Rey Mysterio made a surprise virtual appearance at AAAs latest event in Mexico City, officially promoting the upcoming joint WWE and AAA event Worlds Collide, set for June 7 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The WWE Hall of Famer didnt mince words in his promo either.
For nearly a century, Lucha Libre has redefined wrestling. And now the whole world is watching AAA and WWE, taking Lucha Libre higher, faster, better, farther. The future flies here, Mysterio said in a video that opened the Saturday night event.
While WWEs purchase of AAA hasnt been finalized just yet, the two companies have already begun working together publiclyand that includes promotional content featuring one of the most recognizable luchadors of all time.
But behind the scenes, things arent nearly as polished. According to LuchaBlog, AAA has not sat down its office or wrestlers as a group to explain whats happening, whats next and where that leaves the people who are currently working for AAA. The outlet added that this weekends show was expected to be the place for that conversation, but many talent still remain in the dark.
In his latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer weighed in on what WWEs pending acquisition could mean for the legendary Mexican promotion. AAA will have more money for talent and television production, and could get a huge edge in exposure if TKO can upgrade the media deals for the promotion, he wrote. Meltzer also noted that the real value will come if WWE starts sending over top-tier names like Mysterio, Penta, Fenix, or other U.S. stars that can help boost local shows.
Junes Worlds Collide event could be the first glimpse into how this partnership will workand how it will impact the future of Lucha Libre globally.
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