WWE and AAA’s upcoming Worlds Collide event may be airing live after all.
Earlier reports indicated that Saturday’s show from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois would be taped and released at a later date rather than broadcast live. The news surprised many fans, particularly because the event is scheduled for the same day as AEW All Out.
However, a new report suggests those plans have changed.
According to Andrew Baydala, who cited conversations with multiple WWE sources over the weekend, the current plan is for Worlds Collide to stream live on YouTube this Saturday. If that remains the case, the event would begin at 8:00 p.m. ET, one hour after AEW All Out is scheduled to start.
Prior to the reported change, YouTube and Club WWE had been discussed as potential platforms for a delayed broadcast. The latest update indicates YouTube is now expected to serve as the live home for the event.
The card is set to feature a mix of WWE and AAA stars, with AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio previously announcing several high-profile matches.
In the featured six-man tag team match, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and El Grande Americano are scheduled to face Omos, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh.
Elsewhere on the card, La Catalina will make her first defense of the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Roxanne Perez, while Penta and Rey Fenix reunite as The Lucha Brothers for a tag team match against representatives of Los Perros del Mal.
The show is also scheduled to include a number one contender’s match for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship featuring Axiom, Je’Von Evans, EK Prosper, and Mini Vikingo. In addition, Fatal Influence will face Las Toxicas, while Dragon Lee is set for singles competition against Jack Cartwheel.
Another multi-person match will see Mr. Iguana, La Parka, Adelicious, and Mascarita Sagrada take on Mini Abismo and The Vanity Project.
Additionally, 2026 King of the Ring winner Oba Femi is expected to appear during the event.
As of now, WWE has not officially announced the reported broadcast change, but if the current plan holds, fans will be able to watch Worlds Collide live on YouTube this Saturday night.
AAA TripleMania 34 Night 2 took place on September 13 and featured title changes, surprise returns, a shocking heel turn, and a new AAA Mega Champion crowned in the main event.
Omos Wins La Copa Bardahl
The annual La Copa Bardahl match opened the show. The contest featured 15 competitors entering at timed intervals in a Royal Rumble-style format, but unlike a traditional battle royal, wrestlers could be eliminated by pinfall, submission, or being thrown over the top rope.
Several notable moments included Mr. Iguana showing no lingering issues with La Parka after their Night 1 confrontation, El Fiscal eliminating rival Abismo Negro Jr. only for Abismo to return and eliminate Fiscal moments later, and surprise appearances by both El Mesias and Niño Hamburguesa.
The match ultimately belonged to Omos. Entering at number 13, the giant dominated the field and eliminated the final nine competitors on his way to victory. Hamburguesa provided the strongest resistance, repeatedly attempting to knock Omos off the apron, while Mascarita Sagrada nearly orchestrated an upset by climbing onto Omos’ back near the ropes.
Despite the late challenges, Omos survived and tossed out both Mascarita and Hamburguesa to secure back-to-back La Copa Bardahl victories.
Order of entrance: 1. Mr. Iguana, 2. Abismo Negro Jr., 3. Histeria, 4. Mascarita Sagrada, 5. Taurus, 6. El Fiscal, 7. Laredo Kid, 8. Mecha Wolf, 9. La Parka, 10. El Mesisas, 11. Dinamico, 12. Texano Jr., 13. Omos, 14. Chris Carter, 15. Niño Hamburguesa.
Order of elimination: 1. Abismo Negro Jr. by El Fiscal, 2. El Fiscal by Abismo Negro Jr., 3. Taurus by La Parka, 4. Histeria by La Parka, 5. Dinamico by El Mesias, 6. Texano Jr. by Omos, 7. Laredo Kid by Omos, 8. El Mesias by Omos, 9. Mecha Worlf by Omos, 10. La Parka by Omos, 11. Chris Carter by Omos, 12. Mr. Iguana by Omos, 13. Mascarita Sagrada by Omos, 14. Niño Hamburguesa by Omos, Winner: Omos.
La Catalina Defeats Flammer to Win the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship
A historic title reign came to an end as La Catalina defeated Flammer to capture the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship.
Flammer appeared to have the match won after connecting with her running dropkick finisher, but Catalina fell through the ropes before a cover could be made. The champion became distracted while repeatedly looking toward the entranceway, seemingly expecting assistance from La Hiedra.
Catalina took advantage of the opening by knocking Flammer off the turnbuckles before following up with a running hip attack and a Busaiku Knee for the victory.
The loss ends Flammer’s remarkable championship reign at 1,126 days.
El Carnicero Defeats Psycho Clown in Mexican Street Fight
Weapons were plentiful in the Mexican Street Fight as El Carnicero battled Psycho Clown using kendo sticks, chairs, trash cans, tables, and a metal toolbox.
Psycho Clown nearly secured the win after delivering a splash through a table, but the impact slowed him down long enough for Carnicero to recover and kick out.
The match took a shocking turn when Pagano made his surprise return. Initially appearing to help Psycho Clown, Pagano instead stepped aside and allowed Carnicero a clear shot. Carnicero then blasted Psycho Clown in the head with the toolbox and scored the pinfall victory.
After the match, Pagano fully revealed his intentions by handing Carnicero a kendo stick and joining in the post-match assault, officially turning heel.
In a backstage segment, Dorian Roldan announced that he will personally induct AAA President Marisela Peña into the AAA Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
Roldan also discussed Rey Mysterio’s condition following Omos’ attack on Night 1. Dominik Mysterio showed little concern for his father and claimed Rey was not in attendance. Dominik instructed Omos to remain backstage for the evening, believing El Grande Americano would be on his own.
Fans were also shown Octagon Jr., who appeared wearing a neck brace while continuing his recovery from a serious injury.
Fenix Retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship
Fenix successfully retained the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship in a high-energy four-way match against Mini Vikingo, Jack Cartwheel, and Nathan Frazer.
The closing minutes featured a nonstop sequence of near falls and spectacular offense. Frazer nearly captured the title with a phoenix splash, while Cartwheel’s Black Arrow was also not enough to finish the contest.
Mini Vikingo came close after connecting with a corkscrew senton, but Fenix eventually regained control. After Vikingo tossed Cartwheel aside, Fenix returned to the ring and planted Vikingo with a Mexican Musclebuster to retain the championship.
Following the match, Los Perros del Mal stormed the ring and attacked all four competitors, leaving destruction behind as they stood tall.
Los Hermanos Wagner Win the AAA World Tag Team Championship
Los Hermanos Wagner answered the open challenge issued by the War Raiders and left Triplemania with championship gold.
The hard-hitting battle saw both teams trade momentum throughout the contest. War Raiders nearly retained after a double powerbomb on Wagner, but Galeno broke up the pinfall attempt.
Galeno later launched himself onto the champions with a tope con giro before rolling Erik back into the ring. Wagner connected with the Wagner Driver, and Galeno followed with a frog splash to secure the victory and capture the AAA World Tag Team Championship.
El Grande Americano Defeats Dominik Mysterio to Win the AAA Mega Championship
The main event saw Dominik Mysterio defend the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano in a No Disqualification Match.
Americano started aggressively, taking the fight to the champion both inside and outside the ring. Dominik eventually gained control thanks to interference from Dorian Roldan, who repeatedly aided the champion throughout the contest.
Weapons played a major role as steel chairs and even the championship belt were used as offensive tools. JD McDonagh later arrived to help Dominik, but Los Americanos neutralized the interference, leading to a chaotic brawl involving multiple competitors.
Omos eventually made his presence felt, attacking Los Americanos before confronting Americano at ringside. The giant appeared poised to chokeslam him through the announce table, but Americano escaped, countered with a low blow, and drove Omos through the barricade.
Back in the ring, Liv Morgan emerged and shoved Americano from the top rope, allowing Dominik to hit a 619 and frog splash. Even that wasn’t enough to keep the challenger down.
The final moments saw Dominik accidentally knock out the referee before striking Americano with the AAA Mega Championship belt. Dominik followed with a frog splash attempt, but Americano avoided it and delivered a headbutt.
With the official still down, a surprising figure emerged. Rey Mysterio, wearing a neck brace and a referee shirt, ran to the ring and counted the decisive three-count.
As a result, El Grande Americano defeated Dominik Mysterio to become the new AAA Mega Champion and close Triplemania 34 Night 2 with championship gold.
TripleMania 34 takes place across two nights this week, beginning Friday, September 11, in Las Vegas before concluding Sunday, September 13, in Mexico City. It will mark the first two-night TripleMania in the event’s history.
Night 1 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
Night 2 from the Arena CDMX in Mexico City at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
Night 1: Friday, September 11, 2026
Rey Mysterio vs. Omos: Singles match; if Omos loses, he is permanently banned from AAA.
AAA World Trios Championship: Los Psycho Circus (c) vs. Los Perros del Mal.
AAA Latin American Championship: La Parka (c) vs. Laredo Kid vs. Mr. Iguana.
Reina de Reinas #1 Contender Match: Nattie vs. Faby Apache vs. La Hiedra vs. Roxanne Perez.
Four-Way Tag Team Elimination Match: Los Americanos vs. Tokyo Bad Boys vs. Fraxiom vs. LWO.
Mixed Tag Match: Cartwheel, Lady Shani, and Mini Abismo Negro vs. El Hijo del Vikingo, Adelicious, and Mascarita Sagrada.
Night 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026
AAA Mega Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. El Grande Americano.
AAA Reina de Reinas Championship: Flamer (c) vs. La Catalina.
AAA Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fénix (c) vs. El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Nathan Frazer vs. Cartwheel.
AAA Tag Team Championships: War Raiders vs. TBA.
Mexican Street Fight: Psycho Clown vs. El Carnicero.
A major championship opportunity is set to be decided through a unique crossover tournament involving talent from WWE and AAA.
During the August 3 episode of WWE Raw, Rey Mysterio was seen speaking with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns backstage. While the conversation was not explained on television, Mysterio has now revealed what the two were discussing — and it could have major implications for the World Heavyweight Championship picture.
Roman Reigns To Defend Title In Mexico City
In a video shared through WWE’s official social media channels, Mysterio announced that Reigns will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the September 14 episode of Raw, which will air live from Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City.
According to Mysterio, he promised Reigns that he would find a worthy challenger for the championship match. The WWE Hall of Famer also noted that Reigns understands the significance of lucha libre within Mexican culture and was willing to embrace the opportunity.
WWE And AAA Stars To Compete In Tournament
To determine Reigns’ challenger, WWE will hold a tournament featuring luchadors from Raw, SmackDown, and AAA.
Mysterio stated that the tournament will begin on the August 10 edition of Raw, though additional details regarding the format have not yet been revealed.
At this time, WWE has not announced:
How many competitors will participate
Which WWE and AAA stars will be involved
When the tournament finals will take place
More information is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Busy September Ahead For AAA
The announcement comes as AAA prepares for one of the biggest months on its calendar.
The promotion’s annual TripleMania event is scheduled to take place across two nights on September 11 and September 13. The first event was recently moved to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas after reportedly generating stronger-than-expected ticket demand.
The second night of TripleMania will be held at Arena Ciudad de Mexico, the same venue that will host Raw and Roman Reigns’ title defense the following evening.
Later in the month, WWE and AAA are also scheduled to present Worlds Collide on September 26 at the Allstate Arena in Chicago.
With a World Heavyweight Championship match now set for Mexico City and talent from both WWE and AAA competing for the opportunity, the upcoming tournament could become one of the most closely watched storylines heading into September.
WWE and AEW will go head-to-head on September 26, as WWE has officially scheduled its next WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event for the same day as AEW’s annual All Out pay-per-view.
The date was revealed as part of a WWE press release announcing multiple upcoming event locations and schedules. According to the announcement, Worlds Collide will take place on Saturday, September 26, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
The announcement is notable because AEW had already confirmed that All Out will be held that same day at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The two venues are located less than 30 minutes apart, setting up a rare situation where WWE and AEW will be running major events in the same market on the same night.
At this time, WWE has not announced a start time for Worlds Collide. AEW’s schedule for All Out is already in place, with the Buy In pre-show set to begin at 7 p.m. ET and the main pay-per-view card scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET start.
The decision creates an interesting dynamic for wrestling fans in the Chicago area, particularly those hoping to attend both events. Depending on WWE’s eventual start time, fans could be forced to choose between the two shows if there is significant overlap.
The upcoming Worlds Collide event will continue WWE’s partnership with AAA following WWE’s acquisition of the legendary Mexican promotion earlier this year. Previous Worlds Collide events have showcased talent from both companies, blending WWE’s global reach with AAA’s rich lucha libre tradition.
Meanwhile, All Out remains one of AEW’s signature annual pay-per-views and has historically been closely associated with the Chicago market, which has served as one of the promotion’s strongest fan bases since its launch.
With both companies now scheduled to run major events just miles apart on the same day, September 26 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about dates on the wrestling calendar.
AAA star El Hijo del Vikingo may be facing another setback at a particularly unfortunate time in his career.
After making his WWE television debut on SmackDown in a match against Rey Fénix for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship, Vikingo was scheduled to appear the following day at NXT tapings, where he was set to defend the AAA Latin American Championship against EK Prosper.
However, reports indicate that Vikingo suffered an injury while preparing for the match. While he was able to make it to the tapings, the bout ultimately did not go as planned, and the exact nature or severity of the injury remains unknown.
During a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer provided an update on the situation and suggested there is concern regarding how serious the injury could be.
“It could be serious. It’s really too bad because he’s had a lot of injuries. An inopportune time.”
The timing is especially unfortunate given Vikingo’s growing visibility through WWE’s partnership with AAA. His SmackDown appearance marked a significant opportunity to introduce him to a broader audience, but the injury could potentially interrupt that momentum.
Meltzer also discussed WWE’s booking of AAA talent, noting that Vikingo’s loss to Rey Fénix on SmackDown may raise concerns among AAA fans. He pointed out that the AAA Latin American Championship is considered one of the promotion’s top titles, while Fénix is currently positioned lower on WWE’s roster hierarchy.
According to Meltzer, if WWE consistently presents AAA wrestlers as being below established WWE stars, it could affect how fans perceive the AAA roster moving forward.
This latest injury scare adds to a growing list of physical setbacks for Vikingo over the past two years. In 2024, he suffered a significant knee injury that included a torn meniscus and ligament damage in his right knee, forcing him to miss approximately six months of action. Earlier this year, he reportedly dealt with a shoulder injury following a match against Mini Vikingo, though that issue only sidelined him for a short period.
At this time, neither WWE nor AAA has provided an official update regarding Vikingo’s condition. Fans will likely be waiting for further information to determine whether the injury will impact his upcoming appearances and championship commitments.
Given Vikingo’s history of overcoming injuries and returning to top form, many will be hoping this latest setback proves to be minor rather than another lengthy stay on the sidelines.
A new report has provided insight into WWE’s strategy for AAA, including why the company is bringing part of TripleMania to Las Vegas instead of keeping the event exclusively in Mexico.
During a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer explained that WWE’s decision is reportedly less about ticket sales and more about exposing AAA to potential business partners in the United States.
According to Meltzer, the goal is to put AAA’s product in front of influential industry figures who could help expand the promotion’s presence outside of Mexico. That includes potential television partners, sponsors, and other investors who may be interested in working with the brand.
Meltzer noted that WWE’s long-term vision for AAA extends beyond simply maintaining its popularity in Mexico. Instead, the company is reportedly focused on growing AAA as a global business asset and creating new revenue opportunities through media rights and sponsorship agreements.
One of the key objectives appears to be securing a television deal in the United States. While AAA content is currently available internationally through platforms such as YouTube, the promotion does not have a dedicated U.S. television home. Bringing a major event like TripleMania to Las Vegas reportedly makes it easier to attract executives and decision-makers who might not travel to Mexico for a live show.
Las Vegas was viewed as a logical destination due to its accessibility and its reputation as a major entertainment hub. According to Meltzer, WWE is also believed to prefer a smaller venue for the event, creating a more intimate atmosphere while ensuring invited guests can experience the product firsthand.
AAA already maintains television distribution through FOX in parts of Central and South America, and the report noted that any future U.S. television agreement would not necessarily affect those existing arrangements.
Since WWE’s acquisition of AAA, there has been significant interest in how the company plans to develop the promotion moving forward. Between crossover storylines, increased visibility, and efforts to expand the brand internationally, securing a U.S. television deal could represent one of the most important steps in WWE’s plans for AAA’s future growth.
AAA World Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix defeated Laredo Kid (c) to win the title.
AAA Latin American Championship: Hijo del Vikingo defeated El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. (c) to win the title.
AAA World Tag Team Championship: War Raiders defeated Psycho Clown & Pagano (c) to win the titles.
Mask vs. Mask: El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) defeated Original Grande Americano (Chad Gable). After the match: Original Grande Americano unmasked to reveal himself as Chad Gable. Gable had his family in the ring. He gave his mask to El Grande Americanoand said he will always be the Original Grande Americano, but now there is only one El Grande Americano.
AAA has officially found its new general manager, and the promotion turned to one of the most legendary names in lucha libre history to fill the role.
During this week’s episode of AAA on FOX, WWE Hall of Famer and AAA icon Rey Mysterio was revealed as the company’s new General Manager. The announcement came weeks after AAA President Marisela Peña stated the promotion was actively searching for someone to lead the brand into its next chapter.
The reveal took place in front of a packed crowd at Gimnasio Olímpico in Mexico City. Peña, Dorian Roldán, several AAA legends, and current roster members gathered in and around the ring for the ceremony before introducing Mysterio to a massive ovation from the crowd.
Following the announcement, Mysterio addressed the fans and reflected on the significance of the moment. The legendary luchador described the opportunity as a full-circle moment in his career, noting that his journey in professional wrestling began in AAA. He also promised to help guide the promotion into a new era that both talent and fans can be proud of.
Not everyone appeared thrilled with the decision, however.
AAA Mega Champion Dominik Mysterio was shown backstage during the segment and did not look pleased about his father taking over as General Manager. The reaction immediately raised questions about possible future tension between the father-and-son duo inside AAA storylines.
Before Mysterio was selected, Dorian Roldán and WWE Hall of Famer John “Bradshaw” Layfield were both reportedly candidates for the position.
AAA now turns its attention toward Noche de los Grandes in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Night one of the event is scheduled for next Saturday and will feature four matches, including a heavily promoted Mask vs. Mask match between El Grande Americano and “The Original” El Grande Americano.
