Lucha Apocalypto is an upcoming professional wrestling event co-produced by Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). It will take place on November 9, 2024, at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois.
| Lucha Apocalypto | |||
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| Promotion | Major League Wrestling Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre | ||
| Date | November 9, 2024 | ||
| City | Cicero, Illinois | ||
| Venue | Cicero Stadium | ||
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Production
editBackground
editOn September 27, 2023, Major League Wrestling (MLW) announced a strategic partnership with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) for crossover events and talent exchanges.[1]
On May 9, 2024, MLW announced its first co-promoted event with CMLL, Lucha Apocalypto, would take place on November 9, 2024, at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois.[2][3]
Storylines
editThe card will consist of matches that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that built tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches, with results predetermined by MLW and CMLL's writers. Storylines are played out at MLW and CMLL events, and across both promotions' social media platforms.[4]
References
edit- ^ "World Title Fight signed for Atlanta Sept 14". Major League Wrestling. September 27, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ DeFelice, Robert (May 9, 2024). "MLW And CMLL Partnering To Bring 'Lucha Apocalypto' To Chicago, Illinois On 11/9/24". Fightful. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Jeremy (May 10, 2024). "MLW, CMLL Teaming For Lucha Apocalypto Show In November". 411Mania. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2012.