Guerra de Titanes (2001)


Guerra de Titanes was the fifth Guerra de Titanes professional wrestling show promoted by AAA. The show took place on November 23, 2001 in Mexico City, Mexico. The Main event featured a "Four Way" Elimination Lucha de Apuestas which meant that the loser would have his hair shaved off. The participants were Heavy Metal lost to Perro Aguayo Jr., Héctor Garza and Latin Lover, who had all competed in the main event of Guerra de Titanes 2000 as well.

Production

Background

Starting in 1997 the Mexican professional wrestling, company AAA has held a major wrestling show late in the year, either November or December, called Guerra de Titanes . The show often features championship matches or Lucha de Apuestas or bet matches where the competitors risked their wrestling mask or hair on the outcome of the match. In Lucha Libre the Lucha de Apuetas match is considered more prestigious than a championship match and a lot of the major shows feature one or more Apuesta matches. The Guerra de Titanes show is hosted by a new location each year, emanating from cities such as Madero, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Jalisco and more. The 2001 Guerra de Titanes show was the fifth show in the series.

Storylines

The Guerra de Titanes show featured eight professional wrestling matches with different wrestlers involved in pre-existing, scripted feuds, plots, and storylines. Wrestlers were portrayed as either heels or faces as they followed a series of tension-building events, which culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches.

Results