CMLL 92nd Anniversary Preview: Full Card, Start Time and How to Watch—MJF vs. Místico
The oldest professional wrestling promotion in the world is set to celebrate a milestone this Friday night, as Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) presents its 92nd Anniversary Show from the iconic Arena México in Mexico City. Known as the Cathedral of Lucha Libre, the arena will once again host a spectacle that blends tradition, high drama, and international star power.
Key Details
- What: CMLL 92nd Anniversary Show
- When: Friday, September 19, 2025 – 7:30 p.m. PT
- Where: Arena México, Mexico City (The Cathedral of Lucha Libre)
- Main Event: MJF (c) vs. Místico – Mask vs. Title Match
- Watch: Live on TrillerTV, $19.99
A Historic Stage
CMLL, founded in 1933, is recognized as the longest-running wrestling promotion in existence. Its Anniversary Show has become lucha libre’s equivalent of WrestleMania—an annual celebration of history, identity, and cultural pride. Friday’s card will be streamed live worldwide on TrillerTV, available in both English and Spanish commentary for $19.99.
CMLL 92nd Anniversary Full Card
- Title vs. Mask Match for the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship: MJF (c) vs. Místico
- Lucha de Apuesta: Hair vs. Hair Match: Rey Bucanero vs. Felino
- CMLL World Women's Tag Team Championship Match: Jarochita & Lluvia (c) vs. Persefone & Reyna Isis
- Three-Way Eliminatorio de Parejas Increibles Tag Team Match: Averno & Último Guerrero vs. Dragon Rojo Jr. & Bárbaro Cavernario vs. Esfinge & Valiente - The winning team will go on to a one-on-one Lucha de Apuestas match.
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The Main Event: MJF vs. Místico – Mask vs. Title
The spotlight shines brightest on a clash of eras and styles: MJF, the reigning CMLL World Light Heavyweight Champion, defending his title against Místico, lucha libre’s most iconic masked star, in a high-stakes Lucha de Apuestas match.
For MJF, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Not only is he defending gold in Mexico, but he also has to immediately pivot to AEW’s All Out in Toronto the very next night, where he faces Mark Briscoe. The fact that he’s working such a grueling back-to-back schedule underscores his place as one of the busiest, and most talked about stars in the business today.
For Místico, the mask is everything. It’s identity, heritage, and respect rolled into one. Losing it would be unthinkable, but defeating MJF on CMLL’s grandest stage would elevate him to legendary status once more.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just a title defense—it’s a collision of cultures. Lucha libre is steeped in tradition, while MJF represents the brash new wave of global wrestling stardom. With AEW and WWE shining a spotlight on lucha libre in recent years, the Anniversary Show is perfectly timed to showcase just how influential CMLL remains on the world stage.
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Lucha libre has been catching a fresh wave of global attention, thanks to crossovers with AEW, WWE, and other promotions. MJF stepping into Arena México one night before wrestling in Toronto is proof of how intertwined the wrestling world has become. Friday night’s Mask vs. Title main event has all the ingredients of a generational showdown—heritage vs. arrogance, tradition vs. disruption. No matter the outcome, this match will fuel conversation worldwide. Fans should tune in not just for history, but for the future of lucha libre’s global presence.
