AAA Wrestlers Hit with Harsh RealityWWE Isnt Handing Out Pay Raises

According to a new report from Record.com.mx, talent within AAA has been officially warned that working under WWEs banner doesnt automatically come with financial upgrades.

As part of the early stages of WWEs acquisition, company personnel were spotted at AAAs Star Caravan show last Saturday at the Juan de la Barrera Olympic Gym in Mexico City. The visit wasnt just for showWWE reps were there to evaluate talent live and take notes. But behind the scenes, things were far more serious.

AAA wrestlers were summoned to the promotions offices in Coyoacn, where they were reportedly read the riot act. Wrestlers were told point-blank that the merger with WWE doesnt mean theyll all be sticking around. According to the report, Only those who are physically and wrestlingly fit, those with a work visa to travel to the United States, and those who can speak English will continue. As a result, many are now scrambling to improve their English skills.

And the most sobering part? The wrestlers were clearly told not to expect bigger checks. The guarantees werent going to increase, and much less would they be paid in dollars, in case anyone was already hallucinating that they would earn more money now that the Americans own the company.

So far, AAA is continuing business as usual, but big changes are expected following Triplemana XXXIII on August 16. Thats when WWE, who reportedly now holds 51% ownership of AAA, will begin making decisions as the controlling interest. The other 49% is held by Fillip, a Mexican company that specializes in sports and entertainment revitalization.

Still, the message remains clear: being part of WWEs expanded universe wont come easy or rich for most AAA stars. Its a wake-up call for those dreaming of dollar signs and U.S. stardom without putting in the extra work.