California native Johnnie Robbie has secured a permanent spot on the roster of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), the premier Mexican wrestling promotion. Her manager, Michael Ceraso, confirmed the signing to OutKick Dropkick on Tuesday, noting that Robbie has already appeared in several CMLL shows since 2023.
Why the deal matters
Robbie said she wants the world to know she is no longer “living in purgatory” as a wrestler. After being told she might not get any matches in Mexico, she earned a series of bouts, impressed promoters with her work ethic, and now has a full‑time home where she can showcase her talents.
“CMLL is where the best train and perform,” Robbie explained. “Now that I’ve signed, I want people to see who Johnnie Robbie is.” She added that the promotion took a “leap of faith” on her and that she intends to carry the company on her back.
Recent competition and future goals
Robbie has faced notable opponents such as Persephone, Candela, Keyra, Princesa Sugehit, and Alice Crowley. Looking ahead, she hopes to challenge champions like Persephone and is open to competing internationally, including in Japan, AEW, Ring of Honor, and other CMLL sister promotions.
She also announced an upcoming defense of the women’s championship at West Coast Pro in San Francisco on Friday night, where she will face Japanese wrestler Mio Momono.
Personal background
Robbie began her career as a referee before receiving formal wrestling training. She describes her in‑ring style as “scrappy” and likens herself to a “pitbull,” drawing on her upbringing in a Chicano community. Her quick temper and confidence, she says, translate into a fierce performance that resonates with fans.
With this new contract, Robbie aims to continue training, improving, and proving her worth on the global stage, while representing the talent coming out of California.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
