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Post by elliott on Dec 7, 2017 0:45:31 GMT -5
Infierno en el Ring (El Satanico, Averno, Mephisto, Ultimo Guerrero, Tarzan Boy, Rey Bucanero & Mascara Magica) (CMLL 68th Anniversary Show - 9/28/2001)
So Infierno en el Ring is an escape the cage rules match with pinfalls/submissions also counting when it comes down to the last 2 with the loser losing their hair/mask. But because of the major storyline, this was basically Satanico, Averno & Mephisto vs Tarzan Boy, Ultimo Guerrero, Rey Bucanero & Mascara Magica. This match is a lock to make my list. I think it is one of the greatest storytelling matches in history with absolutely brilliant psychology. It feels like the climax of Satanico's nearly 30 year long career up to that point. Like everything had been building to this match. I try not to say much about this match other than putting it over big times in broad general terms because I don't want to spoil the story because it is so brilliantly worked. Just everybody watch this.
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Post by microstatistics on Jan 13, 2018 21:24:40 GMT -5
A very unique and well constructed match with great brawling, excellent storytelling and an outstanding Satanico performance. Satanico the technico is so underrated: would sell really sympathetically and deliver fiery bursts of offense.
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Post by elliott on Aug 24, 2018 20:58:47 GMT -5
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Post by bossrock on Aug 25, 2018 17:52:42 GMT -5
I'll third this.
While it probably won't make my list, this is still a really good cage match. Seeing a cage in CMLL is a sight in and of itself. Love how the the faces and heels essentially work as teams before the heels start screwing each other over with escapes. As mentioned above, Satanico's babyface performance is really good considering how great he is as a heel.
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Post by makaiclub on Apr 8, 2021 18:54:35 GMT -5
It’s quite magnificent, really. El Satanico is not only one of the greatest rudos in history (this includes outside of Mexico, too) but he also showed that he is tremendous in the tecnico role as well. Obviously it’s easy to come across as a great ace if the booking allows it - and I’d certainly say that allowing your partner to escape when you had the chance, taking the responsibility of potentially losing your hair is definitely one of those things - but the drama and emotion that he emits really adds conviction to the booking angles in the match and the overall storytelling. The match plays wonderfully. Los Guerreros del Infierno attacked early on, using the 4 on 3 advantage to overwhelm their opponents and control the bout. Their teamwork is great and allows for a really hot start. Los Infernales makes a comeback but it is always knocked back down to the defensive. However, the rudos are scumbags at heart. The first chance they get, they descend into selfish actions with Tarzan Boy and Rey Bucanero deciding to flee and escape the cage, all while leaving their teammates to a 3 on 2 disadvantage. Then comes the other pivotal moment in the match where Satanico is making his escape before looking back at Averno and seeing him struggle to hold Magica, who is climbing the cage, then deciding to help Averno out and taking responsibility. Thus we have the final two in the Apuestas match - Mascara Magica and El Satánico. This is where Satanico shined with his performance. It felt like a really important moment in his long career and one last gasp on keeping that. And the crowd pop that erupted from Arena Mexico when he got the 3 off the figure four pin was just amazing. ****1/2
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Post by elliott on Apr 8, 2021 19:35:03 GMT -5
Any time someone watches this match a demon gets its horns. I had this 6th last time vote. I've loved this match for close to 20 years now.
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Post by jiraffejustin on Apr 9, 2021 2:52:39 GMT -5
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Post by puroraisedme on Jan 8, 2024 6:37:47 GMT -5
This might just be my favorite Satanico performance.
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