Overview
- WWE confirmed Wednesday that a tournament of luchadores from Raw, SmackDown and AAA will begin on the Aug. 10 episode of Raw in Norfolk to determine who faces Roman Reigns.
- The tournament winner will receive a World Heavyweight Championship match against Reigns on the Sept. 14 episode of Raw at Arena Ciudad de México.
- WWE has not released the bracket, the field size, or the full list of competitors and those details remain unannounced.
- Industry reports and the announcement video have highlighted names such as Penta, while Wrestling Observer host Bryan Alvarez has reported an unconfirmed backstage plan for El Grande Americano to win the tournament.
- The booking builds on WWE’s 2025 acquisition of AAA, gives Mexican luchadores major TV exposure, and could influence fall crossover plans and ticketing for Worlds Collide and TripleManía events.