The magic of the World Council of Wrestling (CMLL) was once again felt in its full expression, after the Arena México recorded a spectacular attendance for a new edition of 'Friday Spectacular', where the great protagonist of the night was Hechicero, who secured his pass to the final of the 2026 Universal Championship. The second qualifier brought together several champions and important figures from the roster, generating a fight full of intensity and a high level. Both gladiators offered a power-to-power duel, but it was the 'Ring Alchemist' who managed to tip the scales in his favor, securing his place in the grand final, which will be held as part of the 70th Anniversary of Arena México. In the semi-final match, Atlantis Jr., Flip Gordon and Sphinx took victory by defeating the Ghost Galleon, a team that sought to shine on its return to the so-called 'Cathedral of Lucha Libre', but failed to stop the spectacularity of their rivals. In another intense, lightning-fast match, El Valiente made his experience count by defeating Star Jr. with a couple of devastating neckbreakers, leaving it clear that he is still a benchmark in the ring. The women's division also had a leading role, as Zeuxis and Keyra imposed in two consecutive falls on Tessa Blanchard and Garra Negra, in a match that was not without controversy after an illegal definition marked the course of the result. Finally, in the match that opened the event, Max Star, Futuro and Valiente Jr. started the night on the right foot by defeating Guerrero Maya Jr., Raider and Okumura, igniting the fans from early on in an evening full of emotions. Names like Stigma, Niebla Roja, Neón, Templario and Místico were left behind in a contest that gave no respite and kept the audience on the edge of their seats. The decisive moment arrived when Hechicero and Ángel de Oro were face to face in the final stretch.
