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Former WWE world champion debuts in AAA

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What happened?

Damian Priest made his AAA debut on the latest episode that aired July 4, 2026, from a taping in Merida, Mexico. AAA general manager Rey Mysterio introduced Priest as the promised surprise former WWE world champion, and Priest addressed the crowd in Spanish. Priest said he has competed around the world but never in AAA, warned both rudos and tecnicos, and indicated he is interested in anyone holding a championship.

Key Takeaways

Damian Priest debuted for AAA on the July 4 episode.
Rey Mysterio introduced Priest as AAA’s promised surprise former WWE world champion.
Priest spoke in Spanish and framed his arrival as a bid to dominate AAA.
Priest teased interest in AAA’s champions without naming a specific first target.

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Before the reveal

Rey Mysterio promised AAA fans a major surprise involving a former WWE world champion.

July 4 episode

The latest AAA episode aired from a taping in Merida, Mexico.

Debut segment

Rey Mysterio introduced Damian Priest to the AAA audience.

Priest promo

Priest said he had never competed in AAA before and warned the roster and champions that he was coming for them.

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Jul 5, 3:47 AM

Former WWE world champion debuts in AAA

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AAA general manager Rey Mysterio promised a big surprise that was a former WWE world champion, and he delivered Damian Priest. Priest made his AAA debut on the latest episode airing Saturday night (July 4, 2026) taped from Merida, Mexico. Rey opened the show stating his goal to bring the biggest stars in the world to AAA. That’s when he introduced a man who represents lucha libre. That man is Priest. Speaking in Spanish to the crowd, Priest ran over the accomplishments of his career. He beat superstars around the globe, but he’s never competed in AAA. Priest is here to dominate. He warned rudos and tecnicos alike that they will fall to him in the ring. To anyone with a championship, Priest will get to know them well. All rise! Damian Priest didn’t come to AAA to make friends ⚔️🔥 pic.twitter.com/XZYubPaOVV — WWE (@WWE) July 5, 2026 Priest is a nice move to appear in AAA. I’m curious where he fits in the title picture. Singles champions are Dominik Mysterio with the AAA Mega Champio

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