WWE Plans “NXT Mexico” as Part of Long-Term Partnership with Lucha Libre AAA

WWE is moving forward with an ambitious plan to expand its developmental system beyond the United States. According to new details revealed by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the company’s long-term vision for its relationship with Lucha Libre AAA goes well beyond talent exchange or promotional alliances. WWE is reportedly aiming to use AAA as a direct developmental pipeline for NXT, shaping what could become an official NXT Mexico brand.

The strategy resembles the framework WWE previously implemented with NXT UK. The core idea is to identify, train, and prepare local talent in their home country under a system that aligns with WWE’s in-ring style and production standards. In this case, WWE plans to gradually shift AAA’s traditional lucha libre format to better reflect WWE’s own structure, focusing more on character development, match pacing, and narrative-driven storytelling.

According to the report, part of the plan involves bringing coaches from Mexico to WWE’s Performance Center in Orlando. There, these coaches will receive full training in WWE’s methodology and systems. Once trained, they would return to Mexico and begin instructing AAA talent under this newly standardized approach. This would allow future recruits to arrive at NXT already familiar with WWE’s expectations and match format, effectively eliminating the need for extensive retraining once they arrive in Florida.

This developmental alignment is not merely theoretical. The collaboration is already visible in ongoing programming and event crossovers. On August 16, during AAA’s flagship event Triplemania XXXIII, the promotion’s most prestigious title, the AAA Mega Championship, will be defended in a four-way match. Notably, three of the four competitors are currently under WWE contract. Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano are all scheduled to compete, raising eyebrows across the wrestling world and suggesting a much deeper connection than fans might have anticipated.

There are growing reports that WWE is considering allowing Dominik Mysterio to win the AAA Mega Championship at the event. If that decision goes forward, it would signal a new level of cooperation between the two companies and potentially serve as a launching point for future storyline integration between WWE and AAA content. It could also represent WWE’s most direct involvement in a non-WWE championship scene since its brief ventures into Japanese and UK promotions years ago.

Establishing NXT Mexico would not only expand WWE’s global footprint but would also allow the company to tap into the rich cultural tradition of lucha libre. Mexico has long been one of the most passionate wrestling markets in the world. By embedding itself directly into the Mexican wrestling infrastructure, WWE positions itself to recruit and develop a new generation of stars while respecting the local fan base and traditions.

While the concept of international NXT brands is not new, the success of this potential NXT Mexico project would depend on how seamlessly the two wrestling philosophies, WWE and lucha libre, can be blended. If done correctly, it could set the stage for a sustainable partnership that benefits both sides and revolutionizes how talent is developed in Latin America.

As more details unfold and Triplemania draws closer, the industry will be watching closely. Whether or not Dominik Mysterio leaves Mexico as champion, the road to NXT Mexico seems to have already begun.