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Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Reportedly Signs International Wrestler
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE has reportedly signed another star who made a strong impression during the company's recent partnership events with Lucha Libre AAA. Octagon Jr. is believed to have inked a new contract with WWE. The company's acquisition of AAA led to the WWE-AAA Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank weekend in Los Angeles. The events introduced new faces like Mr. Iguana and Psycho Clown to the WWE fans. Octagon Jr. Reportedly Signs With WWE According to a report from Octagon Jr. has officially signed with WWE. He is reportedly no longer taking independent bookings and will be full-time with the company. The 34-year-old impressed during the crossover weekend. At Worlds Collide, he teamed with Mr. Iguana and Aero Star to defeat Lince Dorado, Dragon Lee, and Cruz Del Toro. Later that same night at Money in the Bank, he was involved in another high-profile match. He unsuccessfully challenged Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 16: Psycho Clown celebrates his victory against Hijo del Fantasma and Blue Demon at the Movistar Arena during an AAA World Wide Wrestling match on November 16, 2018 in Bogota, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Decorated AAA Champion Is WWE Bound The signing adds another decorated luchador to the WWE roster. Octagon Jr. has held multiple championships throughout his career. He is a former AAA Latin American Champion and a former AAA World Trios Champion. He has also held the MLW Caribbean Heavyweight Championship. WWE's working relationship with Lucha Libre AAA has occurred in two distinct eras. The first was a brief talent exchange in the mid-1990s, most notably at the 1997 Royal Rumble, where several top AAA stars like Mil Máscaras and Pierroth competed on the WWE stage. For nearly three decades after, the two companies had no formal partnership. The relationship was rekindled under Triple H, leading to talent appearing on each other's shows. This culminated in the major WWE-AAA Worlds Collide event in June 2025, which also featured talent from TNA. The co-branded show was seen as a huge success, leading to reports that WWE signed several key luchadors who impressed during the event, including Psycho Clown and Octagon Jr., establishing a deeper connection between the promotions. WWE signing so many new AAA talents and having them be on its roster will hurt the drawing power of AAA, as they're losing some of their biggest stars. However, it will give a new influx of talent for WWE, and that's needed. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Worlds Collide 2025: Dominik Mysterio to defend Intercontinental title against Octagon Jr. at Money in the Bank
A fast-paced six-man tag team match kicked off WWE x AAA Worlds Collide, featuring AAA stars Octagon Jr., Mr. Iguana, and Aero Star taking on WWE's Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Lince Dorado. The crowd was fully behind the AAA team, especially Mr. Iguana, who played to the audience with his toy iguana and dramatic antics. Each man had his moment, but it was Octagon Jr. who impressed the most. After a wild sequence of dives and strikes, he landed a stunning moonsault fallaway slam from the top rope on Dorado to pick up the win. The crowd exploded in cheers as the trio celebrated their victory. Dominik interrupts the celebration and sparks a brawl DOMINIK MYSTERIO VS OCTAGON JR HAS BEEN ADDED TO MONEY IN THE BANK FOR THE IC TITLE 🤯#WorldsCollide #MITB As the camera cut to the crowd, Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan were seen watching from ringside. Dominik grabbed a mic and began mocking Octagon Jr., accusing him of being a wannabe Rey Mysterio and calling his team 'lucky.' The comments quickly escalated, and Octagon Jr. walked over to confront Dirty Dom. The tension snapped, and both men started brawling near the barricade. WWE officials and referees ran in to separate them, but the damage was done. Before being pulled away, Dominik shouted out a challenge. He said if Octagon wanted to prove himself, he should face him for the Intercontinental Championship later that night. Octagon Jr. didn't hesitate. He accepted with a simple nod, locking in a match that no one saw coming. The challenge is now official, and fans will get to see a fresh, exciting title defence as the high-flying AAA star takes on one of WWE's top heels at Money in the Bank.
