WWE Acquires Major Wrestling Promotion
Ahead of WrestleMania 41, WWE has tightened its chokehold on the wrestling world by completing the purchase of another major company.
24 years after Vince McMahon bought his competition and ended the Monday Night Wars with the purchase of WCW, WWE has announced the acquisition of Mexican promotion AAA.
The news was broken by Michael Cole on the WrestleMania 41 pre-show, not long after a Worlds Collide event pitting NXT and AAA stars against each other was announced. Among those present for the announcement were AAA President Marisela Pena, AAA star Vikingo, and many of WWE’s own Mexican stars.
The acquisition comes in partnership with the Mexican sports and entertainment holding company, Filip. No details on the terms, such as purchase price, have yet come to light. It also remains to be seen what this means for AAA’s already scheduled events and its future as a standalone entity.
WWE Takes Hold In Mexico
Triple H took to social media to credit TKO for making the deal and took a shot across the wrestling divide by promising that this deal ensures AAA remains the “premier destination for wrestling in Mexico.”
A partnership that will benefit the entire world of sports-entertainment. @luchalibreaaa has been a cultural mainstay in Mexico and the home to many @WWE Superstars. This partnership will guarantee that AAA remains the premier destination for wrestling in Mexico.
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— Triple H (@TripleH) April 19, 2025
The news comes just days after AEW announced their own debut in Mexico that will see them partner with their long-time allies, and AAA’s promotional rivals, CMLL.