CMLL “Sin Piedad”

January 1, 2017
Arena Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico

Sin Piedad (means No Mercy) is the annual start of the year big show in Arena Mexico for CMLL. This year’s is headlined by Maximo Sexy and Mascara Ano Dos Mil in a hair vs hair match, that has been built up for a little bit now.

Astral & Ultimo Dragoncito & Aereo
vs
Demus 3:16 & Pierrothito & Mercurio

The minis often start these Arena Mexico shows off to get the crowd going and this was no exception. There was some cool spots and Astral was dressed like Captain America. After trading the first two falls, the third fall picked up a lot of steam. It ended with a vicious overhead Pedigree by Demus 3:16 on Aereo which brought out the stretcher.

Rating: **

Angel de Oro & Guerrero Maya Jr. & Blue Panther Jr.
vs
Ripper & Polvora & Bobby Z

This match was centered around Ripper and Blue Panther Jr.’s developing rivarly. They had a lot of brawling segments in the crowd and Panther kept trying to get Ripper alone.

The rudos double and triple teamed to dominate the first fall and all of the second, until Blue Panther Jr. reversed things to get a quick sub to tie it up. The final fall showcased Guerrero Maya Jr. well and then had Blue Panther Jr. take over on Ripper, before the technicos got the win with Angel do Oro and Guerrero Maya Jr. getting quick pins.

Rating: ** 1/4

Atlantis & Marco Corleone & Stuka Jr.
vs
Negro Casas & Rey Bucanero & El Felino

This match started off with Zacarias and KeMonito almost getting into a match, before the two teams jumped in. That fun was followed by a rudo beat down short first fall.

The second fall had Marco Corleone getting a good comeback with some great punches, until he got double teamed. As they brought Zacarias into the ring to take out Corleone, he got caught by a spear by KeMonito and the technicos evened it up!

The third fall had some decent action and a nice Corleone dive to win the match, but this match didn’t really highlight anyone, except KeMonito.

Rating: **

Caristico & Volador Jr. & Valiente
vs
Mephisto & Rey Hechicero & Ephesto

First fall is quick, as rudos gang up for the win. More of the same in the second fall, until the technicos used their speed and some big moves to tie it up.

The third fall got a huge chunk of time and gave everyone lots of time to shine. Valiente continued his hot streak (even though he was wearing pants) mixing it up with Hechicero. Carisitco and Volador Jr. got to fly, and Hechicero held everything together. Even Ephesto and Mephisto had their moment here. Caristico hit his Mistico special move for the submission win.

Rating:** 3/4

Hair vs Hair Match:
Maximo Sexy
vs
Mascara Ano 2000

A nice video package played before the match going over the history setting this one up.

The first two falls went quickly by, but were filled with some nice intense brawling. As the pattern with CMLL, usually, the third fall is the bulk of the match.

Mascara Ano 2000 used his veteran rudo skills to cheat as much as possible and almost pull out the victory. With every cheap tactic he got closer and closer to winning Sexy’s pink hair.

There was a great hope spot with Maximo getting a tope, mid way through the fall, but the cheating continued until Maximo’s kiss helped him gain the win and the hair.;

Rating: *** 1/4

Mascara Ano 2000 tries to leave without getting his hair cut, but that is not allowed. He tries to fight his way out of it, but Maximo holds him down for a cut before he allows himself to be shaved bald.

In Conclusion:

A solid show with no blow away matches. Everything was enjoyable here and the hair match was a really solid affair. Don’t go out of your way to see this, but it’s not a bad two hours if you have it to spend.