Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for July 11, 2026

Mini Vikingo beats Jack Cartwheel and Dragon Lee in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship.

Backstage, General Manager Rey Mysterio meets with El Grande Americano. Rey admits that he does not know what El Grande Americano has planned, and warns him that Los Perros del Mal has contained some of the most dangerous badasses in lucha libre for many years. He says that El Grande Americano was attacked because he is the biggest dog in the yard and that they have already marked their territory, and that he cannot fight them alone. El Grande Americano agrees, and says that if he has been made a target, then he is not taking a step back. He also agrees that he cannot win this war alone. Suddenly, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up and blames what has happened on Rey before stating that Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga, Bronco Nima, Karmen Petrovic) is full of opportunists. Rey holds his tongue out of the fact that Dominik has decided to return to AAA, then leaves. Dominik says he stayed out of El Grande Americano's mask vs. mask match because he knew none of them would win and eventually face him in the biggest TripleMania match AAA has ever seen, and that the match will not happen if El Grande Americano is in a hospital bed thanks to Los Perros del Mal. Dominik says that if El Grande Americano is a target, then so is he, and if they come, they must have each other's backs. El Grande Americano says he will believe that when he sees it.

Backstage, Dorian Roldan, who is holding the AAA Latin American Championship, tells Omos that tonight is his night and that what happened to El Hijo del Vikingo last week is unfortunate. They suddenly run into Mini Vikingo, and Omos almost has to hold Mini Vikingo back.

Dorian Roldan and Omos head to the ring. Roldan announces that due to the negligence of General Manager Rey Mysterio, El Hijo del Vikingo has a knee injury, and despite an operation last week, he will be out for months. He says that El Hijo del Vikingo deserves respect, especially when he was sent to North America and got hurt because of Rey Mysterio, who Roldan states that he will sue personally for negligence. He says that if Rey does not take priority, then he will make an executive decision himself and name a new AAA Latin American Champion: Omos, who he gives the title to. Roldan says that if anyone has a problem with Omos as champion, then they can get in the ring, look Omos in the eyes and try to take the title away. Suddenly, Rey Mysterio shows up and heads to the ring. He wishes the best for El Hijo del Vikingo, especially after having so many knee injuries himself, and hopes that El Hijo del Vikingo gets better. Rey then says that Roldan does not have the right to name a new champion, then demands Omos one time only to relinquish the AAA Latin American Championship. Omos approaches Rey and dwarfs him in size as Rey demands that Omos do the right thing or get suspended from AAA indefinitely. Omos hands the title to Rey, but not without shoving him into the ring ropes. Rey declares the AAA Latin American Championship vacant, and that next week, he will announce how a new champion will be crowned. Rey then tells Dorian Roldan that if he wants to sue him, then he will see him in court.

We hear from Damian Priest, who tells General Manager Rey Mysterio that if he needs a new AAA Latin American Champion, then he need look no further, for he is here.

General Manager Rey Mysterio takes questions from the press. He announces that Verano de Escandalo will be a three-week televised event with a main event each week. He announces that at the event, Mini Vikingo will face Rey Fenix for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship, while Flammer will defend the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship in a Triple Threat Match against La Catalina and Lady Shani. He also mentions that La Hiedra has approached him about the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships and has been given one more opportunity in which she teams up with Laredo Kid against Joaquin Wilde and the returning Faby Apache, with the winners facing Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana for the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships at Verano de Escandalo. On the subject of El Hijo del Vikingo, Rey announces that Vikingo will be out of action for months, which happens in wrestling, and that this will open up some opportunities. He will have more details next week on what is planned, and says that he is truly excited for it. Rey says he personally owes Andrade Bazarte a phone call, and invites her to AAA next week, as they have a lot to talk about.

Money Machine (Colmillo de Plata and Garra de Oro) vs. Noisy Boy and Epydemius Jr. ends with both teams being attacked by Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga, Bronco Nima, Karmen Petrovic). Daga then calls out El Grande Americano so they can settle things, or else they will continue to attack Money Machine, who have had their clothes ripped apart by Los Perros del Mal. El Grande Americano shows up and brings Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano with him. This leads to a brawl, and Los Perros del Mal easily overpower the three of them. All of a sudden, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up with a metal folding chair and forces Los Perros del Mal to retreat. He says that he does not know why Los Perros del Mal is here, but they will not mess with his business, and challenges two members of Los Perros del Mal to a tag team match against himself and El Grande Americano.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for July 4, 2026

General Manager Rey Mysterio heads to the ring. He says that for generations, AAA has been the place for the biggest stars in Latin wrestling, and today, their vision is bigger than ever. He wants AAA to be the place for the biggest stars in the world, and as General Manager of AAA, it is an honor for him to introduce one of the biggest Latinos in the world and a wrestler who represents the lucha libre culture: Damian Priest. Priest enters the ring and introduces himself to the AAA fans and talks about how he has traveled the world and beaten the best, and how he plans to do the same in AAA, which he has heard so much about. He says he is not here to make enemies, but he is also not here to make friends, as he is here to dominate AAA. Damian Priest says that anyone who faces him will fall before him, and if anyone has a championship, they are going to get to know him very well. Damian Priest then says that he has arrived in AAA.

Lady Shani beats Flammer after La Catalina shows up and stops Flammer from using the Reina de Reinas Championship as a weapon.

We see backstage footage from an anonymous source from last week where Psycho Clown curses himself for not trusting Pagano as Pagano is wheeled out on a stretcher into an ambulance. Psycho Clown says that whoever did this will pay.

We hear from El Grande Americano, who says that he did not expect Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga, Bronco Nima, Karmen Petrovic) to attack him. He says that they had their moment and tells them to enjoy it, because next week, he will be waiting for them. He dares them to show up again, and warns them that he will not be alone. He says that Los Perros del Mal may not forgive, but neither does he.

La Parka and Mr. Iguana beat the team of Dinamico and Drago and Money Machine (Colmillo de Plata and Garra de Oro) in a Triple Threat tag team match.

We look back on El Mesias vs. Cibernetico vs. Dr. Wagner Jr. in a steel cage match from Verano de Escandalo 2009.

Rey Mysterio is interviewed by the press. He feels pride in Damian Priest's debut, saying that he knows him so well that he knows that he can represent lucha libre culture and can make his own path in AAA. He says that Damian Priest and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio are going to be at next week's show in San Luis Potosi, which is going to be so interesting that security will have to be reinforced when asked about the subject of El Grande Americano calling out Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga, Bronco Nima, Karmen Petrovic). Rey then announces that Verano de Escandalo will take place in Aguascalientes on July 25th, and that they will also be in Torreon and South Texas in August.

El Fiscal vs. Abismo Negro ends with both men being attacked by Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga, Bronco Nima, Karmen Petrovic). El Fiscal takes the brunt of the beating.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for June 27, 2026

We see a vignette for Los Perros del Mal (Karmen Petrovic, Angel, Berto, Bronco Nima, Daga), showing their attack on El Grande Americano from last week. Los Perros del Mal declares that they take no orders and only follow instinct, and that while God forgives, they do not.

Psycho Clown heads to the ring. He says he is tired of showing up every week and pretending everything is all right when his life is crumbling down piece by piece. He says that he lost his brothers as well as the AAA World Tag Team Championships, and while all of that was happening, he almost lost his life, thanks to the beating he took. Psycho Clown says that the only person that he trusted turned his back on him and left him laying, but tonight, this all ends. He asks his brothers - Murder Clown, Panic Clown and Dave the Clown - to come to the ring, which they do. They all reveal that they did not see who attacked them, as they all got attacked from behind, but Murder is sure that Pagano did it. Psycho Clown then demands that Pagano head to the ring, but when Pagano does not show his face, Psycho says that if he will not show up, they will find Pagano. The foursome head to the back to look for Pagano as well as for answers while also planning on making him pay, and they eventually find his dressing room. When Psycho Clown enters the dressing room, Pagano is down on the floor with blood coming out of his mouth while metal folding chairs are littered around him. Pagano forgives Psycho Clown, and Murder Clown finds a message on the mirror: "Psycho, you are next."

Galena beats Mecha Wolf. During the match, Omos and Dorian Roldan show up to watch from the stage, and this distracts Galeno briefly. Galena wins the match after sending a message to Omos by hitting Mecha Wolf with the Galena Special. After the match, Omos is about to walk down the ramp when Dorian Roldan holds him back, telling him that now is not the time.

We see footage of Los Garza (Angel and Berto) winning the AAA World Tag Team Championships from last year.

General Manager Rey Mysterio is interviewed by the press. Rey states that Los Perros del Mal is one of the best factions of all time, and that the history of Los Garza (Angel and Berto) and Daga is a very profound and incredible story. He says that he is as surprised that everyone else that Los Perros del Mal is back, and that he will not comment until he has more information; nevertheless, Los Perros del Mal wanted our attention and got it. Rey then announces that he has sealed the deal and that the former WWE world champion that he has mentioned before has been invited to appear on AAA for the very first time next week, and that he is excited to see what he can do in AAA. Rey then announces that El Hijo del Vikingo will defend the AAA Latin American Championship on NXT, and that there will be additional appearance of stars from both AAA and NXT. He also announces that Lady Shani will return next week and that she has issued a non-title challenge to La Flammer, and that Abismo Negro and El Fiscal will also square off in a one-on-one match on that night.

Lola Vice retains the NXT Women's Championship against La Hiedra. During the match, Flammer and La Maravilla try to get involved in the match, but fail, and La Catalina shows up and levels the both. This distracts La Hiedra, and Lola Vice is soon able to hit the spinning back fist for the win. After the match, Las Toxicas (La Hiedra, Flammer, La Maravilla) attack Lola Vice and La Catalina, but Lady Shani suddenly shows up and evens the numbers game, laying out Las Toxicas to end the show.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for June 20, 2026

Mini Vikingo and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. beat El Ojo (El Hijo del Vikingo and Omos) after Mini Vikingo hits El Hijo del Vikingo with a springboard corkscrew crucifix driver. After the match, El Ojo attack Mini Vikingo, and when El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. tries to make the save, Omos throws him out of the ring and clobbers him. Omos grabs the ring steps to hit Wagner with them, but Galena shows up and attacks Omos. El Hijo del Vikingo goes for a plancha on Galena, and Galena catches and slams El Hijo del Vikingo only to be hit with the ring steps by Omos.

Backstage, we hear from "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, who says that things have been changing in AAA lately, yet the one thing that continues to stay the same is him holding the AAA Mega Championship. He says that one man is heading to the main event of TripleMania and only one man will be remembered forever as the King of the Luchadors.

Backstage, Psycho Clown says he will be putting Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Monster Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown) back together.

Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Laredo Kid and Lince Dorado in a Triple Threat Match.

AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio is interviewed backstage. He congratulates Rey Fenix for his victory tonight, then announces that AAA is negotiating with the General Managers of Raw, SmackDown and NXT for possible collaborations, including an NXT title defense in AAA where Lola Vice defends the NXT Women's Championship against La Hiedra on next week's main event. On the subject of bringing outside talent to AAA, Mysterio lets it slip that AAA is very close to bringing in a former WWE world champion who has never wrestled in AAA, and that this former chapion is very excited to do this, AAA has yet to seal the deal. Rey promises more information next week.

El Grande Americano II - now just El Grande Americano - heads to the ring. El Grande Americano talks about how he beat El Grande Americano I - now just Chad Gable - and demonstrated the force of AAA and lucha libre as well as the power and the pride of Mexican culture. He says that he did not do it alone, and that he had help from his friends and his people, such as comedian Ojitos de Huevos, who always believed in him with heart even though he had never seen him with his eyes. He also thanks Pimpinela Escarlata, who reminded him every day what lucha libre means: passion, heart and pride. El Grande Americano then thanks Andrea Bazarte, who never forgot to think about him when thinks got difficult and was always by his side. He says that he will always fight for her, because he loves her. He then thanks the fans and the people of Mexico for lifting him up when he was down and always being by his side, which he will never forget. El Grande Americano declares that his victory at Noche de Los Grandes is for all of them, then wonders what it is in store for him next. He says that he won Rey de Reyes and the mask of El Grande Americano I, and now, he wants the AAA Mega Championship, and with that, he wants "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. All of a sudden, Karmen Petrovic suddenly shows up on the stage and walks to the bottom of the ramp dressed in all black. Suddenly, four more people clad in black - Daga, Angel, Berto, and Bronco Nima - surround El Grande Americano, and Bronco Nima is the first to strike as Petrovic gets in the ring. All four men attack El Grande Americano, and despite his best efforts, El Grande Americano is outnumbered and outpowered. Everyone then takes their jackets off to reveal shirts with the words "Perros del Mal" printed on them, and Petrovic hits the last shot on El Grande Americano to end the show.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for June 13, 2026

Galeno beats Galio and Golden Jacket in a handicap match.

Backstage, Dorian Roldan tells Omo that Galeno just won another two-on-one handicap match. Omos tells Roldan to give him three opponents.

El Fiscal, Octagon Jr. and La Parka beat Los Vipers (Abismo Negro Jr., Histeria and Taurus) in a six-man tag match after El Fiscal and Abismo Negro Jr. brawl their way to the back.

Omos beats Chris Carter, Kingu and Daimo in a three-on-one handicap match.

Lola Vice and Mr. Iguana retain the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships against Joaquin Wilde and La Hiedra. After the match, La Hiedra confronts Mr. Iguana and punches him, and when Lola fights La Hiedra, Joaquin Wilde gets involved only to get hit with a spinning back fist. Flammer and Maravilla run in to make the save for La Hiedra, who joins in on a three-on-one beatdown on Lola. Bayley and La Catalina soon show up and make the save for Lola, and Flammer ends up surrounded until Maravilla pulls her out of the ring.

Noche de los Grandes, Week Two - Lucha Libre AAA recap for June 6, 2026

Lince Dorado beats Joaquin Wilde, Octagon Jr., Cruz del Toro and Mini Vikingo in a five-way match to become #1 contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship. (During the match, Octagon Jr. suffers a neck injury following a top rope DDT from Joaquin Wilde. The injury is edited off the broadcast.)

In backstage footage from last week, Ivar states that once again, The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) have gold. Erik says they are the new AAA World Tag Team Champions, and that they are ready for enemies. Ivar says that nobody is ready for war.

In backstage footage from last week, Dorian Roldan tells El Hijo del Vikingo that they are going to take everything again, and that while it took some time, the plan is working, and Vikingo is a champion again. El Hijo del Vikingo tells Roldan that he believed in him and in his family in El Ojo (Dorian Roldan, El Hijo del Vikingo, Omos). Roldan tells Omos that they are getting traction again, and Omos agrees.

We hear from AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio. Rey says that last week's mask vs. mask match was a great, history-making match, and now that there is one El Grande Americano that everyone can support, and that everyone is waiting what is in store for El Grande Americano II, who is now the only El Grande Americano. He also says that there will be a Latin and South American tour for all of September that AAA has not been to in so long, such as Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, and for the first time in fifteen years, Raw and SmackDown will be in Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. Rey states that he also knows that "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio is annoyed that he is the new General Manager of AAA, but in the end, their family problems do not have to be dealt with in the ring. He confirms that Dominik will be advertised for AAA's show in Merida, Mexico on June 20th, and with that, he wants to reiterate that for the first time ever in the history of AAA, TripleMania will be in Las Vegas, Nevada for the first night and in Mexico City for the second night, and that whoever is AAA Mega Champion will be defending the title on night two.

In backstage footage from last week, we hear from Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano). El Grande Americano II says that he did it, but it was only possible because of his friends and because of the support of Mexico and the fans. He thanks Mexico for everything and says that he loves the fans, and that is really grateful for everything.

Bayley, Lola Vice and La Catalina beat Las Toxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, Maravilla) in a six-woman tag match.

Noche de los Grandes, Week One - Lucha Libre AAA recap for May 30, 2026

Rey Fenix beats Laredo Kid to become the AAA World Cruiserweight Champion for the second time, ending Laredo Kid's second reign with the title at 539 days after sending Laredo Kid into a turnbuckle that Laredo Kid exposed earlier in the match before hitting the Muscle Buster for the pin, the win and the title. Rey Fenix celebrates with his wife and sons after the match.

TV host Ernesto Chavana, TV personality Pancho de Nigris, Mr. Iguana, La Yesca and La Parka are seen in the crowd.

El Hijo del Vikingo beats El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. for the AAA Latin American Championship! During the match, Omos shows up and pulls El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. down from the top rope while Dorian Roldan distracts the referee. When El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. kicks out of the top rope 630 by El Hijo del Vikingo, Galeno rushes out and attacks Omos, starting a brawl that leads to Galeno bashing Omos with a metal folding chair. Galeno then distracts the referee, allowing Mini Vikingo to attack El Hijo del Vikingo from the top rope. El Hijo del Vikingo kicks out, and Omos knocks El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. out from the outside when the referee is pre-occupied with El Hijo del Vikingo, who then hits El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. with the top rope 630 for a second time to win the match and the title.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Psycho Clown and Pagano to become the AAA World Tag Team Championship after Pagano inadvertently sends Ivar into Psycho Clown, who runs into an inadvertent backhand by Ivar. Ivar then ducks a clothesline meant for him, and Pagano hits Psycho Clown instead. That allows The War Raiders to hit the DTM for the pin, the win and the titles. After the match, Psycho Clown confronts Pagano for his actions, then shoves him. Pagano shoves back, then Psycho Clown rips the front of his mask off. Pagano turns his back on Psycho Clown and walks away, and The War Raiders rush back into the ring and attack Psycho Clown. Pagano stops as he goes up the ramp, turns around, notices what is going on, then turns back around and walks away as Psycho Clown gets powerbombed by The War Raiders.

AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio meets with some of the fans before the next match on the way to the ring. Afterwards, a mariachi band plays El Grande Americano I to the ring as El Grande Americano I is escorted to the ring by security. El Grande Americano II also gets his own mariachi band, complete with their own El Grande Americano masks, to play him to the ring, and El Grande Americano II heads to the ring alone.

El Grande Americano II beats El Grande Americano I in a bloody mask vs. mask match that sees El Grande Americano I hit El Grande Americano II with a guitar shot before the bell, Los Americanos Hermanos (Julio and Bruto) interfering before brawling with Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano), comedian Ojitos y Hueva striking El Grande Americano I with a walking stick, El Grande Americano I getting blasted with a guitar by a masked Pimpinela Escarlata, the use of a bullrope, and Andrea Bazarte showing up to the match with a ticket. As per pre-match stipulation, El Grande Americano I must unmask. El Grande Americano I brings out his family, then says he put on his mask to learn the art of lucha libre and beat all the luchadors that he hated. He says that in that process, he learned all that there was to Mexico, lucha libre, the Mexican people and the Mexican culture. El Grande Americano I then admits he is man enough to stand not as a mask, but as a man, and while it pains him to say this, he could not overcome the Mexican spirit tonight. He then says that while he will always be the original El Grande Americano, El Grande Americano II is - from now on - the only El Grande Americano. El Grande Americano I then unmasks to reveal that he is none other than Chad Gable and that he was born March 8, 1986 in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States of America, wrestled in the Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling, and was a national wrestler for thirteen years. He introduces the fans to his family, then says that while he does not know when or how, he will be back in AAA. He then tells El Grande Americano II that his mask is now his. Gable leaves with his family, then El Grande Americano II - now the only El Grande Americano - celebrates with Andrea Bazarte as the mariachi band plays.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for May 23, 2026

The locker room lines the ring (with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio watching from the back) as Jesus Zuniga. Filip CEO Barbara Gonzalez Briseno; luchadors Chessman, Texano Jr. and Cibernetico; AAA President Marisela Pena and Dorian Roldan are in the ring. After a video where it is explained that AAA has entered a new era and that the future of AAA starts now, AAA President Marisela Pena takes the podium. She says that for more than 30 years, AAA has been family-run, and today is a new chapter for the future of the company. She says that the new General Manager is a visionary and a leader who understands the heart of wrestling, as well as a man who has been respected all over the year and defines a generation. She says that he will take AAA to a new era, and that it is an honor to announce the new General Manager of Lucha Libre AAA, who turns out to be Rey Mysterio. Dorian Roldan is flustered, and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio - who is still watching from the back - is absolutely livid. Rey Mysterio talks about how he found a new family over 30 years in AAA and how he is now returning as a General Manager. He says that together, he and the fans will make history and take the company to another level, then gets the next match underway: Rey Fenix vs. Laredo Kid for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship. (Savio Vega replaces Rey Mysterio on commentary from this point forward.)

Laredo Kid retains the AAA Cruiseweight Championship against Rey Fenix after feigning injury to hit Fenix with a low blow behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Laredo Kid is met by General Manager Rey Mysterio, who confronts him for how he beat Rey Fenix and announces that next week, he will face Rey Fenix for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship again.

In footage from last night, we see the serenado for El Grande Americano II.

Los Americanos Hermanos (Julio and Bruto Credo) vs. Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) in a tornado tag match ends in a no-contest. During the match, El Grande Americano I shows up and attacks Los Americanos, then El Grande Americano II shows up and attacks Los Americanos Hermanos with a metal folding chair until El Grande Americano I confronts him. El Grande Americano I leaves the ring when El Grande Americano II dares him to punch him, and El Grande Americano II says that El Grande Americano I wants to be the real El Grande Americano, even though he will never understand lucha libre, and for that, he is and will always be "a shorty." This leads to another confrontation between the two El Grande Americanos, and El Grande Americano I gets back in the ring, takes off his jacket and reveals a shirt with Andrea Bazarte, who is not only an interviewer in AAA, but also El Grande Americano II's girlfriend. Los Americanos Hermanos and Los Americanos have to hold their respective man back, but it all ends in vain when both men finally brawl. Numerous officials have to rush into the ring and restore order, and General Manager Rey Mysterio shows up and states that despite the no-physicality clause being broken, next week's mask vs. mask match will go as planned. Both El Grande Americanos brawl, with the locker room emptying to help out officials as the show comes to an end.

The show ends with a video package chronicling the story between El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II and the events leading up to next week's mask vs. mask match.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for May 16, 2026

Mr. Iguana and La Parka beat Nueva Generacion Dinamita (Forastero and Sanson), Money Machine (Colmillo de Plata and Garra de Oro) and Tokyo Bad Boys (Nobu and Takuma) in a four-way tag team match. After the match, War Machine (Ivar and Erik) show up and lay out the other three teams after Mr. Iguana and La Parka head to the back.

In footage from last week, Dorian Roldan tries to get a hold of Marisela Pena but cannot get an answer. When he knocks on the door to her office, Texano Jr. - wearing a suit and tie - opens the door from the other end and tells Roldan to relax and that he is in a meeting to determine whether he will be General Manager. Roldan says he will be the new General Manager because AAA is his family and company and because he can do it so much better than he can. Texano Jr. agrees, and tells him that if he wants to do something, he has to make sure everything is quiet.

In backstage footage from two weeks ago, Rey Fenix meets with Laredo Kid, who accuses Fenix of being jealous of his championship as well as his brother Penta, who is also a champion. Fenix says that nobody is more proud of Penta than he is, then reminds Laredo Kid that he held the AAA Cruiserweight Championship and that nobody took it from him. Fenix wants a shot at the title, but Laredo Kid tells Fenix that he only got lucky tonight and that his luck will run out.

Galena beats Chris Carter and Dragon in a two-on-one handicap match. During the match, Omos shows up to watch from the stage.

In backstage footage from last week, Bayley and Lola Vice congratulate La Catalina on her AAA debut. La Catalina says they must face Las Toxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, La Maravilla) at Noches de los Grandes on May 30th. Lola and Bayley agree.

In footage from last week, Dorian Roldan finds out that Cibernetico is also applying for the General Manager position. Dorian insists that he is already the General Manager, but Cibernetico is convinced there will be new management.

The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Aerostar and El Fiscal by submission with an ankle lock from Julius Creed to Aerostar. The Creed Brothers continue to attack Aerostar after the match and take out El Fiscal in the process, then Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) rush into the ring and beat up The Creed Brothers. El Grande Americano I shows up and gangs up on Bravo Americano with the help of the Creeds, who then attempt to unmask Bravo. El Grande Americano II shows up, and both Americanos confront each other. Rayo Americano attacks El Grande Americano I, then Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) fight off El Grande Americano I and the Creed Brothers and force them out of the ring. El Grande Americano II tells El Grande Americano I that their mask will not only be for a mask, but for the pride of Mexico, for Pimpinella Escarleta, for Ojitos de Huevo and for Andrea Bazarte, for the history and the culture, and for our legacy, and he will bury El Grande Americano I and his mask for there will be only one El Grande Americano.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for May 9, 2026

Lince Dorado beats Cruz del Toro and Octagon Jr. in a Triple Threat Match.

We see footage of Dorian Roldan meeting with Chessman, who has an appointment with AAA President Marisela Pena for the General Manager position. Dorian Roldan says that even though they have been friends for many years, the position is his. Chessman just laughs and enters the President's office.

Flammer guests on Spanish commentary for the next match.

La Catalina beats Jessy Jackson in her AAA debut. After the match, Flammer dares La Catalina to fight her, and La Hiedra and Maravilla rush in and attack La Catalina before holding her down so that Flammer can beat La Catalina up. As the three of then gang up on La Catalina, however, Lola Vice shows up and fights them, but the numbers game eventually takes over. Suddenly, Bayley shows up and makes the save, and she, Lola and La Catalina stand tall.

Psycho Clown is in the ring. He says that what has transpired is not paranoia and is why he is here tonight. He says he does not have answers about what has happened and that he cannot ignore it, and that he cannot stop thinking about it. He demands that Pagano step in the ring and give him answers. Pagano shows up and heads to the ring, and Psycho Clown says it has been several weeks and that his brothers have been falling one by one, and all the facts that are in front of him are making him think it is one of them. He tells Pagano to be careful of what he accuses him of, as he has seen Murder Clown attacked on the ground and he found the black bandana near him, which he produces. Pagano takes it from his hand, and Psycho Clown says it breaks his heart that his brothers are being attacked from within before asking Pagano what is going on. Pagano says that after all they have been through, all the wars they fought together and all the blood and sweat they spent defending the tag team titles, he would not think of attacking his own brothers. He says that this is not a test, but a game, of someone who wants to destroy what is left. He says that he understands why Psycho Clown would accuse him of what is happening, then tells Psycho Clown to look himself in the mirror, because it was not him. He says that he could never turn his back on Psycho Clown's family. Psycho Clown leaves the ring, and Pagano says that when the truth comes out, Psycho Clown will find out that he was never on the wrong side. All of a sudden, The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) attack Psycho Clown from behind, and Pagano makes the save and forces them to retreat. Psycho Clown is grateful for Pagano saving him, but Pagano is cross with him as they both head to the back separately to end the show.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for May 2, 2026

Dorian Roldan speaks with Omos and El Hijo del Vikingo. He has just received a phone call, and tells Vikingo that Penta only cheat to beat him, and that Vikingo has a match with El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. for the AAA Latin American Championship on May 30th. Vikingo calls El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. "a nepo baby" and says that he loves his plan, and calls El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and his family "trash." He says that El Ojo (Dorian Roldan, Vikingo, Omos) are family, and that Roldan will make a great General Manager while he makes a great champion. Vikingo then tells Roldan that twenty minutes is all it will take to become champion and wipe him out. When Vikingo leaves, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. shows up and asks Roldan what he knows about family. He walks off as Roldan holds Omos back.

Mini Vikingo beats El Hijo del Vikingo. During the match, El Hijo del Vikingo removes a turnbuckle cover, and soon after Mini Vikingo sends Vikingo into the exposed turnbuckle, Vikingo launches Mini Vikingo into referee Felix Fernandez as he replaces the turnbuckle cover, knocking Fernandez out cold and out of the ring. Neither man can get a cover due to the referee being knocked out. Eventually, Vikingo grabs a chair, but he is stopped by El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., who takes the chair away from Vikingo and hits him with it before hitting him with a Wagner Driver into the chair. Mini Vikingo then goes up top and hits a Phoenix Splash from the top rope and gets the pin and the win. After the match, Omos runs down the ramp and attacks both Mini Vikingo and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner, Jr., and he throws Mini Vikingo into the ring post before beating up Wagner. All of a sudden, Galeno - El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s brother - shows up with a chair and attacks Omos, and he and Wagner double-team Omos and clothesline him out of the ring.

Rey Fenix beats Laredo Kid after Laredo mocks Fenix with a "Cero Miedo" taunt at the top rope in reference to Fenix's brother Penta. After the match, Fenix offers to shake Laredo Kid's hand, but Laredo bumps into Fenix as he storms out of the ring.

We see a video package of the recent events involving Pagano and Los Psycho Circus (Psycho Clown, Panic Clown, Murder Clown, Dave the Clown), as well as the attacks on Panic Clown, Murder Clown and Dave the Clown.

Security is in the ring as Dorian Roldan and interviewer Andrea Bazante are in the ring for the contract signing between El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II in a mask vs. mask match. El Grande Americano II heads to the ring first, followed by El Grande Americano I. Dorian Roldan says that his family has always presented the best matches in the history of lucha libre, and mask vs. mask matches are the most sacred, with the loser having to unmask and reveal their identity to all of Mexico. As Roldan declares that it is time to sign the contract, El Grande Americano I produces a document from out of his suit jacket and hands it to Dorian Roldan. The document is from El Grande Americano I's attorney, which states that he will not face El Grande Americano II unless his demands are met. The document demands a no-contact clause, and if the clause is violated, the match is off and the attacker would be forced to unmask. El Grande Americano II signs the contract, and demands El Grande Americano I do the same. Roldan states that with El Grande Americano II's signature, El Grande Americano II has agreed to the no-contact clause. Roldan also announces that El Grande Americano I has demanded that presents Andrea Bazante must leave AAA for "being the aggressor" in the attack on Ojitos de Huevo three weeks ago. As this goes on, both El Grande Americanos argue with each other, and El Grande Americano I dares El Grande Americano II to hit him, and Bazante says that if this is required for El Grande Americano II to take El Grande Americano I's mask, then so be it. Bazante leaves the ring and is escorted to the back by security, and El Grande Americano II is fuming as El Grande Americano I signs the contract before throwing the pen in his face and rolling out of the ring. El Grande Americano II tells El Grande Americano I that he has no idea what he has done, then he is attacked from behind by The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed), who slam him through the table in the ring. Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) chase The Creed Brothers out of the ring, but the damage is already done.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for April 25, 2026

La Parka and Rey Fenix beat Money Machine (Colmillo De Plata and Garra De Oro).

We look back at El Texano Jr. and El Mesias at Guerra de Titanes 2012 for the AAA Mega Championship in anticipation for tonight's main event.

We see La Catalina at WrestleMania. La Catalina says it is incredible to be in WWE and AAA and hopes to be at WrestleMania one day. At the event, La Catalina meets John Cena and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. La Catalina talks about how she always dreamed of becoming AAA Reina de Reinas Champion, and talks about her time in WWE five years ago when she was in her late teams in a mask under the same name of La Catalina, and how she had to reinvent herself to come back. She tells Las Toxicas to be worried, as she will triumph for all the little girls in Latin America who watch WWE and AAA.

El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. beats Laredo Kid. After the match, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. personally hands the AAA Cruiserweight Championship to Laredo Kid, then both men shake hands.

We look back on El Mesias vs. El Texano Jr. for the AAA Mega Championship in 2016 in anticipation for tonight's main event.

Backstage, Rey Fenix tells Laredo Kid that tonight was a bad night and that he is better than this. Laredo Kid says he knows Rey Fenix wants the AAA Cruiserweight Championship and that Fenix is jealous because he does not have a championship like his brother Penta does.

We hear from AAA President Marisela Pena, who announces that it has been one year since WWE purchased and acquired AAA, and that it is time to make history again. She states that after a few weeks of careful reflection, AAA will need a new General Manager. She states that she will be looking for the best candidate in the next few weeks to assume this important and powerful role and take lucha libre to heights never seen before. She announces that the new General Manager will be announced in Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday, May 23, and thanks the fans for their incredible support, and to prepare themselves for a new General Manager, as nothing in AAA will be the same.

El Texano Jr. and El Grande Americano II beat Mecha Wolf and El Mesias by submission with La Cabernaria from El Grande Americano II to Mecha Wolf after El Grande Americano II punches the black mist out of Mecha Wolf's mouth. After the match, El Texano Jr. is attacked from behind by El Grande Americano I, who then puts El Texano Jr. in the ankle lock in the corner. El Grande Americano II comes back, but El Grande Americano I retreats before El Grande Americano II can get in the ring.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for April 18, 2026

Lince Dorado beats Aerostar and Joaquin Wilde in a Triple Threat Match after Lince counters a top rope hurricanrana into a Sunset Flip for the pin and the win.

Backstage, The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) attack Murder Clown until Psycho Clown and Pagano come to his aid.

In footage from earlier today, Dorian Roldan tells his mother, AAA President Marisela Pena, that they are losing out on opportunities and that they had the most important moment of AAA in their hands with El Hijo del Vikingo entering WrestleMania as Intercontinental Champion until it did not happen thanks to Mini Vikingo. He says that AAA left a lot of money on the table without WrestleMania exposure, and says that things have been chaotic as there has been no leadership or clear vision. Roldan wants to be named as an associate in the family business as well as General Manager of AAA, as he has the vision, education and the leadership to take AAA to the next level. Marisela Pena says that it has been a tough year and that Dorian Roldan has had to make some difficult choices, ans tells him to give her a week to think about it.

Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice retain the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships against Dinamico and La Hiedra.

We see Mexican wrestling influencers' reactions to what happened between El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II last week.

Backstage, we hear from El Grande Americano II. He says that his words from Rey de Reyes came from the heart and were not out of obligation, then tells the person he is talking to that he is a two-time Mega Champion who has also won the Rey de Reyes Tournament. We then find out that he is talking to Texano Jr., who says that El Grande Americano II has a point, but his accolades are fleeting and lost to time and the love of the fans is forever. El Grande Americano II admits he was not here when the legends started it, but now, it is his responsibility to defend it, and it would be an honor to team with Texano Jr. to defend what Texano Jr. and the legends have built. Texano Jr. says he sees how the fans love El Grande Americano II, and he respects that, as it is not easy to get respect in Mexico. He also states that accepting a mask vs. mask match is a Mexican tradition and is also worthy of respect. Texano Jr. says it is time they team up. El Grande Americano II says they will do this for AAA and for Mexico.

Ivar beats Psycho Clown. During the match, Psycho Clown inadvertently drop kicks Ivar into the referee, sandwiching the referee in the corner. Psycho Clown then hits the Psycho Driver on Ivar, but the referee is down. Erik shows up, and he and Ivar overpower Psycho Clown before Erik revives the referee so that Ivar can get the pin and the win. After the match, Pagano shows up too late to save Psycho Clown as The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) leave the ring, then Pagano and Psycho Clown head to the back, with Psycho Clown getting angry with Pagano. Backstage, both men start shoving each other, and Pagano tells Psycho Clown to be careful of what he is accusing him of. Both men walk away from each other, then Psycho Clown finds Murder Clown laid out on the floor. He then finds a black bandana with a bunch of skulls on it, and comes to the conclusion that Pagano is responsible.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for April 11, 2026

La Heidra and Maravilla are in the ring for Flammer's championship celebration. They introduce Flammer to the ring, stating that Flammer has reigned as champion for 973 days and has destroyed everyone in her way and that Flammer is the best of all time. Flammer shows up and heads to the ring, then we see a video package of Flammer's reign as AAA Reina de Reinas Champion while former Reina de Reinas Champions and numerous Mexican television personalities praise Flammer. Flammer says she would like to say her feet are flat on the ground after all that has happened, but Earth does not deserve her, much less the fans. Flammer thanks all the people that a took a minute to congratulate her on TV, even though she does not recognize any of them, but they know her, and that is what matters. She also wants to thanks all the "good-for-nothing" women that she beat during the last 973 days as well as all the foreigners that came from Raw and SmackDown to face her, and most importantly, she would love to thank all the Mexican women that she has humiliated, stepped on and destroyed. Flammer says she has demonstrated she is what she is and she is who she is, but she wonders where this leads her. She says this leads her here, as the best luchadora in Mexican lucha libre. Flammer states that she has beaten all of her opponents and that she is undeniable and untouchable, then proclaims that this coronation will never end. Suddenly, the lights go out, then La Catalina, fresh out of CMLL, appears in AAA. La Catalina congratulates Flammer, then says that she knows all three women in the ring and tells them that she hopes they enjoy their party, then reminds Flammer that she has never faced her. La Hiedra and Maravilla go after La Catalina only to get laid out, and Flammer's attempt at a cheap shot fails. La Catalina shoves Flammer's face in the nearby cake, then throws her into the easels carrying the photos of Flammer in the back. She then hits Flammer with a hip attack as Flammer is blinded by the cake and caught in the ropes before raising up the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship.

El Grande Americano I beats Octagon Jr. by submission with the ankle lock. During the match, El Grande Americano I loosens Octagon Jr.'s mask, and when he goes for the ankle lock, he rips Octagon Jr's mask clean off, forcing Octagon Jr. to protect his identity with one hand and tap out with the other.

Andrea Bazarte interviews Mexican celebrities in the front row. Mexican singer Litzy is in the front row, and she predicts that Penta will win in tonight's main event. Comedian Ojitos de Huevo gets grabbed, pulled out of the front row and put in the ankle lock by El Grande Americano I when Ojitos de Huevo insults him. El Grande Americano I then corners Andrea when El Grande Americano II shows up and attacks El Grande Americano I, which starts a ringside brawl. El Grande Americano I gouges the eyes before kicking El Grande Americano II in the groin, then attacks him behind the Spanish announce table before security shows up to separate both men and force them to the back.

Penta retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo. During the match, El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II's brawl makes its way halfway down the ramp before being forced backstage again by security, and this distracts El Hijo del Vikingo, allowing Penta to hit him with a tope con hilo. Penta then hits the Penta Driver back in the ring, but Vikingo kicks out. Afterwards, Dorian Roldan grabs at Penta's ankle and trips him, and the referee ejects Dorian Roldan. This allows Vikingo to grab the Intercontinental Championship, but Mini Vikingo stops him from using the title as a weapon and inadvertently hits him with it, allowing Penta to hit a springboard Mexican Destroy to win and retain. Aferwards, El Grande Americano I and El Grande Americano II's brawl re-emerges in the crowd. Once again, security has to keep both men away from each other, and El Grande Americano II grabs the microphone to say that this over and that El Grande Americano I has crossed the line with him and the fans, and that this must be settled eye for eye, tooth for tooth and blood for blood. El Grande Americano II then challenges El Grande Americano I to a mask vs. mask match.

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for April 4, 2026

El Mesias, Lince Dorado and Mecha Wolf beat Tokyo Bad Boys (Kento, Nobu San, Takuma).

Backstage, Nathan Frazer is trying to learn Spanish when Axiom shows up. Nathan Frazer mentions that he is the captain for Team UK, but Axiom has to tell Frazer that they are on opposite sides tonight and that he is on Team Europe.

Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Sussy Love.

We hear from Penta. He says that it has been an eventful year and that his move to WWE is one of the best in years, and that he loves being part of the process to forge future superstars and bring lucha libre to another level. He hopes that his brother Rey Fenix can win singles gold, as he has just as big a history in WWE. He admits he did not expect to return to AAA, but he will be returning home as Intercontinental Championship and that he will be defending the title in front of his people against a great opponent in El Hijo del Vikingo. He says that Vikingo was once a great wrestler, but now he wants to be vicious and wickedness when he has no wickedness. Penta says that he is one of the best in the world and that he will prove it when he humiliates El Hijo del Vikingo.

Team UK (Nathan Frazer, Charlie Dempsey, Tristan Angels) beats Team Europe (Axiom, Elio LeFleur, Dorian Van Dux) in a six-man tag match. (This match was taped before Elio LaFelur was injured.)

Backstage, we hear from Las Toxicas (La Hiedra, Flammer, La Maravilla). Flammer announces that she will celebrate being the longest-reigning AAA Reinas de Reinas Champion in history next week.

Rey de Reyes 2026, Week Three - Lucha Libre AAA recap for March 28, 2026

Laredo Kid retains the AAA Cruiserweight Championship against TJ Perkins, Dragon Lee and Jack Cartwheel. After the match, Rey Fenix shows up and congratulates Laredo Kid, then calls his shot at the Cruiserweight Championship.

Backstage, Las Toxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, La Maravilla) celebrate Flammer officially becoming the longest reigning AAA Reina de Reinas Champion in AAA history. Flammer says nobody has been able to take the title from her for 1,000 days and that she will soon beat Sussy Love - who Las Toxicas calls "the ugly one with the blue hair" before asking if she still works at AAA - so people cannot say they did not pay attention to her, then she will hold the biggest celebration anyone has ever seen in Mexico City on April 11th, complete with music, celebrities, boys and bottles of expensive champagne from Paris, France that are opened for winners.

El Fiscal beats Abismo Negro after countering El Martinete with a roll-up. After the match, Abismo Negro attacks El Fiscal from behind, then goes for - and hits - El Martinete on the Spanish announce table. Medical staff immediately put El Fiscal on a stretcher and carry him out.

El Ojo (Dorian Roldan, Omos, El Hijo del Vikingo) heads to the ring. Roldan admits he did not expect much from the fans, and says that if one does not know that Puebla has produced some of the best luchadors, then one does not know lucha libre. He says that El Hijo del Vikingo has been betrayed by his people, by his company and by the entire town, and that Vikingo is the best wrestler pound-for-pound. El Hijo del Vikingo calls Mini Vikingo "a stupid fool" for getting involved in his match and says he has no idea what he has gotten himself into. He says that he put Mini Vikingo in the hospital and left his mother crying, then says that next time, he will want to give his mother a lot of tissues, as he will send him to the morgue. He then says that Puebla has the best wrestlers, yet the people of the city have not given him respect, and therefore, he will leave Puebla, and the people will miss him, as he will go where the AAA fans cannot go - WWE and WrestleMania - because he will be going for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Vikingo says he has seen Penta in the back with "his stupid little dance," then calls him out so he can accept his challenge. Penta shows up and heads to the ring, then asks Vikingo if he is really coming for his title before stating that Vikingo was a great wrestler when he left AAA but is now hanging with people who ruin everything they touch. He tells Vikingo to learn to pronounce "Intercontinental" first, then says that everyone in Puebla hates Vikingo. He says that Vikingo needs to learn respect, as he does not have the respect of the city of Puebla or even his own mother, then reminds him that he was Vikingo was fighting for a position in AAA when he left, and now, he is going to bust him open. Penta tells Vikingo that he has his match, and Vikingo proposes they fight for the Intercontinental title on April 11th in Mexico City. Penta says that this is more than perfect, and accepts the challenge before giving him "the little walk [he] was worried about."

Rey de Reyes 2026, Week Two - Lucha Libre AAA recap for March 21, 2026

Rey Fenix, Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice beat La Hiedra and Money Machine (Colmillo De Plata and Garra De Oro) in a trios match.

Backstage, we hear from Chelsea Green. She congratulates Lola Vice, then says she never lost her half of the AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships, as she was injured, and that La Hiedra lost it alongside "All Ego" Ethan Page and not her. She also says it is typical o a man to mess everything up, then says she does not need a man and demands AAA recognize her as "a current, undisputed, undefeated AAA Mixed Tag Team Women's Champion."

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) vs. Psycho Clown and Pagano for the AAA World Tag Team Championships ends in a no contest after the referee is shoved not once, but twice. Psycho Clown and Pagano, who at one point almost come to blows after Pagano inadvertently back elbows Psycho Clown, thinking he is Erik, retain the AAA World Tag Team Champions. After the match, referees rush into the ring to restore order, even as shinais and metal folding chairs are brought in as weapons.

Backstage, Dorian Roldan is calling his mother as El Hijo del Vikingo is not happy that Mini Vikingo cost him the AAA Mega Championship. Dorian reminds him that he is destined for bigger things such as the WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania weekend.

El Grande Americano II is introduced into the ring to be presented with La Espada de Reyes. 2010 winner Chessman, 2015 winner Texano Jr., and 1999 winner Cibernetico are also present as El Grande Americano II is presented with the sword. El Grande Americano II shakes hands with everyone before thanking the fans for everything. He says it is a pleasure to be here with the fans and the legends tonight, and that he has a lot of respect for the legends, as lucha libre is what it is today thanks to them. He also thanks Marisela Pena and the Roldan family, and that it is an honor to be presented with the sword. El Grande Americano II then asks the fans for their loyalty and for accepting him with a lot of love, then says that the fans of El Grande Americano I deserve him because "they will never understand what we have in Mexico." El Grande Americano II almost breaks down as he says that the pride of Mexico is not skin color, but because of the culture and the people, who he says are the most beloved. All of a sudden, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up and heads to the ring. He congratulates El Grande Americano II for winning Rey de Reyes, then mentions that El Grande Americano II is a close friend of his father Rey Mysterio and wants to come after his title. He asks El Grande Americano II if he wants to do this right now, and El Grande Americano II they can go. Dominik says that El Grande Americano II has changed, and all of a sudden, El Grande Americano II is attacked from behind by El Grande Americano I. Dominik backs off as the beatdown continues, and El Grande Americano I tries to rip El Grande Americano II's mask off. Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano rush out to make the save, and El Grande Americano I takes the sword meant for El Grande Americano II and celebrates on top of the Spanish announce table to end the show.

Rey de Reyes 2026, Week One - Lucha Libre AAA recap for March 14, 2026

Rey Fenix heads to the ring. He is blessed to be back in Puebla, and tonight, history will be made, because they celebrate Rey de Reyes 2026. He says tonight is very special, and that there are a lot of surprises for the fans, and one of them is very special for Mexico, for lucha libre, for the fans, and for him, because he is his brother, his blood and his favorite wrestler: Penta. Penta makes his way to the ring, with Fenix helping into the ring out of respect. Fenix is about to leave the ring after Penta enters, but Penta tells Fenix to stay in the ring with him. He says the dream that they had as kids was about to come true, but he got injured. However, Rey Mysterio took his spot that night, and there is no better person to represent Mexico that night, but now, they are together. Fenix asks if the fans would love to see them team up again, as does Penta, who then asks if the fans want to see them team up when they come back to Puebla for Triplemania. He then says that if the fans want it, they can make it happen, as it is time for the fans to see them team up again. Penta then says that tonight is an important night for Puebla, for it is Rey be Reyes, a beautiful tradition of AAA, and lists some of the past winners, including El Hijo del Vikingo. He says that four men have the opportunity to win the sword and go for the championships, then dedicates his reign as Intercontinental Championship to the fans in Mexico who get up every morning to work hard in life for their dreams and fight every single day. He hopes to make the title different, as he will not just put the line on Raw, but in Mexico in AAA, as he wants the AAA fans to be the first to see that progress. He tells the locker room to prepare themselves, as he will be waiting if anyone takes the step forward. He says that if the fans want it, he will bring the Intercontinental Championship to AAA, and that he will wait for a challenger and even drop names if he has to.

Flammer's open challenge for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship is answered by Bayley.

Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Bayley. During the match, Maravilla gets involved in the match, distracting the referee so that La Hiedra can attack Bayley behind the referee, allowing Flammer to send Bayley head-first into an exposed turnbuckle for the pin and the win.

El Grande Americano II beats Santos Escobar, La Parka and El Grande Americano I to win the 2026 Rey de Reyes Tournament. During the match, both El Grande Americanos brawl their way to the concourse and out of the match after headbutting each other with loaded masks, then Santos Escobar swings at La Parka with a metal folding chair only for La Parka to duck and fight back, but he ends up missing a moonsault from the top rope. Escobar plants La Parka onto the steel chair, but La Parka kicks out as El Grande Americano II makes his way back to the ring. El Grande Americano I is seen being attacked and handcuffed to the skybox railing by Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano). El Grande Americano II gets back into the ring, and as he and Escobar fight, Escobar grabs the chair that is in the ring only for the chair to be grabbed by a man in Santos Escobar's old El Hijo del Fantasma, who soon attacks Escobar with the chair and flees throught he crowd. El Grande Americano II takes out both La Parka and Escobar with headbutts from the loaded mask to win the match and the tournament.

UFC fighter Hidalgo "Lazy Boy" Rodriguez is seen in the crowd.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio retainst he AAA Mega Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo in a no-disqualification Lucha de Apuestas match. During the match, Dorian Roldan gets involved in teh match, and when Dominik confronts him, Roldan calls out Omos. Omos stops Dominik from attacking Vikingo with a trash can by grabbing it out of his hands and then throwing it at him. Roldan then hands the AAA Mega Championship to Vikingo to use as a weapon, and Vikingo puts it around his waist for a frog splash only to miss. Dominik readies Vikingo for the 619, but gets choke slammed by Omos. Omos choke slams Dominik in the center of the ring, then assists Vikingo with . All of a sudden, Mini Vikingo shows up and hits a hurricanrana on Vikingo, sending him down to the mat. Omos grabs and chokes Mini Vikingo, but that allows Dominik to hit Omos with a low blow followed by a chair shot to the back, with Mini Vikingo also hitting Omos with one. Dominik hits Vikingo with a chair followed by the 619 and the frong splash, and Dominik wins the match and the title. As per pre-match stipulation, El Hijo del Vikingo can no longer challenge for the AAA Mega Championship as long as Dominik is champion. (Had Dominik lost, he would have been forced to leave AAA.)

Good Lucha Things - Lucha Libre AAA recap for March 7, 2026

El Hijo del Vikingo beats Dinamico. After the match, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio shows up on the TitanTron and congratulates El Hijo del Vikingo, then says that next week will be different and that he can bring his entire family, as he will not become anything in this life. He tells El Hijo del Vikingo that he will show him that he is a real champion and the king of the luchadors.

We hear from Flammer, who brags about being the greatest and longest reigning champion in AAA as well as being included in WWE 2K26, and that it is time she is recognized as one of the greatest in WWE. She wants to now where the competition and the challengers are, and issues an open challenge to any woman on Raw or SmackDown to take the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship from her only to warn them that they will fail and end up in flames.

Santos Escobar beats Mr. Iguana, Psycho Clown and Abismo Negro in an Rey de Reyes qualifier. During the match, El Fiscal shows up as Abismo Negro is about to hit Psycho Clown with the Martinet, and El Fiscal and Abismo Negro brawl their way into the crowd. Soon after, Psycho Clown hits Santos Escobar with the Psycho Driver, but The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and gang up on Psycho Clown. Pagano shows up and strikes The War Raiders with a shinai. Mr. Iguana and Santos Escobar are the only two men left in the match, but Santos Escobar gets his hands in both of Mr. Iguana's eyes to hit the Hands of Destiny for the win and to qualify for the Rey de Reyes tournament.

Backstage, Pagano and Psycho Clown are psyched to defend the AAA World Tag Team Championships against The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik). All of a sudden, Psycho Clown cannot find Murder Clown. Pagao says Murder Clown was with him in the locker room, and the two of them head back to the dressing room where Psycho Clown asks Pagano if he knows something. Pagano asks Psycho Clown if he is accusing him of something when they hear something drop in a toilet stall. They look in one of the bathroom stalls, but find nobody. They then hear a toilet flush in the other stall. Murder Clown comes out of the bathroom, and the two of them are relieved.

El Grande Americano I beats La Parka after turning La Parka's mask backwards before hitting the Chaos Theory suplex for the win. After the match, Santos Escobar shows up and glances as the Rey de Reyes sword, then El Grande Americano II shows up and stares down El Grande Americano I.

Good Lucha Things - AAA Lucha Libre recap for February 28, 2026

El Grande Americano II heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says it is beautiful to be back home with his people in Monterey, and says that it is emotional. He says that he is not here to talk, but to deal with El Grande Americano I, who he claims has come to his house to steal his name, his colors and his people. He also says that he uses AI to speak Spanish, as he does not know how to speak the language. He tells El Grande Americano I to listen to him, as he does not understand where he is standing and that this is not Raw in the United States; this is Mexico. He says that a good friend of his is in the back ready to interview in Spanish right now, without filters and without AI to see if he can really speak Spanish. He then asks the friend if he can hear him. The friend is none other than Pimpinela Escarlata in a suit and hat, and Pimpinella is backstage to interview El Grande Americano I backstage. El Grande Americano I is not in the mood to talk, and Pimpinella presses further, breaking into his dressing room and calling him a phony who cannot speak Spanish. El Grande Americano I hits Pimpinella with one of his sneakers and a chair before punching him a few times in the head. El Grande Americano I has to be held back as Pimpinela Escarlata - who is supposed to compete in a four-way qualifier for Rey de Reyes tonight - is checked on by medical personnel.

Dragon Lee beats Jack Cartwheel to become #1 contender for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship. After the match, Dragon Lee addresses the fans before he is interrupted by TJP, who says that he, not Dragon Lee, is number one while Dragon Lee is number two, because Laredo Kid likes to cheat. He also says that the people do not like Dragon Lee, but Dragon Lee dares TJP to step in the ring. Laredo Kid shows up and clotheslines TJP in the ring before going after him. Dragon Lee and Laredo Kid fight over TJP once Laredo shoves Dragon Lee out of the way, and TJP knocks Dragon Lee into Laredo Kid with a jumping knee. Laredo Kid takes out TJP, but all of a sudden, Jack Cartwheel hits Dragon Lee from the top rope with a missile drop kick, then looks at the AAA Cruiserweight Championship while

Backstage, a doctor states that Pimpinela Escarlata is suffering from cervical issues as Pimpinela Escarlata is being fitted with a neck brace by medical personnel.

Backstage, we hear from El Ojo (Dorian Roldan, Omos, El Hijo del Vikingo). Dorian says they are in front of an athlete. Vikingo asks if he is sure that Omos will win, but Dorian is sure of his chances. Vikingo says that if Omos wins the sword of Rey de Reyes and he wins the Mega Championship, he has to face Omos. Dorian says he is several steps ahead of him and that he will maintain control of this company, and that . He then says that Vikingo should be focused on Dominik, and wants to get a match for him to get him prepared. He says that this is the first part of a plan that he has been working on for a long time. He says that El Ojo is at its most united, and that they will make sure the plan goes in motion tonight.

Pimpinela Escarlata tells El Grande Americano II that El Grande Americano I hurt him, and tells him to wrestle in his stead tonight as he is about to be placed in an ambulance. El Grande Americano II says that he will do this for Pimpinela and for Mexico.

El Grande Americano II beats "All Ego" Ethan Page, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and Omos in a four-way Rey de Reyes qualifier . During the match, Santos Escobar pulls the referee out of the ring after El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. counters the Twisted Grin with the Wagner Driver. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and Santos Escobar brawl their way to the back, and as Ethan page and El Grande Americano II go at it, Omos takes the both of them down. All of a sudden, Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Amiercano) show up and handcuff Omos to the ring post before helping El Grande Americano II load up his mask for the headbutt to Omos. Ethan Page hits a pump kick, and El Grande Americano II makes Ethan Page tap when he counters with La Cabernaria, but the referee is still down. All of a sudden, El Grande Americano I shows up with Pimpinela Escarlata's hat and a metal folding chair. He takes out Los Americanos, and while El Grande Americano II grabs and tries to unmask El Grande Americano I, Ethan Page grabs El Grande Americano II for the Ego's Edge. El Grande Americano II kicks out, and La Paaka shows up and takes El Grande Americano I out with his own metal folding chair as Ethan Page tries to get El Grande Americano I to pass the chair over to him. El Grande Americano then hits Ethan Page with the headbutt to win the match and qualify for Rey de Reyes.