Things got out of hand in Mexico City this weekend as AEW’s Death Riders faced an unruly crowd during their CMLL appearances—and the chaos didn’t end when the final bell rang.
Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta worked two back-to-back CMLL events, first at Arena Mexico on Friday and again at Arena Coliseo on Saturday. While their matches drew attention, the reaction from fans turned hostile—culminating in fans throwing objects at the trio during the show and later trying to mob Daniel Garcia as he attempted to leave the venue.
Garcia posted video footage to his Instagram Stories after Saturday’s event, showing a tense scene outside Arena Coliseo. A group of fans surrounded him as he exited, creating a chaotic moment that required security to step in. The atmosphere was anything but celebratory, even after the group’s main event win that night.
The in-arena tension escalated when fans began pelting the Death Riders with debris—a reaction rarely seen in modern CMLL events. The aggressive crowd behavior marked a stark contrast from the usual reception for visiting stars, suggesting the AEW trio struck a nerve with their presence and performance.
Claudio Castagnoli made headlines by winning the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship from Ultimo Guerrero on Friday. Garcia and Yuta came up short in their attempt to win the CMLL Tag Titles, but all three ended Saturday night with a big win in trios action over Guerrero, Difunto, and Esfinge.
Their two-night run was covered by Wrestling Observer Radio, with Dave Meltzer praising Castagnoli’s title match but also acknowledging the intense crowd reactions that followed the group throughout the weekend.
AEW’s Death Riders clearly made an impact—but it came with real heat from the CMLL crowd that boiled over both inside and outside the arena.
What’s your take on the fan reaction in Mexico? Did the Death Riders take things too far—or is this exactly the kind of energy that wrestling needs? Sound off in the comments and tell us what you think.
November 30, 2025 12:20 pm
