Lucha Apocalypto was a professional wrestling event co-produced by Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). It took place on November 9, 2024, at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois, airing on tape delay the following day on MLW's YouTube channel. Additionally, several matches would be taped for the "Slaughterhouse" special, which was originally meant to take place on October 4 in St. Petersburg, Florida before being canceled. The special will air on November 23 also on YouTube.

Lucha Apocalypto
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PromotionMajor League Wrestling
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
DateNovember 9, 2024
(aired November 10, 2024)
CityCicero, Illinois
VenueCicero Stadium
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Production

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Background

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On 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]

The stream was postponed to November 10, 2024 due to technical issues and was aired on tape delay on MLW's YouTube channel.[4]

Storylines

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The 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.[5]

Results

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Lucha Apocalypto
No.ResultsStipulationsTimes[12]
1Último Guerrero and Hechicero defeated Esfinge and Kevin Knight by pinfallTag team match[6]10:37
2Brett Ryan Gosselin defeated Alex Kane (with Mr. Thomas) by pinfallChain match[7]5:11
3Janai Kai (c) defeated Lluvia and Persephone by submissionThree-way match for the MLW World Women's Featherweight Championship[8]8:28
4Matthew Justice defeated Bad Dude Tito (c) (with Jesús Rodriguez) by pinfallFalls Count Anywhere match for the MLW National Openweight Championship[9]10:22
5Contra Unit (Minoru Suzuki and Ikuro Kwon) (c) vs. Satoshi Kojima and Matt Riddle ended in a no contestTag team match for the MLW World Tag Team Championship7:08
6Atlantis, Atlantis Jr., and Star Jr. defeated Bárbaro Cavernario, Magnus, and Felino by pinfallTrios match[10]12:49
7Místico (c) defeated Titán and Averno by submissionThree-way match for the MLW World Middleweight Championship[11]23:26
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Slaughterhouse (November 23)
No.ResultsStipulationsTimes[21]
1The Andersons (C.W. Anderson and Brock Anderson) defeated The Bomaye Fight Club (Alex Kane and Mr. Thomas)Tables match[13]5:15
2Okumura defeated Ikuro Kwon by pinfallSingles match[14]3:32
3Kenta defeated Paul London by pinfallSingles match[15]10:25
4Donovan Dijak (with Saint Laurent) defeated Kevin Knight (with Mr. Thomas) by pinfallSingles match[16]6:38
5Delmi Exo defeated Gigi Rey by pinfallSingles match[17]3:54
6Matt Riddle defeated Minoru Suzuki by pinfallSingles match[18]6:02
7Satoshi Kojima (c) (with Okumura) defeated Bobby Fish by pinfallSingles match for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship[19]6:45
8Mads Krule Krügger defeated Akira by pinfallWeapons of Mass Destruction match[20]8:14
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

References

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  1. ^ "World Title Fight signed for Atlanta Sept 14". Major League Wrestling. September 27, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Thomas, Jeremy (May 10, 2024). "MLW, CMLL Teaming For Lucha Apocalypto Show In November". 411Mania. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Boone, Matt (November 10, 2024). "MLW x CMLL Lucha Apocalypto Postponed Due To Technical Difficulties, Will Stream Tonight (11/10/2024)". Wrestlingheadlines.com.
  5. ^ Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  6. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 15, 2024). "Esfinge & Kevin Knight vs. Último Guerrero & Hechicero in Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Major League Wrestling (November 4, 2024). "Chain Match set for Lucha Apocalypto". MLW.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 22, 2024). "Triple Threat Title Showdown in Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 23, 2024). "Falls Count Anywhere Title Fight signed for Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  10. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 16, 2024). "Lucha trios match addedvto Nov 9 in Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 10, 2024). "Lucha Apocalypto main event set for Chicago Nov 9". MLW.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  12. ^ Vetter, Chris (November 11, 2024). "MLW Lucha Apocalypto results: Vetter's review of Mistico vs. Titan vs. Averno for the MLW Middleweight Title, Minoru Suzuki and Ikuro Kwon vs. Matt Riddle and Satoshi Kojima for the MLW Tag Titles". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  13. ^ Major League Wrestling (November 5, 2024). "CW & Brock Anderson in action this Saturday in Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  14. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 30, 2024). "Okumura vs. Ikuro Kwon signed for Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  15. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 24, 2024). "KENTA vs. Paul London Set for November 9". MLW.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 29, 2024). "Dijak vs. Kevin Knight signed for Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  17. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 28, 2024). "Delmi Exo vs. Gigi Rey signed for Chicago Nov 9". MLW.com. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  18. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 21, 2024). "Riddle vs. Suzuki signed for Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  19. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 17, 2024). "Bobby Fish challenges Kojima for MLW World Title in Chicago Nov 9". MLW.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  20. ^ Major League Wrestling (October 7, 2024). "Weapons of Mass Destruction match Set for Chicago". MLW.com. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  21. ^ Vetter, Chris (November 24, 2024). "MLW "Slaughterhouse" results (11/23): Vetter's review of Akira vs. Mads Krugger in a Weapons of Mass Destruction match, Satoshi Kojima vs. Bobby Fish for the MLW Title, Matt Riddle vs. Minoru Suzuki". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved November 24, 2024.