In an adrenaline-fueled broadcast packed with fiery statements and major international announcements, the official show CMLL Informa #640 sounded the alarms for professional wrestling. Arena Mexico, the true ‘Catedral de la Lucha Libre‘, is gearing up for a historic slate of events—headlined by fan voting opening for Noche de Campeones, a cross-Atlantic alliance for Lucha Kingdom, and a scorching rivalry involving stars like Hechicero, Soberano Jr., and international talent from AEW.
The Fans Take Control: Nominees Revealed for ‘Noche de Campeones 2026’
One of the night’s most anticipated announcements was the reveal of the champions and proposed contenders for Noche de Campeones (September 25). The fate of the main events lies entirely in the hands of the fans, who can vote 24/7 across official platforms. The matchup that receives the highest fan support will automatically earn the main event slot for the show.
Among the featured championship clashes up for a vote:
- World Historic Middleweight Championship: Volador Jr. awaits the winner between Yutani, Villano III Jr., and Star Jr.
- World Historic Light Heavyweight Championship: Averno will defend his title against the winner of Soberano Jr., Barbaro Cavernario, or Angel de Oro.
- Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship: Esfinge will test his strength against Guadalajara‘s trio of Zandokan Jr., Difunto, or Vegas Depredador.
- Mexican National Tag Team Championship: Black Tiger and Rugido put their belts on the line against high-powered teams like Viajeros del Espacio, Los Panteras, or Máquina Letal (Elemental & Explosivo).
- Mexican National Women’s Tag Team Championship: Skadi & Kira await opponents from dangerous pairings such as Zeuxis & Dark Silueta, Hera & Olympia, or Valkyria & Infernales.
Studio Drama: Soberano Jr. Breaks Silence and Fires Back at El Bandido
In the show’s featured interview, the ‘Lujo de la Lucha Libre’, Soberano Jr., held nothing back. Responding to recent attacks on social media and live streams from Bandido, the heel star recalled the financial sacrifices and discipline it took to pay his dues in CMLL starting at age 15.
“I didn’t abandon ship just to get on TV. Nobody handed me anything; I was loyal to the company and to that kid who dreamed of being a main eventer. The wrestlers you praise in the U.S. came to Arena Mexico to get on their knees and learn lucha libre,” stated Soberano Jr., turning up the heat on the road to the 93rd Anniversary.
Global Alliance: ‘Lucha Kingdom’ Confirmed and a Direct Challenge from AEW
The international scene featured two key highlights during the broadcast:
1. Lucha Kingdom 2026: A joint mega-event was officially announced for Monday, November 16, at Arena Mexico, uniting CMLL, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Stardom. A historic roster of international stars was confirmed, including AZM, Zack Sabre Jr., Shota Umino, El Desperado, Master Wato, Francesco Akira, and Yota Tsuji.
2. International Challenge from Eddie Kingston: Via an exclusive video from AEW, American star Eddie Kingston issued a direct challenge to Hechicero (fresh off winning Grand Prix 2026), asking him to step away from the Don Callis Family to face him one-on-one for a CMLL World Heavyweight Championship.
Red-Hot Card: Faction Warfare and Bodybuilding Showcases
To wrap up the broadcast, Arena Mexico is preparing a Spectacular Friday featuring a 4-Way Trios Match where top factions will collide: El Galeón Fantasma, Los Infernales, Los Dragones, and Los Guerreros Laguneros. Additionally, the Mexican Bodybuilding Federation announced that the pre-selection trials for the iconic Mr. & Miss CMLL 2026 contest will take place on August 26, where over 40 luchadores will showcase their gym dedication ahead of November‘s grand finale.
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