MJF offers to potentially take on Mistico at AEW Grand Slam Mexico
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Less than a year after making his CMLL debut, former AEW World Champion MJF is threatening to make a return to Arena Mexico against one of its biggest stars in Mistico.
During Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite, MJF took aim at Mistico, saying he coudn’t be the best wrestler in the world as he is. He then said the CMLL star is a “big fish in a small stinky pond” and that if Mistico picks up a win at next Wednesday’s Summer Blockbuster and also impresses him, they will do battle at this month’s Grand Slam Mexico.
It would be their first-ever match.
As of this writing, Mistico’s opponent for next Wednesday in Portland, Oregon, has yet to be announced.
AEW will make their first trip to Arena Mexico on Wednesday, June 18th — the centerpiece of a big week for both AEW & ROH talent in CMLL with several events planned.
MJF’s CMLL Debut & Mistico in AEW
MJF debuted in both Arena Mexico and CMLL on August 2, 2024, at Viernes Espectacular when he successfully defended the AEW American/International title against Templario. He also defeated CMLL’s Hechicero at last June’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door.
Mistico made his AEW debut in October 2023 and has appeared nine times for the company, mainly in tag team matches. He also has wrestled twice for the Tony Khan-owned Ring of Honor.
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