Josh Alexander, known for his work in AEW, is set to defend his MLP Canadian Title against Esfinge during CMLL’s upcoming event this Friday at Arena Mexico. The promotion confirmed on Friday that the match will headline the show, highlighting Alexander’s ongoing reign as champion.
Additional Matches Highlight the Night’s Card
Alongside the title defense, fans will see La Catalina return to the ring as she teams with Kira and Akari in a six-woman tag team match against Persephone, Dark Silueta, and Olympia. The event’s main event will feature a competitive four-way match including Daniel Garcia, Neon, Angel de Oro, and Johnny Consejo.
Alexander’s Title History and Event Details
Alexander captured the MLP Canadian Championship in a 20-man Gauntlet Match at MLP Northern Rising and has maintained the title for 283 days. His last successful defense was against TJP at MLP Sacred Ground in September 2025. The full match card consists of:
1. MLP Canadian Championship: Josh Alexander vs. Esfinge
2. Six-woman tag team match: La Catalina, Kira, and Akari vs. Persephone, Dark Silueta, and Olympia
3. Four-way bout: Daniel Garcia vs. Neon vs. Angel de Oro vs. Johnny Consejo
Event Logistics and Broadcast Information
The event takes place on Friday, February 20, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the venue box office and through Ticketmaster. The show will be streamed live exclusively for members with “Campeón Mundial” and “Leyenda” access levels. This offers fans multiple ways to engage with the live action from Arena Mexico.
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📍Arena México
🗓️ Viernes 20 de Febrero '26
🕣 8:30 p.m.🎟️ en taquillas y en Ticketmaster:https://t.co/FuYp762Md5
📺 Transmisión EN VIVO en exclusiva para miembros nivel “Campeón Mundial” y “Leyenda”: https://t.co/XPtCl7RVE9 #ViernesEspectacularCMLL pic.twitter.com/o4Aqc532Nk
— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) February 17, 2026
