Andrade Set For CMLL Return Against Volador Jr.

CMLL has confirmed a major addition to its 93rd Anniversary show, announcing during CMLL Informa that Andrade will make his return to the promotion on September 18, when he squares off against Volador Jr. The card will also see a bout added involving Mistico, though further details on that matchup have yet to be revealed.

Andrade’s comeback to Arena Mexico carries some built-in history. His last appearance there came in December 2023, when he suffered a loss to Volador Jr. Bringing him back against the same opponent nearly two years later gives the rematch an obvious narrative hook — a chance for Andrade to settle unfinished business on one of the biggest stages CMLL offers all year.

The timing lines up with a period of change for Andrade, who has bounced between AEW and the independent scene in recent months. A high-profile return to Arena Mexico for the promotion’s Anniversary show, historically one of the most star-studded dates on the lucha libre calendar, suggests he’s looking to reestablish his presence in Mexico while keeping his options open across the wrestling landscape. For CMLL, landing a name with Andrade’s résumé and crossover recognition is a coup for a show that always draws outside eyes, and pairing him with a featured star like Volador Jr. all but guarantees the match gets serious real estate on the card.

Volador Jr., for his part, remains one of CMLL’s most consistent top-tier performers, and a win here would only add to his credibility heading into the Anniversary show. A loss, on the other hand, would hand Andrade a symbolic measure of revenge and potentially open the door to further programs with CMLL’s upper-card roster if he sticks around beyond a single appearance.

The addition of a Mistico match to the same show only raises the stakes further. Mistico has long been one of the promotion’s most beloved and bankable stars, and any appearance from him on an Anniversary card tends to draw significant attention, even before an opponent or stipulation is confirmed. CMLL has a habit of doling out details for its biggest show in stages through CMLL Informa, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see more specifics — including who Mistico will face — trickle out as September 18 approaches.

CMLL’s Anniversary shows are typically the promotion’s answer to WrestleMania or Wrestle Kingdom: a night built around big singles matches, mask-vs-mask or hair-vs-hair stakes, and reunions with stars who don’t appear on a weekly basis. Andrade’s return fits that mold perfectly, giving the show an eye-catching outside name while still keeping the focus on a home-grown star in Volador Jr.

Expect CMLL to continue rolling out matches for the 93rd Anniversary card in the coming weeks, with more names and stipulations likely to be confirmed as the promotion builds toward what’s shaping up to be one of its most talked-about shows of the year.