Hechicero Addresses Returning to the Ring Following His Injury, Says His Confidence Still Isn’t 100%

During a CMLL media call this week, AEW and CMLL wrestler Hechicero was asked about returning from injury for a CMLL show later this week. As previously reported, Hechicero was forced to withdraw from Bandido’s Entertainment Batalla del Desierto show. Below are some highlights (via Fightful):

Hechicero on Being Medically Cleared

“Well, obviously I am not 100% in terms of confidence, because while I’ve already been cleared by the doctor and I’m already announced for this Friday at the Arena Mexico. Regaining confidence in movement, you can train, you can rehabilitate, but once you’re in the ring, the inertia of the movements, the explosion, the improvisation, the reflexes are exposed, and well, it’s the confidence you have to take.

On His Recent Injury

“It was a difficult two weeks. I don’t like to pause. When I tore part of my bicep during the 91st Anniversary mask match, I didn’t pause. Obviously, I was always under medical supervision, and the condition was that I didn’t limit myself or my colleagues in terms of work intensity or movements, and well, the condition is the same. I’m ready to return, and I reiterate, I take advantage of your cameras and microphones to reiterate my apology to the cities, the arenas, the promoters, and the fans with whom I was unable to fulfill my commitments, but I hope to be reconsidered soon to visit you and be with all of you.”

Hechicero last wrestled on the January 21 edition of Dynamite, teaming with Rocky Romero and Lance Archer against the Death Riders in a Street Fight. He will be in action at tomorrow’s CMLL event, teaming with Averno and Barbaro Cavernario against the team of Neon and Flip Gordon.