WWE x AAA Worlds Collide is continuing to take shape ahead of its September 26 date at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Four new matches have been advertised for the crossover event, adding several major WWE names, prominent AAA talent and a highly anticipated reunion to a card that will take place in one of WWE’s most important markets.
The newly advertised headline attraction will see Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk team with Rey Mysterio and El Grande Americano in a six-man tag team match. Standing across the ring from them will be Omos, Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh.
With Worlds Collide set for Punk’s hometown of Chicago, there had been significant expectation that the Undisputed WWE Champion would be included on the show. The advertised six-man match now places him in a featured position on a card designed to bring together WWE and AAA’s distinct styles and roster depth.
Rey Mysterio’s inclusion is especially fitting for the event’s WWE x AAA identity. Mysterio has long been one of the most recognizable figures connected to lucha libre for WWE audiences, while Dominik Mysterio gives the match an added family rivalry component. Omos brings an imposing physical presence to the opposing side, and JD McDonagh adds another dangerous and experienced in-ring competitor to the heel team.
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El Grande Americano’s placement alongside Punk and Rey also creates an unusual combination of personalities, while the opposing trio pairs Dominik and McDonagh with Omos. The result is a six-man contest that gives Worlds Collide a major WWE centerpiece without moving away from the international and lucha-oriented presentation associated with the event series.
Lucha Brothers Reunion Advertised for Chicago
Another major addition is the reunion of Penta and Rey Fenix as the Lucha Brothers. The brothers are advertised to face Perros del Mal, putting one of the most celebrated sibling tandems in modern lucha libre back together for a match with clear crossover appeal.
The Lucha Brothers have built a reputation around their explosive pace, high-risk offense and unmistakable connection as a team. Their reunion is a natural fit for Worlds Collide, where AAA’s legacy and WWE’s platform meet on the same card. A bout against Perros del Mal also gives the show another match rooted directly in lucha libre history and identity.
Worlds Collide events have traditionally been structured around the appeal of seeing wrestlers from different systems, audiences and competitive approaches share the ring. The Lucha Brothers’ advertised appearance strengthens that formula considerably. Penta and Fenix are established as individuals, but their chemistry as a duo remains a central attraction whenever they compete together.
Women’s and Singles Matches Join the Card
The Allstate Arena advertisement also lists Las Tóxicas against Fatal Influence. The match adds another women’s division showcase to the event and continues the theme of WWE and AAA representatives colliding in team competition.
In singles action, Dragon Lee is advertised to face Jack Cartwheel. Dragon Lee is another competitor whose style makes him an obvious addition to a WWE x AAA card, and his meeting with Cartwheel has the potential to provide one of the event’s most athletic contests. With the broader card featuring six-man and tag team matches, the advertised one-on-one bout gives Worlds Collide a different kind of showcase.
These additions join the previously confirmed AAA Women’s Championship match between La Catalina and Roxanne Perez. That championship encounter gained further significance following TripleMania 34, where La Catalina ended Flammer’s 1,128-day reign as AAA Women’s Champion.
La Catalina’s victory at AAA’s biggest event of the year gave the title picture a new champion just ahead of Worlds Collide. Perez, meanwhile, earned her opportunity during the first night of the event when she defeated Faby Apache, La Hiedra and Nattie to become the number one contender.
The championship match therefore arrives in Chicago with a clear competitive backdrop. La Catalina enters as a newly crowned champion following the end of a remarkably lengthy reign, while Perez comes in having won a multi-woman number one contender’s match. Both women have immediate momentum, making the title bout one of the card’s most consequential matches.
La Catalina Also Appears on WWE NXT
La Catalina’s profile was further elevated when she made a surprise appearance on WWE NXT and interrupted NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan. The appearance came shortly after the TripleMania 34 developments and ahead of La Catalina’s Worlds Collide title defense against Perez.
Her NXT appearance underlines the broader purpose of the WWE and AAA relationship surrounding Worlds Collide. The event is not simply a collection of exhibition-style matches; it also creates opportunities for wrestlers to reach audiences that may be less familiar with their work. La Catalina entering WWE programming while holding the AAA Women’s Championship gives her September 26 defense additional visibility.
It also leaves her positioned as a champion who is becoming increasingly visible across the WWE and AAA landscape. For Perez, the opportunity to challenge La Catalina offers a significant match on a card that will place WWE’s women’s division beside AAA’s established stars and champions.
A Chicago-Area Scheduling Collision
Worlds Collide will take place on the same day as AEW All Out, which is scheduled for the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The two venues are located roughly 20 minutes apart, creating a notable same-day wrestling situation in the Chicago area.
AEW revealed the date and location for All Out on July 6. Ten days later, WWE announced Worlds Collide at the Allstate Arena. September 26 will mark the third time in 2026 that WWE and AEW have run events head-to-head.
The scheduling adds another layer of attention to Worlds Collide, particularly because Chicago has long been one of professional wrestling’s most engaged markets. Fans in the area will have two major promotions presenting high-profile events on the same day, while WWE and AAA’s card carries the added draw of crossover matches that are not part of WWE’s usual weekly programming.
CM Punk’s advertised involvement is likely to make the Allstate Arena event especially notable locally. His role in the six-man main event gives WWE x AAA Worlds Collide a hometown centerpiece, while Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Penta, Rey Fenix, Dragon Lee and La Catalina ensure that lucha libre remains at the heart of the card’s identity.
More Matches Expected
The current advertisements make clear that Worlds Collide is still being assembled rather than finalized. More matches are expected to be added in the near future, leaving room for additional WWE and AAA talent to join the September 26 show.
As it stands, the event has a strong mix of established WWE stars, AAA championship stakes, familiar lucha libre rivalries and cross-promotional matchups. The Punk, Mysterio and El Grande Americano six-man match gives the card a major Chicago attraction. The Lucha Brothers reunion offers a marquee tag team draw. La Catalina versus Roxanne Perez brings championship implications, while Las Tóxicas versus Fatal Influence and Dragon Lee versus Jack Cartwheel broaden the show’s range.
With 10 days remaining until Worlds Collide, the Allstate Arena card has quickly developed into a substantial WWE x AAA showcase. The possibility of further additions means the final lineup could grow even more, but the newly advertised matches have already ensured that Chicago will host a significant crossover event on September 26.
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