WWE Expected to Target CMLL Stars After Recent Arena Mexico Success

It looks like WWE could be coming after some of Mexico’s hottest wrestling talent—and Dave Meltzer isn’t surprised one bit.

During Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer discussed the major reactions stars like Mystico, Mascara Dorada, and Bandido received during CMLL’s sold-out Arena Mexico shows. With that kind of momentum, it might only be a matter of time before WWE picks up the phone.

“I just expect Mystico and Mascarada Dorada… those guys… those guys are gonna get calls from WWE. I mean, it’s just how it works.” Meltzer stated.

It’s not exactly a new move for WWE. Anytime a promotion outside the company starts building real momentum, the big offers start flying. Meltzer explained that the AEW and CMLL working relationship, along with the Mexican stars getting over on a global stage, is exactly the kind of scenario WWE loves to pounce on.

“The success [of CMLL and AEW working together] also will make you have to deal with that fact… WWE’s gonna come calling… Neon and a lot of these guys… they’re gonna see these reactions, and… they’ve got their own company there and they wanna build that company… and they see these guys getting over and they’re gonna want those guys.” Meltzer added.

While CMLL remains one of the most respected and historic promotions in the world, Meltzer made it clear they simply can’t compete with the financial muscle WWE brings to the table.

“CMLL, it’s like… they’re sitting there, isolationist, doing great business… but the reality is, they do not pay what WWE pays. AEW can pay what WWE pays. But the inevitability… as big as their business is… it’s gonna be similar to New Japan. It’s just how it is. Those guys are gonna get offered far more money to leave, and they’re gonna leave. That’s just how it is.”

CMLL has been around for over 90 years, but history shows that no amount of tradition can stop WWE from making aggressive offers when they see talent with international appeal.