CMLL Builds the Hype: First Stars Confirmed for the 2026 Amazon Grand Prix
The road to one of the most anticipated nights in women's lucha libre is officially heating up. During a recent episode of CMLL Informa, the promotion pulled back the curtain on the 2026 Amazon Grand Prix, dropping the first major waves of talent for both the home team and the international side.
With this year's tournament expanding to an explosive 11-on-11 format, the stakes have never been higher. Let’s take a look at who is stepping up to represent.
Team CMLL Secures Its First Five
Representing the pride of Mexico, CMLL has locked in a powerhouse first block of five competitors carrying momentum, gold, and pedigree:
Skadi & Kira: The reigning, hard-hitting Mexican National Women's Tag Team Champions bring their championship chemistry straight to the Grand Prix.
Lluvia: A staple of the CMLL women’s division whose technical prowess and high-flying style make her a dangerous asset in a multi-woman tournament format.
Persephone: Carrying the ultimate bragging rights as the reigning CMLL World Women's Champion and current AEW TBS Champion, as well as the winner of the 2025 Women's Grand Prix, Persephone enters the fray looking to cement her dominance as a true cross-promotional powerhouse holding major gold on both sides of the border..
Keyra: A fierce competitor rounding out the initial five to form a formidable core for the home team.
The Global Cavalry Arrives
On the opposing side, the international team is shaping up to be an absolute dream-match roster, pulling top-tier talent from across the globe:
AZM & Miyu Amasaki (STARDOM): Representing Japan's powerhouse promotion, bringing unmatched speed, striking precision, and world-class junior-heavyweight-style offense.
Shotzi & Lady Frost (MLW): Representing the United States, bringing high-impact moves, fearless energy, and international name value.
Emersyn Jayne (RevPro): Representing the United Kingdom, adding hard-nosed European grit and stellar technical wrestling to the mix.
