On Saturday, at the AAA television event broadcast on FOX Latin America, as well as WWE and AAA’s YouTube channels, El Grande Americano emerged victorious in a Qualifying Four-way match against Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., Omos, and Ethan Page. This win guarantees his place in the Finals of the Rey de Reyes 2026 tournament, scheduled for March 14th in Puebla, Mexico. The tournament is one of AAA’s most prestigious events, and reaching the finals marks a significant milestone for El Grande Americano.
El Grande Americano entered the match as a replacement for Pimpinela Escarlata, who was originally set to compete but was sidelined due to an attack earlier in the show by the Original El Grande Americano. The conflict arose after El Grande Americano challenged the Original to prove his authenticity by speaking Spanish, criticizing his limited vocabulary and reliance on AI-generated promos. Escarlata’s intervention backstage led to the Original Americano reacting violently, injuring Escarlata in the process.
Todo México celebra: El Grande Americano clasifica a la final del Torneo #ReyDeReyes 🥳 pic.twitter.com/IPZe78d3Rd
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
¡No, Pimpi! No te tocaba 😓, no te tocaba 🥲 pic.twitter.com/jUwZEqg7nM
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
The current Rey de Reyes 2026 event card includes the AAA Mega Championship match between El Hijo del Vikingo and champion Dominik Mysterio. The Rey de Reyes final will feature La Parka, Original El Grande Americano, El Grande Americano, and an undecided fourth competitor. The winner will also receive a ceremonial sword presented by Penta, adding to the tournament’s symbolic importance.
Dragon Lee Secures Number One Contender Status for Cruiserweight Title
In another highlight from Saturday’s AAA television broadcast, Dragon Lee defeated Jack Cartwheel in a match that designated him as the number one contender for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship. This victory positions Lee to challenge the current champion, Laredo Kid, at an upcoming AAA event, setting the stage for a highly anticipated title clash.
¡Dragon Lee es el retador #1 por el Campeonato Mundial Crucero AAA!(Ojito aquí, Laredo Kid ) pic.twitter.com/VZxDprlKuE
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Winning the contender’s match has elevated Dragon Lee’s status within the AAA roster, highlighting his ongoing pursuit of the Cruiserweight title. Fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the exact date and venue for the championship encounter between Dragon Lee and Laredo Kid.
Upcoming Matches Announced for Next Week’s AAA Broadcast
Saturday’s show also unveiled a new match scheduled for the March 7th AAA broadcast on FOX Latin America, WWE, and AAA’s YouTube platforms. The upcoming episode will feature a 2026 Rey de Reyes qualifying four-way match including Santos Escobar, Mr. Iguana, Psycho Clown, and Abismo Negro. This match will further shape the contenders for the Rey de Reyes tournament, intensifying the competition ahead of the main event in Puebla.
The build-up to the Rey de Reyes tournament and the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship match underscores AAA’s focus on high-stakes battles between top performers. With El Grande Americano’s advancement and Dragon Lee’s rise as the top cruiserweight contender, the upcoming weeks promise dramatic showdowns that could redefine championship hierarchies in AAA.
Todo México celebra: El Grande Americano clasifica a la final del Torneo #ReyDeReyes 🥳 pic.twitter.com/IPZe78d3Rd
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) March 1, 2026
¡No, Pimpi! No te tocaba 😓, no te tocaba 🥲 pic.twitter.com/jUwZEqg7nM
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) March 1, 2026
¡Dragon Lee es el retador #1 por el Campeonato Mundial Crucero AAA!
(Ojito aquí, Laredo Kid ) pic.twitter.com/VZxDprlKuE
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) March 1, 2026
