[2023-02-24-CMLL-Super Viernes] Blue Panther vs Virus

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The match starts tentatively with a lock-up, but Virus quickly gains control. Blue Panther places his foot in the fold of Virus’ leg to get leverage on an arm wringer. Blue Panther is in his sixties. His bridging on his head and hitting a monkey flip would be an impressive spot for someone forty years younger. Virus hones in his arm, with Panther opting to target his opponent’s leg. Virus controlling the bulk of the match isn’t how you’d expect this to go on paper, but it works and is a way to subvert expectations.

Blue Panther rallies the crowd, and the pace begins to quicken. Panther hits a hurricanrana from the top rope and goes for a topé , but Virus places his foot on the post, twisting in mid-air and hitting an arm drag. They keep upping the ante with Blue Panther hitting a no-hands hurricanrana off the apron. The final stretch is brilliant. Blue Panther goes for a bit of misdirection, but he gets too fancy, and it costs him the match.

I could go on and on about this match. Every hold had a purpose. Yes, it largely consisted of Blue Panther & Virus trading llaves, but hey, they’re some pretty sweet llaves! Besides, there are far worse ways to spend time than watching these two trade holds. An exercise in efficiency from two maestros.