Tag Archives: 2014

(03/02/2014) La Sombra vs. Dragon Rojo Jr. (CMLL)

La Sombra vs. Dragon Rojo Jr.
CMLL
03/02/2014
NWA WOrld Middleweight

Year: 2014
Type: n/a
Other: High Flying

Synopsis:

La Sombra and Dragon were frequent opponents during the first half of the 2010’s. This was their final singles match versus one another and some consider it their best. The third fall is where 95% of the action is (even more so then in the average match). The final fall is all about near falls. La Sombra and Dragon Rojo keep kicking out and keeping surviving until they work the Arena Coliseo crowd into a veritable frenzy. So much of the match’s value is tied into the late match offense and kick outs so how you feel about this match depends on how you feel about that stuff.

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(02/09/2014) El Dandy vs. El Satanico (Monterrey)

El Dandy vs. El Satanico
Monterrey
02/09/2014

Year: 2014
Type: Maestro
Other: n/a

Synopsis:

For his 2014 retirement tour (a retirement that he largely stuck to minus a few sporadic appearances), El Dandy wrestled his career-long adversary in different locations across Mexico. This was the Monterrey portion of the tour. It was also the mat work heavy match of the series (at least based on whats available in full or clip form online). Overall, this is a good maestro match but it is definitely enhanced by nostalgia. There is something special about watching two guys wrestle a good match almost a quarter of a century after they wrestled their most famous matches against one another.

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(01/19/2014) Volador Jr. vs. Mascara Dorada (CMLL)

Volador Jr. vs. Mascara Dorada
CMLL
01/19/2014
NWA World Welterweight

Year: 2014
Type:  n/a
Other: Lucha Libre in Japan; High Flying

Synopsis:

The all-out spotlight high flying match as a long history on lucha libre promoted shows in Japan. Even so, few have been as direct in their approach as Volador Jr. and Mascara Dorada’s tour closing match of the 2014 FantasticaMania tour. By no means is this is a complete match, not is it supposed to be. It is spot after spot of high risk and often breathtaking high flying. If you understand what you are getting yourself into, I find it hard to believe you won’t come away from this match blown away by a spot or two (or ten).

Additional Reading:

  • Cross Arm Breaker Review
  • Voices of Wrestling (Full Show) Review
  • luchablog Recap
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter (January 27, 2014)

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(01/03/2014) Negro Casas vs. Titan (CMLL)

NEGRO CASAS VS. Titan
CMLL
01/03/2014
Leyenda de Plata Tournament FInal

Year: 2014
Type:  n/a
Other: n/a

Synopsis:

The calendar ran out on CMLL in 2013. A promotion that already runs roughly a gazillion tournaments each year decided it would like to cram one tournament int0 2013, so they started the Leyenda de Plata tournament on December 20th with the second qualifying cibernetico a week later which pushed the tournament final between Negro Casas and Titan into the 2014 calendar year. A spirited and crisp match built around no less than a half a dozen interesting spots/sequences. A great match to watch for those who doubt the greatness Negro Casas’ late career work. All of his offense and bumps are on point in this match, he moves better than a lot of wrestlers ten years his junior, and brings a ton of energy to the bout. The match also serves as a reminder of how polished and solid of an all-around wrestler that Titan can be when afforded an opportunity.

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(01/28/2014) Virus vs. Titan (CMLL)

Virus VS. TITAN
CMLL
01/28/2014
Mexican National Welterweight

Year: 2014
Type:  Title Match Style
Other: Recommended

Synopsis:

During his long reign as CMLL Super Lightweight champion from 2011 through early 2015, Virus was good for one or two excellent technically wrestled title matches per year. Although actually contested for Titan’s Mexican National Welterweight championship, this match is Virus’ 2014 title match masterpiece. The match has all of the elements of a traditional lucha title match with excellent mat work in the early falls, a strong tecnico comeback in the second fall, and a near fall heavy finale that builds to a dramatic conclusion. Everyone agrees that this is another example of why Virus is such a great wrestler. Titan’s contributions to the match seem to vary more among viewers, but regardless, this is a great match that is arguably the best singles match out of Mexico in 2014.

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