Claudio Castagnoli Wins CMLL World Heavyweight Title

Claudio Castagnoli of All Elite Wrestling captured the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship on Friday night, defeating Gran Guerrero in the main event at Arena Mexico in Mexico City, ending the luchador's 1,117-day reign that began in November 2022. The victory, part of a two-night appearance by Castagnoli and fellow Death Riders stablemates Daniel Garcia and Wheeler Yuta, drew intense backlash from the local crowd, including thrown objects and a post-show confrontation outside the venue.

The events unfolded during CMLL's Viernes Espectacular on Friday and a follow-up show at Arena Coliseo on Saturday. Castagnoli secured the pinfall with his signature Neutralizer after a hard-fought match praised for its old-school intensity. Earlier that evening, Garcia and Yuta challenged for the CMLL World Tag Team Championship but fell short against defending champions Angel de Oro and Niebla Roja, known as Los Hermanos Chavez. This marked the duo's debut singles matches in Arena Mexico.

Saturday's card saw the trio rebound with a main event win over Guerrero, Difunto, and Esfinge. However, the atmosphere remained charged. Fans pelted the wrestlers with debris, including beer cups, during and...