Gabe Kidd has made it clear that an appearance at Arena Mexico would come with at least one target already in mind.

During a recent Instagram fan question-and-answer session, Kidd was asked about the possibility of competing in CMLL’s famed Mexico City venue. The fan expressed hope that Kidd would be seen in Arena Mexico soon. Kidd’s response did not confirm a date, event, or any formal CMLL plans, but it did underline that he has not forgotten about Soberano Jr.

“It’s been nearly two years, and I’m still waiting to end Soberano Jr.”

The message adds another chapter to a rivalry that has remained part of Kidd’s public rhetoric despite the British wrestler not yet having wrestled at Arena Mexico. Kidd has worked several events connected to CMLL during his career, but an event inside the promotion’s signature building has not happened for him to this point.

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That distinction matters. Arena Mexico is not merely another stop on the international wrestling circuit; it is CMLL’s centerpiece and one of the most recognizable venues in lucha libre. For a wrestler with Kidd’s confrontational on-screen style, entering that environment would be a notable moment in its own right. Doing so with Soberano Jr. positioned as his stated opponent would give the appearance an immediate focal point.

Kidd Leaves the Door Open Without Announcing a Match

Kidd’s answer was deliberately brief, and there is no announced bout between him and Soberano Jr. There is also no confirmation that Kidd has been booked for an upcoming CMLL card. His comments should therefore be read as a continued challenge rather than an official match announcement.

Still, the wording is significant because Kidd did not answer the fan’s question with a general expression of interest in visiting Mexico. Instead, he centered his response on Soberano Jr. and framed the unfinished issue in personal, hostile terms. That is consistent with Kidd’s established presentation, but it also supplies a clear match direction should a CMLL appearance come together.

The reference to nearly two years indicates that Kidd sees this as a long-running unresolved matter. Whatever form a future confrontation takes, his social-media answer shows that he considers the conflict with Soberano Jr. unfinished business rather than a passing interaction from the past.

Soberano Jr. remains one of the more prominent names associated with CMLL’s current generation, making him a natural opponent for an outsider looking to make an immediate impression. A Kidd appearance would also bring a sharply different energy to a potential matchup: Kidd’s abrasive persona and physical, aggressive approach would contrast with the speed, aerial ability, and lucha tradition associated with Soberano Jr.

Arena Mexico Remains an Unchecked Box

Kidd has not been absent from the wider CMLL orbit. He has competed on multiple cards co-promoted by CMLL, giving him some connection to the promotion’s international relationships. However, appearing on collaborative events is different from working Arena Mexico itself, and Kidd’s answer reflects the interest surrounding that remaining milestone.

For wrestlers who work across promotions, the opportunity to compete at Arena Mexico can carry importance beyond one match result. The venue has a distinct history, audience, and in-ring culture. It is a setting where visiting talent must adapt to the atmosphere while also establishing why their presence matters. Kidd would not have trouble making his intentions known, particularly with Soberano Jr. already identified as the man he wants.

At the same time, Kidd’s comments do not reveal whether discussions have taken place, whether the two wrestlers are being considered for the same card, or whether any timeline exists. Fans hoping to see the match will need to wait for a formal announcement before treating the exchange as anything more than Kidd’s latest public warning.

That uncertainty has not stopped the prospect from generating interest. CMLL’s work with outside promotions has created more possibilities for matchups that would once have seemed difficult to arrange. Kidd’s recent career path makes him one of the wrestlers who can naturally fit into those discussions.

Kidd’s Profile Has Expanded Across NJPW and AEW

Over the last several years, Kidd has become a major presence in both New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling. His identity has been closely linked to The Dogs before becoming associated with The Death Riders, and his work across those platforms has made him a familiar name to fans who follow wrestling beyond a single promotion.

That broader visibility is part of what makes a possible Arena Mexico appearance compelling. Kidd would arrive not as an unknown visitor, but as a performer with a defined attitude, an established edge, and a track record of presenting himself as someone willing to provoke opponents and audiences alike. His answer about Soberano Jr. fits that profile exactly.

It also demonstrates how Kidd continues to use direct fan interactions to advance the perception of his ongoing rivalries. A simple question about whether he might appear in Mexico became an opportunity to reiterate a threat. Even without a match booked, the response places Soberano Jr. back into Kidd’s line of sight.

For Soberano Jr., Kidd’s statement is another reminder that international wrestlers are watching CMLL closely. The Mexican star’s position makes him an attractive opponent for talents looking to test themselves in a lucha setting or establish a point of conflict with a recognizable CMLL name. Kidd’s choice to mention him specifically suggests that, if he does make it to Arena Mexico, he does not intend to arrive quietly.

What a Kidd vs. Soberano Jr. Match Could Represent

No result, stipulation, or event has been announced, so any potential match remains hypothetical. Yet Kidd’s continued focus gives fans a straightforward scenario to consider. A singles contest between Kidd and Soberano Jr. could serve as Kidd’s Arena Mexico introduction while also allowing CMLL to spotlight one of its own against an established international opponent.

The appeal would be rooted in more than the venue. Kidd has built much of his presence around intensity and confrontation, while Soberano Jr. brings a style that would ask different questions of him than many of Kidd’s recent opponents. The contrast could make the bout feel distinctive even before taking into account the history Kidd believes remains unresolved.

There is also a wider promotional dimension. Modern wrestling audiences are increasingly accustomed to talent moving between companies and appearing on co-promoted cards. Kidd’s history in NJPW and AEW, alongside his experience on events involving CMLL, makes a future CMLL booking plausible in a general sense. Plausible, however, is not the same as confirmed, and no appearance should be assumed until CMLL or the relevant parties make it official.

For now, the only certainty is Kidd’s stated ambition. He has yet to compete in Arena Mexico, he remains publicly focused on Soberano Jr., and he is not presenting the passage of time as a reason to move on. Instead, nearly two years later, Kidd says he is still waiting to finish what he believes he started.

Whether that moment takes place in Arena Mexico remains to be seen. If it does, Kidd has already made his preferred opponent clear.

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