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Worlds Collide: Las Vegas: Sept. 12, 2025

Full Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

FULL MATCH: Vikingo vs. Dominik Mysterio | AAA Mega Championship Match: Worlds Collide 2025

El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Dragon Lee vs. Ethan Page vs. JD McDonagh: Worlds Collide 2025

Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana vs. Finn Bálor & Roxanne Perez: Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

The Wyatt Sicks invade Worlds Collide to crush Pagano & Psycho Clown: Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

Pagano & Psycho Clown vs. Kofi Kingston & Grayson Waller: Worlds Collide 2025 highlights

Intercontinental Champion "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio challenges El Hijo del Vikingo in a rematch for the AAA Mega Championship, AAA World Tag Team Champions Pagano and Psycho Clown defend their title against The New Day, and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. defends his AAA Latin American Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Match against Dragon Lee, NXT North American Champion Ethan Page and JD McDonagh!

Full Worlds Collide Results

AAA Mega Championship Match
Dominik Mysterio def. El Hijo del Vikingo NEW CHAMPION (VIDEO 1 | VIDEO 2 | PHOTOS)

AAA Latin American Championship Fatal 4-Way Match
El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. def. Dragon Lee, Ethan Page and JD McDonagh (VIDEO | PHOTOS)

Mixed Tag Team Match
Mr. Iguana & Lola Vice def. Finn Bálor & Roxanne Perez (VIDEO | PHOTOS)

AAA World Tag Team Championship Match
Psycho Clown & Pagano def. Kofi Kingston & Grayson Waller (VIDEO 1 | VIDEO 2 | PHOTOS)

No. 1 Contender's Match
Natalya def. Faby Apache (VIDEO | PHOTOS)

Eight-Man Tag Team Match
La Parka, Octagón Jr., Laredo Kid & Mascarita Sagrada def. Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde, Lince Dorado & Mini Abismo Negro (VIDEO | PHOTOS)

WWE announces acquisition of leading Mexican Lucha Libre promotion AAA

Worlds Collide: June 7, 2025 (YouTube)

WWE Worlds Collide (Wikipedia)

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

News

Las Vegas to host Worlds Collide on Friday, September 12

August 18, 2025 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that the latest iteration of Worlds Collide will take place on Friday, September 12 at The Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the event will go on sale starting Friday, August 22 at 11am ET/8am PT via UNLVtickets.com. Presale for Worlds Collide tickets will begin Thursday, August 21 at 11am ET/8am PT.

Worlds Collide will feature WWE Superstars alongside stars of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA, which was acquired by WWE in August 2025 in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip.

In June, Worlds Collide – which emanated from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles – set a record for the largest live audience in WWE history for a YouTube broadcast. The event peaked at 764,389 live concurrent viewers across the WWE and WWE Espanol YouTube channels during the main event between El Hijo del Vikingo and Chad Gable.

(WWE.com)

Worlds Collide: Las Vegas, also known as Worlds Collide II and simply Worlds Collide, is an upcoming professional wrestling livestreaming event and supercard co-produced by the American promotion WWE and its Mexican sister promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). It will be the fifth Worlds Collide under the WWE banner and the second between both promotions. It will take place on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Cox Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada. The event will feature wrestlers from WWE's Raw, SmackDown, and NXT brand divisions, and from AAA, which WWE acquired in April 2025.

The event will mark the first time WWE has held two Worlds Collide events in the same year, following the June 2025 event in Inglewood, California. It will air for free via WWE's YouTube channel with both English and Spanish language commentary at 10pm EST immediately after WWE's Friday Night SmackDown.

The NXT Worlds Collide event is a professional wrestling event series produced by WWE, focusing on interbrand competition, primarily involving WWE's developmental brand, NXT, and other brand divisions or partner promotions. Below is a detailed overview based on available information, including the most recent event in 2025 and historical context:

Overview of NXT Worlds Collide

Established: 2019

Concept:

Interbrand competition featuring wrestlers from NXT, NXT UK, 205 Live, Raw, SmackDown, and, in 2025, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

History: The event was held in 2019, 2020, and 2022, with a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and NXT restructuring. It returned in 2025 after WWE acquired AAA.

Format:

atches often pit wrestlers from different brands against each other, with some events featuring tournaments or championship matches.

NXT Worlds Collide 2025 (June 7, 2025)Event Details:Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Kia Forum, Inglewood, California
Streaming: Aired live on WWE's YouTube channel with English and Spanish commentary, starting at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT).

Significance: The first WWE event to feature AAA wrestlers since the 1997 Royal Rumble, following WWE’s acquisition of AAA in April 2025 (deal expected to close in Q3 2025). It was part of the Money in the Bank weekend, held before the main event at the Intuit Dome.

Attendance: Set a WWE record for the largest live audience for a YouTube broadcast with 764,389 viewers, peaking during the main event.

Match Card and Results:

Six-Man Tag Team Match: Octagón Jr., Aero Star, & Mr. Iguana (AAA) def. Lince Dorado, Dragon Lee, & Cruz Del Toro (WWE). Rating: B+ (noted for its high-energy lucha libre style; Mr. Iguana’s unique gimmick was a highlight).

Post-Match: Dominik Mysterio challenged Octagón Jr. to an Intercontinental Title match at Money in the Bank.

Women’s Tag Team Match: Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice (WWE/NXT) def. Chik Tormenta & Dalys (AAA) via pinfall.Rating: 2 stars (critiqued as lackluster, with focus on Vaquer).
Note: Tension stemmed from Tormenta and Dalys’ interference in Vaquer’s prior NXT Women’s Championship match.

Six-Man Tag Team Match: Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto) (WWE) def. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., Pagano, & Psycho Clown (AAA) via pinfall (Escobar pinned Wagner with the Phantom Driver).Rating: B (entertaining but with some sloppy moments).

Note: Highlighted ongoing tensions within Legado del Fantasma.

NXT North American Championship Fatal 4-Way: Ethan Page (c) def. Je’Von Evans (NXT), Rey Fénix (SmackDown), & Laredo Kid (AAA/TNA) via pinfall on Laredo Kid.Rating: High praise for its fast-paced action; considered a show-stealer.

Highlights: Laredo Kid’s moonsault and Mexican Destroyer DDT, Evans’ Swanton Van Daminator, and Page’s Twisted Grin for the win.

AAA Mega Championship Match (Main Event): El Hijo del Vikingo (c) def. Chad Gable via pinfall with a 630 splash.Rating: 4.25 stars; praised for Vikingo’s high-flying and technical skills.
Note: Feud began at WrestleMania 41, escalated during a Money in the Bank qualifier. The AAA roster celebrated with Vikingo post-match.

Notable Moments:Rey Mysterio opened the event with a Spanish-narrated video celebrating lucha libre.

Commentary by Corey Graves and AAA legend Konnan; Lilian Garcia announced.

Appearances by Savio Vega, Damian Priest, Blue Demon Jr., Mascarita Sagrada, and Latin Lover.
A vignette aired highlighting the 1994 WCW/AAA When Worlds Collide event.

Reception:Overall Grade: B+ (main event and North American title match were highlights; some matches had sloppy moments typical of lucha libre’s chaotic style).

Fans on X praised the event’s high-flying action, especially Mr. Iguana and Vikingo, with some calling it a better show than Money in the Bank.

The event introduced AAA talent to WWE fans, with Laredo Kid and Octagón Jr. standing out.
Historical NXT Worlds Collide Events2019 (January 26–27, Phoenix, AZ):Featured a 15-man tournament with NXT, NXT UK, and 205 Live wrestlers. The winner earned a title shot of their choice (NXT, NXT North American, NXT UK, or Cruiserweight Championship).

Aired as a single broadcast on February 2 on WWE Network.

A four-episode WWE Worlds Collide series aired in April 2019, including Raw and SmackDown wrestlers.

2020 (January 25, Houston, TX):NXT vs. NXT UK matches, no tournament. Main event: Imperium (NXT UK) def. The Undisputed Era (NXT) in an 8-man tag team match.
Aired live on WWE Network.

2022 (September 4, Orlando, FL):NXT vs. NXT UK, with some Raw and SmackDown involvement. Final event for NXT UK before its hiatus and planned relaunch as NXT Europe.

Key matches: Mandy Rose unified the NXT and NXT UK Women’s Championships; Pretty Deadly unified the NXT and NXT UK Tag Team Championships.

First Worlds Collide to stream on Peacock.

Criticism on X noted it felt “unimportant” except for the main event.Upcoming Event (September 12, 2025)Details:

Announced for Las Vegas, featuring Dominik Mysterio challenging El Hijo del Vikingo for the AAA Mega Championship.

Context: Some X posts speculate fan backlash if Mysterio wins, citing concerns about WWE “burying” AAA talent, though others argue all are under the TKO banner.

How to Watch (General)2025 Event: Streamed free on WWE’s YouTube channel

English/Spanish).

Previous Events: Available on Peacock (U.S.) or WWE Network (international).

Future Events: Check WWE’s YouTube, Peacock, or Netflix (select markets).

Pro Wrestling/Lucha Libre

WWE x NXT x Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

Worlds Collide

June 7, 2025

Kia Forum
Inglewood, California

Confirmed Matches

NXT North American Championship Fatal 4-Way: Ethan Page (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Laredo Kid vs. Rey FenixA

AA Mega Championship Match: El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Chad Gable

Six-Man Tag Team Match: Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto) vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., Pagano, and Psycho Clown

Tag Team Match: Stephanie Vaquer and Lola Vice vs. Dalys and Chik Tormenta

Six-Man Tag Team Match: Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, and Cruz Del Toro vs. Octagón Jr., Aero Star, and Mr. Iguan

and more

*Card subject to change

Streaming on YouTube

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WWE announces acquisition of leading Mexican Lucha Libre promotion AAA

April 21, 2025 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, has announced its acquisition of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip.

The announcement was made in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdown show with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s Marisela Peña and Dorian Roldán Peña, alongside talent including WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and El Hijo Del Vikingo.

Additionally, Worlds Collide was announced to take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 7 at 12pm PT featuring WWE Superstars alongside stars of AAA.

AAA was founded in 1992 by Antonio Peña and has been a family-operated business for more than 30 years, with some of the greatest talent in lucha libre history, including Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and Penta, calling AAA home throughout their careers. The Peña family will continue to be involved in the next chapter of the AAA business alongside WWE and Fillip.

“AAA has a rich cultural heritage with some of the most passionate fans in the world and it’s an honor to work with the Peña family to embark on this journey,” said Levesque. “By bringing together WWE’s global capabilities and AAA’s amazing tradition, we look forward to an exciting future filled with new opportunities.”

“We look forward to partnering with WWE and TKO on this venture to secure the future of AAA for fans and to help take this business to the next level,” said Fillip Co-Founder and Co-CEO Hugo López-Velarde.

“AAA has been a family-operated promotion for over three decades and our trust could not be better placed than with one of the biggest sports entertainment businesses in the world,” said AAA General Manager Dorian Roldán Peña.

The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2025.

For more information on Worlds Collide including the opportunity to sign up for exclusive news and offers visit: https://www.wwe.com/presale-registration-wwe-la-2025

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Lucha Libre

Lucha libre is a vibrant form of professional wrestling originating from Mexico, known for its high-flying maneuvers, colorful masks, and dramatic storytelling. Wrestlers, called luchadores, often wear elaborate masks that represent their identity, with losing a mask in a lucha de apuestas (bet match) being a major storyline event. Key promotions like Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide showcase stars such as Místico, Rey Mysterio, and Blue Demon. The sport blends athleticism, theater, and cultural elements like Aztec symbolism, with signature moves like the hurricanrana and tope suicida. It’s deeply rooted in Mexican pop culture, influencing art, film, and even fashion.

Lucha libre promotions are organizations that stage professional wrestling events, primarily in Mexico, but also globally, showcasing the sport’s signature high-flying style, masked wrestlers, and dramatic narratives. Below is an overview of the major lucha libre promotions, focusing on their history, significance, and current status, based on available information:

Major Lucha Libre Promotions
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)
Founded: 1933, as Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL), renamed CMLL in 1991.

Base: Mexico City, Mexico.

Significance: The oldest active wrestling promotion in the world, often called the "mother ship" of lucha libre. Known for its traditional approach, emphasizing technical wrestling and long-term storytelling.

Key Events: CMLL Anniversary Show (the longest-running annual wrestling event), Torneo Gran Alternativa, Leyenda de Plata.

Notable Luchadores: El Santo, Blue Demon, Místico, Volador Jr., Atlantis.

Venues: Arena México (the "cathedral of lucha libre") and Arena Coliseo.

Current Status: Remains a dominant force, with weekly shows and international partnerships, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Streams events on YouTube and retains a loyal fanbase.Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA)
Founded: 1992, by Antonio Peña after splitting from CMLL.

Base: Mexico City, Mexico.

Significance: Known for its flashy, modern style, incorporating more extreme elements and pop culture influences. AAA popularized events like lucha de apuestas and intergender matches.

Key Events: Triplemanía (AAA’s flagship event, akin to WrestleMania), Rey de Reyes, Guerra de Titanes.

Notable Luchadores: Rey Mysterio, Psicosis, Pentagon Jr., La Parka, Fénix.

Current Status: A major player with a focus on global outreach, including U.S. events and partnerships with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Known for TV presence on networks like Televisa and streaming platforms.International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG)
Founded: 1996.

Base: Naucalpan, Mexico.

Significance: A smaller but influential promotion focusing on gritty, innovative lucha libre, often featuring younger talent and hardcore wrestling styles.

Key Events: Festival de las Máscaras, Guerra de Empresas, Caravana de Campeones.

Notable Luchadores: Dr. Cerebro, Trauma I, Trauma II.

Current Status: Operates primarily in Arena Naucalpan, with a cult following. Less mainstream than CMLL or AAA but respected for nurturing talent.The Crash Lucha Libre
Founded: 2011.

Base: Tijuana, Mexico.

Significance: A regional promotion gaining prominence for its blend of traditional lucha libre and American-style wrestling, attracting international talent.

Key Events: Annual anniversary shows, The Crash Cruiserweight Championship tournaments.

Notable Luchadores: Bandido, Rey Horus, Bestia 666.

Current Status: Active with a growing U.S. presence, particularly in Southern California. Collaborates with indie promotions globally.Other Notable Promotions
Promociones Dorado (Lucha Libre Elite): Active in the 2010s, it aimed to rival CMLL and AAA but has since scaled back. Known for briefly featuring stars like Rush and La Máscara.

Chilanga Mask: A small, independent promotion focusing on hardcore and technical wrestling, popular among niche fans.

Lucha Memes: A Mexico-based indie promotion blending lucha libre with other wrestling styles, known for unique match concepts.

Toryumon México: A smaller promotion linked to Japan’s Dragon Gate, focusing on young luchadores and international exchanges.International Influence
United States: Promotions like Lucha Libre USA, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), and Major League Wrestling (MLW) feature lucha libre stars. AAA and The Crash run shows in border states.

Japan: CMLL’s partnership with NJPW brings luchadores to events like Fantastica Mania. Japanese promotions like Dragon Gate and DDT Pro-Wrestling incorporate lucha elements.

Global Reach: AEW and Impact Wrestling regularly feature luchadores from AAA, while WWE has showcased talents like Rey Mysterio and Andrade.Notes
Cultural Impact: Promotions preserve lucha libre’s traditions (e.g., masks, rudos vs. técnicos) while adapting to modern audiences through social media and streaming.

Challenges: Smaller promotions face financial struggles and competition from CMLL and AAA. Talent often moves to U.S. or Japanese promotions for better pay.

Recent Trends: As of 2025, CMLL and AAA continue to dominate, with AAA expanding internationally and CMLL focusing on tradition. Indie promotions like The Crash are carving out niches.

El Grande Americano

WWE Speed Champion

El Grande Americano is back to reclaim his title as the greatest luchador of all time.

Hailing from the Gulf of America, El Grande Americano quickly rose to the top of the industry and was the face of lucha libre for decades, but he was later blackballed by his jealous enemies. Or so he claims.

El Grande Americano disappeared without a trace but has now returned to bring glory and honor back to the sport he loves.

Bio (WWE.com)

Pro Wrestling Dream Matches: Lucha Mania; Fantasy Booking

Mexico/South American vs USA

In a WWE Ring

Penta vs Rey Mysterio - 2/3 Falls

"The Punisher " Damian Priest vs Santos Escobar vs Tony D'Angelo - Street Fight For Control Of Street Trade!

America's Most Wanted (Dirty Dominik Mysterio and Logan Paul) vs El Generico and Karrion Kross

LWO vs Del Fantasma - La Catrina Cinematic -Special Enforcer: Karrion Kross

Non Sanctioned:

Fenix vs El Generico - Mexican Saloon Match

Charlotte Flair vs The Spider vs Star vs Tessa Blanchard - Submission Match

Lopez vs Rosa - For A WWE Contract!

Santos vs The Phantom

Mil Mascaras vs Mr X vs Mr Wrestling

Bad Bunny vs Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul vs Karrion Kross

Team Nacho Libre vs Team Bad Bunny

Savage vs Spider-Man - Cage Match

The Invaders vs The Blackjacks - Border Crossing Stipulation! Cinematic Match!

Profiles

Lucha libre (Spanish for "free wrestling" or free fighting) is a term used in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking areas referring to a form of professional wrestling involving varied techniques and moves. Outside of these areas, the term is synonymous with the professional wrestling performers in Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Mexican wrestling is characterized by rapid sequences of holds and moves, as well as High-Flying Moves, some of which have been adopted in the United States, and colorful masks. Lucha libre performers are known as luchadores (singular luchador).

In the media and popular culture

A fanciful take on the lucha libre concept can be seen in the animated cartoon ¡Mucha Lucha!
The motion picture Nacho Libre stars Jack Black as a priest-turned-luchador (somewhat similar to the real-life lucha libre personality Fray Tormenta, aka Father Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez).
Nike has designed a line of lucha libre inspired athletic shoes.
Coca-Cola developed a Blue Demon Full Throttle energy drink named after the famous luchador.
In 2007, Cartoon Network produced an animated series based on the luchador El Santo.
The Nashville-based Anglo band Los Straitjackets adopted luchador masks as part of their stage show in the mid-1990s, and have since acquired a large Mexican following.
Rob Zombie's upcoming animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto stars a Mexican luchador named El Superbeasto.
Luchadores have become a staple in many fighting games, characters include:
King & Armor King from Tekken
Raiden from Fatal Fury
Ramon & Tizoc from The King of Fighters
Lisa from Dead or Alive
El Blaze from Virtua Fighter
Rainbow Mika from Street Fighter Alpha 3
El Fuerte from Street Fighter IV
Doctor Eggman, the main antagonist in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, wrestles as "El Gran Gordo" in the Sonic X comic series.
The comic Sonambulo revolves around a crime fighting luchador who possesses supernatural powers.
The comic Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man includes a storyline titled "Masks" (issues #6-7) which discusses the lucha libre world.
The martial arts manga Tenjho Tenge includes a character named Koji Sagara who fights in the lucha libre style.
In the manga History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi, the Smiling Steel Fist Diego Carlos, a member of Yami, and his disciple Castor are both practitioners of Lucha Libre.
Suda 51, game developer and head of Grasshopper Studios is known for his fascination of Lucha Libre and often includes them in his game, such as the character MASK de Smith in Killer 7 and the collectible Lucha Libre masks in No More Heroes.
The anime Air Master features a luchador style character called Lucha Master.
Raz from the game Psychonauts fights four different Lucha Libre wrestlers during the Black Velvetopia level of the game.
In the online cartoon series Homestar Runner, Strong Bad wears a luchador mask, and is referred to as a "wrestleman." Humorously, when once asked if he takes off his mask and boxing gloves off before he goes to bed, he responds with, "Well, that's a dumb question. Do you take your face and hands off before you go to bed?"
The ABC Family television show The Middleman episode entitled "the sino-Mexican revelation" features luchadores.
The American horror movie Wrestlemaniac is centered around the story of an insane luchador with abnormal strength; the titular villain is played by actual lucha libre wrestler Rey Mysterio Sr.
The lucha film Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy stars luchador Mil Mascaras with appearance by many other famous luchadores such as, El Hijo del Santo, Dos Caras, Huracan Ramirez, Blue Demon Jr, and others
The WB television series Angel episode entitled "The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco" told the story of a family of luchadores called "Los Hermanos Numeros" who also fought evil. Angel must help the remaining brother, Numero Cinco, defeat the Aztec warrior-demon that killed his four brothers.
On the show Gaki no Tsukai Tanaka Naoki always falls prey to his comedy partner's (Endo Shozo antics as "Dynamite Shikoku" during the No Laughing Batsu game resulting in some sort of painful punishment. Endo wears a large black wig with the usual colourful mask and tight blue wrestling pants.
In Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z, Karou's father is a luchador. (Credit: Wikipedia)