Report: 19 CMLL stars in danger of losing US work visas

  • Ian Carey
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Several wrestlers from CMLL are reportedly in danger of losing their ability to work in the United States. 

According to a report from PWInsider, the US government is in the process of canceling the work visas for several luchadors, including those who have recently performed on AEW programming. 

According to a post from Lucha Blog, Soberano Jr, Templario, Volador Jr, Hechicero, Blue Panther, and Mascara Dorada are among those believed to be losing their US work visas. PWInsider reports Dulce Gardenia, El Sagrado, El Suicida, Electrico, Espiritu Negro, Euforia, Fugaz, Gemelo Diablo 1 and 2, Magico, Robin, Sangre Imperial, and referee Saga are in danger of having their visas canceled as well.

The situation is said to be due to a breakdown of communication between CMLL and the American independent promotion Full Blown Pro Wrestling out of Texas, who had been sponsoring the visas. Full Blown Pro Wrestling owner Jerry Cadena was contacted by the US Department of Homeland Security regarding the visa applications. They informed him of an issue relating to the visas, although it’s not clear what the issue is. Homeland Security also informed Cadena that he could be accused of fraud if the issue caused the visa applications to be flagged. 

CMLL then informed Cadena that they would handle the situation. However, Cadena has not heard back from the promotion since. Cadena has now informed Homeland Security that he is no longer working with CMLL and any agreements he had with the talent have been terminated as of today, February 28.