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Persephone Wins CMLL Grand Prix de Amazonas 2025 at Arena México

The CMLL standout celebrated representing Mexico after defeating AEW’s Thekla.

Overview

  • Nine wrestlers for Mexico faced nine international competitors in the women’s tournament at Arena México.
  • Persephone eliminated Mina Shirakawa and Skye Blue on her way to the final, then sealed the win over Thekla with a backflip from the top rope.
  • She credited the crowd’s support and said fulfilling her childhood wish to represent Mexico filled her with pride.
  • Post-match, Persephone said the victory shows she may be the best and briefly made peace with La Catalina during a celebratory scene involving all participants and a marching band.
  • Bárbaro Cavernario and Difunto were disqualified for excessive roughness in two straight falls, and Hechicero won the Match Relámpago against Xelhua.