As reported over the weekend, masked Mexican wrestling star Averno is believed to have signed a contract with WWE. Averno was one of Sin Cara’s top opponents before Cara came to WWE and is expected to join the SmackDown brand as a familiar face that Sin Cara can have great matches with in the coming months.
Averno, who had a tryout match with WWE last October, puts his mask on the line in a match with La Mascara later this month at CMLL’s next big show.
Averno was recently contacted by WWE after company officials asked Sin Cara who he would most like to work with. A number of WWE superstars have had a difficult time thus far adapting to Sin Cara’s lucha libre star and bringing in Sin Cara’s longtime rival from Mexico is a way to showcase both of their unique styles.
Averno headed to WWE has drawn a lot of negative press in Mexico, which has seen their top promotions business’ eroded by WWE recently establishing a strong presence in the region. Averno was interviewed in Mexico yesterday and basically did damage control, denying all of the WWE rumors – likely to keep fans interested in his final CMLL match later this month.
Averno’s father, who is an EMLL referee, confirmed in a separate interview that his son is headed to WWE.
Check out this match between Averno and Sin Cara from earlier this year at “CMLL FANTASTICA MANIA 2011” from Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall this past January:
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