NJPW Star Reveals Relationship Between AEW, AAA & CMLL

AEW/CMLL

A NJPW star has revealed the parameters for AEW working with AAA and CMLL.

On the October 20 edition of AEW Rampage, top CMLL star Mistico defeated NJPW’s Rocky Romero in a two out of three falls match.

This bout proved to be the introduction for AEW’s new working relationship with CMLL. The promotion has long been a partner of New Japan Pro Wrestling, but AEW was a different story.

All Elite Wrestling has also long been working with AAA, who is a long rival promotion of CMLL. The two Mexican-based promotions have been known for never wanting to work with one another.

Appearing on Wrestling Observer Live, Rocky Romero was asked about AEW working with both AAA and CMLL. He answered:

“The parameters are things like, you know, maybe no AAA talent on the same show as CMLL talent. Obviously not in the same matches as well.”

“I think I’m pretty much responsible for at least getting the conversation started and bringing the idea of CMLL working with AEW,”

“And in this case, primarily Mistico. I think that over the last couple of weeks, we’ve heard quite a bit that Tony Khan was a big fan of Mistico and having him was a big deal.”

“So just to be able to open that door for CMLL, AEW, and New Japan to hopefully do some more work together next year, I’m stoked for it. I think it’s really, really cool. That’s another forbidden door opened.”

Romero recently called out a top AEW star for an upcoming showdown, which you can read here.

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• CMLL
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• Rocky Romero
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