CMLL takes center stage for historic US show in Las Vegas amid WrestleMania week

CMLL star Flip Gordon talks to Fox News Digital about the company's endeavors the U.S. during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS – Pro wrestling fans will descend on Las Vegas for days of action ahead of WrestleMania 42 this week, but WWE is hardly the only game in town.

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), one of Mexico’s most popular pro wrestling promotions, is set to hold its first solo show in the U.S. in its 92-year history. CMLL has produced many legendary pro wrestlers, and some of its top stars are making significant waves in other major North American promotions, like All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH).

The company has partnered with AEW and ROH on plenty of occasions, with some pro wrestlers in the latter promotions signing dual contracts, allowing them to compete on each other’s shows, including Místico and Thunder Rosa. 

CMLL is set to put together an intriguing card that will showcase Lucha Libre style of pro wrestling that the average fan might have never seen before.

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CMLL star Flip Gordon performs a dive outside the ring. (CMLL)

Flip Gordon, who is the National Wrestling Alliance's historic world middleweight champion, is among those participating in matches at the historic CMLL show. He said CMLL hosting its own show in Las Vegas underscored the incredible momentum the company has put together.

"I think it's very significant. Last year, we sold over a million tickets in Arena Mexico, which no other company has ever done in the history of professional wrestling," Gordon told Fox News Digital. "CMLL is on a hot streak right now. We're selling out shows left and right. I think this year we're gonna break the record for most