The first of the two Torneo Gran Alternativa took place on June 7, 1996 in Mexico City, Mexico. The veteran group consisted of Dos Caras, Bestia Salvaje, El Felino, El Hijo del Santo, El Brazo, Atlantis and Apolo Dantés while the rookie group included Bronco, Chicago Express, Astro Rey, Jr., Olímpico, Olympus, Guerrero de la Muerte, Atlantico and Rey Bucanero. The fina saw Bestia Salvaje and Chicago Express defeat Atlantis and Atlantico to win the tournament. The win did not signal anything major for Chicago Express as he remained in the low card matches while in CMLL.