[2000-01-01-CMLL] Antifaz & Tigre Blanco & Tony Rivera vs Pimpinela Escarlata & Rencor Latino & Violencia

[ohtani's jacket]

This was Pimpi's debut in CMLL. Apparently, it was first time CMLL had allowed an exotico on their shows in over 25 years. Pimpi looked rapt to be making his debut. He brought along regular dance partner, Tony Rivera. They couldn't do the type of risque stuff you might see in Monterrey, so instead they brawled with an intensity that you don't usually see in undercard bouts. The others fed off this and worked stiffer than they normally would. It was exciting to watch as there was an  edge to the exchanges that you only see in apuesta feuds. Rivera was as fired up as I've seen him and Pimpi did these wonderful "girly" strikes that still looked like stinging blows. I loved the takedowns and brawling between Rivera and Pimpi but the spot of the night went to Antifaz who hit a a dropkick flush in Pimpi's face. Really good match. The Fox Sports coverage made a huge difference. Super entertaining debut for Pimpi.