Published: Apr 19, 2025 by Liam | Last Updated: Apr 19, 2025 by Liam
Liam has been reporting & analyzing wrestling news for over eight years, and is currently the Managing Editor at WrestleTalk.com. Immersed in wrestling for 18 years, he has over 11,000 published articles in addition to leading and overseeing WrestleTalk.com's coverage.
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During the WrestleMania 41 Countdown show, it was officially annouced that WWE has acquired Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA.
Triple H was present for the announcement, along with AAA personnel including Dorian Pena, Marisela Pena and Alberto Fasja Cohen.
Also on hand were WWE stars Stephanie Vaquer, Andrade, Angel, Berto, Santos Escobar, Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro, Penta, Rey Fenix and Rey Mysterio, in addition to AAA’s El Hijo Del Vikingo.
Also confirmed is the Worlds Collide event that will see WWE, NXT and AAA collaborate for a joint show at the Kia Forum in LA on June 7.
On the announcement, Triple H tweeted:
A partnership that will benefit the entire world of sports-entertainment. @luchalibreaaa has been a cultural mainstay in Mexico and the home to many @WWE Superstars. This partnership will guarantee that AAA remains the premier destination for wrestling in Mexico.
A special thank you as well to Patrick Dooley & Kevin Rohnke from @TKOGrp for helping to make this possible.
Get ready for these two worlds to collide soon…
The future flies here 🔥
We’ll keep you posted with any further details that emerge.
BREAKING – WWE have announced the acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA!
NXT x AAA Worlds Collide was also made official for Saturday, June 7 at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles! pic.twitter.com/i1Lvewfeoa
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) April 19, 2025
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