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Ángel de Oro Wins Hair vs. Hair Match Over Johnny Consejo at CMLL

Published 28 February 2026

In a high-stakes Lucha de Apuestas match at Arena México in Mexico City on February 27, 2026, All Elite Wrestling performer Johnny TV, competing under the ring name Johnny Consejo, lost to Ángel de Oro, resulting in the complete shaving of his head during the CMLL Viernes Espectacular event.

The bout, billed as Hair vs. Hair, served as the main event and stemmed from a heated rivalry that began earlier in the month. On February 20, Consejo had pinned de Oro in a four-way match, prompting de Oro to challenge him publicly. In a pre-match interview with Más Lucha, de Oro emphasized the personal significance of the wager, stating, "I can’t lose. If I lose my hair, people will lose faith in me." He also expressed frustration over what he viewed as a foreign wrestler's disrespect toward Mexico and the promotion.

The match unfolded with intense action typical of lucha libre tradition, culminating in de Oro's frog splash for the decisive pinfall victory. As per the stipulation, the loser was required to have his head shaved in the ring. Consejo initially resisted the official's attempts to proceed, leading to a tense standoff. De Oro intervened with a superkick to subdue him, allowing...

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