Gran Alternativa 2001

The 2001 Gran Alternativa was held on August 14, 2001 and was the first tournament to feature a Battle Royal between the eight rookies to determine the seeding for the tournament. Virus won the battle royal, getting the number one seed for himself and Blue Panther. Order of elimination in the battle royal: #1 Alan Stone, #2 Sicodeico, Jr., #3 Enemigo Publico, #4 Sangre Azteca, #5 Tigre Blanco, #6 Volador, Jr. and #7 Doctor X. The final saw Olímpico and Sicodelico, Jr. defeat Black Warrior and Sangre Azteca to win the Gran Alternativa. Sicodelico worked for CMLL until 2003, not achieving much of note with the promotion.