MLW title changes hands during CMLL event
Blue Panther has won gold.
During CMLL’s Sunday show in Arena Mexico that streamed free online, Blue Panther pinned Ultimo Guerrero with an armdrag off the top turnbuckle to win the MLW National Openweight title for the first time. After the match, Panther’s son celebrated with him, putting the title around his waist. Guerrero shook hands with Panther and placed him on his shoulders as they celebrated in the ring.
This was the second time the two squared off in Mexico this year for the National Openweight title. They previously met back on August 8, with Guerrero retaining. He had held it since May, defeating Matthew Justice at a CMLL vs. MLW event that also took place in Mexico City.
Panther, 65, has seen newfound popularity in the United States over the last year after he faced Bryan Danielson in a singles match. In the time since, he has made appearances for Ring Of Honor, most recently challenging for the ROH Pure Championship in a losing effort against Lee Moriarty at Supercard of Honor back in July.