Tag: rey de reyes 2026

WOL: Why was Cody Rhodes so annoying on WWE SmackDown?

Posted on by Jim Valley

It’s the Saturday Wrestling Observer Live with Jim Valley.

OVW referee Dallas Edwards released a positive message from the hospital regarding his unfortunate, dangerous and scary incident at OVW in Kentucky on Thursday.

On Friday’s WWE SmackDown, was Cody Rhodes being annoying on purpose during the contract signing with Randy Orton? He was so syrupy sweet and nice to Orton, so it was no wonder part of the crowd booed him. Is this the direction to WrestleMania or just for the angle?

Also, Jim talks about Rey de Reyes night one on Saturday and who is leaving AAA: Dom or Vikingo?

Plus, CMLL, New Japan Cup, AEW Collision, Jelly Roll, Danhausen, Kit Wilson and lots more. Another packed Saturday so here we go.

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Penta to kick off AAA Rey de Reyes 2026

Posted on by Joseph Currier

An appearance by WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta will be kicking off AAA Rey de Reyes 2026.

It was already known that Penta would be in Puebla, Mexico for the event and presenting the Rey de Reyes winner with their ceremonial sword. It’s now been announced that Penta will be opening the broadcast as well.

The event is taking place this Saturday and will see La Parka, Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable), El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser), and Santos Escobar face off to determine the Rey de Reyes tournament winner. Along with the sword, the winner receives a future AAA Mega Championship shot.

Dominik Mysterio is the current AAA Mega Champion and has a title defense against El Hijo del Vikingo at Rey de Reyes. If Vikingo loses, he cannot challenge for the title again while Dominik is champion.

Until recently, Dominik had been a double champion, holding both the AAA Mega Championship and WWE Intercontinental title. Penta dethroned him for the latter belt on the March 2 episode of Raw.

Rey de Reyes is being broadcast as a multi-week special, airing on Fox Latin America in Mexico, Central America, and South America (except for Brazil). It will air on YouTube for viewers outside of those regions. The lineup for week one this Saturday includes the Rey de Reyes final, Dominik vs. Vikingo, and an open challenge by AAA Reina de Reinas Champion Flammer.

La Hiedra vs. Lola Vice, Rey de Reyes qualifer set for next week’s AAA on Fox

Posted on by Bryan Rose

A match featuring Mr. Iguana as a special referee is part of next week’s AAA lineup.

During this week’s show, La Hierda was seen talking to Mr. Iguana when Lola Vice appeared, also taking interest in Iguana. It was agreed that Hiedra and Vice would meet on next week’s show, with Mr. Iguana as referee. Whoever wins the match would team with Mr. Iguana to face Ethan Page and Chelsea Green for the Mixed Tag Team titles on the February 7 edition of the program.

The first qualifier for the Rey de Reyes tournament will also take place. Jack Cartwheel, Aerostar, Apollo Crews, and La Parka will meet in a four-way match with the winner advancing to the finals. It was revealed during Saturday’s show that Penta will appear at Rey de Reyes on March 14 and will present the ceremonial sword to the winner of the tournament.

Here is the lineup for next week’s AAA on Fox:

AAA on Fox (January 31)

  • Rey de Reyes qualifier: Jack Cartwheel vs. Aerostar vs. Apollo Crews vs. La Parka
  • Lola Vice vs. La Hiedra (special guest referee Mr. Iguana)