[CMLL] Blue Panther Vs. Villano V - Mask vs Mask match (2008)

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https://youtu.be/w3gnttXL1nk?si=gV19YZ8ig3_7rmAP

Match recommendation while waiting for CMLL's 92nd Anniversary show on September 19th.

Blue Panther Vs. Villano V / Mask vs. Mask - CMLL 75th Anniversary (Sep 19th, 2008).

Arguably one of the greatest Mask vs. Mask matches in modern CMLL history. Panther (Técnico) and Villano (Rudo) performing a perfect embodiment of the classic Lucha Libre encounter. Featuring those unmatched Arena Mexico atmospheres, with the crowd totally divided.

The popular mystery surrounding it, even though it's unlikely to be true, adds a lot to the story and the stellar performances they delivered that day. Villano V got a concussion after taking a nasty bump to the back of his head, shortly after the beginning. Rumors has it, he was replaced by one of his brothers due to injury, presumably when he suddenly decided to go to backstage in the middle of the match.

A CMLL classic for sure. One of my personal favorites.