WWE – part of TKO Group Holdings – has announced its acquisition of leading Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company Fillip.
This deal was announced in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdown show with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s Marisela Peña and Dorian Roldán Peña, along with talent including WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and El Hijo Del Vikingo:
Worlds Collide was also announced to take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 7.
AAA was originally founded in 1992 by Antonio Peña and has been a family-operated business for over 30 years, with some of the best talent in lucha libre history, such as Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and Penta, calling AAA home throughout their careers. And the Peña family will continue to be involved in the next chapter of the AAA business alongside WWE and Fillip.
The deal is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2025.
KEY QUOTES:
“AAA has a rich cultural heritage with some of the most passionate fans in the world and it’s an honor to work with the Peña family to embark on this journey. By bringing together WWE’s global capabilities and AAA’s amazing tradition, we look forward to an exciting future filled with new opportunities.”
– Paul “Triple H” Levesque
“We look forward to partnering with WWE and TKO on this venture to secure the future of AAA for fans and to help take this business to the next level.”
– Fillip Co-Founder and Co-CEO Hugo López-Velarde
“AAA has been a family-operated promotion for over three decades and our trust could not be better placed than with one of the biggest sports entertainment businesses in the world.”
– AAA General Manager Dorian Roldán Peña
