Roderick Strong Beats Hechicero at CMLL International Weekend, Earns World Title Shot Against Claudio Castagnoli

AEW veteran Roderick Strong has now earned himself a title shot against CMLL World Heavyweight Champion Claudio Castagnoli. The wrestler was in action at last night’s CMLL International Weekend event, facing Hechicero for a shot at the title.

Strong ultimately defeated Hechicero, who is reported to have signed a contract with AEW.

Castagnoli has eld the CMLL World Heavyweight Title since November, beating longtime champion Gran Guerrero to capture the title. Castagnoli and Strong will face off for the title at a later date.

Clips and images of Roderick Strong vs. Hechicero at last night’s CMLL International Weekend are available below.

En un duelo para convertirse en el retador oficial al Campeonato Mundial Completo del CMLL en poder de Claudio Castagnoli, Hechicero enfrenta a Roderick Strong, que hace su presentación en la Arena México. #ViernesEspectacularCMLL
📺 EN VIVO para miembros “Campeón Mundial” pic.twitter.com/UQx21F3Bs3

— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) January 17, 2026

Con su potencia característica y precisión absoluta, Roderick Strong doblegó a Hechicero asegurando su lugar como retador oficial al Campeonato Mundial Completo del CMLL.#ViernesEspectacularCMLL
📺 EN VIVO para miembros “Campeón Mundial” y “Leyenda”: https://t.co/GwKKn0IBWD pic.twitter.com/CF7XEqI1nw

— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) January 17, 2026

📸#ViernesEspectacularCMLL
📺 EN VIVO: https://t.co/doan9UVjKM pic.twitter.com/w71SNazhn6

— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) January 17, 2026

📸#ViernesEspectacularCMLL
📺 EN VIVO: https://t.co/doan9UVjKM pic.twitter.com/aVLcGoIEUz

— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) January 17, 2026