WWE has announced that the AAA star headlined the June 7 Worlds Collide event, which made history by setting new records for the newly formed company. This event was the first major WWE-AAA crossover since WWE’s acquisition of AAA in April. According to Variety, the show attracted the largest live audience ever in WWE’s history for YouTube broadcasts, peaking at 764,389 live viewers across WWE and WWEEspañol channels during the main event featuring AAA Mega Champion El Hijo Del Vikingo and WWE star Chad Gable. Over 4.1 million viewers watched the event within the first 24 hours on YouTube, with #WorldsCollide trending globally on X and WWE generating more than 32 million social media views across all platforms in the same time frame.
The event was headlined by the AAA Mega Championship match, where Raw’s Chad Gable fell short in a tough battle against El Hijo Del Vikingo. Following El Hijo Del Vikinko’s injury, updates on his condition have been provided. The event has been praised worldwide by fans and journalists alike, marking a significant milestone for WWE-AAA collaborative events.
Fan Take: This groundbreaking crossover not only introduces fresh matchups and talent to WWE fans, but it also signals a global expansion of wrestling entertainment that could reshape the sport’s future. The massive viewership and social media buzz highlight the growing appetite for international wrestling collaborations, promising exciting opportunities ahead.
