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Worlds Collide: Vegas

NXT AAA Worlds Collide

Full Worlds Collide results (WWE.com)

Videos

Worlds Collide: Las Vegas: Sept. 12, 2025

Full Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

FULL MATCH: Vikingo vs. Dominik Mysterio | AAA Mega Championship Match: Worlds Collide 2025

El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Dragon Lee vs. Ethan Page vs. JD McDonagh: Worlds Collide 2025

Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana vs. Finn Bálor & Roxanne Perez: Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

The Wyatt Sicks invade Worlds Collide to crush Pagano & Psycho Clown: Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

Pagano & Psycho Clown vs. Kofi Kingston & Grayson Waller: Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

Las Vegas to host Worlds Collide on Friday, September 12 (WWE.com)

WWE announces acquisition of leading Mexican Lucha Libre promotion AAA

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Lucha libre

Websites

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide YouTube

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (Wikipedia)

Triplemanía XXXIII (Wikipedia)

AAA Triplemanía XXXIII: Aug. 16, 2025 (WWE YouTube)

Triplemanía XXXIII

Arena CDMX
@ArenaCdMexico

Mexico City

September 16, 2026

"Tonight one of the iconic and most recognized Luchadores of all time, WWE and AAA Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio returns" ... Corey Graves

"Thank you everyone" Konnan
@Konnan5150

"So fun" JBL

Video

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide: Triplemania
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0BrCXBwZPJM

Konnan gets inducted into the AAA Hall of Fame by Rey Mysterio: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=XlUC-cplMYU

Vikingo vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee vs. El Grande Americano: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BVTTnMrwEX0

AJ Styles costs Dominik Mysterio chance to win AAA Mega Title: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6mhTftfrPX8

Los Garza vs. Pagano & Psycho Clown | AAA Tag Team Title Street Fight: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=r_YinD9Wqoc

Omos wins La Copa Bardahl: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vH96J-j1Ht0

Otis and Microman are an unstoppable force: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_TmP9d3v548

Flammer vs. Natalya vs. Faby Apache | Reina de Reinas Title Match: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gtel9R6Hbpg

El Mesías vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. | Latin American Title Match: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=jM0kRfQJopE

GRAPHIC WARNING: Finn Bálor unveils Demonito and it EATS the Iguana: Triplemanía XXXIII highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=d1knzdlEu9g

Results

Omos won Copa Bardahl gauntlet match

Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. defeated El Mesías (c) (with Dorian Roldán)
Singles match
AAA Latin American Championship

Judgment Day (Finn Bálor, JD McDonagh, and Raquel Rodriguez) (with Roxanne Perez) def Mr. Iguana, Niño Hamburguesa, and Lola Vice
Mixed trios match

Pagano and Psycho Clown def Los Garza (Berto and Angel) (c)
Street Fight
AAA World Tag Team Championship

Flammer (c) def Faby Apache and Natalya
3-way match
AAA Reina de Reinas Championship

El Hijo del Vikingo (c) def Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano
4-way match
AAA Mega Championship

Surprises: AJ Styles!

Website

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
https://luchalibreaaa.com

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide YouTube
https://youtube.com/@luchalibreaaatv/

WWE YouTube
https://youtube.com/@WWE

Media Man: Pumped. Go Rudos! Massive thumbs up! Thank you Konnan. Thank you WWE. Thank You Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide! Thank you YouTube!

El Hijo del Vikingo (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee vs. El Grande Americano
Four-way match for the AAA Mega Championship

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, and Raquel Rodriguez) (with Roxanne Perez) vs. Mr. Iguana, Niño Hamburguesa, and Lola Vice
Mixed trios match

Los Garza (Berto and Angel) (c) vs. Pagano and Psycho Clown
Street Fight for the AAA World Tag Team Championship

4 El Mesías (c) vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.
Singles match for the AAA Latin American Championship

Flammer (c) vs. Faby Apache vs. Natalya
Three-way match for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship

Media Man

Lucha Libre

Background

Pro Wrestling Dream Matches: Lucha Mania; Fantasy Booking

Mexico/South American vs USA

In a WWE Ring

Penta vs Rey Mysterio - 2/3 Falls

"The Punisher" Damian Priest vs Santos Escobar vs Tony D'Angelo - Street Fight For Control Of Street Trade!

America's Most Wanted (Dirty Dominik Mysterio and Logan Paul) vs El Generico and Karrion Kross

LWO vs Del Fantasma - La Catrina Cinematic -Special Enforcer: Karrion Kross

Non Sanctioned:

Fenix vs El Generico - Mexican Saloon Match

Charlotte Flair vs The Spider vs Star vs Tessa Blanchard - Submission Match

Lopez vs Rosa - For A WWE Contract!

Santos vs The Phantom

Mil Mascaras vs Mr X vs Mr Wrestling

Bad Bunny vs Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul vs Karrion Kross

Team Nacho Libre vs Team Bad Bunny

Savage vs Spider-Man - Cage Match

The Invaders vs The Blackjacks - Border Crossing Stipulation! Cinematic Match!

Pro Wrestling/Lucha Libre

WWE x NXT x Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Worlds Collide

June 7, 2025

Kia Forum
Inglewood, California

Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel and Berto) vs El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr, Pangano and Psycho Clown

Chad Gable vs El Hijo del Vikingo - AAA Mega Title

Ethan Page vs Je'Von Evans vs Laredo Kid vs Rey Fenix - Fatal 4-Way - NXT North American Title

Stephanie Vaquer and Lola Vice vs Chick Tormenta and Dalys

and more

*Card subject to change

Streaming on YouTube

Media Man: Pumped. Ariba! Let's FKN Go!

WWE announces acquisition of leading Mexican Lucha Libre promotion AAA

April 21, 2025 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, has announced its acquisition of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip.

The announcement was made in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdown show with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s Marisela Peña and Dorian Roldán Peña, alongside talent including WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and El Hijo Del Vikingo.

Additionally, Worlds Collide was announced to take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 7 at 12pm PT featuring WWE Superstars alongside stars of AAA.

AAA was founded in 1992 by Antonio Peña and has been a family-operated business for more than 30 years, with some of the greatest talent in lucha libre history, including Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and Penta, calling AAA home throughout their careers. The Peña family will continue to be involved in the next chapter of the AAA business alongside WWE and Fillip.

“AAA has a rich cultural heritage with some of the most passionate fans in the world and it’s an honor to work with the Peña family to embark on this journey,” said Levesque. “By bringing together WWE’s global capabilities and AAA’s amazing tradition, we look forward to an exciting future filled with new opportunities.”

“We look forward to partnering with WWE and TKO on this venture to secure the future of AAA for fans and to help take this business to the next level,” said Fillip Co-Founder and Co-CEO Hugo López-Velarde.

“AAA has been a family-operated promotion for over three decades and our trust could not be better placed than with one of the biggest sports entertainment businesses in the world,” said AAA General Manager Dorian Roldán Peña.

The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2025.

For more information on Worlds Collide including the opportunity to sign up for exclusive news and offers visit: https://www.wwe.com/presale-registration-wwe-la-2025

News

June 2025

WWE's Acquisition of AAA:

In April 2025, WWE announced the acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide during WrestleMania 41, marking a significant move in the wrestling world. This partnership, in collaboration with Mexico-based Fillip, aims to elevate AAA's global presence, with a crossover event, "Worlds Collide," scheduled for June 7, 2025, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, featuring stars like Rey Mysterio, Penta, and Vikingo. The acquisition has sparked debates about cultural appropriation versus growth opportunities for Mexican wrestling.

Alberto Del Rio's Controversial Return: Alberto Del Rio (aka Alberto El Patron) has been in the spotlight for attacking a major AAA star's father on a TV show, drawing criticism. Despite past legal issues, including a 2020 sexual assault charge that was dropped in 2021, Del Rio signed a new WWE contract following the AAA acquisition. However, Hijo del Vikingo defeated him to become the new AAA Megacampeón on May 31, 2025, as announced by AAA on social media.

Lucha Libre Legend Passes: Esteban Mares Castañeda, known as Black Terry, a revered figure in UWA, CMLL, and IWRG, passed away at 72 in April 2025. His contributions, including holding the UWA World Lightweight Championship for 823 days, left a lasting impact on trios wrestling.

Title Changes and Events: AAA vacated its Tag Team titles in March 2025 due to inactivity by champions Raj Dhesi and Satnam Singh. New champions are yet to be crowned. Meanwhile, CMLL announced international collaborations, including appearances by AEW's Orange Cassidy and RevPro's Zoe Lucas and Amira Blair.

Cultural Significance: Lucha Libre continues to be a cultural cornerstone in Mexico, with discussions about its global expansion raising questions about preserving its traditions versus adapting for broader audiences.These updates reflect the dynamic state of Lucha Libre, balancing tradition with modern wrestling industry shifts. For more details on WWE's plans or AAA’s events, check sources like WrestleTalk or AAA’s official channels.

News/Profile

Lucha Libre

Lucha libre is a vibrant form of professional wrestling originating from Mexico, known for its high-flying maneuvers, colorful masks, and dramatic storytelling. Wrestlers, called luchadores, often wear elaborate masks that represent their identity, with losing a mask in a lucha de apuestas (bet match) being a major storyline event. Key promotions like Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide showcase stars such as Místico, Rey Mysterio, and Blue Demon. The sport blends athleticism, theater, and cultural elements like Aztec symbolism, with signature moves like the hurricanrana and tope suicida. It’s deeply rooted in Mexican pop culture, influencing art, film, and even fashion.

Lucha libre promotions are organizations that stage professional wrestling events, primarily in Mexico, but also globally, showcasing the sport’s signature high-flying style, masked wrestlers, and dramatic narratives. Below is an overview of the major lucha libre promotions, focusing on their history, significance, and current status, based on available information:

Major Lucha Libre Promotions
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)
Founded: 1933, as Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL), renamed CMLL in 1991.

Base: Mexico City, Mexico.

Significance: The oldest active wrestling promotion in the world, often called the "mother ship" of lucha libre. Known for its traditional approach, emphasizing technical wrestling and long-term storytelling.

Key Events: CMLL Anniversary Show (the longest-running annual wrestling event), Torneo Gran Alternativa, Leyenda de Plata.

Notable Luchadores: El Santo, Blue Demon, Místico, Volador Jr., Atlantis.

Venues: Arena México (the "cathedral of lucha libre") and Arena Coliseo.

Current Status: Remains a dominant force, with weekly shows and international partnerships, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Streams events on YouTube and retains a loyal fanbase.Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA)
Founded: 1992, by Antonio Peña after splitting from CMLL.

Base: Mexico City, Mexico.

Significance: Known for its flashy, modern style, incorporating more extreme elements and pop culture influences. AAA popularized events like lucha de apuestas and intergender matches.

Key Events: Triplemanía (AAA’s flagship event, akin to WrestleMania), Rey de Reyes, Guerra de Titanes.

Notable Luchadores: Rey Mysterio, Psicosis, Pentagon Jr., La Parka, Fénix.

Current Status: A major player with a focus on global outreach, including U.S. events and partnerships with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Known for TV presence on networks like Televisa and streaming platforms.International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG)
Founded: 1996.

Base: Naucalpan, Mexico.

Significance: A smaller but influential promotion focusing on gritty, innovative lucha libre, often featuring younger talent and hardcore wrestling styles.

Key Events: Festival de las Máscaras, Guerra de Empresas, Caravana de Campeones.

Notable Luchadores: Dr. Cerebro, Trauma I, Trauma II.

Current Status: Operates primarily in Arena Naucalpan, with a cult following. Less mainstream than CMLL or AAA but respected for nurturing talent.The Crash Lucha Libre
Founded: 2011.

Base: Tijuana, Mexico.

Significance: A regional promotion gaining prominence for its blend of traditional lucha libre and American-style wrestling, attracting international talent.

Key Events: Annual anniversary shows, The Crash Cruiserweight Championship tournaments.

Notable Luchadores: Bandido, Rey Horus, Bestia 666.

Current Status: Active with a growing U.S. presence, particularly in Southern California. Collaborates with indie promotions globally.Other Notable Promotions
Promociones Dorado (Lucha Libre Elite): Active in the 2010s, it aimed to rival CMLL and AAA but has since scaled back. Known for briefly featuring stars like Rush and La Máscara.

Chilanga Mask: A small, independent promotion focusing on hardcore and technical wrestling, popular among niche fans.

Lucha Memes: A Mexico-based indie promotion blending lucha libre with other wrestling styles, known for unique match concepts.

Toryumon México: A smaller promotion linked to Japan’s Dragon Gate, focusing on young luchadores and international exchanges.International Influence
United States: Promotions like Lucha Libre USA, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), and Major League Wrestling (MLW) feature lucha libre stars. AAA and The Crash run shows in border states.

Japan: CMLL’s partnership with NJPW brings luchadores to events like Fantastica Mania. Japanese promotions like Dragon Gate and DDT Pro-Wrestling incorporate lucha elements.

Global Reach: AEW and Impact Wrestling regularly feature luchadores from AAA, while WWE has showcased talents like Rey Mysterio and Andrade.Notes
Cultural Impact: Promotions preserve lucha libre’s traditions (e.g., masks, rudos vs. técnicos) while adapting to modern audiences through social media and streaming.

Challenges: Smaller promotions face financial struggles and competition from CMLL and AAA. Talent often moves to U.S. or Japanese promotions for better pay.

Recent Trends: As of 2025, CMLL and AAA continue to dominate, with AAA expanding internationally and CMLL focusing on tradition. Indie promotions like The Crash are carving out niches.

El Grande Americano

WWE Speed Champion

El Grande Americano is back to reclaim his title as the greatest luchador of all time.

Hailing from the Gulf of America, El Grande Americano quickly rose to the top of the industry and was the face of lucha libre for decades, but he was later blackballed by his jealous enemies. Or so he claims.

El Grande Americano disappeared without a trace but has now returned to bring glory and honor back to the sport he loves.

Bio (WWE.com)

Pro Wrestling Dream Matches: Lucha Mania; Fantasy Booking

Mexico/South American vs USA

In a WWE Ring

Penta vs Rey Mysterio - 2/3 Falls

"The Punisher " Damian Priest vs Santos Escobar vs Tony D'Angelo - Street Fight For Control Of Street Trade!

America's Most Wanted (Dirty Dominik Mysterio and Logan Paul) vs El Generico and Karrion Kross

LWO vs Del Fantasma - La Catrina Cinematic -Special Enforcer: Karrion Kross

Non Sanctioned:

Fenix vs El Generico - Mexican Saloon Match

Charlotte Flair vs The Spider vs Star vs Tessa Blanchard - Submission Match

Lopez vs Rosa - For A WWE Contract!

Santos vs The Phantom

Mil Mascaras vs Mr X vs Mr Wrestling

Bad Bunny vs Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul vs Karrion Kross

Team Nacho Libre vs Team Bad Bunny

Savage vs Spider-Man - Cage Match

The Invaders vs The Blackjacks - Border Crossing Stipulation! Cinematic Match!

Profiles

Lucha libre (Spanish for "free wrestling" or free fighting) is a term used in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking areas referring to a form of professional wrestling involving varied techniques and moves. Outside of these areas, the term is synonymous with the professional wrestling performers in Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Mexican wrestling is characterized by rapid sequences of holds and moves, as well as High-Flying Moves, some of which have been adopted in the United States, and colorful masks. Lucha libre performers are known as luchadores (singular luchador).

In the media and popular culture

A fanciful take on the lucha libre concept can be seen in the animated cartoon ¡Mucha Lucha!
The motion picture Nacho Libre stars Jack Black as a priest-turned-luchador (somewhat similar to the real-life lucha libre personality Fray Tormenta, aka Father Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez).
Nike has designed a line of lucha libre inspired athletic shoes.
Coca-Cola developed a Blue Demon Full Throttle energy drink named after the famous luchador.
In 2007, Cartoon Network produced an animated series based on the luchador El Santo.
The Nashville-based Anglo band Los Straitjackets adopted luchador masks as part of their stage show in the mid-1990s, and have since acquired a large Mexican following.
Rob Zombie's upcoming animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto stars a Mexican luchador named El Superbeasto.
Luchadores have become a staple in many fighting games, characters include:
King & Armor King from Tekken
Raiden from Fatal Fury
Ramon & Tizoc from The King of Fighters
Lisa from Dead or Alive
El Blaze from Virtua Fighter
Rainbow Mika from Street Fighter Alpha 3
El Fuerte from Street Fighter IV
Doctor Eggman, the main antagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, wrestles as "El Gran Gordo" in the Sonic X comic series.
The comic Sonambulo revolves around a crime fighting luchador who possesses supernatural powers.
The comic Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man includes a storyline titled "Masks" (issues #6-7) which discusses the lucha libre world.
The martial arts manga Tenjho Tenge includes a character named Koji Sagara who fights in the lucha libre style.
In the manga History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi, the Smiling Steel Fist Diego Carlos, a member of Yami, and his disciple Castor are both practitioners of Lucha Libre.
Suda 51, game developer and head of Grasshopper Studios is known for his fascination of Lucha Libre and often includes them in his game, such as the character MASK de Smith in Killer 7 and the collectible Lucha Libre masks in No More Heroes.
The anime Air Master features a luchador style character called Lucha Master.
Raz from the game Psychonauts fights four different Lucha Libre wrestlers during the Black Velvetopia level of the game.
In the online cartoon series Homestar Runner, Strong Bad wears a luchador mask, and is referred to as a "wrestleman." Humorously, when once asked if he takes off his mask and boxing gloves off before he goes to bed, he responds with, "Well, that's a dumb question. Do you take your face and hands off before you go to bed?"
The ABC Family television show The Middleman episode entitled "the sino-Mexican revelation" features luchadores.
The American horror movie Wrestlemaniac is centered around the story of an insane luchador with abnormal strength; the titular villain is played by actual lucha libre wrestler Rey Mysterio Sr.
The lucha film Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy stars luchador Mil Mascaras with appearance by many other famous luchadores such as, El Hijo del Santo, Dos Caras, Huracan Ramirez, Blue Demon Jr, and others
The WB television series Angel episode entitled "The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco" told the story of a family of luchadores called "Los Hermanos Numeros" who also fought evil. Angel must help the remaining brother, Numero Cinco, defeat the Aztec warrior-demon that killed his four brothers.
On the show Gaki no Tsukai Tanaka Naoki always falls prey to his comedy partner's (Endo Shozo antics as "Dynamite Shikoku" during the No Laughing Batsu game resulting in some sort of painful punishment. Endo wears a large black wig with the usual colourful mask and tight blue wrestling pants.
In Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z, Karou's father is a luchador. (Credit: Wikipedia)