Once again, CMLL will host their annual Grand Prix Tournament that will take place on Friday, August 30
th. The competition is comprised of Team Mexico vs. Team World, with Negro Casas, Dragon Lee, Barbaro Cavernario, Forastero, Diamante Azul, Soberano Jr., Volador Jr., and RUSH representing Mexico.
As for Team World, the combatants represent stars from ROH, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and The Crash, as Kenny King, Mark Briscoe, Jay Briscoe and Matt Taven of Ring Of Honor, Luke Hawx and Oraculo of The Crash Lucha, Big Daddy, representing the United States, and Mecha Wolf 450 representing Puerto Rico.
The tournament originally began back in 1994 and has been a stable for the Lucha Libre company throughout the years. Last year, Michael Elgin walked out victorious for Team World by eliminating Ultimo Dragon. The multi-person elimination match will be held at the Arena Mexico.