WWE Has Considered Giving Top Star Another Title: Report
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The partnership between WWE and Lucha Libre AAA could be about to reach a new level. A new report suggests that WWE is considering having one of its top heels, Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, win the prestigious AAA Mega Championship.
According to a new report from WrestleVotes, the idea of Mysterio capturing AAA's top prize has been discussed within WWE. The move would make him a dual champion across two major promotions.
A "Dirty Dom" Championship Reign in Mexico?
Dominik Mysterio is already scheduled to compete for the AAA Mega Championship at the upcoming Triplemania XXXIII event in August. He will be part of a four-way match against the current champion, Hijo del Vikingo, and fellow WWE superstars Dragon Lee and El Grande Americano.
The new report from WrestleVotes indicates that WWE is considering having Mysterio win that match. This would be the most significant development in the WWE-AAA partnership since WWE's acquisition of the legendary lucha libre promotion was announced during WrestleMania weekend.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Nia Jax and Bianca Belair in action during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Nia Jax and Bianca Belair in action during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California.
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Rejecting a Legacy, Claiming a Kingdom
A victory for "Dirty Dom" in AAA would be the ultimate act of defiance for his character. Since his shocking heel turn on his legendary father, Rey Mysterio, Dominik's entire persona has been built on rejecting his family's beloved legacy. While his father is arguably the greatest luchador of all time, Dominik has mocked lucha libre traditions and has become one of the most hated villains in WWE.
After making a surprise appearance at a recent AAA event to a massive ovation, Mysterio declared his intention to win the Mega Title and become the new "King of the Luchadores." For him to potentially achieve this by defeating a revered champion like Hijo del Vikingo would be a massive storyline development.
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A New Era for a Storied Title
The AAA Mega Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in the world outside of WWE. It has been held by a who's who of wrestling legends, including Kenny Omega, who had a record-setting reign with the belt while he was also the AEW World Champion. A reign for a WWE-contracted star like Mysterio would bring even more international attention to the title.
Before he can focus on his ambitions in Mexico, however, Dominik Mysterio has a major title defense this weekend. At SummerSlam, he is scheduled to defend his Intercontinental Championship against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
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