Summary

CMLL has announced Phase 1 of its 2026 Universal Championship for the April 3 edition of Viernes Espectacular. Máscara Dorada, Flip Gordon, and Averno will meet in a three-way qualifier after each retained their respective titles on the March 31 Martes de Arena México card.

CMLL also confirmed that the Universal Championship final is scheduled for April 24 at the 63rd Arena México Anniversary event, with additional qualifiers set to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Updated card for CMLL Viernes Espectacular (April 3)

Shockercito and Galaxy vs. Depredadores (Minos I and Minos II).

Capitán Suicida, Brillante Jr. and Fugaz vs. Yutani, Okumura and Shoma Kato.

Thunder Rosa, Marcela and India Sioux vs. Persephone, Princesa Sugehit and Olympia.

Lighting Match: Templario vs. Neón.

2026 CMLL Universal Championship, Phase 1: Máscara Dorada vs. Flip Gordon vs. Averno.

AEW World Trios Championship Match: Mistico and Jetspeed (Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey) vs. Don Callis Family (Volador Jr., El Clon and Hechicero).

What the Universal Championship setup means for Arena México Anniversary

Máscara Dorada, Flip Gordon, and Averno entering the same Phase 1 match immediately raises the stakes for April 3, because one of CMLL's current champions can now take direct momentum into the April 24 final at Arena México Anniversary.

The promotion also gains a clear thread for the rest of April, as each newly announced qualifier now has a defined destination on one of CMLL's marquee spring cards.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.