WWE deepens its world enlargement with the acquisition of legendary Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA; first joint occasion slated for June 7 at Kia Discussion board, promising a historic WWE-AAA crossover.
📍Los Angeles | April 21, 2025
In a serious cross-border wrestling milestone, WWE has formally acquired Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) — considered one of Mexico’s most iconic wrestling promotions — from Mexican holding firm Fillip. The announcement was made throughout the WrestleMania 41 countdown present, marking a historic second for the worldwide wrestling panorama.
The deal is predicted to shut in Q3 2025, pending customary regulatory approvals. AAA will proceed to be collectively operated by WWE, Fillip, and the founding Peña household, guaranteeing its legacy stays intact.
“AAA has a wealthy cultural heritage with among the most passionate followers on this planet,” stated Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Chief Content material Officer. “We’re honored to work with the Peña household and Fillip to take AAA into a world future.”
🎟️ First Joint Show: Worlds Collide Set for June 7
The 2 promotions will co-host a huge joint present titled Worlds Collide on June 7, 2025, on the Kia Discussion board in Los Angeles — a metropolis wealthy in each American and Mexican wrestling traditions.
- The occasion will showcase expertise from each WWE and AAA, with the match card to be introduced within the coming weeks.
- The present is predicted to characteristic crossover dream matches that mix WWE’s world star energy with AAA’s wealthy lucha libre legacy.
🤝 Legacy and Continuity
Based in 1992 by Antonio Peña, AAA has been on the forefront of lucha libre tradition for over three a long time. The promotion has produced and hosted legends like Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, Pentagón Jr. (Penta), and Fénix.
“AAA has been a household-run promotion for over 30 years,” stated Dorian Roldán Peña, AAA Normal Supervisor. “Our belief couldn’t be higher positioned than with one of many largest names in sports activities leisure.”
Alberto Fasja, Chairman of Fillip, and co-CEO Hugo López-Velarde added: “This enterprise with WWE and TKO will safe the way forward for AAA and assist elevate it to new heights.”
– Commercial –
🌐 International Enlargement Technique
This acquisition is a part of WWE’s broader worldwide technique, underneath mother or father firm TKO Group Holdings, to strengthen its presence in Latin America and past. With Netflix already internet hosting WWE exhibits globally and WWE Uncooked debuting on the platform earlier this yr, the transfer alerts a strategic push towards wrestling world unification.
📌 Tags:
WWE, AAA, WWE AAA Acquisition, Worlds Collide, Triple H, Dorian Roldán, Lucha Libre, WrestleMania 41, WWE Latin America, WWE Enlargement, Fillip, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, Penta, Fénix, TKO Holdings, Wrestling Information, Joint Wrestling Exhibits
