Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Formerly | Asistencia, Asesoría y Administración de Espectáculos[a] (1990s) AAA (1990s–2015) |
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Split from | Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre |
Website | tienda.luchalibreaaa.com/ |
Promociones Antonio Peña, S.A. de C.V.
In addition to the conventional "squared circle", the promotion occasionally uses a hexagonal wrestling ring and has a reputation for its outlandish gimmicks and characters as well as having developed a more extreme match style in recent years. Over the years, AAA has worked together with several American promotions, while currently having working relationships with other Mexican promotions.
History
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AAA dates from April/May 1992, when
and Los Villanos.AAA's "golden years" (from 1993–1995) peaked with the
AAA broadcasts shows regularly on
On October 6, 2006, founder Antonio Peña died of a heart attack. Following Peña's death his sister Marisela Peña manages AAA financially, while Peña's brother-in-law Joaquín Roldán and his son, Dorian Roldán Peña serve as operational managers. In 2008 Lucha Libre USA presented AAA's second U.S. pay-per-view, Legendary Battles of Triplemania.[5] In 2009 AAA announced the official release of a video game originally entitled AAA El Videojuego.[6] The game was later retitled Lucha Libre AAA: Héroes del Ring by the publisher of the game, with a release date of October 12, 2010.
AAA developed a working relationship with
On January 12, 2014, it was announced that, with the backing of
Beginning in March 2015, the company announced that it would be known as "Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide" from that point on, although it is still referred to mainly as AAA or "Triple A".[2]
On April 8, 2017, AAA General Manager Joaquín Roldán died.[11]
On 14 June, AAA began airing on FrontRunnerTV in the UK.
In April and May 2018, some fighters like Teddy Hart, Juventud Guerrera and Taurus made their return to the company wearing their Elite League jerseys, dealing with a possible alliance between AAA and Liga Elite. On June 4 in Verano de Escándalo, Jeff Jarrett (now a member of WWE Hall of Fame) returned after 3 years, where he beat Rey Wagner and Rey Mysterio Jr. to win the AAA Mega Championship with help from Konnan who also returned after 2 years.
On February 1, 2019, AAA announced the breakup relationship with
In mid-March 2020, AAA began canceling or postponing its televised events following the COVID-19 pandemic, so the following month, a tournament called Lucha Fighters was created consisting of 12 luchadores and 8 luchadoras.
During the indefinite recess due to health contingency due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico, on July 20, 2020, AAA announced its project called "AutoLuchas" which consists of a events in Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez where fans could see through from a car.[17] On September 24, AAA announced that it would return to its first performances in early October after the announced project.[18]
On February 2, 2021, the company signed an alliance with
On August 14, Triplemanía XXIX was held at the Arena Ciudad de México, marking the first event with the return of fans but limited, this for biosecurity reasons. After this, Héroes Inmortales XIV was the second show that had an audience present, also albeit limited.
Contracts
International partnerships
In 1997, the company did business with United States's
In April 2014, after TNA founder
In July 2015, Canadian-based International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS) announced a talent partnership with AAA.[23][24]
In June 2018, AAA partnered with Mexican Lucha Libre Elite promotion officially announced a working relationship.[25]
In August 2018, AAA started a working agreement with American-based promotion Major League Wrestling (MLW).[26]
In February 2019, it was announced that AAA would be partnering with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).[27]
In 2020, Lucha Libre Factory Made Ventures, one of the producers of Lucha Underground, filed a lawsuit with AAA; claiming to have exclusive rights to distribute AAA events and merchandise outside of Mexico.[28][29]
Shows and tournaments
Each year AAA promotes a number of signature events and tournaments: some shown as pay-per-view events and others presented as TV Azteca television specials. The annual shows and tournaments, shown in order of occurrence during each year, include:
Event | Previous date | Notes |
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Rey de Reyes | February 19, 2022 | A tournament and show held traditionally in the early part of the year. The last event was Rey de Reyes 2022. |
Triplemanía | October 15, 2022 | Traditionally AAA's biggest show of the year, their "WrestleMania" (PPV). The most recent event was Triplemanía XXX: Mexico City. |
Verano de Escándalo | August 5, 2022 | Annual end of the summer event. Most Recent event was Verano de Escándalo 2022. |
Héroes Inmortales
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October 9, 2021 | Hosts the Copa Antonio Peña tournament in memory of AAA's founder; held around the anniversary of Peña's death. Renamed from Homenaje a Antonio Peña to Heroes Inmortales in 2009.
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Guerra de Titanes | December 14, 2019 | AAA's end-of-year show, usually in December (PPV). Held in January in 2016, 2017 and 2018.[30] |
Special tournaments
Event | Last Date | Notes |
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Lucha Libre World Cup | October 10, 2017 | International trios/tag team tournament. |
Gladiators
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June 27, 2019 | International trios/tag team tournament. |
Championships and accomplishments
Since its inception AAA has placed very few restrictions on the number of championships it promotes, often allowing wrestlers to defend titles that do not technically belong within AAA, such as titles from the now defunct Universal Wrestling Association. While they allowed these to be defended and used to promote their wrestlers they're not officially listed as AAA titles and thus do not appear on this list. In December 2008 AAA announced it they will no longer recognize or promote any title that does not belong to AAA - ending the long-standing practice.[31]
Current championships
As of April 25, 2024.
Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held |
Successful defenses | Location | Notes | Ref. | |
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AAA Mega Championship | Vacant | — | — | — | — | — | — | Former champion El Hijo del Vikingo vacated the title due to an injury. | [32] |
Marvel Lucha Libre Championship | Aracno | 1 | December 28, 2022 | 484 | 0 | Acapulco, Guerrero
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Defeated Engañoso, Gran Mazo, El Leyenda Americana, Picadura Letal, and Terror Púrpura in a tournament final to win the inaugural championship at AAA Noche de Campeones. The "Aracno" character has been portrayed by multiple wrestlers, it is uncertain what wrestler was portraying the character during the championship match. |
[33] | |
AAA Latin American Championship | Octagón Jr. | 1 | November 19, 2023 | 158 | 0 | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
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Defeated QT Marshall at Guerra de Titanes
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AAA World Cruiserweight Championship | Komander | 1 | September 23, 2023 | 215 | 0 | Mexico City, D.F.
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Defeated Kuukai, Mecha Wolf 450, and SB Kento in a four-way match at a AAA television taping to win the vacant championship. | ||
AAA World Mini-Estrella Championship | Dinastía | 1 | March 16, 2019 | 1867 | 3 | Mexico City, D.F.
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Defeated Mini Psycho Clown, Mini Monster Clown, Mini Murder Clown, La Parkita, and La Parkita Negra in a six-way match at the Vive Latino house show. | [34] | |
La Leyenda Azul Blue Demon Championship | Arez | 1 | December 28, 2022 | 484 | 0 | Acapulco, Guerrero
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Defeated three-way match to win the inaugural championship at AAA Noche de Campeones. , the La Leyenda Azul Blue Demon Championship will be defended once a year.
Similar to the original version of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship |
[33] | |
AAA World Tag Team Championship | Nueva Generacion Dinamita (Sansón and Forastero) |
1 | November 19, 2023 | 158 | 0 | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
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Defeated Arez and Komander at Guerra de Titanes | ||
AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship | Abismo Negro Jr. and Flammer | 1 (1, 1) |
December 28, 2022 | 484 | 1 | Acapulco, Guerrero
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Defeated mixed tag team match to win the vacant title at AAA Noche de Campeones .
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[33] | |
AAA World Trios Championship | ) | 1 | July 21, 2023 | 279 | 0 | Aguascalientes, Mexico
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Defeated Forastero, Sansón, and Hijo de Máscara Año 2000, who replaced El Cuatrero at Verano de Escándalo. | [35] | |
AAA Reina de Reinas Championship | Flammer | 1 | August 12, 2023 | 257 | 0 | Mexico City, D.F.
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Defeated Taya at Triplemanía XXXI: Mexico City. |
Retired championships
Championship | Final champion(s) | Date created | Date retired |
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AAA Americas Heavyweight Championship | Sangre Chicana | February 2, 1996[36] | 2006 |
AAA Americas Welterweight Championship | Zorro[a] | Unknown | 1990s |
AAA Campeón de Campeones Championship | Cibernético | June 15, 1996[37] | 2005 |
AAA Fusión Championship | El Hijo del Fantasma
|
November 3, 2012 | August 17, 2014 |
AAA Northern Middleweight Championship | The Tigger | prior to July 3, 2006 | Never officially retired, but no defenses have occurred since December 7, 2019 |
AAA Northern Light Heavyweight Championship | Lemús Jr. | prior to November 18, 2013 | Never officially retired, but no defenses have occurred since March 26, 2018 |
AAA Northern Women's Championship | La Hiedra | prior to November 17, 2014 | Never officially retired, but no subsequent defenses have occurred |
AAA Mascot Tag Team Championship | Cuije
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December 13, 2002 | April 7, 2009[38] (continued to be used on the independent circuit until 2011) |
AAA Northern Tag Team Championship | La División del Norte (Kuas Extrem and Snaiper) |
prior to February 15, 2004 | Never officially retired, but no defenses have occurred since 2017 |
AAA Parejas Increibles Tag Team Championship | Cibernético and Konnan | June 12, 2010[39] | Never officially retired, but no defenses have occurred since 2010 (champion Konnan retired from wrestling in 2013) |
AAA Americas Trios Championship | Los Villanos (Villano III, IV and V) |
March 8, 1996[40] | 1997 |
LLL Mini-Estrellas Championship | Mascarita Sagrada | 2000s | 2000s |
IWAS World Heavyweight Championship | Konnan | January 26, 1996 | Never officially retired, but no defenses have occurred since 1999 when AAA split from IWAS |
IWAS World Light Heavyweight Championship | Máscara Sagrada Jr. | January 31, 1996 | 1999 (continued to be used on the independent circuit until the 2000s) |
IWAS World Tag Team Championship | Rey Misterio Jr.
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prior to August 17, 1996 | Never officially retired, but no defenses have occurred since 1999 when AAA split from IWAS |
IWC World Heavyweight Championship | El Mesias | November 13, 1993 | September 16, 2007 |
IWC World Middleweight Championship | Rey Misterio | August 29, 1993 | Never officially retired, but no defenses have occurred since 1995 when AAA split from IWC |
IWC World Minis Championship | Super Muñequito | March 12, 1994 | July 8, 1995 |
GPCW SUPER-X Monster Championship | La Parka
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December 10, 2004 | September 16, 2007 |
Mexican National Heavyweight Championship | Charly Manson | 1926[41] | December 2008[31] (continues to be used by CMLL) |
Mexican National Middleweight Championship | Octagón | 1933[42] | December 2008[31] (continues to be used by CMLL) |
Mexican National Welterweight Championship | El Torero | June 17, 1934 | 1998 (continues to be used by CMLL) |
Mexican National Cruiserweight Championship | La Parka
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1955 | 2007 |
Mexican National Mini-Estrella Championship | Mascarita Sagrada 2000 | 1992 | June 21, 2007 |
Mexican National Women's Championship | Lady Apache | November 13, 1983 | December 8, 2008 (continues to be used by CMLL) |
Mexican National Tag Team Championship | La Parka
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June 14, 1957 | December 25, 2011 (continues to be used by CMLL) |
Mexican National Women's Tag Team Championship | La Rosa and La Sirenita | April 10, 1990 | 1997 (continues to be used by CMLL) |
Mexican National Trios Championship | Blue Panther, Fuerza Guerrera and El Signo | March 10, 1985 | 2001 (continues to be used by CMLL) |
Mexican National Atómicos Championship | Chessman and Los Psycho Circus (Killer Clown, Psycho Clown and Zombie Clown)[43] | August 9, 1996[44] | January 24, 2009[31] |
UWA World Heavyweight Championship | Dr. Wagner Jr. | August 15, 1977 | October 7, 2011 |
UWA World Light Heavyweight Championship | Chessman | November 25, 1975 | September 16, 2007 (continues to be used by JTO) |
Other accomplishments
Accomplishment | Latest winner | Date won |
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Rey de Reyes | Psycho Clown | February 19, 2022 |
Copa Antonio Peña
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Pimpinela Escarlata | October 9, 2021[45] |
Alas de Oro | El Hijo del Vikingo | July 3, 2021 |
Copa Triplemania | Niño Hamburguesa | June 18, 2022 |
Lucha Capital (Women's) | Keyra
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December 4, 2019 |
Lucha Capital (Men's) | El Hijo del Vikingo | December 4, 2019 |
Lucha Fighter (Men's) | Pentagón Jr. | May 9, 2020 |
Lucha Fighter (Women's) | Lady Shani | May 9, 2020 |
See also
- List of professional wrestling promotions in Mexico
- List of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide personnel
- List of former Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide personnel
- AAA Hall of Fame
Notes
- A:a b – Most commonly wrritten simply as Asistencia, Asesoría y Administración.
- B:a – Not the same wrestler as Jesús Cristóbal Martínez Rodriguez who most famously wrestled as El Zorro in AAA.
References
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References
- Guerrero, Eddie (2005). Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-7434-9353-2.
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
- AAA at Galavisión
- AAA Title Histories