Just a month ago, here on my blog, I looked at the high-flying world of lucha libre in Japan, presenting how this Mexican tradition has influenced puroresu. And just last week, I gave a closer look at the contrast between lucha libre and the intensity and physicality of strong style, a prominent aspect of Japanese professional wrestling. Now, there is a hot topic in the wrestling world: the acquisition of AAA, one of the biggest lucha libre companies in Mexico, by WWE, a global giant of sports entertainment.
For those who have followed my recent explorations, the potential implications of this partnership are engaging. On one hand, you have WWE, a company known for its blend of athleticism and character work, presented on a grand scale. On the other hand, you have AAA, a company immersed in the traditions of lucha libre, distinguished by its spectacular aerial maneuvers, colorful masks, and a focus on fast-paced and unpredictable action.
This new acquisition opens up multiple possibilities. We could see AAA's luchadores such as former AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo, and amazing high flyers Aero Star and Argenis bringing their high-risk offense to WWE rings on a regular basis. WWE Superstars such as AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes, and IYO SKY might return to Mexico and relive the unique atmosphere of an AAA event.
One thing that is certain, is that the worlds and styles of both companies will collide on June 7, when AAA and WWE present Worlds Collide.
The card is yet to be announced, but I think interesting matches to see would be former WWE NXT Champion Trick Williams versus El Hijo del Vikingo, Aerostar and his aerial abilities versus Wolfgang and his power, former WWE NXT Heritage Cup Champion Mark Coffey versus veteran luchador Negro Casas, a clash of styles between the high-flying Oro Mensah of WWE NXT and former AAA Latin American Champion Psycho Clown and his brawling skills, Riley Osborne of WWE NXT versus Argenis, and veteran luchadora Dalys versus athletic newcomer Jazmyn Nyx of WWE NXT, and AAA Reina de Reinas Champion Flammer versus Dani Palmer in a fast-paced match.
Triple H has publicly stated that the future of the business is in many parts of the world, including Japan, which proves his plan for Global Localization, which I wrote about in 2018 when Triple H introduced it, are still on. While lucha libre is athletic, the emphasis is on spectacle, excitement, and the captivating display of high-flying artistry. Japan and its wrestling is where WWE will spotlight impressive counters, stiff kicks/strikes, impressive suplexes, holds & submissions, and a focus on the competitive spirit.
The professional wrestling landscape is constantly evolving, with WWE always at the center. WWE's acquisition of AAA has the potential to create exciting and unpredictable moments for fans worldwide, as they involve two major players from distinct wrestling cultures. It will be intriguing to see how the worlds of sports entertainment and lucha libre collide – as well as what other parts of the world WWE will go to in the near future.
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