NJPW, MLW, And CMLL Form Strategic Alliance

The wrestling world unites. 

New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, and CMLL announced a new strategic alliance that will feature a variety of crossover collaborations. 

From the promotions:

MLW / CMLL / NJPW UNITE FOR LANDMARK STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

(NEW YORK / MEXICO / TOKYO) – Major League Wrestling (“MLW”), Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (“CMLL”) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (“NJPW”) today announced the formation of a landmark strategic alliance.

The three world class organizations will unite for a variety of crossover collaborations, commencing this October. The strategic alliance creates the ultimate stage for each organization to showcase their signature fighting styles and athletes.

“It’s a privilege and honor to forge an alliance with CMLL and work with Mr. Salvador Lutteroth
Lomeli and his team while expanding MLW’s relationship with New Japan to create an extraordinary collaboration,” said MW CEO and Founder Court Bauer. ” wish to thank Mr.

Salvador Lutteroth Lomeli, Mr. Naoki Sugabayashi, Mr. Takami Ohbari and Rocky Romero for building the foundation for this opportunity. We look forward to showcasing the extraordinary athletes from Mexico, Japan, and America for fans worldwide.”

Celebrating its 90th anniversary earlier this month, CMLL is recognized as the premier lucha libre organization in the world. Introducing lucha libre to Mexico on September 21, 1933, CMLL, originally known as EMLL, is a sports and cultural institution, with the famous Arena Mexico hosting some of Mexico’s most iconic matches and becoming the unrivaled leader in lucha libre.

Recognized for its rich tradition and celebrated for its unmatched excellence, CMLL is synonymous with lucha libre in Mexico and around the world.

MLW and NJPW announced a partnership in August. NJPW and CMLL have a long-standing partnership. 

Fightful will provide more details on the partnership when more is known.