MJF Captures CMLL World Light Heavyweight Title, Schedules First Defense on August 15
MJF’s win came via a half-crab knee submission that cemented his cross-promotional heel persona
Overview
- MJF dethroned Averno at Arena Mexico on August 1, ending a 491-day reign with a knee-shattering half-crab submission.
- The victory marked MJF’s 14th singles championship, his first title in CMLL and inaugural Light Heavyweight crown.
- He confirmed his first defense will be against Zandokan Jr. at the August 15 CMLL Viernes Espectacular.
- In a post-match promo wearing Mistico’s mask, MJF proclaimed himself an ‘American hero’ as part of his national pride storyline.
- Zandokan Jr. confronted MJF after the match, demanding respect for lucha libre and vowing to bring the belt back to Mexico.