Marina Shafir Replacing Shotzi Blackheart In CMLL Women’s Grand Prix

Marina Shafir is stepping in to replace Shotzi Blackheart in the 2026 CMLL Women’s Grand Prix, as announced on Friday. As previously reported, Blackheart was initially announced for the tournament but had to withdraw due to a personal family matter.

CMLL announced that Shafir is now taking Blackheart’s place in the tournament. The announcement reads (translation via Google):

“Marina Shafir joins the Amazonas Grand Prix!

The imposing AEW star, recognized for her experience in mixed martial arts and her aggressive fighting style, arrives to bolster the international contingent.”

The updated field for the CMLL Women’s Grand Prix is as follows:

* AZM (Japan)
* Miyu Amasaki (Japan)
* Shotzi (USA)
* Masha Slamovich (Russia)
* Emersyn Jayne (United Kingdom)
* Skadi (Mexico)
* Persephone (Mexico)
* Keyra (Mexico)
* Lluvia (Mexico)
* Kira (Mexico)
* Alice Crowley (Canada)
* Mei Siera (Japan)
* Momo Watanabe (Japan)
* Olympia (Mexico)
* India Sioux (Mexico)
* Zeuxis (Mexico)
* La Jarochita (Mexico)
* Thunder Rosa (Mexico)
* Tessa Blanchard (USA)
* Harley Cameron (Australia)
* Queen Aminata (Guinea)
* Megan Bayne (USA)
* Marina Shafir (Moldavia)

Persephone was the winner of the 2025 Women’s Grand Prix.

⏳ 🌎 💀 👊🇲🇩
¡Marina Shafir se suma al Grand Prix de Amazonas!

La imponente estrella de AEW, reconocida por su experiencia en las artes marciales mixtas y su estilo de combate agresivo, llega para reforzar al contingente internacional
🎟️ https://t.co/uDGamcMyFW#GrandPrixCMLL pic.twitter.com/5SIe5HKDga

— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) October 16, 2026