Mistico has emerged as one of the biggest names in lucha libre over the last 25 years. The star brings a unique aura to every venue he appears. It’s what makes him arguably CMLL’s top draw. His visibility extends beyond Arena Mexico working for promotions around the world including Major League Wrestling.
Mistico, a former MLW World Middleweight Champion, went on to win the Opera Cup by defeating KENTA at Fightland in 2024. Then he made history once again by overcoming Volador Jr. in the finals of the 2025 tournament at the MLW x Don Gato Tequila live special in November. The iconic performer became the first to win the Opera Cup twice in the modern era and consecutively.
I’m so happy to be the first Mexican luchador to win the Opera Cup and back-to-back,” he said “It was a great match against Volador. It was so great for me that I took the victory a couple of months ago. With MLW, I’m so grateful to them and all the fans that support me…I’m ready for what is coming up.
Despite having such a strong year, Mistico remains humble. He is also dedicated to testing his skills against the best. Among them was his standout matches versus Austin Aries, MJF and Will Ospreay. His goals for 2026 are well defined.
Something I want to achieve in the next year is the MLW World Heavyweight Championship,” Mistico said. “It’s something I’m looking forward to next year. It’s something I would like to have an opportunity for in the future. Again, I’m so grateful to have the support of the fans. It’s important to have that support at all MLW shows.
"I love lucha libre. It’s a part of my life and it’s something I want to bring in every show. It doesn’t matter where it is. This relationship is so important for me, this relationship between MLW and CMLL, to bring everything. I want to have some more important victories in my career.”
On December 9, Mistico gained more mainstream popularity when Bad Bunny wore a Mistico mask to disguise his identity at CMLL event. The company confirmed the Puerto Rican mega star was front row in the “King of Silver and Gold” mask while witnessing the action inside Arena Mexico. For the luchador, the connection to the fans, whether they are multi-platinum recording artists or not, is key.
Bad Bunny, a huge artist and so famous. It was so important to me that he wore my mask...” he said.
Mistico attributes his success to staying prepared. He treats every match the same. Adding, “Despite being at a great level, I’m still preparing for all the matches for all the shows. It doesn’t matter where it is. I want to bring everything to prove why I love lucha libre and why it’s part of my life. I’m so grateful to have the support of the fans.”
The cross-promotional name looks forward to building on the momentum created in 2025. Mistico looks to make the most of every opportunity. At the top of the list right out of the gate is MLW’s upcoming Apocalypto 2026 show on February 7. The event will feature CMLL talent sure to electrify the crowd at the Cicero Stadium, just outside of Chicago.
I’m open to face any luchador that wants to face Mistico in CMLL or another company all around the world with all these relationships,” he said. “...I want 2026 to be better for Mistico and want to do this with the relationship with MLW.”