Summary

Claudio Castagnoli said he has already proven himself as the top CMLL World Heavyweight Champion, as he prepares for his next defense against Ultimo Guerrero on March 13.

The source text states Castagnoli has held the title for just over 100 days and made five successful defenses.

Castagnoli also argued that his defense pace in roughly three to four months compares favorably to a prior three-year family hold on the championship.

Claudio Castagnoli and Ultimo Guerrero rematch raises the pressure on title-run claims

Claudio Castagnoli publicly calling this reign an all-time standard creates a concrete consequence, his March 13 defense against Ultimo Guerrero now carries added stakes for how that claim is judged.

With this matchup already established in the announced rematch update, a successful defense would strengthen his case around activity and consistency.

Quotes

Quote from Claudio Castagnoli

"I’ve always felt that I always want to test myself against the best and see where I’m at, because of that, I’ve always believed that if you want to see how good you are, step in the ring with me. Right now, I feel I’ve proved to everybody that I’m the best CMLL World Heavyweight Champion that maybe there’s ever been."

Claudio Castagnoli later went on to say:

"That may make some of the luchadors mad. Look at Ultimo Guerrero, who wants another shot because he feels his family and his home country is being misrepresented or not represented that well, but my response to that would be that your brother had the title for three years and I’ve defended it more in what’s been three, four months."

Sources

As reported by Fightful.