Eddie Kingston set for CMLL World Heavyweight Championship match
Wrestling Inc • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Eddie Kingston will challenge Hechicero for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship on August 28 at Arena Mexico. This match marks Kingston's debut in CMLL and a first-time encounter with Hechicero, who previously held the title by defeating Claudio Castagnoli. Kingston was recently pulled from the AEW Continental Challenge Cup due to a medical issue but appears ready to compete. This CMLL event will also include various talent from both CMLL and Stardom.
- •Kingston’s CMLL debut is on August 28 at Arena Mexico.
- •He will face Hechicero for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship.
- •Kingston was previously sidelined due to a medical issue.
- •Hechicero defeated Claudio Castagnoli to become champion.
- •The event will feature other matches involving CMLL and Stardom wrestlers.
- 6:00 PMWrestling Inc — AEW Star Eddie Kingston Set To Challenge For CMLL World Heavyweight Championship
- 6:00 PMCageside Seats — Eddie Kingston back from injury to challenge for world title
"One door closes, and another door opens. Eddie Kingston was pulled from the AEW Continental Challenge Cup due to injury. The Mad King won’t be out for long. His next match is booked, and it is for a world title. Kingston travels to Arena Mexico to challenge Hechicero for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship. This will be Kingston’s debut in CMLL and a first-time matchup against Hechicero. In addition to the AEW talent, this CMLL card also includes wrestlers from Stardom. The lineup for the show on Friday, August 28 stands as: CMLL World Heavyweight Championship: Hechicero (c) vs. Eddie Kingston Templario, Star Jr., & Dragon Rojo Jr. vs. Ultimo Guerrero, Zandokan Jr., & Barbaro Cavernario Blue Panther vs. Gran Guerrero in lightning match Villano III Jr. & Hijo del Villano III vs. Blue Panther & Hijo de Blue Panther vs. Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II in first eliminator for #1 contender to CMLL World Tag Team Championship CMLL vs. Stardom: Lluvia, Zeuxis, & Dark Silueta vs. Maika, Mei Seira, & Ema Maishima Guerrero Maya Jr. vs. El Cobarde Brillante Jr. & Rey Pegasus vs. Raider & Cerebro Negro Jr. 🔜 📍Arena México 🗓️ Viernes 28 de Agosto '26 🕣 8:30 p.m. 🎟️ en taquillas y en Ticketmaster:https://t.co/meaJv02Si0 📲 Transmisión EN VIVO para miembros nivel “Campeón Mundial” y "Leyenda": https://t.co/dxr7urQxNm#ViernesEspectacularCMLL pic.twitter.com/ppiKPM6LtT — Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) August 25, 2026 Kingston previously requested this CMLL world title bout while still competing in the AEW Continental Cup. #CMLLInforma || ⌛️🌎 ¡Eddie Kingston con un objetivo claro! El gladiador de AEW tiene la mira puesta en Hechicero y en el Campeonato Mundial Completo del CMLL. 📲 https://t.co/kelGXKxJdL pic.twitter.com/XIibTtfQpN — Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) August 20, 2026 As of now, the only way to stream this event live is through the Campeón Mundial (World Champion) and Leyenda (Legend) tiers of the monthly subscription to CMLL’s YouTube channel. Share your thoughts on Eddie Kingston challenging for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship. Would you like to see Kingston win the title?
"Eddie Kingston is set to make his CMLL debut after he was not medically cleared to compete in the second round of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup tournament.
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External links- Wrestling IncAug 25, 2026, 6:00 PMAEW Star Eddie Kingston Set To Challenge For CMLL World Heavyweight Championship
Eddie Kingston is set to make his CMLL debut after he was not medically cleared to compete in the second round of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup tournament.
- Cageside SeatsAug 25, 2026, 6:00 PMEddie Kingston back from injury to challenge for world title
One door closes, and another door opens. Eddie Kingston was pulled from the AEW Continental Challenge Cup due to injury. The Mad King won’t be out for long. His next match is booked, and it is for a world title. Kingston travels to Arena Mexico to challenge Hechicero for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship. This will be Kingston’s debut in CMLL and a first-time matchup against Hechicero. In addition to the AEW talent, this CMLL card also includes wrestlers from Stardom. The lineup for the show on Friday, August 28 stands as: CMLL World Heavyweight Championship: Hechicero (c) vs. Eddie Kingston Templario, Star Jr., & Dragon Rojo Jr. vs. Ultimo Guerrero, Zandokan Jr., & Barbaro Cavernario Blue Panther vs. Gran Guerrero in lightning match Villano III Jr. & Hijo del Villano III vs. Blue Panther & Hijo de Blue Panther vs. Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II in first eliminator for #1 contender to CMLL World Tag Team Championship CMLL vs. Stardom: Lluvia, Zeuxis, & Dark Silueta vs. Maika, Mei Seira, & Ema Maishima Guerrero Maya Jr. vs. El Cobarde Brillante Jr. & Rey Pegasus vs. Raider & Cerebro Negro Jr. 🔜 📍Arena México 🗓️ Viernes 28 de Agosto '26 🕣 8:30 p.m. 🎟️ en taquillas y en Ticketmaster:https://t.co/meaJv02Si0 📲 Transmisión EN VIVO para miembros nivel “Campeón Mundial” y "Leyenda": https://t.co/dxr7urQxNm#ViernesEspectacularCMLL pic.twitter.com/ppiKPM6LtT — Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) August 25, 2026 Kingston previously requested this CMLL world title bout while still competing in the AEW Continental Cup. #CMLLInforma || ⌛️🌎 ¡Eddie Kingston con un objetivo claro! El gladiador de AEW tiene la mira puesta en Hechicero y en el Campeonato Mundial Completo del CMLL. 📲 https://t.co/kelGXKxJdL pic.twitter.com/XIibTtfQpN — Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) August 20, 2026 As of now, the only way to stream this event live is through the Campeón Mundial (World Champion) and Leyenda (Legend) tiers of the monthly subscription to CMLL’s YouTube channel. Share your thoughts on Eddie Kingston challenging for the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship. Would you like to see Kingston win the title?
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