Details On ‘Off Limits’ Matches In AEW Due To Promotions ‘Hating Each Other’

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An update has emerged on the working relationship between AEW and CMLL, ahead of the taping of a special match.

CMLL will have a presence on this week’s edition of Rampage, with AEW set to tape a match between Mistico and Rocky Romero for the October 20 show.

Following several reports, Tony Khan has confirmed that he has recently been in talks with Mexican promotion CMLL, stating that the upcoming bout is ‘just the beginning’.

Per Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, AEW will be attempting to make partnerships with both AAA and CMLL work at the same time, despite both Mexican promotions not liking the other.

Noting that there will be many ‘off limits’ matches that AEW won’t be able to book, Meltzer explained:

“This is not just Mistico coming to AEW, this is the beginning of a relationship. CMLL sent out a release talking about the start of the partnership with AEW.

“And it’s a real tricky thing because AEW’s working with AAA and CMLL, and AAA and CMLL hate each other. The guys will not be able to work in the same match, that will not happen.

“They’re probably gonna have guys on the same card, which, CMLL hates that. I think AAA will live with that and AAA’s not gonna do anything to jeopardize the relationship with AEW anyway, but CMLL – it will be interesting because they hate AAA and they don’t want their guys around AAA wrestlers.

“Like if Mistico comes in there and does really well and you think, ‘Boy, he could have a great match with Rey Fenix’ – that one’s not happening. Or Andrade, or Rush, any of those guys, off limits.

“He can work with the Americans, but he ain’t gonna be able to work with anyone who is Mexican who last worked with AAA, even if they haven’t worked with AAA, like Andrade, for a couple of years.

“He still won’t be allowed to work with them, and nor will any of the CMLL talent be allowed.”

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Talent considered AAA names have previously been unable to appear at AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door events due to NJPW’s working relationship with CMLL.

For details on special plans for Mistico vs Rocky Romero, click here.

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