SPOILER: Former WWE World Champion Arrives To AAA
AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio announced the arrival of a former WWE World Champion. Damian Priest has since made his debut during televised tapings. The promotion also featured a title defense for the NXT Women's Championship.
What changed
Damian Priest's debut is now confirmed via taped results for the June 27 and July 4 episodes.
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Damian Priest Debuts in AAA Following Rey Mysterio Tease
confidence 90%AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio announced the arrival of a former WWE World Champion. Damian Priest has since made his debut during televised tapings. The promotion also featured a title defense for the NXT Women's Championship.
What's confirmed:
- Rey Mysterio announced a former WWE World Champion would join AAA.
- Damian Priest made his debut in AAA.
- Lola Vice retained the NXT Women's Title during AAA tapings.
Still unconfirmed:
- Damian Priest delivered an in-ring promo during his debut.
- Rey Fenix and Nathan Frazer competed for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship on SmackDown.
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Damian Priest Debuts in AAA Following Rey Mysterio Tease
confidence 95%AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio announced the arrival of a former WWE World Champion. Fans at a recent taping reported that Damian Priest made his debut with an in-ring promo. The promotion is also hosting a WWE NXT Women's title defense.
What's confirmed:
- Rey Mysterio is the General Manager of AAA.
- Damian Priest made his AAA debut during the June 20 television tapings.
- The WWE NXT Women's title will be defended on AAA television.
- Rey Mysterio was named AAA General Manager on May 23, 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- Some fans initially guessed Alberto Del Rio would be the former champion appearing in AAA.