AAA President Marisela Peña is seen in the ring. Deyra Barrera sings the Mexican national anthem ("Himno Nacional Mexicano" aka "Mexicanos, al grito de guerra"). Lilian Gracia sings the United States of America's national anthem ("The Star Spangled Banner") afterwards.
Rey Mysterio Jr. heads to the ring to speak to the crowd. He talks about the original event from 1994. Back then, he thought lucha libre would only be seen in Mexico, but he is proud to have been part of its evolution.
Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio are seen in the crowd.
Mr. Iguana, Aerostar and Octagon Jr. beat The Latino World Order (Dragon Lee and Cruz del Toro) and Lince Dorado in a trios match. After the match, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio takes the microphone and says that his father Rey Mysterio Jr. is a deadbeat and that he is a champion. Octagon Jr. confronts him, then Dominik shoves him only to be heaved over the barricade. Referees shows up to stop Dominik and Octagon Jr. from brawling, and Aerostar and Mr. Iguana have to step in. Dominik then tells Octagon Jr. he will see him at Money in the Bank later tonight, and he will put the Intercontinental Championship on the line.
We see a video package chronicling the founding and early years of AAA.
Lucha libre legends Mascarita Sagrada and Latin Lover, and hip-hop artist That Mexican OT are seen in the front row.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto). Berto says that they are ready for war, and that they own lucha libre. Angel says they come from a legacy, and they are here to prove it. Escobar pulls out a WWE patch, and states that only they can represent lucha libre in WWE and that they own the lucha libre universe.
Iyo Sky and Tiffany Stratton are seen in the front row.
Stephanie Vaquer and Lola Vice beat Dalys and Chik Tormenta. After the match, Vero Rodriguez interviews Lola Vice and Stephanie Vaquer. Lola celebrates their victory tonight, and Vaquer says that she will become Miss Money in the Bank.
Backstage, Chuey Martinez interviews Chad Gable. Gable says Mexico is like a second home to him, and while the luchadores may have an issue with him, the fans love and embrace him because he embodies the spirit of lucha libre. He also says that they are embracing El Grande Americano, who will become Mr. Money in the Bank just like how he will be AAA Mega Champion.
Chavo Guerrero Jr., The Street Profits and Foos Gone Wild are seen in the crowd.
Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto) beat Psycho Clown, Pagano and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in a trios match.
We see a video package for the original Worlds Collide event from 1994 and the impact that it had on lucha libre.
Backstage, Vero Rodriguez interviews El Hijo del Vikingo. He says he is more than ready to defend the AAA Mega Championship against Chad Gable, who he considers a great rival.
Damian Priest, Savio Vega and Blue Demon are seen in the crowd.
"All Ego" Ethan Page retains the NXT North American Championship against Laredo Kid, Je'Von Evans and Fenix in a Fatal 4-Way match after Je'Von hits Laredo Kid with a springboard cutter only for Ethan to toss Je'Von out of the ring and into Fenix before hitting Laredo with Twisted Grin to win and retain.
We see a short video package on the history of Triplémania, AAA's equivalent of WrestleMania.
El Hijo de Vikingo retains the AAA Mega Championship against Chad Gable despite being moonsaulted through a table and suffering a hurt knee from Gable's ankle lock near the end. After the match, the locker room celebrates with El Hijo del Vikingo to end the show.
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