who they want involved and try to make it look different than it was last year.

IWRG (THU) 04/29 Arena Naucalpan
1) Dinamic Black vs Keshin Black

- Dynamic Black looked great in BTJr's latest upload so this should be fun.

2) Guizmo & Miss Gaviota vs Alan Extreme & Eterno

- OH NO. SHE'S BACK! BACK TO RUIN MY UNDERCARDS O'FUN!

3) Black Terry & Cerebro Negro vs Trauma I & Trauma II

- And the IWRG forum passes out in excitement. BTJr hinted at an upcoming IWRG school vs Navarro school feud so maybe this is where the seeds get planted.

4) Oficial 911, Oficial AK47, Oficial Fierro vs Bombero Infernal, Maldito Jr., Samot

- Oh yes - this will be quite fun!

5) Hijo de Máscara Año 2000, Máscara Año 2000, Máscara Año 2000 Jr. vs Avisman, El Hijo del Diablo, Gringo Loco [EdM Trios, final]

- I just want Gringo Loco or Avisman to get the winning pin on MA2K. That would be tremendous. Team MA2K is clearly winning the belts though.

CMLL (FRI) 04/30 Arena Mexico
1) Leono & Starman vs Bronco & Inquisidor

- I swear Starman and Bronco started the whole mess of mask match challenges on Sunday and now it looks like they won't even be included!

2) Fuego & Metro vs Euforia & Raziel

- Clearly this is ending in a DQ with all four agreeing to be in the cage mask match o'doom. All four should be safe in the actual match though.

3) Dark Angel, Lady Apache, Luna Magica vs Hiroka, Mima Shimoda, Princesa Blanca

- Oh joy, Luna Magica is back to ruin matches. Sad thing is she will be a step up for this division compared to the awful rookies they have ruining matches currently. Shimoda is also back and that's no surprise since Mexico vs Japan starts up again next week.

4) Bracito de Oro vs Pequeño Warrior [mask]

- I don't see what all the controversy is. The result here seems pretty obvious if you look at the facts:

1. Bracito De Oro is old.
2. This is the biggest match Bracito De Oro will ever get.
3. Bracito De Oro has won all the matches leading up to this Friday.
4. CMLL is not going to unmask a guy who just lost his mask 5 years ago.

Pequeno Warrior is clearly winning the match and Bracito's mask.

5) Delta & Volador Jr. vs Héctor Garza & Pólvora [Gran Alternativa, final]

- I really think Delta is coming out the winner here but stranger things have happened. Polvora will always have the benefit of winning the bodybuilding contest which is Paco's pet project so his minions would want to please him by booking Polvora to win. Garza doesn't need the win though while Volador Jr. could clearly use this to show he is a top tecnico like Mistico. I'm gonna stick with my pick of Volador Jr./Delta and hope this ends up airing somewhat full on TV.

6) Strongman, Hijo del Fantasma, La Máscara, Místico vs Dragón Rojo Jr., Ultimo Guerrero, Shigeo Okumura, Taichi

- Fantastic! CMLL finally busts out the atomicos gimmick for their regular sized guys and stick a bunch of crap in the match! I think the last second change in match + position on the card indicates the tecnicos will win and the rudos will break-up after losing in two straight falls. This should set up something along the lines of Dragon Rojo, Guerrero and Bucanero vs Tanihashi, Taichi and Okumura next week as Mexico vs Japan takes over Friday nights in May.

AAA TV (FRI) 04/30 Gimnasio Jose Maria Arteaga, Queretaro, Queretaro
1) Atomic Boy, Fabi Apache, Octagoncito vs Mini Abismo Negro, Rain, Tigre Cota

- Yes please! Atomic Boy looked fantastic on TV the other week and I can only imagine how great he'll look here working with those two rudos. This is a nice mix-and-match.

2) Aerostar & Relampago vs Billy Boy & Decnnis

- Well since the taping is being split to air over two weeks this will surely make TV and hopefully be given some time. The rudo team is amazing and I'm still not sold on Relampago but he has improved steadily in all his appearences so I'm not down on him. He needs a different look though. Looking forward to see what these guys do together.

3) Extreme Tiger, Jack Evans, Rocky Romero vs Alex Koslov, Christopher Daniels, Joe Lider

- I'm pretty sure much like Solar/Navarro, Romero and Koslov would be more than happy to spend the rest of their careers working opposite each other. Everyone has a natural opponent here so this will probably be good and end up more like three singles matches rather than a trios match. Still not totally in favor of randomly using Daniels instead of sticking with the regular talent.

4) Monster Clown, Murder Clown, Psycho Clown vs Chessman, Hernandez, Kenzo Suzuki

- God at this point I just want the Clowns to lose to SOMEONE! They've actually gone past the point to where a loss would mean anything so if they're waiting for the big match to get the big pop for the big win... it ain't gonna happen. Might as well have Hernandez just kill them all here. Although it would please me if Konnan ended their winning streak since that's what I originally predicted would happen.

5) Dr. Wagner Jr., Octagón, Pimpinela Escarlata vs Electroshock, Silver King, Último Gladiador

- How's this for an interesting debate: Who's the best worker on the tecnico side? I'd take Octagon with Wagner third.

6) Cibernético, Heavy Metal, La Parka Jr. vs ?, LA Park, Zorro

- Vampiro? Meh. I could care less about anything here although a Metal vs Zorro singles match down the line would be... interesting.

CMLL (SUN) 05/02 Arena Mexico
1) Bengala, Metálico, Trueno vs Camorra, Cholo, Zayco

- Cesar will be very happy since he hates the rudo team.:)

2) Ángel Azteca Jr., Diamante, Fabián el Gitano vs Dr. X, Puma King, Tiger Kid

- Oooohhhhh I like this! Fabian and Dr. X will continue their feud and leave the other four to go wild and do all their fun spots! Looking forward to his! (hopefully it's as good as this past weekend's segunda that aired on 52MX)

3) Blue Panther, Metro, Sagrado vs Euforia, Vangelis, Virus

- Blue Panther working lower on an Arena Mexico card than Histeria, Psicosis and Alebrije. WOW. Makes sense though so I'm not complaining.

4) Brazo de Plata, La Sombra, Toscano vs El Alebrije, Histeria, Psicosis

- Probably won't be nearly as good as the Puebla match b/c of... well... obvious reasons. It'll be interesting to see who goes over. Guessing the indy guys cheat to beat Sombra.

5) Mistico vs Volador Jr.

- WOO-HOO! Might actually get to see a somewhat full match with these guys since it won't be Televisa slaughtering the editing.

IWRG (SUN) 05/02 Arena Naucalpan
1) Héros vs Imperial

- Want this on youtube! I'll see it one way or the other anyways.

2) Dinamic Black & Tonatiuh vs Alan Extreme & Comando Negro

- Tonatiwho??? I want to see this just to see what kind of wacky outfit he'll have and to see if we can figure out which rookie he was in the IWRG vs Queretaro Torneo from a few months back.

3) Oficial 911, Oficial AK47, Oficial Fierro vs Avisman, El Hijo del Diablo, Gringo Loco

- Ugh, they had to put this in the dead spot for TV! Curse you IWRG!

4) Black Terry, Chico Che, Jack vs Cerebro Negro, Maldito Jr., Samot

- Confusing booking. I guess we're all turning on Cerebro Negro again? Maybe Black Terry helps him out to set up a tag vs Maldito and Samot next week?

5) el Ángel, Rayo de Jalisco Jr., Scorpio Jr. vs Hijo de Pirata Morgan, Universo 2000, Veneno

- YUCK!