CMLL aims to expand ‘global image of Mexican lucha libre’ with Slamfest
CMLL owner Salvador Lutteroth III says his company’s aim is to expand the global image of Mexican lucha libre.
During an exclusive interview on Wrestling Observer Radio, Lutteroth spoke about CMLL’s first-ever full international show, which will take place in Las Vegas on April 16. Lutteroth said the show is an opportunity for CMLL’s talent to showcase what they do in Mexico.
Lutteroth said:
“It’s the first time CMLL goes abroad with a complete show… an opportunity for us to show a complete program of CMLL talent in the States. We’re asking our wrestlers to do what they usually do in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, and the rest of the country.”
Lutteroth also addressed CMLL forming alliances with promotions outside of Mexico and showcasing its talent internationally.
Lutteroth continued:
“What we all aim is a presence of CMLL, or Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre, at the international level. We formed alliances with New Japan Pro Wrestling, with AEW and the branches that belong to AEW, RevPro, MLW, MLP, and we still want to be part of a more global image of Mexican lucha libre.”
The full interview with Lutteroth is available here for subscribers. The lineup for CMLL Slamfest next week in Las Vegas is below.
CMLL Slamfest lineup for April 16, 2026
- CMLL Light Heavyweight Champion Mistico vs. CMLL Heavyweight Champion Hechicero
- CMLL World Women’s Championship: Persephone (c) vs. TBA
- Claudio Castagnoli vs. Atlantis Jr.
- Blue Panther vs. Ultimo Guerrero
- Mascara Dorada & Neon vs. Capitan Suicida & Flip Gordon
- Chamuel & Tengu vs. Kemalito & Periquito Sacaryas
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