Grako Retires From In-Ring Competition, Will Become Full-Time Referee For CMLL

A new career path for Grako.
There is a new career path for now-former CMLL wrestler Grako, real name Omar Palacios. He appeared on the June 11th episode of CMLL Informa and announced his retirement from in-ring competition.
It was also revealed that he’ll be transitioning to being a full-time referee for CMLL.
#CMLLInforma || ¡Un momento histórico y lleno de emoción! 🥺
Grako se despojó de su máscara en CMLL Informa para anunciar el final de su etapa como luchador profesional. Tras años de entrega sobre los encordados, inicia una nueva faceta dentro de la lucha libre como referí.
— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) June 11, 2026
Grako has been working with CMLL since 2016. His last match was on March 9th. He teamed with Disturbio to defeat Meyer and Millenium.
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