La Catalina made her AAA debut back in April, catching Mexican fans by surprise. She quickly earned her place in the Reina de Reinas Championship scene. Notably, she secured a title shot at Triplemania 34 by winning a gauntlet match, and just this past Sunday, she managed to topple Flammer, ending a lengthy title reign.
In a thrilling matchup, La Catalina had Flammer on the defensive near the end. Going for a diving splash, she didn’t quite connect as Flammer raised her knees at the last moment. This allowed Flammer to shift the momentum, or so she thought, as she dropkicked La Catalina out of the ring. But there was a hint of uncertainty in Flammer’s game—she seemed to be looking for her tag team partner, La Hiedra, who wasn’t in sight.
Taking advantage of Flammer’s distraction, La Catalina launched her opponent from the top rope and followed up with a hip attack and a running knee. The crowd was on their feet as she secured the win, bringing Flammer’s impressive title reign of 1,128 days to a close. It was a significant moment for La Catalina, especially considering Flammer was one of the longest-reigning champions in the sport.
However, her title victory might not come without challenges. Roxanne Perez is waiting as the No. 1 contender, having earned her shot by outlasting Nattie, La Hiedra, and Faby Apache in a match during Night 1 of Triplemania 34. Pinned La Hiedra in that tussle, Perez may have had a little luck on her side, especially given the apparent disconnect between Flammer and her partner.
What exactly caused the tension between Flammer and La Hiedra isn’t fully clear, but it certainly impacted their performance on such a significant stage. Now, looking ahead, La Catalina will face Perez for the title at Worlds Collide later this month. The excitement is palpable, but it also leaves one wondering—how will the new champion cope with the pressure?
