AEW “Grand Slam Mexico” Set for Historic Night in Arena Mexico

AEW is officially making its long-awaited debut in Mexico, and they’re doing it in a big way.

Announced early this morning via Fox Sports Mexico and quickly confirmed by AEW on social media, the promotion will host AEW Grand Slam: Mexico Edition on June 18, 2025, live from the legendary Arena Mexico in Mexico City. This marks the first AEW show ever held in Mexico—and the first time a U.S. wrestling promotion has run an event at Arena Mexico in the venue’s nearly 60-year history.

That’s right. The hallowed home of CMLL, one of the oldest wrestling promotions in the world, is opening its doors to AEW for a landmark television taping that’s poised to make international wrestling history.

While AEW hasn’t revealed the full match card yet, the official poster already teases some major star power. Featured talents include Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, rising luchador favorites Komander and Hologram, plus CMLL icons Mistico and Mascara Dorada. With AEW and CMLL growing closer over the last two years, this show looks to be another major step in their cross-promotional partnership.

The event is being billed as another installment in AEW’s “Grand Slam” series—following the brand’s international expansion that kicked off earlier this year in Australia. The Grand Slam Australia show in Brisbane drew attention for its strong turnout and fan enthusiasm, and now AEW hopes to capture that same energy south of the border.

Beyond AEW’s own milestones, Grand Slam Mexico is significant for another reason: it will be the first live TV taping by a U.S. wrestling promotion in Mexico since WWE last taped Raw and SmackDown in 2011. With Fox Sports Mexico airing the event live, AEW is positioning itself not just as a global touring brand, but one capable of delivering historic, first-of-their-kind experiences.

AEW owner Tony Khan has made no secret of his desire to expand AEW’s international presence—and now, that vision is coming to life. Between the Australia debut, this upcoming Mexico show, and rumored future events in Japan and the UK, 2025 is quickly shaping up to be AEW’s biggest global year yet.

Expect more announcements in the coming weeks regarding matches, ticket sales, and how fans worldwide can watch live. One thing’s certain: AEW is about to bring some serious lucha heat to the heart of Mexico.