Tony Khan Eyes Historic Arena Mexico Show as AEW-CMLL Partnership Grows

One Big Thing

AEW CEO Tony Khan wants to bring AEW to Mexico’s Arena Mexico, working with CMLL to create the promotion’s first-ever show in the historic venue.

Why It Matters

A show at Arena Mexico would mark:

• AEW’s first major event in Mexico
• A significant expansion of the successful AEW-CMLL partnership
• Access to one of wrestling’s most historic venues

By The Numbers

• The AEW-CMLL partnership has passed its one-year mark
• Arena Mexico seats over 16,500 fans
• 6 major AEW stars have competed in CMLL events

Key Details

Khan told Q101: “If I could go anywhere in Mexico and work with anyone in Mexico, I would love to go to Arena Mexico and work with CMLL and bring AEW there for the first time ever.”

Current Partnership Highlights

• CMLL stars appearing on AEW Dynamite tonight:
  • Atlantis Jr.
  • Hechicero
  • Mascara Dorada
• AEW stars heading to CMLL on December 13:
  • Claudio Castagnoli
  • PAC
  • Toni Storm
  • Red Velvet

What’s Next

More crossover events are planned, with Dorada and Mistico scheduled for next week’s Dynamite in Champagne, Illinois.

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