Major League Wrestling has announced a massive quarterfinal match for its prestigious Opera Cup tournament, as two of the most influential luchadores of the 21st century, Místico and Último Guerrero, will go one-on-one. The dream match is scheduled to take place at the company’s “Slaughterhouse” event on Saturday, October 4, in the Los Angeles area.
The bout is a significant one for MLW, as it brings a contest that would typically headline a major show in Mexico to a US audience, offering fans a unique opportunity to witness lucha libre history. The stakes are high, as Místico is the defending 2024 Opera Cup winner and is looking to repeat as champion, while the legendary Último Guerrero is looking to add another major accolade to his storied career.
The announcement from Major League Wrestling highlighted the magnitude of the encounter.
“The Opera Cup quarterfinals deliver a clash for the ages as two of the most influential luchadores of the 21st century collide: Místico vs. Último Guerrero. This is a bout so monumental it would pack 20,000 fans in Mexico — yet it will happen live in front of the greater Los Angeles area, giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness Lucha Libre history unfold. Místico, the 2024 Opera Cup winner, defeated Ikuro Kwon in an opening round bout this summer to advance to the quarterfinals. Último Guerrero, a true icon of Lucha Libre, earned his spot by defeating Esfinge this past weekend at FIGHTLAND in the opening round. Now, the two pillars of Lucha Libre will stand across the ring from one another in a quarterfinal match that will shake the foundations of the Opera Cup. Can Místico continue his quest to repeat as champion, or will Último Guerrero crush his hopes and carve his own path to glory?”