The WWE X AAA Worlds Collide event has been recognized in a historical book after taking over the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, marking a significant milestone. WWE’s acquisition of AAA during WrestleMania weekend was a major move, representing the first true step toward a future partnership between the two organizations.
The event was highly entertaining, blending new talent, unique gimmicks, and diverse wrestling styles, with Lucha Libre taking center stage. Now that the show has concluded, WWE can take away valuable lessons, both positive and negative.
WWE fans have shown they enjoy humorous and quirky characters, as exemplified by the standout “Iguana,” whose eccentric gimmick wouldn’t have been seen in WWE before. This playful character quickly won over the crowd and suggests that WWE could experiment more with unconventional personas without sacrificing fan engagement.
On the flip side, WWE’s current Luchador wrestlers are often seen as lacking distinctive characters. In contrast, AAA stars like Psycho Piero, Aerostar, Pagano, and others displayed strong individual styles and charisma, highlighting WWE’s need to better develop and present their Luchador talent.
Regarding competition, WWE won three of the five matches against AAA at Worlds Collide, maintaining their dominance even in collaborative events. While WWE consistently secures the upper hand, allowing rival promotions to score wins could boost those brands without diminishing WWE’s stature, potentially attracting more fans to the sport.
Importantly, the event proved that Lucha Libre has a place in WWE when presented effectively. The audience appreciated the fast-paced, dynamic style, demonstrating that WWE can successfully incorporate diverse wrestling styles from around the world, enriching their product.
Fan Take: This collaboration signals a promising future where WWE embraces originality and diversity in wrestling styles, enhancing entertainment value for fans. If WWE continues to integrate fresh characters and global styles like Lucha Libre, it could lead to more exciting programming and broaden the sport’s appeal worldwide.
