AAA’s Heroes Inmortales XVII hits Mexico Metropolis tonight, bringing a loaded card and a strong tribute to the person who began all of it—Antonio Peña.
Rey Mysterio opened the occasion’s broadcast with an emotional message, honoring the legacy of the legendary lucha libre pioneer, whereas his son Dominik Mysterio prepares to defend the AAA Mega Championship in the primary occasion.
Rey’s pre-show video message put Peña’s affect entrance and heart, recognizing him as greater than only a promoter or government—he was the architect of contemporary lucha libre.
“Antonio Peña was greater than a visionary. He was a creator. A pioneer. A person who dared to redefine what lucha libre could possibly be.”
Rey went on to say how Peña’s spirit nonetheless guides the promotion and its performers, from seasoned veterans to the brand new era.
“At this time, your entire AAA roster carries his legacy ahead with the identical ardour, the identical imaginative and prescient, and the identical love for the artwork of lucha libre. From the arenas of Mexico to followers all around the world, the spirit of Antonio Peña lives on.”
Tonight’s occasion takes place on the Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera in Mexico Metropolis and options main title bouts throughout a number of divisions. Dominik Mysterio—who surprised the lucha world by turning into AAA Mega Champion—will defend his title in opposition to former WWE and NXT star Dragon Lee in a marquee showdown. Additionally on the cardboard:
- Laredo Child defends the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship in a four-way in opposition to Lince Dorado, Aerostar, and Jack Cartwheel.
- Reina de Reinas Champion Flammer places her title on the road in a triple risk match with Natalya and Faby Apache.
- AAA World Tag Crew Champions Pagano & Psycho Clown will defend their titles in an open problem.
- Chik Tormenta faces off in opposition to Lola Vice in singles motion.
With Rey honoring the previous and Dominik stepping up within the current, Heroes Inmortales XVII is shaping as much as be greater than only a present—it’s an announcement of pleasure, legacy, and lucha libre’s future.
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