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    Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

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    "Der älteste aktive professionelle Wrestling-Verband der Welt"

    Founded 1933 Mexico City
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    Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, known to fans as CMLL, is a Mexican professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City. It is the oldest continuously operating professional wrestling promotion in the world, having been founded in 1933 as Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL) by Salvador Lutteroth González. CMLL is the foundational institution of Mexican lucha libre, the high-flying, mask-heavy style of wrestling that has become a national cultural treasure. The promotion nurtures local talent and preserves traditions like the sacred masks worn by luchadores, which can be wagered in career-defining matches.

    CMLL runs regular shows at its home venue, Arena México, in the Colonia Doctores neighborhood, as well as at Arena Coliseo and Arena Puebla across Mexico. The promotion has also expanded internationally through partnerships with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Major League Wrestling (MLW), bringing international talent into its events and reaching US audiences. The roster is divided into técnicos (the good guys) and rudos (the bad guys), a moral alignment system that has defined lucha libre storytelling for generations.

    Over its 90-plus years, CMLL has produced legendary figures who transcended wrestling to become Mexican pop culture icons: El Santo, Blue Demon, Mil Máscaras, and more recently Místico and Último Guerrero. The promotion's influence extends globally, with its acrobatic style adopted by wrestlers in Japan, the United States, and beyond.

    Mission

    CMLL's mission is to preserve and promote the traditions of Mexican lucha libre, characterized by high-flying acrobatics, masked wrestlers, and rich cultural rituals. The promotion aims to entertain audiences while nurturing homegrown talent and maintaining the distinctive style that makes lucha libre a beloved part of Mexican identity. It also seeks to expand the reach of lucha libre globally through partnerships with international promotions like AEW and MLW, and through modern media platforms.

    Geschichte

    Salvador Lutteroth González gründete 1933 die Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre mit dem Ziel, einen professionellen Wrestling-Verband aufzubauen, der in der mexikanischen Kultur verwurzelt ist. Die frühen Jahre waren schwierig, aber in den 1940er Jahren begann EMLL Gewinne zu erzielen und legte den Grundstein für das, was später die Arena México werden sollte. Ein berühmter früher Vorfall festigte den Ruf des Verbandes: ein inszenierter Kampf, bei dem der Wrestler Velázquez angeblich seinen Gegner Gomez so stark trat, dass er dessen Glasauge herauslöste. Der dramatische Effekt überzeugte das Publikum, dass die Gewalt real war, und machte den Bösewicht El Murciélago Enmascarado zu Lutteroths meistgehasster Figur.

    In den 1950er und 1960er Jahren erzielte EMLL große Erfolge, baute weitere Arenen und schuf Stars wie El Santo und Blue Demon, die zu Nationalhelden wurden. Die 1970er Jahre waren schwieriger, aber der Verband arbeitete weiter. 1988 beendete EMLL seine Zusammenarbeit mit der National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) und benannte sich zwischen 1991 und 1992 in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre um. Seitdem ist CMLL der dominierende Wrestling-Verband in Mexiko geblieben, der sich an die moderne Unterhaltung anpasst, während er seine Traditionen bewahrt.

    Unterabteilungen

    Talent Relations

    Verwaltet Wrestler, Trainer und Unterstützungspersonal

    Event Production

    Organisiert regelmäßige Shows in der Arena México und anderen Veranstaltungsorten

    Broadcasting

    Kümmert sich um Fernsehproduktion und Vertriebspartnerschaften

    Training School

    Entwickelt neue Luchadores durch ein formelles Trainingsprogramm

    Merchandising

    Verkauft Masken, Bekleidung und andere Markenartikel

    Bemerkenswerte Personen

    Salvador Lutteroth González

    Gründer · 1933–1960s

    Founded EMLL in 1933, transforming lucha libre into a national institution

    El Santo

    Wrestler · 1940s–1960s

    Became the most famous luchador in history, starring in over 50 films

    Blue Demon

    Wrestler · 1940s–1970s

    Legendary masked wrestler and rival of El Santo, also a film star

    Mil Máscaras

    Wrestler · 1960s–1990s

    Pioneered international appeal with innovative high-flying moves

    Místico

    Wrestler · 2000s–2010s

    Modern-era star who achieved international fame before moving to WWE

    Rey Mysterio

    Trainee / Early Career · 1980s–1990s

    Trained and began his career in Mexican lucha libre before becoming a global icon

    Meilensteine

    1933

    Salvador Lutteroth founds Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL)

    1940s

    EMLL begins generating significant profits and develops Arena México

    1950s–1960s

    The promotion achieves greater success, building additional arenas

    1970s

    A rocky period, but operations continue

    1988

    EMLL ends its arrangement with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)

    1991–1992

    EMLL rebrands as Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)

    2026

    Participates in historic US show in Las Vegas during WrestleMania week

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    Organisationsinfo

    Gegründet
    1933
    Hauptsitz
    Mexico City
    Land
    Mexico
    Typ
    Andere
    Gegründet
    1933
    Hauptsitz
    Mexiko-Stadt
    Land
    Mexico
    Gründer
    Salvador Lutteroth
    Veranstaltungsort
    Arena México
    Popularity Score
    42.09

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    www.cmll.com

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