MJF, despite securing his AEW World Championship match and still dealing with issues involving Mark Briscoe, is heavily focused on his ongoing feud with Mistico outside of AEW, specifically at the AEW Grand Slam event where Mistico remains unmasked. Rumors suggest their match might headline CMLL’s Aniversario in September, and MJF has recently made a bold statement in that direction.
During Wednesday’s “CMLL Informa,” MJF made a surprise video appearance declaring that his battle with Mistico isn’t over until he has taken everything from the Lucha Libre star. He announced his intention to challenge for the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Championship as the next step in his plan, with the match likely set for next month, though no official date has been announced.
While Averno currently holds the CMLL World Light Heavyweight title and isn’t a primary target for MJF, he remains a significant figure due to his long-standing rivalry with Mistico. Since Mistico’s rise in the mid-2000s, Averno has been his chief adversary, and their feud has carried on into the 2020s, including Averno’s recent successful title defense against Mistico in Guadalajara earlier this year.
Fan Take: This development showcases MJF’s ambition to expand his wrestling presence beyond AEW, engaging with international talent and prestigious titles, which could elevate his star power significantly. For AEW fans, this crossover challenge adds intriguing layers to the sport by blending different wrestling traditions and rivalries, enriching the overall wrestling landscape.
