Infierno en el Ring

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Infierno en el Ring is the name of major CMLL shows in Arena Mexico which feature a multiman cage match. In recent years, CMLL has tended to run this match during the summer months. They often run similar cage matches in other arenas thru the year.

Wrestlers eliminate themselves from a CMLL cage match by climbing over the top. Wrestlers are considered escaped when they get across the top of the cage, and do not have to touch the floor to get credit. CMLL forces the wrestlers to stay in the cage for a minimum amount of time, which changes based on day and numbers of wrestlers, before trying to escape. If wrestlers leave early, they are ordered to return to the cage and try to escape again.

The loser of the cage match loses their mask or hair. The 'win' is usually credited to the wrestler who is actually second to last out to escape the cage. Since 2006, CMLL has forced the last two participants in the cage match to face off in a one fall singles match, rather than winning by escaping.

2000

CMLL's first Infierno en el Ring took place on August 4. It was a four man cage match of all unmasked wrestlers.

Order of Escape

  1. Perro Aguayo Sr.
  2. Pierroth

Villano III submitted Máscara Año 2000 to claim his hair. It was Villano III's first Apuesta match after losing his mask.

2001

CMLL held the Infierno en el Ring cage match in tandem with the Anniversary show, on September 28. The cage match not only had hair and masks on the line, but sole possession of the Infernales name. Satanico's former underlings Rey Bucanero and Ultimo Guerrero turned on their mentor to team with Tarzan Boy (and later, also Mascara Magica). Satanico fought back with the help of other CMLL rudos, then created new Infernales (Averno & Mephisto) to finish the battle. The match was signed as (Satanico) Infernales versus (Tarzan Boy) Infernales, which the rebellious crew used to gain a man advantage by including Magica on their team.

Order of Escape

  1. Tarzan Boy
  2. Rey Bucanero
  3. Mephisto
  4. Último Guerrero
  5. Averno

Satanico forced Máscara Mágica to submit & thus unmask. Magica was revealed to be Antonio Gómez Medina.

2002

This year's event was held at Arena Coliseo on June 16. It was an 8-man match, and the first where every entrant wagered their mask. The full list of competitors is unknown; only the ultimate winner (Super Kendo) and loser (Solar II).

2003

Tlalnepantla

On April 16, CMLL sponsored a show in Arena Lopez Mateos headlined by the match, marking the first of several co-promoted independent instances of Infierno en el Ring.

Wrestlers who escaped

Nitro won, thus claiming Brazo de Oro's hair.

Arena Coliseo

The official CMLL edition returned to Arena Coliseo on November 30. It was another 4-way hair match.

Order of Escape

  1. Tarzan Boy
  2. Negro Casas

Mascara Ano 2000 pinned Satanico to win & take his hair.

2004

Guadalajara

The first match from CMLL's Jalisco base in Arena Coliseo de Guadalajara took place on March 21. Six men wagered their hair.

Wrestlers who escaped

Shocker defeated Scorpio Jr. for his hair.

Arena Mexico

After three years away, the match returned to Arena Mexico. Six wrestlers participated in this year's cage, on June 18. Also marks the first time CMLL ran two Infierno matches themselves in one year. All entrants were unmasked, high level wrestlers.

Order of Escape

  1. Vampiro
  2. Pierroth
  3. Tarzan Boy
  4. Shocker
  5. Perro Aguayo Jr.

Perro Jr. was the last out, betraying fellow tecnico Negro Casas and leaving him to lose his hair.

Madero

The second co-promoted event, from September 25. A 6-way hair match.

Wrestlers who escaped

Shocker defeated Bestia Salvaje for his hair.

Acapulco

The second co-promotion of the year, from November 20. A six-way mixed bet, reigniting the storied Los Brazos vs Los Villanos rivalry.

Order of Escape[1]

  1. Villano III
  2. Brazo de Platino
  3. Brazo de Plata
  4. Villano V

Villano IV beat Brazo de Oro, successfully defending his mask for Oro's hair.

Arena Coliseo

A 4-way hair match from December 5. And third fully-CMLL match of the year.

Wrestlers who escaped

Negro Casas shaved Okumura.

Toluca

2004s third co-promotion, and a rematch from Acapulco. This time on December 18.

Brazo de Platino lost and was shaved, but by whom from amongst the 5 other competitors is unknown.

2005

Arena Mexico

This year's cage match was held on June 17, and pushed as a battle between the rudo Perros del Mal, CMLL rudos, and Mistico (added late to increase the drawing power).

Order of Escape

  1. El Hijo del Perro Aguayo
  2. Universo 2000
  3. Halloween
  4. Negro Casas
  5. Heavy Metal
  6. Hector Garza
  7. Mistico
  8. Damian 666

Mascara Magica was the last in the cage after Damian 666 escaped, and lost his hair.

Guadalajara*

Took place on December 10 at Feria Zapopum instead of CMLL's usual Guadalajara building, so was presumably the fifth overall co-promoted event. Was an 8-way hair match.

Wrestlers who escaped

Máximo won by beating Cesar Dantes.

2006

Arena Mexico

CMLL held the cage match on July 14. This cage match featured midlevel wrestlers, all masked. Starting with the year, the final two wrestlers competed in a one fall match.

Order of Escape

  1. Neutron
  2. Nitro
  3. Mascara Purpura
  4. Sagrado
  5. Sangre Azteca
  6. Volador Jr.
  7. Averno
  8. La Mascara
  9. Mephisto
  10. Felino

Misterioso II defeated Pantera with his La Rosa Driver. Pantera unmasked as Francisco Javier Pozas, though he continues to wrestle with his mask outside of Mexico.

Guadalajara

A 6-way hair match from July 16.

Wrestlers who escaped

Cesar Dantes redeemed his loss in December by shaving Brazo de Oro.

Guadalajara

The first time CMLL had hosted two Guadalajara matches in one year. Also, the first time the match took place on Christmas Day. 8 masks were wagered.

Order of Escape

  1. Idolo II
  2. Rey Trueno
  3. Metatron
  4. Metal Blanco
  5. Magnum
  6. Mr. Trueno

Infierno won & claimed Golden's mask.

2007

Monterrey

A co-promotion. An 11-way hair match that took place on April 22, at Arena Solidaridad.

Wrestlers who escaped

Enrique Aguilera and Ramiro Ramirez both lost & were shaved, presumably as the result of a draw.

Arena Mexico

In place of a big singles match, CMLL used the Infierno en el Ring cage match for this year's anniversary main event on September 28. This year's cage match included many top wrestlers, both masked and unmasked.

Order of Escape

  1. Villano V
  2. Atlantis
  3. Dr. Wagner Jr.
  4. Ultimo Guerrero
  5. Mistico
  6. Perro Aguayo Jr.

Blue Panther forced Hijo de Lizmark to submit to a fujiwara armbar. Hijo de Lizmark unmasked and was revealed to be Juan Carlos Baños.

Guadalajara

An 8-way mixed wager match from December 16.

Order of Escape

  1. Depredador
  2. Mach 1
  3. Ebola
  4. Emilio Charles Jr.
  5. Brazo de Platino
  6. El Gallo

Exterminador handed Brazo de Oro his 4th & final Infierno en el Ring hair loss.

2008

Guadalajara

An 8-man mixed bout from February 19.

Order of Escape

  1. Leono
  2. Leon Blanco
  3. Mascara Magica
  4. Infierno
  5. Alex Koslov
  6. Texano Jr.

Malefico won & shaved Tony Rivera.

Arena Mexico

CMLL held the 2008 cage match on June 13. This match featured only unmasked wrestlers, and was an outcropping of the Perros del Mal vs CMLL tecnicos feud.

Order of Escape

  1. Alex Koslov
  2. Damian 666
  3. Marco Corleone
  4. Terrible
  5. Mr. Aguila
  6. Shocker
  7. Negro Casas
  8. Perro Aguayo Jr.

Texano Jr. defeated Heavy Metal for the win, in a mild upset.

Madero

The only co-promotion to return to an arena/city. This time a 10-way hair match, held on July 16. Also possibly the first Lucha Del Revés example, as many of the competitors were nonetheless masked.

Wrestlers who escaped

Brazo de Platino was disqualified by the rudo referee[2], thus forfeiting his hair to Oro Negro.

2009

Minis

On January 11th, CMLL held a 12 masked mini cage match. There were no specific feud leading into it, and it just served as the monthly big show for the the Sunday shows.

Order of Escape

  1. Cosmico
  2. Electrico
  3. Fantasy
  4. Pequeno Ninja
  5. Tzuki
  6. Pequeno Olimpico
  7. Pequeno Universo 2000
  8. Pequeno Warrior
  9. Ultimo Dragoncito
  10. Mascarita Dorada

Pierrothito defeated Shockercito to win the match. Shockercito was revealed to be Javier Cortes Sanchez.

Summer

CMLL held the main 2009 Infierno en el Ring will take place on July 31, 2009. Order of escape

  1. Mictlan
  2. Heavy Metal
  3. Blue Panther
  4. Okumura
  5. Terrible
  6. Maximo
  7. Shocker
  8. Texano Jr.
  9. Ray Mendoza Jr. (?)
  10. Negro Casas (?)
  11. Hector Garza
  12. Black Warrior
  13. Yujiro

Naito pinned Toscano for the win.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r-HfsWXfyY
  2. ↑ https://thecubsfan.com/cmll/2008/07/20/0720-scattered-results-notes-lineups/
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