Tony Khan considering major new AEW signing has once again become a talking point, following a passionate public pitch by Ring of Honor World Champion Bandido at the recent Martes de Arena Mexico event, held in Arena Mexico. The possibility of new talent joining All Elite Wrestling comes after Bandido’s on-mic plea to bring CMLL’s standout Máscara Dorada into the Jacksonville-based company, spotlighting the ongoing collaboration between AEW, CMLL, and ROH.
The Martes de Arena Mexico event, a joint production by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), Ring of Honor (ROH), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), gathered top talent from across the globe and especially featured outstanding luchadores, reflecting AEW’s growing reputation as a haven for international wrestling stars. The collaboration culminated in a main event where Bandido successfully retained the ROH World Title against Máscara Dorada, an outcome that set the stage for a significant post-match moment.
Bandido Urges AEW to Sign Máscara Dorada
Following his championship victory, Bandido addressed the audience and made a direct appeal for Máscara Dorada to join AEW, highlighting the wrestler’s extraordinary skills. The intense emotion of the moment was captured when Bandido told the crowd:
“People, you have one of the best aerial wrestlers in 2025. Mascara Dorada you are awesome, which is why I demand that you are part of AEW…..All good, I will speak to Tony Khan, but you are for sure coming to AEW. Thank you!,”
said Bandido. —Bandido, Ring of Honor World Champion
This statement has fueled speculation and excitement about Tony Khan considering major new AEW signing opportunities, particularly for impressive luchadors from the Mexican wrestling scene.
Martes de Arena Mexico: Event Highlights and Results
The Martes de Arena Mexico show featured a lineup of high-profile matches, with a roster that included names like CRU, Josh Alexander, Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, and several other standouts from both the North American and Mexican wrestling circuits. The event’s success has generated hopes for more such joint ventures in the future, as AEW continues to showcase talent from diverse backgrounds.
The results from the event were as follows:
1. Bandido (c) defeated Máscara Dorada in the ROH World Championship Match.
2. Persephone overcame Red Velvet.
3. Hermanos Chavez (Ángel de Oro & Niebla Roja) (c) triumphed over CRU (Action Andretti & Lio Rush) to retain the CMLL World Tag Team Championship.
4. Hologram, accompanied by Alex Abrahantes, secured a win against Neón.
5. Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero & Último Guerrero) & Infernales (Euforia & Averno) bested The Don Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita, Kyle Fletcher, Hechicero & Rocky Romero).
6. Atlantis Jr. achieved victory over Josh Alexander.
What Lies Ahead for AEW and CMLL Collaborations
Building on the momentum from Martes de Arena Mexico, CMLL and All Elite Wrestling are set to hold their next co-promoted event, Grand Slam Mexico, at Arena Mexico this Wednesday. With Tony Khan considering major new AEW signing decisions and the ongoing partnership between these organizations, fans can expect more headline-worthy signings and exciting matches in the near future. As All Elite Wrestling continues to attract top luchadors like Bandido and potentially Máscara Dorada, the promotion maintains its status as a dynamic force in the evolving world of professional wrestling.
