Felt like doing this, so here my lucha awards of 2012
Luchador of the year:
La Sombra
This was pretty much a two way race between La Sombra and Volador Jr, who are pretty much the future of lucha libre. Both had amazing matches (including
two with each
other!) and are pretty much trading this title for the next 6 years as their rivalry continues to build to what should be the most amazing mask match ever. La Sombra is an amazing high flier, a great technician and just has that charisma that Misticlone wishes he actually had. There's a reason this man is getting the IWGP Intercontinental title shot against Nakamura. La Sombra just has a great year building up the feud with both Volador and El Terrible and having a great match with Averno. 2013 will start with a bang at Fantasticamania as he gets 2 title matches and will definitely come home with one title
Runner-Ups:
2nd: Volador Jr
had a great year, but hey, Sombra is up 2-0 in their feud this year
3rd: Averno
Still the best worker for any of the young guys. Makes everyone look like a star. Made Titan a star in the match at the end of the year
Rising Star of the Year:
Titan
Ask yourself a question. What if Zack Ryder was actually good in the ring to go along with his twitter following? You would get Titan, one of the most promising young luchadors in CMLL. After being renamed and repackaged in a storyline, Titan spent most of the year working undercard tag matches before being put in the Buscando un Idolo (looking for an idol) tournament. Tourney was based on match wins and an internet vote. Despite winning only one match, the fans got behind the the man with the #porraTitan hashtag to propel him to not only the second round, but eventually winning the tourney. This would start a slow push that would lead to his first title win at the end of the year winning the Mexican National Welterweight Championship. Defended the belt in a
great match against Averno. 2013 is looking up for the rookie
Runner-ups
2nd: Samuray Del Sol/Octagon Jr
Is getting a massive push. Impressed AAA audiences with his crazy dives and as a reward got booked into an easy push as Octagon's student. 2013 will be crazy for Samuray in the States and in Mexico
3rd: Rush
Is finally embracing his douchebag persona, is getting real good in the ring and things are looking up for Rush. Had a great trip over in Japan that will only further help him in 2013
Dive of the year
Winner:
Fenix!
Runner-Ups
2nd: Titan!
3rd: Octagon Jr!
Biggest lol of the year
Winner:
Misticlone!
From the beginning, this was an amazing trainwreck. First they pick a guy notorious for botching, then he spends 8 weeks out due to separating his shoulder during his SSP spot, one of the only 3 spots he was, along with his ramp dive, which he also botched and nearly hurt his knee. Im counting down the days until his springboard hurricarana leads to his death
Runner ups
2nd: Diamante Azul
For some reason gets pushed and just continues to just suck. The fact that he's a Blue Demon ripoff and is glossed over by CMLL is hilarious. Hell, his wikipedia entry will randomly call him Demonio Azul. Its great!. Did absolutely horrible in his trip to japan as part of the WTL and really brought down the greatness as rush
3rd: El Hijo Del Santo
Seriously, shut up Santo. We get it, you think you're still the most important thing in Lucha. Please stop
Best Tag Team of the year
Winner:
Los Traumus
I made this category just to give Los Traumas an award. Theyre freaking great. They can brawl, fly and do those crazy lucha holds. I wish they would come stateside.
Match of the Year
Winner:
Rey Cometa vs Puma King mascara contra Mascara
This is just non-stop. Crazy ass dives, big move after big move, all building off previous spots leading up to this match. It's an absolutely perfect for the feud and everyone involved a freaking star. Puma King is definitely gonna have a nice career ahead of him
Runner Ups
2nd:
La Sombra vs Volador jr 10/16/12
The best two going at it. Of course its awesome!
3rd:
Titan vs Averno
this match made Titan a freaking star. So good. Crazy dives and just great work from Averno
So there you have it, my lucha awards for 2012. Might do a PWG awards for 2012 later.