AEW Roderick Strong: No. 1 Contender for CMLL World Title
- Roderick Strong earned a shot at Claudio Castagnoli's CMLL World Middleweight Championship on the January 17, 2026, episode of AEW Rampage.
- The match took place at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas.
- Castagnoli originally won the CMLL World Middleweight Championship on March 24, 2023, defeating Volador Jr.
Roderick Strong Challenges Claudio Castagnoli for CMLL World Title
Roderick Strong earned a shot at Claudio Castagnoli’s CMLL World Middleweight Championship on the January 17, 2026, episode of AEW Rampage. He defeated Brian Cage in a singles match to become the number one contender.
The match took place at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. Strong secured the victory over Cage after a flurry of offense, culminating in his End of Days finishing maneuver.
Castagnoli originally won the CMLL World Middleweight Championship on March 24, 2023, defeating Volador Jr. at Viernes Espectacular in Mexico city. He has successfully defended the title multiple times as then.
AEW and CMLL have a working relationship, allowing for talent exchange and championship defenses between the promotions. This partnership began in 2022 and has resulted in several cross-promotional events, including the Fantastica Mania series.
No date has been announced for the championship match between Strong and Castagnoli.