CMLL has confirmed the first group of competitors for its 2026 Amazonas Universal Championship tournament, with reigning AEW TBS Champion Persephone among the names set for the event.

The tournament is scheduled for Friday, October 2 and will feature a 10-woman field drawn from CMLL’s Amazonas division. Persephone enters the competition while holding one of AEW’s prominent women’s championships, continuing a run that has placed her regularly in major matches across both CMLL and AEW.

Persephone is contracted to both promotions, and her inclusion gives the Amazonas Universal field an entrant carrying significant championship momentum into the tournament. She also arrives following a successful TBS Championship defense at AEW All Out 2026 last weekend.

2026 Amazonas Universal Championship participants

The announced competitors for the tournament are:

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  • Keyra
  • Persephone
  • Zeuxis
  • Dark Silueta
  • Reyna Isis
  • Candela
  • Sanley
  • Olympia
  • Hera
  • Princesa Sugehit

The lineup brings together wrestlers from different generations and styles within CMLL’s women’s roster. Veterans with extensive experience in the promotion stand alongside names looking to use the tournament setting to strengthen their place in the Amazonas division. With 10 competitors announced, the eventual tournament structure and match pairings will be important details heading into Friday’s show.

Persephone’s presence immediately adds another layer to the field. While the TBS Championship will not be at stake in CMLL’s tournament, she will enter as an active champion with a recent title victory behind her. That status makes her one of the central names to watch, particularly as she seeks to build on her previous success in this specific competition.

Persephone retained the TBS Championship at AEW All Out

Last weekend at AEW All Out 2026, Persephone defended the AEW TBS Championship in an open challenge. Dani Luna answered the challenge, setting up a title match between the two competitors. Persephone defeated Luna to retain the championship.

The victory kept Persephone’s AEW title reign intact and ensured that she heads back into CMLL competition without the momentum of a recent loss. Open challenges can create uncertainty because the defending champion does not know who will step forward until the challenge is answered, but Persephone successfully handled Luna and remained champion.

That result is especially relevant as her CMLL schedule intensifies. The Amazonas Universal tournament is one major date on her calendar, and Persephone is also scheduled to compete in the 2026 CMLL Women’s Gran Prix tournament. Her upcoming appearances put her in position to take part in multiple high-profile CMLL women’s events while continuing to represent AEW as TBS Champion.

A returning winner in the Gran Prix picture

Persephone’s 2026 tournament commitments carry additional weight because she won last year’s CMLL Women’s Gran Prix. That previous victory establishes her as a wrestler who has already proven she can succeed in a major CMLL tournament environment.

The Amazonas Universal Championship tournament is a separate event with its own field and circumstances, but Persephone’s Gran Prix win is part of the context around her latest entry. Tournament wrestling often demands a different approach from a standard singles bout, with the ability to adjust quickly, capitalize on opportunities, and maintain composure becoming as important as any individual matchup.

Her experience does not make the path simple. The announced field includes Zeuxis and Princesa Sugehit, two recognizable names whose experience gives the tournament considerable depth. Dark Silueta, Reyna Isis, Keyra, Candela, Sanley, Olympia, and Hera round out a group that presents Persephone with a broad range of potential opponents.

For CMLL, the field also places the spotlight on the Amazonas division as a whole rather than on a single championship program. A tournament format can create matchups that are not part of the usual week-to-week structure, allowing competitors to make a case for themselves through one strong performance or a run of victories.

What the Amazonas Universal tournament means for the field

The Amazonas Universal Championship tournament offers a major platform for every wrestler announced. For established names, it is an opportunity to reinforce their standing in a competitive division. For entrants who may be seeking a breakout performance, the event offers a direct chance to gain attention against a field that includes a reigning international television champion and several accomplished CMLL regulars.

Zeuxis brings notable big-match experience to any tournament she enters, while Princesa Sugehit remains an important veteran presence in CMLL’s women’s ranks. Dark Silueta and Reyna Isis are also among the participants who can make a deep field difficult to predict. Keyra, Candela, Sanley, Olympia, and Hera each enter with the chance to alter the conversation around the tournament by advancing against more established opposition.

Persephone will be competing with a unique level of visibility due to her AEW and CMLL commitments. Her TBS Championship win at All Out and her status as the prior Women’s Gran Prix winner mean that opponents will not be approaching her as just another entrant. At the same time, that visibility can make the tournament an appealing target for anyone hoping to score a decisive win over her.

There is no indication that the Amazonas Universal tournament itself will involve the TBS Championship. The significance for Persephone is instead tied to prestige, momentum, and the chance to add another CMLL tournament accomplishment during a period in which she is appearing prominently for both promotions.

A busy October date for CMLL’s dual-promotional champion

Friday’s tournament will be another test of Persephone’s ability to balance a demanding schedule across CMLL and AEW. Her recent TBS title defense demonstrated that she remains active in AEW championship competition, while the upcoming Amazonas Universal event places her back in a CMLL setting with a potentially demanding tournament route ahead.

That dual role has become a defining part of Persephone’s current position. She is not simply appearing as a visiting champion; she is contracted to both CMLL and AEW, giving her a direct stake in the major events and championships connected to each company. The Amazonas Universal tournament gives CMLL another opportunity to feature her in a setting where the result can shape the division’s immediate landscape.

The rest of the field will be looking to prevent Persephone from carrying her recent success into another tournament victory. A win in the competition would further strengthen an already notable 2026 résumé, while a loss could provide a valuable statement for whichever Amazonas competitor eliminates her.

For now, CMLL has established a 10-woman lineup that combines championship momentum, tournament experience, veteran presence, and emerging opportunity. Persephone enters as one of the most closely watched competitors after retaining the AEW TBS Championship against Dani Luna at All Out and after winning the 2025 CMLL Women’s Gran Prix.

The 2026 Amazonas Universal Championship tournament takes place on Friday, October 2, with Keyra, Persephone, Zeuxis, Dark Silueta, Reyna Isis, Candela, Sanley, Olympia, Hera, and Princesa Sugehit announced for the field.

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