Summary

Claudio Castagnoli is officially headed to CMLL Slamfest, where he will face Atlantis Jr on April 16 at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. The match was announced as part of the latest lineup reveal for the show.

The addition gives Slamfest another notable singles bout after the card recently grew with Mistico vs. Hechicero and Persephone's title defense. Castagnoli vs. Atlantis Jr now joins a lineup that mixes established CMLL names with an internationally recognized opponent.

Updated CMLL Slamfest card

The announced lineup for the April 16 event now includes:

  • CMLL Light Heavyweight Champion Mistico vs. CMLL Heavyweight Champion Hechicero
  • CMLL World Women’s Championship: Persephone (c) vs. TBA
  • Claudio Castagnoli vs. Atlantis Jr
  • Blue Panther vs. Ultimo Guerrero
  • Mascara Dorada and Neon vs. Capitan Suicida and Flip Gordon
  • Chamuel and Tengu vs. Kemalito and Periquito Sacaryas

What Claudio Castagnoli vs. Atlantis Jr adds to Slamfest

Claudio Castagnoli vs. Atlantis Jr gives CMLL Slamfest another match with clear crossover appeal, which should help the Las Vegas card stand out even more as the event gets closer. It also gives Atlantis Jr a high-profile opponent on a lineup that already had title matches and veteran names attached to it.

With Mistico vs. Hechicero also set for the show, Slamfest now has multiple singles attractions to anchor its promotion in the final stretch before April 16.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.