In a match that shook Arena Mexico to its foundations, CMLL star Atlantis Jr. turned the tables on Kyle Fletcher, becoming the new ROH World TV Champion! The crowd at the Viernes Espectacular show on June 28 was electrified as Atlantis Jr. executed a breathtaking top-rope Canadian Destroyer, followed by not one, but two frog splashes, leaving Fletcher flat on the mat and the audience roaring in approval.
Fletcher, who had been basking in his 196-day reign since Final Battle 2023, where he triumphed in a grueling six-man Survival of the Fittest match, was making his debut in the CMLL ring. Despite his impressive defenses against formidable opponents like Dalton Castle, Christopher Daniels, and Lee Johnson, Fletcher found himself outmatched by the historic World Light Heavyweight Champion in a showdown that proved the depths of Atlantis Jr.’s prowess.
AEW fans might remember Atlantis Jr. from his fiery debut on “AEW Dynamite” in February, where he faced Chris Jericho. Although he didn’t clinch a victory then, he’s come a long way since, now holding a prestigious title in ROH.
The timing of this victory is particularly poignant, as Mexican wrestling promotion CMLL, alongside STARDOM and NJPW, is gaining significant airtime on AEW programming ahead of the much-anticipated Forbidden Door event this weekend. While Atlantis Jr. isn’t currently slated for the Forbidden Door card, other CMLL stars are stepping into the spotlight. Stephanie Vaquer, CMLL Women’s Champion, will battle TBS Champion Mercedes Mone in a Title vs. Title match. Meanwhile, Hechicero is set to take on former AEW World Champion MJF in his own backyard of Long Island, New York.
The ring may have been in Mexico, but the reverberations of Atlantis Jr.’s victory are being felt worldwide. With this win, he’s not just riding the waves of success—he’s making a splash big enough to cross the Forbidden Door itself!