 During the 287-day reign ended as long-time rival Ángel Azteca joined up with Volador to defeat Bestia and Pierroth Jr. on March 9, 1991.After the team broke up, Bestia Salvaje once again focused on his singles career, winning the CMLL World Middleweight Championship on September 4, 1992, when he defeated El Dandy.During his reign as middleweight champion, Bestia Salvaje successfully defended the title against American Love Machine twice, Máscara Mágica, and Kato Kung Lee.