Ram is now the Official Truck Partner of Lucha Libre AAA in Mexico, the auto brand and the WWE-owned lucha libre promotion announced on June 1.
The deal puts Ram across AAA’s biggest live events, broadcasts and social platforms, with fan activations, custom content and on-site experiences aimed at the promotion’s audience. The Ram logo will appear on mat branding at upcoming AAA events and in jumbotron placements, including Triplemania 34, which runs as a two-night event this September, with the Mexico City finale at Arena CDMX on Sunday, September 13.
The agreement also gives Ram access to AAA talent for marketing tie-ins built around the brand’s trucks.
“This partnership with Ram marks an exciting step forward for AAA as we continue to grow and collaborate with world-class brands to elevate the experience for our passionate fans,” said WWE Hall of Famer “The Undertaker” Mark Calaway, an executive producer at AAA. “Together, we share a commitment to authenticity and passion, while celebrating the energy and spirit that makes lucha libre so special in Mexico.”
Carlos Meymar, Director of Ram Mexico, framed the tie-up as a fit for the brand. “Ram is built for strength and performance, which is why this partnership with AAA in Mexico feels like such a natural fit,” he said. “Partnering with TKO allows us to be part of one of the most culturally relevant sports platforms in the country.”
The AAA deal follows Ram’s wider partnership with TKO Group Holdings, which began in January 2026 and made Ram the first multi-year auto partner across WWE, UFC and PBR in the U.S.
Octagon Jr. recently suffered a legitimate injury at the AAA Noche de los Grandes Week Two tapings but he is expected to make a full recovery.
Reports suggest that the injury occurred during a five-way match involving Octagon Jr., Joaquin Wilde, Mini-Vikingo, Lince Dorado, and Cruz Del Toro. Wilde delivered a top-rope DDT that did not land properly, prompting the referee to immediately signal a legitimate injury with the X sign. Octagon Jr. was subsequently stretchered out.
PWInsider has reported that the luchador is expected to be out of action for approximately a few months. There is no word yet on the specific nature of the injury.
Chad Gable is the “Original” El Grande Americano. The longtime WWE star removed his mask Saturday night at AAA Noche de los Grandes in Monterrey, revealing his identity to a frenzied Arena Monterrey crowd after losing the mask vs. mask main event to Ludwig Kaiser’s El Grande Americano.
The result closes out one of 2026’s hottest wrestling angles, a rivalry that started as a maligned WWE gag in 2025 and grew into a genuine drawing feud spanning two promotions.
The match ran over 30 minutes and leaned hard on callbacks from the year-long story. Blind comedian Alexis Arroyo attacked the Original with his cane, and Pimpinela Escarlata returned to get payback for an earlier assault.
Kaiser’s storyline girlfriend, Andrea Bazarte, appeared in the crowd holding a ticket, since the Original had only agreed to the stipulation on the condition that she be fired from AAA. A bloodied Gable battered Kaiser’s knee with a steel chair and went for an ankle lock late before a running headbutt finished him.
Then came the moment. Gable took the microphone and admitted he couldn’t overcome the Mexican spirit, conceding Kaiser was the only true El Grande Americano. He spoke about putting on the mask to master lucha libre, referenced his Olympic background and 13-year career, and brought his family into the ring.
“Me llamo Chad Gable,” he told the crowd as he unmasked.
Fans chanted “thank you, Gable” as he handed his bloody mask to Kaiser and left the arena. He promised to return to AAA someday. The segment effectively turned Gable babyface on his way out.
AAA invaded a sold-out Arena Monterrey Saturday night for Week 2 of Noche de los Grandes, and the WWE/AAA crossover delivered chaos. Three championships changed hands and the “Original” El Grande Americano was unmasked as Chad Gable.
Quick Results
Rey Fenix def. Laredo Kid (c) — NEW AAA World Cruiserweight Champion
El Hijo del Vikingo def. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. (c) — NEW AAA Latin American Champion
The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) def. Psycho Clown & Pagano (c) — NEW AAA World Tag Team Champions
El Grande Americano def. “Original” El Grande Americano — Mask vs. Mask (main event)
The Big Story
The Original lost the mask and revealed himself as Chad Gable. He brought his family into the ring, praised AAA, said he’d be back, and handed his mask to El Grande Americano, telling him he’s the only El Grande Americano.
Rey Mysterio called the action as AAA’s new general manager, alongside Corey Graves and JBL. A Bayley trios match was held over for next week’s episode.
The atmosphere was electric. The world was watching. History was made.
WWE legend John Bradshaw Layfield recently jokingly threatened to sue after WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio was announced as the new General Manager of AAA Lucha Libre.
The former WWE Champion took to social media to express his mock outrage over the appointment.
“I was robbed! I’m calling David Otunga and we are suing,” JBL posted on Twitter in response to the announcement. The post referenced fellow WWE personality David Otunga, playing up the comedic nature of the complaint.
AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio reposted JBL’s complaint on social media. The younger Mysterio has been involved in an ongoing storyline feud with his father Rey on WWE programming for years.
JBL had previously claimed he was confident about being appointed to the General Manager role. The Texan stated he is universally loved in Mexico ahead of the reveal.
What’s Next For Rey Mysterio
It remains unclear how the AAA General Manager role will affect Rey Mysterio’s in-ring career with WWE. After the announcement, Rey promised to take AAA to new heights in the position.
Rey Mysterio continues to perform regularly on WWE while taking on this new responsibility with the Mexican promotion.
Rey Mysterio has been named the new General Manager of Lucha Libre AAA. The announcement was made during the live episode of AAA on Fox on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
AAA President Marisela Peña kicked off the broadcast with the reveal. Several AAA legends and current roster members were present in and around the ring for the announcement, including Peña’s son Dorian Roldán, who had hoped to secure the position himself.
In a surprising turn, Peña announced the WWE Hall of Famer and legendary luchador as the promotion’s new authority figure. Fans in attendance noted Mysterio’s voice was absent from English commentary at the start of the show, connecting the dots before the official reveal.
While the wrestlers and legends present celebrated Mysterio’s appointment, Roldán and AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio were visibly upset at the news. The younger Mysterio’s reaction adds an intriguing family dynamic to the storyline.
Rey Mysterio will work alongside The Undertaker, who is part of AAA on Fox’s creative team. The Hall of Famer brings decades of experience and global star power to his new role with the promotion.
Lucha Libre AAA names its first General Manager of the WWE ownership era tonight, with the reveal set for the promotion’s weekly Saturday show in Mexico City.
AAA President Marisela Peña will introduce the new authority figure on the broadcast, which streams at 10 ET/7 PT on FOX in Latin America and on YouTube and Facebook everywhere else. The announcement closes out a storyline that has built on AAA on FOX since mid-April.
The new @luchalibreaaa General Manager will be announced TONIGHT!
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It began on the April 18 episode, when Dorian Roldan pressed his mother to hand him the job. Peña held off, then used the April 25 broadcast to confirm she would open a search for the right candidate instead.
“It has been exactly a year since we made history at WrestleMania, and now it’s the time to make history again,” Peña said at the time, promising that “with the new General Manager in AAA, nothing will be the same.”
The vacancy has stood out. AAA has run without an on-screen authority figure since the promotion’s creative overhaul under WWE, leaving it the only WWE-affiliated brand without a General Manager. Adam Pearce runs Raw and Nick Aldis handles SmackDown, while NXT and Evolve carry their own on-air bosses.
The Field Of Candidates
Speculation has run in several directions. JBL, who calls AAA on FOX matches alongside Rey Mysterio and Corey Graves, has openly lobbied for the position on social media, posting that “I know this will be me, and I plan on accepting.” Mysterio has been floated as a natural fit, as has Chavo Guerrero Jr., who has been working behind the scenes for the promotion.
Chelsea Green has also pushed for the job from the sidelines, replying to the search with a brief “I’ll be waiting.” Dorian Roldan remains the obvious in-storyline option given his televised campaign and his role leading the El Ojo faction, though installing a heel CEO this early would cut a longer power struggle short.
The May 23 card also features Laredo Kid (c) defending the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Fenix, with The Creed Brothers meeting Los Americanos.
?? The Creed Brothers battle Los Americanos before Noche de los Grandes TONIGHT on @luchalibreaaa!
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AAA had originally cancelled the Serenata for El Grande Americano event scheduled for Thursday night after the WWE star was arrested on May 20. He had been in Mexico when Kaiser learned of the arrest warrant issued in his name, and he returned to the US. He was released on a $1,000 bond not long after his arrest.
The WWE star had entered a not-guilty plea and filed a motion to allow international travel. The motion seems to have been granted as Ludwig, under the El Grande Americano persona, took part in the serenade that was held in Mexico City on Friday after the initial cancellation.
As seen in the videos coming out of the event, Americano received a huge ovation from the crowd, and he seemed genuinely moved by the support of the people after his recent troubles:
Andrea Bazarte’s IG Story at the Serenata for El Grande Americano in Mexico City pic.twitter.com/VnyZ7C9XbE
There are multiple accounts going around about the incident in Orlando that led to Ludwig Kaiser’s arrest. The alleged victim Richard Reap, is claiming that the wrestling star attacked him in a hotel after being advised to act decently in public. Another story being shared, however, states that Reap threatened to call ICE on the former Imperium star, leading to a scuffle.
In any case, Kaiser’s return to Mexico is a good sign for the AAA star. It indicates that his upcoming Mask vs. Mask match with the Original El Grande Americano, scheduled for the May 30, AAA Noche de Los Grandes event, will go ahead as planned.
El Grande Americano, aka Ludwig Kaiser, was scheduled to be honored with a special serenade at the Kings League in Mexico City this week. The event organized by Kings League México in collaboration with AAA was scheduled to be held on Thursday.
The official AAA Lucha Libre account on Instagram, however, confirmed via a story earlier in the day that the event has been cancelled:
“The ‘Serenata for El Grande Americano’ event scheduled for tonight in Mexico City has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding.”
Real name Marcel Barthel, Kaiser was arrested on May 20 in Orange County, Florida. The arrest stems from an alleged altercation at the Paramount on Lake Eola Hotel in Orlando on April 23. Ludwig has since been released after posting the $1,000 bond.
Richard Reap, who filed the complaint alleges that he entered an elevator with Kaiser and an unknown female at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET. The couple were acting ‘uncontrollably intimate,’ so Reap told them to ‘please have some manners.’ Per Reap, this led to the WWE superstar assaulting him and shoving him to the ground.
Kaiser, as El Grande Americano, is set for a big match at the May 30, AAA Noche de Los Grandes event. He has been booked to face the Original El Grande Americano in a mask vs. mask match. Neither WWE nor Ludwig has commented on the arrest yet, and there is no word on if it will affect the upcoming bout in any way.
AAA Triplemania 34 will run as a two-night event this September, expanding the format of Lucha Libre AAA’s flagship show in its second year under WWE’s umbrella.
WWE confirmed during Saturday’s Backlash broadcast in Tampa that Triplemania 34 will take place on Friday, September 11 and Sunday, September 13. Night two is set for Ciudad de Mexico, while a venue for night one has not been revealed. No matches have been announced.
TRIPLEMANÍA por primera ocasión será un evento de DOS NOCHES ?
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) May 9, 2026
The split marks the first Triplemania to run across multiple nights since WWE’s joint venture with Fillip closed its acquisition of AAA in August 2025. Last year’s Triplemania XXXIII, the first under the new ownership, ran as a single-night show at Arena CDMX on August 16, after AAA had previously held three-night Triplemania events from 2022 through 2024.
That 2025 show was headlined by El Hijo del Vikingo retaining the AAA Mega Championship over Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano in a four-way match, with AJ Styles playing a role in the finish.
Where AAA Sits Heading Into Triplemania 34
The promotion enters its 2026 cycle with a strengthened broadcast footprint. FOX Corporation announced a multi-platform deal with AAA last November that brought the promotion’s programming to Mexico, Central America, and South America (excluding Brazil) starting this year. AAA on Fox now airs every Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on Fox Latin America and the WWE YouTube channel.
El Hijo del Vikingo appears to have suffered a shoulder injury during his match against Mini Vikingo on the May 2 episode of AAA on Fox, putting his upcoming championship opportunity in serious doubt.
The injury occurred after Vikingo hit an Urinagi from the top turnbuckle, a high-impact move that placed significant stress on his shoulder upon landing. Medical personnel attended to him after the match, drawing immediate attention to the seriousness of the situation. The visible nature of the injury and the need for ringside medical intervention raised concerns among fans and observers watching the broadcast.
AAA has not officially confirmed the extent of the injury or provided a status update on Vikingo’s condition. The promotion is expected to release an official statement in the coming days as it gathers more information from its medical team.
The timing is particularly unfortunate for the high-flying star. Vikingo is currently scheduled to challenge El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. for the AAA Latin American Championship at AAA Noche de Los Grandes on May 30. That gives him a window of less than four weeks to recover and be cleared for competition, a tight timeline for any shoulder injury, depending on the nature and severity of the damage sustained.
No word has been given on whether the title match will proceed as planned, be postponed, or require a replacement challenger if Vikingo is unable to compete. AAA’s creative team will face decisions in the coming days about how to handle the program leading into the event, regardless of the medical outcome.
And apparently it is really injured. I was on the arena, and he left the show crying in pain. Even the doctor threw the X.
Chelsea Green is making it clear she wants in on AAA’s upcoming leadership change, responding to the lucha libre promotion’s General Manager search from the sidelines.
AAA announced that owner Marisela Peña will appoint a new General Manager on May 23 in Mexico City. Green quote-tweeted the announcement with a simple message: “I’ll be waiting,” alongside a phone emoji.
Green has been out of action with an ankle injury that kept her off the WrestleMania 42 card entirely. While her timeline for an in-ring return remains unclear, the tweet suggests she has no intention of staying quiet while she recovers.
WWE and AAA have maintained a working relationship in recent years, with talent occasionally appearing across both promotions. Whether Green’s post is a genuine push for the role, a playful character moment, or a hint at something more remains to be seen.
Green was also among the WWE stars who reacted emotionally to the post-WrestleMania roster cuts last week, showing her investment in the locker room even while injured. Her willingness to insert herself into the AAA conversation fits the self-promotional character that has made her one of WWE’s most entertaining personalities on social media.
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door returns for its fifth annual edition. The interpromotional event takes place on Sunday, June 28 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
The Mercury News first reported the event before AEW confirmed it on social media. The show will feature talent from AEW, New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL, and STARDOM.
Tickets go on sale April 27, with a presale beginning April 21.
The date creates a notable scheduling conflict, as TNA Slammiversary is also set for June 28, putting both promotions in direct competition for viewership on the same night.
AEW President Tony Khan highlighted the growth of the annual crossover event since its debut. “AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door has become one of professional wrestling’s biggest events of the year thanks to our incredible partnerships with New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL and STARDOM, and we look forward to fans in attendance and those watching around the world being a part of history,” Khan said.
NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi signaled that his roster is arriving in San Jose with something to prove. “This year sees the fifth AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and whenever New Japan Pro Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling collide, we see great chemistry between the wrestlers and many memorable moments,” Tanahashi said.
“This year, NJPW will be playing for keeps to win more than ever. Our roster is fired up to show just how exciting New Japan Pro Wrestling is, and fans can expect a sensational event.”
The SAP Center holds approximately 17,000 for wrestling configurations and has hosted multiple AEW events in recent years.
As reported by @mercnews, AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling are bringing #ForbiddenDoor to San Jose, CA!
Jim Ross will not be calling AEW Dynasty on April 12 in Vancouver, but the WWE Hall of Fame commentator says he is feeling better than he has in a long time and expects to return to his regular schedule next month.
Ross addressed his status during the April 9 episode of Grilling JR, offering the most detailed update yet on where things stand following a frightening fall at home that left him on the floor for hours and kept him away from recent AEW programming.
“Probably next month, because I don’t think I’m gonna go to Vancouver. It’s a hard trip. That’s the only thing I have issues with in my life is traveling,” Ross said.
The 74-year-old cited the physical demands of long-distance travel as the main reason for sitting out the upcoming pay-per-view rather than any ongoing health concerns. He was honest about what makes the journey difficult while making clear his overall condition has improved significantly.
“Ramping and my legs hurt and all that shit. I’m up for anything, but flying that far is daunting, shall we say. But I feel good, I feel really good. I feel better than I’ve felt in a long time. I should be back to a normal schedule sooner than later,” Ross said.
The fall Ross suffered at home had raised concern among fans, given the severity of the incident and his age. The good sign is that his comments suggest the recovery has gone well and that his absence from Dynasty is a matter of caution rather than a sign of a longer-term issue.
Josh Alexander successfully underwent knee surgery on April 1, 2026, to repair an injury that forced him to miss recent wrestling events. The procedure went as planned, marking the beginning of his recovery process.
Alexander was forced to pull out of the ROH x MLP Global Wars event after revealing he required the surgery. The injury put a temporary halt on his in-ring momentum.
His wife, Jade Chung, shared the positive news on social media with a lighthearted photo of the couple. The post included a humorous filter applied to Alexander’s face.
The Mexican star last wrestled in a fatal four-way match at the AAA Rey de Reyes 2026. He went up against the two El Grande Americano and La Parka, but failed to win the bout.
Some fans showed concern about his movements during the match, and it was later reported that Escobar had actually been working the show hurt.
The Mexican star hurt his shoulder during a singles match with AAA Latin American Champion El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. back in January. He was said to be set for a torn tricep surgery this week after aggravating the injury in the latest AAA show.
The 41-year-old seemed to confirm these reports in a video posted by the company on their social platforms this Wednesday. Clutching his arm, Santos Escobar said that he will be out of action for months and warned Wagner Jr. about what will happen when he does come back:
“The medical report says I’ll be out for months….months. This is what I do. To provide for my family, my legacy. And you messed with it.
When I come back. Because you better believe I’m coming back. I’m not just coming for that title. This time, I’m coming for what you value the most. What you say is the most beautiful thing in Mexican Lucha Libre. Be careful what you wish for.”
There is no word on the exact timetable of return for Escobar but we should get a better idea after his surgery. Stay tuned for more updates.
Fightful Select is reporting that the 41-year-old is set to undergo surgery for a torn tricep this Thursday, after dealing with the injury for a while.
According to the site, Santos Escobar originally suffered the injury while wrestling El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. during an NXT Live Event over the Royal Rumble weekend in January.
The high-flying star had stopped working the live events after that but he competed in a couple of matches for AAA recently, while still dealing with the damage.
Unfortunately the former LWO member aggravated the injury during his most recent match at Rey de Reyes involving the two El Grande Americano and La Parka, and he will now have to take an extended hiatus.
Escobar had recently been in news when screenshots showing him in the alumni section of WWE’s website led to speculation about his release from the company.
It was later revealed, however, that his profile had originally been moved to the alumni after his contract expired last year. The Mexican star re-signed with the company shortly afterward but he was never moved back to the active roster page.
Dominik Mysterio has had no shortage of jaw-dropping career moments — WrestleMania title wins, beating John Cena in his hometown — but in a new interview, he revealed the moment that actually gave him goosebumps above all others: a surprise appearance in Juárez, Mexico for AAA.
Sitting down with Brad Gilmore on The Collection at Reality of Wrestling in Houston, Dom ranked his career highlights with characteristic bravado and surprising self-awareness.
The AAA Surprise Was His Wildest Moment
“The wildest one for me was showing up in Triple A for the first time in Juárez,” Mysterio said. “Winning my IC championship at WrestleMania — insane. Beating John Cena at Survivor Series — insane. WrestleMania against my deadbeat dad two hours from San Diego — insane. But the reaction…”
Dom arrived at 8:15 PM for a show that had already started at 8, with no public announcement that he was coming. The crowd reaction, he says, was something else entirely.
“Allegedly when they were recording, the speakers blew out because it was so loud the cameras couldn’t capture the full audio. It gave me goosebumps,” he said. “It was something I always wanted to do — wrestle in Mexico with Triple A — and getting that reaction, showing up randomly out of nowhere where nobody knew about it. It was insane.”
That Juárez moment has since grown into something much bigger. Mysterio has become a centerpiece of WWE’s reboot of AAA, serving as the marquee crossover star bridging both promotions — and this Saturday, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Dominik defends the AAA Mega Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo at AAA Rey de Reyes 2026 in a No Disqualification Lucha de Apuestas match. If Dom loses, he’s banned from AAA entirely. If Vikingo loses, he can never challenge for the title again. The match streams Saturday at 10 ET/7 PT on FOX in Latin America and on YouTube and Facebook everywhere else.
Survivor Series at Petco Park: ‘A Fairy Tale Ending’
While the AAA surprise topped Dom’s personal list, he acknowledged the Survivor Series moment — walking out IC Champion after beating John Cena at Petco Park in his hometown of San Diego — as something equally surreal.
“Not only was it John Cena’s last PLE, it was the first wrestling event ever held at Petco Park in San Diego,” Mysterio said. “I’m born and raised in San Diego. I’ve gone to Padre games my whole life. Walking in, in the city where I’m from, walking out as a double champion, beating John Cena — that shit’s insane. You can’t write it. It just writes itself. It’s like a fairy tale ending for me.”
The WrestleMania Crowd That Confused Him
Dom also reflected on the strange experience at WrestleMania 41, where the heavily Latino Las Vegas crowd started cheering for the man they had been booing all year.
“I’d get beat up and they’d start booing, then I’d start doing something and they’d go crazy. I was like, ‘This is not normal — they’re probably watching something else because this isn’t adding up,’” he said.
Rather than lean into the fan response or adjust his character, Dom chose to stay the course as a heel. “I didn’t change anything about myself and I wasn’t going to change anything of what I was currently doing. I’m still going to be the heel that I am. And if people like it, they like it. Hell, sometimes you got to love a bad guy.”
With the WWE/AAA alliance continuing to build momentum, Mysterio’s Rey de Reyes title defense this Saturday is his biggest crossover test yet — and the Lucha de Apuestas stipulation means there’s no soft landing for either man.
Wrestling veteran Konnan is reportedly dealing with severe health issues.
Rumours about the 62-year-old\’s health started spreading around social media earlier this week, with some even claiming that the former WWF star had passed away.
El Planchitas, a collaborator of Record Mexico, wrote on X, however, that Konnan was still hospitalized in San Diego, and he had his leg amputated:
\”I can confirm that Carlos Santiago Espada (62 years old) had a leg amputated. For some time now, the Triple A star has been dealing with health problems that have left him in a delicate state in San Diego, United States.\”
Puedo confirmar que a Carlos Santiago Espada (62 años) le amputaron una pierna. Desde hace tiempo la estrella de Triple A arrastra problemas de salud que lo tienen en un estado delicado en San Diego, Estados Unidos.@record_mexicopic.twitter.com/FVP7bbfeP7
The story has been picked up by other outlets in Mexico, with Herald Mexico saying that the amputation was a result of long-term health issues, and Konnan is at risk of getting his other leg amputated as well.
Known for his work in WCW and TNA among other promotions, the wrestling legend has also been a part of the AAA creative team. Though he has been less active in recent years owing to various health issues, including a February 2021 hospitalization after contracting COVID-19.
New AEW TBS Champion Tommaso Ciampa is scheduled to make a special appearance at AAW\’s 22nd Anniversary show, AAW EPIC: The 22 Year Anniversary Event, on March 20, 2026. The event will take place at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, IL. His role has not been announced.
***BREAKING***
AAW Pro Wrestling presents EPIC: The 22 Year Anniversary Event on March 20th at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, IL.
Ciampa has a history with AAW, including a notable match against Pentagon Jr. for the AAW World Heavyweight Championship.
Ciampa\’s AAW History
Ciampa\’s previous run with AAW saw him compete against some of the promotion\’s top stars, including his clash with Pentagon Jr. The AAW World Heavyweight Championship was on the line in that match. News of Ciampa\’s appearance was announced via AAW\’s X account.
Wrestling fans in the Chicago area will have the opportunity to see the former NXT Champion in person at the Berwyn Eagles Club. Stay tuned to SEScoops for any further updates.
Santos Escobar has broken his silence following his shocking return to AAA on Friday during the promotion\’s premiere broadcast on FOX Latin America.
The WWE star appeared wearing the mask of his father, El Fantasma, interrupting AAA Latin American Champion El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.\’s in-ring promo in Mexico City. After shaking the champion\’s hand and whispering something in his ear, Escobar dropped Wagner Jr. with a punch, grabbed the championship, and placed it on his shoulder before unmasking to reveal his identity.
Following the attack, WWE released a backstage video where Escobar addressed his six-month absence from television.
\”What do you want? You want to know something about me now? Six months I was away, not one question,\” Escobar said. \”Nah, it doesn\’t work like that. You want to know something about me? Now it\’s on my time.\”
This marked Escobar\’s first televised appearance since June 2025 at Worlds Collide: Los Angeles, and his first match-related activity since a WWE live event in Mexico on July 27, 2025. His WWE contract expired in early October, but he quickly re-signed with the company for what was reported to be a \”very big money deal with a lot of perks.\”
Escobar competed in AAA from 2013 to 2019 before signing with WWE, where he leads Legado Del Fantasma. His return now sets the stage for a potential collision course with Wagner Jr. for the Latin American Championship.
Ethan Page is not happy after losing his AAA Latin American Championship in controversial fashion at Guerra de Titanes.
Page appeared to have won the title at the event, briefly becoming a triple champion. However, the decision was reversed after Mr. Iguana pointed out that Page had used a wrench to secure the victory. The referee restarted the match, and Page ultimately lost the championship.
In a post-match statement, Page placed the blame squarely on Mr. Iguana’s shoulders.
“I was a triple champion, a wrestler unlike anyone on Earth today, and a man named Mr Iguana, who hangs out with a puppet, ruined everything,” Page said. “Not just for me, not just for my two beautiful children, my hot, sexy wife, no. He ruined it for the company which pays his bills, AAA. It’s all your fault, Iguana, 2026 is going to start awful.”
The statement sets up what appears to be a brewing feud between Page and Mr. Iguana heading into 2026.
Omos made a shocking return to Lucha Libre AAA at Guerra de Titanes on December 20, delivering a statement powerbomb to Dragon Lee and officially joining forces with El Hijo del Vikingo and AAA director Dorian Roldán in a revamped “El Ojo” heel faction.
The surprise came late in Vikingo’s singles match against Lee at Arena Guadalajara. After the referee went down and Lee appeared to have the match won, Vikingo cut him off with a low blow before Omos’ music hit. The 7’3” giant stormed the ring, no-sold Lee’s strikes, and flattened the WWE Raw star with an elevated Last Ride-style powerbomb. Vikingo followed with a 450 splash for the tainted victory.
The Future of AAA
Post-match, Roldán entered the ring and embraced both Omos and Vikingo, cementing the trio as AAA’s new top heel unit. On commentary, the group was framed as “the brains, the brawn and the future,” with Roldán cutting a promo promising El Ojo would dominate AAA under WWE’s ownership.
The appearance marks Omos’ first AAA outing since winning the Copa Bardahl at TripleMania XXXIII in August. With Vikingo now backed by Omos and Roldán, AAA has positioned WWE talent as the centerpiece of its biggest heel storyline heading into 2026.
Dominik Mysterio has reportedly suffered a legitimate shoulder injury while competing at AAA’s Guerra de Titanes event in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday night. The Judgment Day member was participating in the main event, teaming with El Grande Americano against his father, Rey Mysterio, and Rey Fenix.
According to Bryan Alvarez at F4WOnline, the injury occurred in the closing moments of the match when Dominik took a DDT from his father. The landing appeared to cause damage to his shoulder, leaving him unable to use the arm as he exited the ring.
“Dom injured his shoulder taking the DDT from his dad near the end of tonight’s main event,” Alvarez reported. “Based on how he landed, my presumption is it’s likely a shoulder separation, which depending on the severity could be a short-term injury, or worst case scenario surgery. But we won’t know anything until he gets evaluated. He could barely use the arm at all.”
The match concluded with interference from Penta, who had been removed from the contest earlier due to an injury angle. Penta prevented El Grande Americano from using a foreign object, instead using a weapon concealed in his own mask to deliver a headbutt to Dominik. This setup allowed Rey Mysterio to hit the 619 and pin his son for the victory.
Following the bell, a visibly frustrated and injured Dominik shoved his partner and walked to the back alone, favoring his arm. The injury comes at a critical time as WWE builds toward the Royal Rumble on February 1, 2025, potentially sidelining him during the company’s busiest season if surgery is required.
Live from Arena Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
AAA closed out 2025 with Guerra de Titanes, their 26th annual year-end spectacular and the first under WWE ownership. The show featured WWE stars from Raw, SmackDown, NXT and Evolve competing alongside AAA\’s roster in a free YouTube broadcast that delivered championship defenses, a stunning faction formation, and the emotional return of Rey Mysterio to AAA for the first time since 2018.
The event saw Penta make a surprise appearance despite his shoulder injury to assist in the main event, while boxer Canelo Alvarez sat ringside and celebrated with the opening match winners. AAA also announced their new Fox television deal in Mexico and confirmed Rey de Reyes will return in March 2026.
Opening Four-Way Tag Team Match
Winners: La Parka and Octagon Jr.
La Parka and Octagon Jr. defeated Latino World Order members Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro, Los Americanos (Bravo and Rayo), and Niño Hamburguesa and Mr. Iguana in the opening contest. The match featured the signature high-flying action and comedy spots that set the tone for the evening.
After the victory, La Parka celebrated with who appeared to be a young fan at ringside, only to reveal it was boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez sitting in the front row. The AAA roster members involved in the match celebrated with Alvarez following the bout.
AAA Latin American Championship Match
Winner: El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. (retained)
El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. retained the AAA Latin American Championship against NXT North American Champion Ethan Page in controversial fashion. Page initially won the match after using a wrench as a foreign object, twisting Wagner\’s mask and securing a pinfall while grabbing the tights.
Mr. Iguana protested the decision and informed the referee about the wrench, which was discovered in Page\’s tights. The referee restarted the match, and Wagner quickly won via Wagner Driver to retain his championship. The feud between Wagner and Page dated back to their fatal four-way encounter earlier in the year and continued through NXT Halloween Havoc.
Carnival of Carnage Match
Winners: Pagano and Los Psycho Circus
Pagano, Psycho Clown, Murder Clown and Dave the Clown defeated The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy and Erick Rowan) in a cinematic Carnival of Carnage Match. The bout began with Psycho Clown appearing on the big screen to invite The Wyatt Sicks backstage to a carnival-themed area.
The action took place in a children\’s carnival setting complete with balloons and funhouses. Mascarita Sagrada and Pimpinela Escarlata made cameo appearances, attacking the Wyatt Sicks before the match eventually spilled back to the ring for the conclusion.
AAA World Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat Match
Winner: Laredo Kid (retained)
Laredo Kid successfully defended the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against NXT\’s Je\’Von Evans and Evolve\’s Jack Cartwheel in a spectacular showcase. The entire match was described as a highlight reel, with all three competitors delivering high-risk maneuvers throughout.
Key moments included Cartwheel\’s slingshot flipping splash, Evans catching Cartwheel with a cutter during a twisting corkscrew dive, and Laredo hitting an Orihara moonsault to both opponents on the outside. The champion secured the victory with a unique inverted Spanish Fly variation on Cartwheel that even commentary struggled to name. Evans competed in front of more than 30,000 fans for the second consecutive weekend.
Six-Woman Tag Team Match
Winners: Natalya, Faby Apache and Lola Vice
Natalya, Faby Apache and Lola Vice defeated Las Toxicas members Flammer, La Hiedra and Lady Maravilla in a brief trios match. The heels isolated Vice early before the hot tag to Natalya, who executed classic offense including a triple-team Hart Attack on Flammer. Apache secured the pinfall with a bridging dragon suplex on the women\’s champion Flammer.
Singles Match: El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Dragon Lee
Winner: El Hijo del Vikingo
El Hijo del Vikingo defeated Dragon Lee in a hard-hitting contest that concluded with a shocking return and faction formation. The match lived up to expectations as a showcase between two of lucha libre\’s top talents, with Lee\’s father Bestia del Ring watching from ringside.
Late in the match, Lee converted an attempted 450 splash into a Styles Clash, but Vikingo kicked out. Lee then attempted a suicide dive, but Vikingo pulled the referee into harm\’s way. With the official down, Lee hit the Operation Dragon finisher, but no one was available to count. Vikingo responded with a low blow.
Omos then made his surprise return to AAA for the first time since TripleMania. Dragon Lee attacked the giant immediately, but Omos destroyed him with a Last Ride powerbomb from over seven feet high. Vikingo capitalized with a 450 splash while Omos revived the referee to count the three.
Following the match, AAA CEO Dorian Roldan entered the ring and embraced both Vikingo and Omos, officially announcing the reformation of El Ojo faction with himself as the brains, Omos as the brawn, and Vikingo as the future. The connection to Dragon Lee\’s WWE tag team partner AJ Styles adds another layer to the storyline moving forward.
Main Event Tag Team Match
Winners: Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix
Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix defeated Los Gringos Locos 2.0 members Dominik Mysterio and El Grande Americano in the emotional main event. Rey Mysterio was filling in for the injured Penta, who suffered a shoulder injury on the November 24 edition of Raw, preventing the originally scheduled Lucha Brothers reunion.
Dominik paid tribute to his late uncle Rey Misterio Sr., who passed away one year prior, by wearing his gear. The AAA Mega Champion and WWE Intercontinental Champion also carried a banner honoring the original Los Gringos Locos team of Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr. The crowd finally booed Dominik when he faced his legendary father.
The match featured multiple teases of Rey Mysterio\’s signature 619, with Dominik escaping the first attempt and later countering it into a Michinoku Driver. In the closing sequence, Dominik called for El Grande Americano to pass him a steel plate hidden in his tights. Penta made his surprise appearance, rushing down to intercept the foreign object. He loaded his own mask to headbutt Dominik.
Rey Fenix hit a rope-walking kick to Grande, and Rey Mysterio connected with the 619 on Dominik, followed by a top rope splash for the pinfall victory at 17:28.
In the post-match, a frustrated Dominik shoved El Grande Americano. However, Grande received a massive ovation from the Mexican crowd and shook hands with Rey Mysterio, Rey Fenix and Penta, officially turning face in AAA. The moment was described as a hero\’s welcome for the former Chad Gable, who has gotten over as a babyface during his time in the promotion.
Looking Ahead
AAA announced several significant developments during the broadcast:
AAA programming will begin airing on Fox in Mexico starting January 2026
Rey de Reyes tournament will return in March 2026
The new El Ojo faction of Omos, El Hijo del Vikingo and Dorian Roldan positions itself as a major force heading into the new year
El Grande Americano\’s babyface turn opens new storyline possibilities
AAA Guerra de Titanes streamed live at 9:00 PM ET on the WWE, WWE Español and Lucha Libre AAA YouTube channels with commentary from Corey Graves, JBL and Konnan.
