WWE Grabs AAA: Epic ‘Worlds Collide’ Lucha Libre Showdown Announced!

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WWE has formally declared their purchase of AAA, the leading Mexican wrestling promotion, in collaboration with the Mexican sports and entertainment company Fillip.

The news dropped during the WrestleMania 41 Countdown show in Las Vegas.

WWE Expands into Lucha Libre

Established in 1992 by Antonio Peña, AAA has gained a substantial fanbase featuring greats such as Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, and Penta. Now, WWE and Filipp are merging AAA into the TKO Group family. The Peña family will continue to play an active role.

As a movie reviewer, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on this exciting collaboration between WWE and the Peña family. In his own words, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, expressed the profound cultural and fan importance of this deal, describing it as an “honor to work with the Peña family.” This partnership is all about merging WWE’s global influence with AAA’s rich heritage. It’s a union that promises to deliver an unparalleled experience for fans like us!

In a statement, Levesque expressed his enthusiasm about collaborating with the Peña family as they venture into this new chapter. By merging WWE’s worldwide resources with AAA’s profound history, we anticipate a thrilling future brimming with fresh possibilities.

Hugo López-Velarde, Co-CEO at Fillip, referred to this action as “an approach to safeguard AAA’s future for its fanbase while broadening our business scope.

Hugo López-Velarde, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Fillip, expressed excitement about teaming up with WWE and TKO for this project, which aims to safeguard AAA’s future for fans and propel the business forward.

For more than three decades, AAA has been a family-run promotional company, and the confidence we have is best placed with one of the most prominent global sports entertainment firms, as stated by AAA’s General Manager, Dorian Roldán Peña.

‘Worlds Collide’ Set for June 7

In the terms of this agreement, WWE and AAA are set to introduce a fresh collaboration, titled “Worlds Collide“. This exciting crossover event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The show will display performers hailing from both organizations.

Deal Timeline

The takeover is anticipated to be finalized in the third quarter of 2025, subject to routine authorizations. WWE and Fillip will manage the transfer process, while the Peña family will continue to provide guidance for the AAA brand.

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2025-04-22 16:31