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New number one contender crowned for AAA Cruiserweight Championship

Posted on by Shounak Chakrabarti

A new number one contender was crowned for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship.

In the first match of the night at AAA Noche de Los Grandes week two, fans saw Cruz Del Toro vs. Joaquin Wilde vs. Lince Dorado vs. Mini Vikingo vs. Octagon Jr. compete against each other for earning a shot at the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship.

Following a closely contested fight and a spot that involved Octagon Jr.’s injury, it was Lince Dorado who finalized his spot to challenge for the Cruiserweight title.

The final moments of the match saw tension rise between Wilde and Del Toro, before Dorado interfered and turned their attention toward him. In the end, Dorado dropped a Shooting Star Press on Wilde to keep him down for the three-count and earn the opportunity.

As of now, AAA has yet to confirm the Cruiserweight championship match between Dorado and Rey Fenix.

Fenix had previously won the title from Ladero Kid on the week 1 episode of Noche de Los Grandes.

AAA Noche de Los Grandes week two live results: Rey Mysterio to address AAA

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AAA Noche de los Grandes Week 2 will air tonight on Fox in Latin America and on Facebook and YouTube elsewhere.

Scheduled for tonight’s show is a six-woman tag team match with Lola Vice, Bayley, and La Catalina facing Las Tóxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra, and Maravilla).

There will also be a fatal five-way match for the number one contendership to the AAA Cruiserweight Championship, currently held by Rey Fenix after he defeated Laredo Kid for the belt last week. The five competitors booked for tonight’s match are Mini Vikingo, Octagón Jr., Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro, and Lince Dorado.

Also scheduled for tonight, Rey Mysterio will address AAA after having been revealed as the promotion’s new general manager last week.

Announced for tonight’s AAA Noche de los Grandes Week 2:

  • Lola Vice, Bayley & La Catalina vs. Las Tóxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra & Maravilla)
  • Mini Vikingo vs. Octagón Jr. vs. Joaquin Wilde vs. Cruz Del Toro vs. Lince Dorado in a number one contender’s match for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship

Rey Mysterio addresses AAA

Our live coverage kicks off at 10 p.m. Eastern.

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Noche de los Grandes has already paid for itself many times over. Last week, we had what is arguably the match of the year between El Grande Americano and (the former) Original El Grande Americano. A match that was so good, they actually tacked it onto the end of RAW, just to show it off.

Tonight we get a pair of high-level multi-person matches and if I were a betting man (which I’m not) I’d have my money on both of these matches delivering. Plus we get to hear from AAA GM Rey Mysterio Jr, because it just wouldn’t be a WWE show without an extended talking segment and/or authority figure angle.

With all that said and done though, lets tighten our laces and get Noche de los Grandes night two underway!

AAA Cruiserweight Title #1 Contender’s Match: Mini Vikingo vs. Octagón Jr. vs. Joaquin Wilde vs. Cruz Del Toro vs. Lince Dorado

And this is a pretty good way to do it! Laredo Kid lost the Cruiserweight title last week to Rey Fenix, so now we need to know who’s got next!

After a brief scrum off the bell LWO members Wilde and Del Toro double teamed Vikingo, tossing the smallest man in the ring around with suplexes and finally sending him to the outside. When that happened, Wilde tried to roll up Del Toro and steal one, but only got a two count.

Del Toro got a quick pin attempt off of a high flying move, but neither man was able to get one over on the other. Dorado and Octagon came back in and both tried a pin, but neither could get it. Octagon went up top and hit a diving armdrag before Dorado countered a monkey flip.

Dorado dispatched Octagon to the outisde, but that just opened things up for Vikingo to come back in. Dorado got him on his shoulders, but Vikingo countered it into a headscissor takedown. Vikingo used his gymnast-like skills to take down Octagon as well, but Wilde grabbed his ankle from the outside and pulled him to a stop.

Del Toro hit a tornado off the top turnbuckle to take Dorado, Octagon and Wilde down, leaving him one on one with Vikingo. He went for a pop up powerbomb, but Vikingo countered it into a takedown. Dorado hit a double stunner on Wilde and Del Toro, but Wilde hit a DDT on him.

Dorado came back with a brainbuster and then a shooting star press on Wilde. Everyone else was on the outside so he hooked the leg and 1-2-3, Dorado became the #1 Contender to Rey Fenix’s Cruiserweight title.

Match Result: Lince Dorado defeated Mini Vikingo, Octagón Jr, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro.

-Backstage footage was show of the War Raiders and El Hijo de Vikingo celebrating their title victories from last week. Spoiler: They were stoked.

Rey Mysterio then took questions from “the media” (aka two guys holding cell phones next to his face) about everything happening in AAA. He said:

  • Mask Vs Mask Was awesome.
  • WWE is doing a Latin America tour throughout September.
  • He will be fair when it comes to Dominick Mysterio.
  • Speaking of the AAA Mega Champion, Dominick will appear on the June 20th episode of AAA.
  • Whomever is Mega Champion at the time will defend the title at Triplemania Night two in September.

-Backstage footage from last week was shown of El Grande Americano with Los Americanos thanking his friends and fans for supporting him.

Six-Woman Tag Match: Lola Vice, Bayley & La Catalina vs. Las Tóxicas (Flammer, La Hiedra & Maravilla)

Las Toxicas came down to the ring in a set of cheerleader outfits much to JBL’s excitement. Even though she came out to her “role model” music, it was clear that in Mexico, Bayley is all hugger. Vice and Catalina came out to great ovations and we were ready to go.

Flammer looked to start things off against Catalina but she didn’t want to give the crowd what they wanted, so she tagged in Maravilla instead. She lasted a few minutes before Hiedra came in to face a takedown from Catalina.

Vice tagged in and kicked her way to ta two count. She and Hiedra exchanged blows with Vice coming out on top. Vice used her patented glute-based offense, which brought everyone into the ring. Las Toxicas fell to a triple suplex though and they all went to the outside.

Back in the ring, Hiedra bounced Vice’s head off the turnbuckle, Isolating her in the Toxicas corner. They all tagged in and out, hitting her with strikes and slams. Flammer got a two count off of a meteora and pushed Bayley and Catalina off the ring apron.

Flammer hit vice with a lariat for another two count, then put her in a full nelson/waist lock submission. Vice tossed her through the ropes and got a tag to Bayley who cleared the ring. Hiedra was left to face Bayley and she hit her with a through the rope DDT.

Bayley dropped an elbow from up top, but Maravilla kicked out at two. Las Toxicas came together for a triple team, with Flammer adding a dropkick on to the end of it. Catalina broke up the pin and she and Flammer talked trash while the ref got everyone sorted.

Bayley came back to life and tagged in Catalina officially so she could hit a moonsault from the top rope on Flammer. Maravilla and Hiedra came in and when the dust settled, Maravilla ate a suplex from Bayley.

Catalina and Flammer tagged in and Catalina met her with a hip attack and big running knee. She quickly covered her and got the pin for her tream.

Match Result: Lola Vice, Bayley & La Catalina defeated Las Tóxicas

Natalya is ‘blown away’ by Undertaker & Jeremy Borash’s work in AAA

Posted on by Shounak Chakrabarti

Natalya recently revealed her reaction to The Undertaker & Jeremy Borash’s AAA work.

Ever since WWE acquired AAA last year, 2025, the promotion has seen a significant rise in mainstream wrestling as well as heaps of compliments on its booking.

WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker is one of the main heads behind AAA’s booking and creative. Recently, fans and critics have heaped praise on the legend for his booking and content direction in AAA. Alongside The Undertaker, WWE’s Vice President of Content and Development, Jeremy Borash, is also one of the names responsible for AAA’s current rise.

Recently speaking on The Busted Open Radio, Natalya heaped praise and exclaimed how she was “blown away” by their work in AAA.

“I will say that [The Undertaker]Taker and Jeremy Borash – Jeremy Borash, he works alongside Taker at AAA. A lot of people know JB as being somebody that puts together the most amazing video packages in WWE. He puts together, if you see some of the best video packages in the company, usually JB is behind a lot of them,” she said.

“And so to see what Taker, who by the way – Taker is not known for being a luchador. When you see what Undertaker has built in just the last six months of booking at AAA alongside Jeremy Borash and, of course, the people that had been in place in Triple A that work with them. Taker is very, very collaborative.

“I’m just blown away. Like, I think that Taker has really stepped into this new role and he is proving why his influence past the ring may be one of his greatest accomplishments,” she added.

AAA recently hosted the Noches de Los Grandes event, which was headlined by the highly acclaimed El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match.

Will Ospreay responds to criticism comparing his career & AAA mask vs. mask match

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Will Ospreay has reacted to a critique regarding the comparison between his career and the recent El Grande Americano vs. OG El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match at AAA Noche de Los Grandes.

Ospreay responded to the clip of Wrestling Republic praising the mask vs. mask match where a comparison was made between that and Ospreay’s matches, saying that it will be remembered more.

“Yet 10 years on people still talk about the ricochet match. I still get tagged in the Ibushi rana spot. First British person to ever win the IWGP title. Had Assassins Creed rehire Ezio to narrate me to Wembley,” Ospreay wrote as shared some of his own historic moments.

“And if you can’t remember any of the matches is because people barely remember what happened last week let alone 14 years of consistently being on top my field without ever being promoted by anything from the Fed,” he further continued.

While the British wrestler listed down his own achievements, he also paid his due respect to the mask vs. mask match.

“Mask vs mask was fucking awesome, won’t take anything away from it but I’m in my own lane never trying to compete with anyone but myself. But continue the conversation, I’ll keep myself busy making towns.”

Ben Allison, who previously made the remark, later clarified what he meant and responded to Ospreay’s statement.

“To be clear – I didn’t say it’s more memorable than anything you’ve done, as it simply isn’t, I said I believe in the HISTORY BOOKS in 30 years it’ll be remembered more than any specific match you’ve had up to this point. The ricochet one could easily be argued, but I still think the concept of a mask vs mask match where everyone knew who both guys were under the mask, but it still did the biggest numbers in the history of AAA, will be written about more. As I said, I do STRONGLY believe you are the best in the world right now.

“In the full clip that’s not what I’m saying at all! I’m saying the match will be remember in 30-40 years than any of this generations other top matches including any from Will Ospreay. The reason Ospreay was used is because like I said, I believe he is the best in the world so best example to use,” Allison further clarified.

Kane ‘really proud’ of Undertaker’s AAA booking success

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Kane is “really proud” of the success his kayfabe brother is having in Lucha Libre AAA creative.

Since WWE’s acquisition of AAA, Undertaker has become an important figure behind the scenes in helping to book the lucha libre promotion. AAA reached the highest point of its WWE era so far last weekend, with the El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) vs. Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) mask match receiving praise as one of the best things to happen in pro wrestling all year.

On Mostly Sports with Mark Titus and Brandon Walker today, Kane reacted to how well Undertaker and AAA are doing.

“Man, it’s amazing. I’m so proud of him. He’s running AAA, which WWE bought, a Mexican promotion, and it’s super hot. I think it just shows how talented he is,” Kane said. “He is the only person that could have made The Undertaker believable. Anybody else, they could have never pulled that. Well, his ability in wrestling transcends that even. Now he’s booking and running a company. As you said, hottest match of the year. The promotion is super hot. And I’m just really proud of what he’s doing.”

While Undertaker has stayed around pro wrestling after the conclusion of his in-ring career, Kane — real name Glenn Jacobs — entered politics and is currently serving his final term as mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.

Kaiser defeated Gable in the mask match at Noche de Los Grandes and will now keep the Americano gimmick moving forward. AAA has Triplemania, traditionally its biggest show of the year, coming up on September 11 and 13 with the respective nights being held in Las Vegas and Mexico City.

Undertaker comments on AAA Noche de Los Grandes —

Following Saturday’s event, Undertaker sent out a tweet thanking everyone who watched Noche de Los Grandes and made the atmosphere electric.

“The atmosphere was electric. The world was watching. History was made,” his X account posted. “To all those in attendance in Monterrey and for everyone who watched #AAANocheDeLosGrandes wherever you did…thank you for making it a truly epic night for @luchalibreaaa!”

Title Changes On This Day in Wrestling (June 3rd): NWA, WCW, WWE, GHC and more

Posted on by Jake Skudder

According to wrestlingdata.com, a total of 287 title changes have taken place on this date across promotions around the world. Here are some of the most important championship moments tied to June 3rd.

Title changes on June 3rd

YearChampionshipNew champion(s)
1965All Asia Tag Team TitlesBilly Red Lyons & The Destroyer
1971WWWF World Tag Team TitlesCrazy Luke Graham & Tarzan Tyler
1983Mexican National Middleweight TitleVacant
1983NWA World Middleweight TitleLizmark
1991WCW World 6-Man Tag Team TitlesBadstreet, Jimmy Garvin & Michael Hayes
1991WCW World Television TitleSteve Austin
2002WWE Hardcore TitleBradshaw
2006ROH Top of the Class TrophyShane Hagadorn
2007ECW World TitleBobby Lashley
2011AJPW World Junior Heavyweight TitleVacant
2011AJPW World Tag Team TitlesVacant
2018AAA Mega TitleJeff Jarrett
2019WWE United States TitleSamoa Joe
2025GHC Heavyweight Tag Team TitlesDaiki Inaba & Manabu Soya

Early title changes (1965-1983)

Billy Red Lyons and The Destroyer captured the All Asia Tag Team Titles in 1965. Six years later, in 1971, Crazy Luke Graham and Tarzan Tyler claimed the WWWF World Tag Team Titles.

The Mexican National Middleweight Title was declared vacant, while the NWA World Middleweight Title went to Lizmark.

1991 in WCW

WCW Main Event 1991 took place on this day, seeing Badstreet, Jimmy Garvin, and Michael Hayes win the WCW World 6-Man Tag Team Titles. Steve Austin also captured the WCW World Television Title at the same show, years before he reinvented himself as “Stone Cold” and became one of the biggest stars the business has ever produced.

The 2000s: hardcore, ROH, and ECW

In 2002, Bradshaw added the WWE Hardcore Title to his résumé. Shane Hagadorn also won the ROH Top of the Class Trophy in 2026. Bobby Lashley also captured the ECW World Title in 2027

Recent title changes (2011–2025)

All Japan Pro Wrestling saw two of its championships vacated on June 3rd, 2011: the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title and the AJPW World Tag Team Titles.

In 2018, Jeff Jarrett won the AAA Mega Title in Mexico. In 2019, Samoa Joe claimed the WWE United States Title. In 2025, Daiki Inaba and Manabu Soya teamed to win the GHC Heavyweight Tag Team Titles in Pro Wrestling NOAH.

JBL believes WWE will try to replicate AAA success in the UK and Japan

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AAA commentator and former WWE Champion JBL recently discussed the share sales of NJPW to TV Asahi and CyberAgent. Speaking on Something To Wrestle With, Layfield discussed the strategy WWE has taken with AAA, saying that he believes the plan is to replicate it in the UK and Japan:

“I’m surprised they [NJPW] went to a TV company, though, and not to WWE. I really thought WWE would buy one of the Japanese companies, and they still may.

“It was years ago, I mean, years ago, it was mid-’90s, when I would hear Vince talk about what his plans were for global domination, and this fits right into it, the exact same plan. The plan is not necessarily owned by Vince, but maybe that’s where it came from, because certainly Hunter was Vince’s right-hand guy. Vince thought for a long time he would have television networks and training centers in all the different continents, except for, of course, Antarctica, but six different continents.

“I think what they did with AAA, I think what they have a potential to do in the U.K., I think they’re going to do that in Japan. I think you’re going to see that. I think I’d be very surprised if by the end of the year that WWE has not bought something in Japan, or at least partnered with Japan.”

WWE Global Localisation

WWE’s global localisation plans have been halted somewhat since the early 2020s, due to the pandemic and changes in market conditions. NXT UK was expected to be rebranded to NXT Europe, and the plans for a quasi version of NXT Japan have at least been talked about in the past in some capacity.

With the initial success of AAA and WWE now being under the TKO umbrella, it’s probably more likely that the company will look to purchase companies outright going forward, rather than branding NXT in these different territories. WWE has worked with Pro Wrestling NOAH during the past few years and previously had relationships in the UK with the likes of PROGRESS and ICW.

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B&V: NOCHE DE LOS GRANDES, plus GRANNY

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The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including an attempt to fix Granny’s computer to open the show, then her usual segment with wrestling (Penta vs. Je’Von!), soaps and trivia, a guilt trip, and more! Then the boys review AAA Noche de los Grandes with the mask vs. mask match! A fun show as always so check it out~!

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WOR: Askren returns, RAW report, CMLL and AAA, Ray Stevens

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including Ben Askren returning from near-death and a double lung transplant to wrestle again, Grand Slam Mexico, Balor moves to Smackdown, AAA and CMLL notes, gotta talk about Conor and Ray Stevens, and the RAW report. A fun show as always so check it out!

Timestamps:
Start: Update on WWE PLE lawsuit, Ben Askren returning to amateur wrestling for RAF match
9:10: When AEW Grand Slam Mexico will take place, more on upcoming WWE Mexico tour, Finn Balor moves to SmackDown
14:07: CMLL notes, ratings
23:15: More on controversial Holly Holm decision, Conor McGregor fight ticket sales, BJ Penn found not fit to stand trial
30:58: Why WWE is running Triplemania in Las Vegas, WWE Raw recap
54:26: Dave tells Ray Stevens stories

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JBL calls Chad Gable ‘best wrestler in the world’

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Shockwaves from AAA’s mask vs. mask match between the Grande Americanos last weekend continue to reverberate throughout the wrestling world. And one of the announcers on the call that night says that match, and one participant in particular, represent the best that wrestling has to offer. 

John “Bradshaw”Layfield was on the mic as El Grando Americano defeated Original Grande Americano on Saturday night in Monterrey, Mexico. The Original then unmasked and identified himself as Chad Gable. 

JBL didn’t mince words when discussing the match in an appearance on Busted Open Radio. 

“I think Chad Gable’s the best wrestler in the world,” Layfield said. “And I don’t think it’s close. That was absolutely amazing, what he and [Ludwig] Kaiser did.” 

Layfield was also impressed with how Gable changed his character to work in front of a new audience. 

“It’s easy to be kind of a campy heel like he was in WWE with the videos with the Varsity Club or whatever the heck it was,” Layfield said, momentarily forgetting the name of the Alpha Academy. “But then all of a sudden to try to get heat down in Mexico, that’s different level. It’s not even the same business. He had a match down there with La Parka that was just phenomenal.”

JBL was also quick to praise Ludwig Kaiser, the man behind the El Grande Americano mask.

“Kaiser created all this,” he said. “Kaiser created all this with learning the language. Not just learning the language—as we used to say in Texas, he wasn’t learning Spanish, he was learning Mexican. The local dialect was what he was learning, which was absolutely amazing, what he’s done.”

Of course, the AAA fans themselves played a big part in the night’s success. 

“Mexican fans are just passionate fans,” Layfield said. “They love their lucha libre, and they love their stars, and they get into things, and they enjoy it. And that’s what you saw, them at their very best. And I thought you saw wrestling at its very best. I was absolutely blown away by what they did in the match.”

AAA announces sponsorship deal with Ram trucks

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Fresh off their biggest match since they were purchased by WWE, AAA has announced they will be sponsored by some big vehicles.

WWE announced in a press release that Ram is now the “Official Truck Partner” of AAA.

For viewers, this means the Ram logo will be shown on the ring mat and in “key jumbotron placements” at AAA events. The press release specifically mentioned the TripleMania show in Mexico City on Sunday, September 13. 

The press release identified Mark “Undertaker” Calaway as AAA’s executive producer. “This partnership with Ram marks an exciting step forward for AAA as we to continue to grow and collaborate with world-class brands to elevate the experience for our passionate fans,” it quotes Undertaker as saying. “Together, we share a commitment to authenticity and passion, while celebrating the energy and spirit that makes lucha libre so special in Mexico.”

Ram had already been named the official truck of WWE, UFC, and PBR rodeo last December. 

On Saturday night in Arena Monterrey, El Grande Americano defeated Original Grande Americano in a mask vs. mask match. Original Grande Americano then took his mask off, identified himself as Chad Gable, declared that the winner was the only Grande Americano, and vowed to return to AAA under the Gable name. 

WOL: Mask vs. Mask, Clash in Italy, King and Queen of the Ring

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Wrestling Observer Live with Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor is back with tons to talk about including the AAA mask vs. mask match, WWE Clash in Italy, the King and Queen of the ring, Dynamite and Collision ratings, all the news from the weekend and so much more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

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WWE airing El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match on Netflix

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WWE is hoping to get as many eyes as possible on the El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match from Lucha Libre AAA.

The rivalry between El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) and Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) culminated with Kaiser getting the victory at AAA Noche de Los Grandes this past Saturday. The match has become an instant classic, earning Kaiser and Gable praise from fans and their WWE peers. WWE management apparently thinks very highly of the match as well, with it being announced during Raw today (June 1) that, immediately after the episode ends, WWE will be airing an encore presentation of the mask vs. mask match on Netflix.

Kaiser vs. Gable originally aired on WWE’s YouTube channel, where AAA’s TV is broadcast for free every week for viewers outside of Mexico, Central America, and South America (except Brazil). AAA airs on Fox Mexico in those markets.

The Kaiser vs. Gable rivalry is likely to be in strong contention for 2026’s Feud of the Year in all of professional wrestling. Though Gable originally introduced the character, Kaiser assumed the Americano gimmick last year when Gable was forced out of action due to injury. The two started feuding after Gable returned, and Kaiser became a huge babyface in Mexico during the process.

Kaiser’s May arrest briefly put this mask vs. mask match in jeopardy, but the state of Florida did not object to his motion to continue traveling domestically and internationally while the battery case plays out. A pre-trial conference in the case, where the alleged victim is a male resident of Kaiser’s apartment complex, is scheduled for July 16.

AAA’s next major events —

Coming out of Noche de Los Grandes, AAA has Triplemania 34 — its biggest annual event — set to be held over two nights on September 11 and 13. Night one is set for Las Vegas, with night two being held in Mexico City.

AAA could potentially add another big show to its upcoming schedule with Verano de Escandalo 2026 rumored for July 25.

WOR: Clash in Italy, AAA mask vs. mask, CMLL vs. WWE, tons more!

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Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the AAA mask vs. mask show, WWE Clash in Italy, tons of AAA and CMLL news notes, Best of the Super Juniors, the Collision report, all the weekend news and more! A fun show as always so check it out~!

Timestamps:
Start: The Americano mask vs. mask match from AAA Noche de los Grandes
8:35: WWE announces tour same weekend as CMLL Anniversario show, Octagon Jr. injury update
14:33: The rest of AAA Noche de los Grandes night one, CMLL notes
23:36: WWE Clash in Italy recap, King & Queen of the Ring tournament brackets
48:58: When exactly SmackDown moves back to 2 hours, NJPW Best of the Super Juniors update, Holly Holm controversial boxing decision loss
55:46: AEW Collision recap

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B&V: WWE Clash in Italy, plus thoughts on Grande vs. Grande

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The Bryan & Vinny Show is back with tons to talk about including a few thoughts on the Grande vs. Grande mask vs. mask match from AAA this weekend, an absolutely incredible must-see, and a show that suffered by having to follow it, WWE Clash in Italy which ended with some lame-ass finishes apparently designed to build towards Saudi. A fun show as always so check it out~!

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