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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
Offizielle Webseite
www.cmll.com
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