Claudio Castagnoli Under Dual Contract With CMLL & AEW
Castagnoli is under a dual deal.
CMLL pushed out the announcement that Claudio Castagnoli has signed a contract with the company and is now under a dual contract with CMLL and AEW.
Castagnoli is the reigning CMLL World Heavyweight Champion. Below is CMLL’s press release (via Fightful’s Luis Pulido):
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre informs that wrestler Claudio Castagnoli has established a agreement under the dual contract modality, which will allow him to compete in both the CMLL and All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
This international collaboration scheme strengthens the ties between both promotions and opens up new competitive opportunities for the talent involved.
In this way, the CMLL World Heavyweight Champion is part of the group made up of Místico, Máscara Dorada, Hechicero and Persephone, who currently participate in both companies under dual contracts.
CMLL reaffirms its commitment to project the talent of Mexican Lucha Libre on international stages, consolidating strategic alliances that drive the growth of show sport.
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🚨 OFICIAL 🚨El Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre informa que Claudio Castagnoli formará parte del roster bajo modalidad de contrato dual con All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
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— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) March 18, 2026
Castagnoli is set to defend the CMLL World Heavyweight Title against Hechicero on March 20th.
