CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Hechicero is aiming high.
And he has some of AEW’s biggest names firmly in his sights.
During a recent appearance with The Takedown on SI, Hechicero opened up about his goals as champion and his desire to elevate the CMLL World Title to new heights.
While he recently scored a victory over Claudio Castagnoli to capture the championship, he made it clear that his ambitions go far beyond that milestone.
Hechicero is already looking toward potential matchups in AEW, including a showdown with reigning AEW World Champion MJF.
“Well I aspire to the highest level as CMLL World Heavyweight Champion,” Hechicero said. “First of all, MJF is the company’s world champion, it would be really great to face him.”
But MJF isn’t the only name on his radar.
Hechicero also expressed interest in running things back with Castagnoli, as well as stepping into the ring again with Mark Briscoe.
“Also, Claudio Castagnoli, it would be great to have a rematch against him because he did so well and I had two matches before with him in CMLL and the last time I also face Mark Briscoe, so I really want to face the top of AEW because if we see the AEW roster, there are the greatest wrestlers that I really want to face for the CMLL World Heavyweight Champion.”
That’s a loaded list.
In addition to discussing dream matches, Hechicero also reflected on the demanding nature of balancing commitments between AEW and CMLL.
While the schedule can be grueling, he emphasized that the opportunity has been a major boost to his career, especially following his standout match against Bryan Danielson in early 2024.
“With this double contract with AEW and CMLL and also since that match with Bryan Danielson, for me has been very fun, tired, constantly traveling long distances in Mexico, United States, but I really enjoy being part of this dual contract with CMLL and AEW. It’s something important for my career.”
Looking ahead, the AEW World Title picture continues to heat up, as MJF is scheduled to defend the championship against Kenny Omega at AEW Dynasty on April 12.
