Tag Archives: La Fiera

(11/27/1992) El Dandy vs. La Fiera (CMLL)

EL DANDY VS. LA FIERA
CMLL
11/27/1992
HAIR VS. HAIR

Year: 1992
Type:  Hair vs. Hair
Other: n/a

Synopsis:

A tantalizing match on paper that might not quite live up to expectations, but is still worth your time. El Dandy and La Fiera could work a worthwhile hair match in their sleep and they do better than that here. Just don’t go in expecting an amalgamation of both men’s best hair matches and you are sure to not be disappointed.

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(04/01/1994) La Fiera vs. Emilio Charles Jr. (CMLL)

La Fiera vs. Emilio Charles Jr.
CMLL
04/01/1994

Year: 1994
Type: n/a
Other: Bloody

Synopsis:

Former rudo partners Emilio Charles Jr. and La Fiera wrestle a non-stipulation singles match en route to their eventual hair bout. With nothing of real significance on the line, this match suffers from the usual straight lucha singles match problem in that it has neither the great technical work of a great title match or the drama of a great apuesta match. Both wrestlers bleed and do an effective job of moving their feud one (big) step closer to the blow off (which unfortunately is not in circulation). La Fiera, although better known as a rudo, gives another strong tecnico performance in this one.

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(04/17/1992) La Fiera vs. Black Magic (CMLL)

LA FIERA VS. Black Magic
CMLL
04/17/1992

Year: 1992
Type:  n/a
Other: Foreigner

Synopsis:

A straight up, non-stipulation singles match that ultimately plays out like a solid U.S. television match from the same time. The highlights are Fiera’s focused attack on Smiley’s arm, Magic’s wonderfully subtle and realistic selling, and the suplex finish. A very average 12-minute match that is void of many of the lucha stylistic idiosyncrasies, which could be a good, a bad or neutral thing depending on your point of view.

Additional Reading:

  • Cross Arm Breaker Review 
  • Lucha Libre Weekly (April 28, 1992)
  • RSPW (Dave Fields) Review
  • Segunda Caida (MattD) Review
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter (May 4, 1992)

Accolades:

  • n/a

(08/29/1997) La Fiera vs. Bestia Salvaje (CMLL)

LA FIERA VS. Bestia Salvaje
CMLL
08/29/1997
HAIR VS. HAIR

Year: 1997
Type:  Hair vs. Hair
Other: n/a

Synopsis:

This battle of the beasts is somewhat of a forgotten match. Given the circumstances – the participants, the year, the spot on the card (second from the top), and the fact that the match was several weeks before the Santo/Casas headlined anniversary show – it is easy to see how this match could be forgotten over time. The match itself is not nearly as nondescript and it is actually quite good. The two veterans know just the right buttons to press. The match is well structured, using the first two falls to build to an intense and hard fought finale. While not a classic by any means, La Fiera and Bestia Salvaje had a quality hair match that is on par or better than some more prolific hair bouts.

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(04/03/1992) Atlantis vs. La Fiera (CMLL)

Atlantis vs. La Fiera
CMLL
04/03/1992
NWA World Middleweight

Year: 1992
Type:  Title Match Style
Other: n/a

Synopsis:

Originally this was match was to be Atlantis vs. Bestia Salvaje with Salvaje – who was being pushed heavily in 1992 with two hair wins already under his belt – ending Atlantis’ long title reign. Unfortunately, Salvaje blew out his knee after they set up this match for the Arena Mexico Anniversary show and Fiera was substituted in his place. Unlike Salvaje, Fiera was not being pushed hard at the time, resulting in a match where Altantis was clearly and consistently portrayed as being at least one level above his opponent. There is some action in this match while at the very least, the structure provides for an interesting and unique match.

Additional Reading:

  • Cross Arm Breaker Review 
  • PWO Discussion Thread
  • RSPW (Dave Fields) Recap
  • Ohtani’s Jacket Review
  • Lucha Libre Weekly (April 14, 1992)
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter (April 20, 1992)

Accolades:

  • n/a