Lucha libres international expansion just got a major upgrade or did it?
WWE has landed a brand-new TV and streaming deal for AAA, and starting in 2026, FOX Corporation will officially become the home for AAA content across Mexico, Central America, and South America (excluding Brazil). Its a huge power play on paper, but some say the outlets involved may not actually reach the fans that matter most.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the agreement covers all of AAAs major shows and will be broadcast via Tubis FOX channel in Mexico, the FOX Pay TV channel, and FOX One, labeling AAA officially as sports content across the board.
That includes everything from the iconic Triplemania events to weekly matchups featuring AAAs biggest stars. FOXs press release name-dropped major names such as Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Pentagon Jr, Vikingo, Psycho Clown, Pagano, Lola Vice, Rey Fenix, Dragon Lee, and Mr. Iguana.
And while fans raised eyebrows, the marketing push also featured WWE figures like The Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaelssuggesting crossover potential or at least branding alignment with WWEs global dominance.
But while WWE and FOX are touting this as a historic partnership, reaction inside Mexico has been less enthusiastic. Meltzer notes that many in the region downplayed the deal, citing the low viewership numbers of the very FOX outlets now tasked with broadcasting AAA content.
Even AEWAAAs rival and fellow wrestling exportfaces the same issue. Though also on Fox Sports Mexico, its impact is similarly muted by limited distribution.
So, is this a major leap forward for AAAor a flashy deal without the audience to back it up? Only time will tell whether FOX can grow its presence in these territories or whether WWEs muscle will translate into real momentum for AAA. Whats clear is that WWE isnt just acquiring promotions anymoretheyre working to reshape how lucha libre reaches the world.
Do you think FOXs platforms are strong enough to give AAA the spotlight it deserves?
Will this move help elevate lucha libre globallyor fall flat due to weak regional reach? Drop your thoughts in the comments and lets talk lucha.
