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35-405: Initially announced in 2014 as the "UWN World Heavyweight Championship", the title was re-introduced on October 13, 2020; along with the announcement of an eight-man tournament to crown the inaugural champion. One year later, on October 2, 2021, Chris Dickinson defeated Mike Bennett on UWN Primetime Live in the finals to become the first champion. The current champion is Danny Limelight , who

70-469: A car . On September 24, AAA announced that it would return to its first performances in early October after the announced project. In December 2020, FactoryMade Ventures , one of the co-producers of Lucha Underground , filed a lawsuit with AAA; claiming to have exclusive rights to distribute AAA events and merchandise outside of Mexico. On February 2, 2021, the company signed an alliance with SECTUR to promote Mexico's tourist destinations. Bearing

105-513: A Dove Pro Wrestling event on February 8, 2020, where they were defeated by Toru and Gaina . The following day, Dickinson teamed up with Matthew Justice to defeat Yoshikazu Yokoyama and Chris Vice of the Voodoo Murders in a hardcore match at a Pro Wrestling Zero1 show. On February 10, Dickinson and Justice made their Korakuen Hall debut for Pro Wrestling Freedoms where the duo unsuccessfully challenged Violento Jack and Mammoth Sasaki for

140-656: A number of luchadores for the Royal Rumble event and its namesake match. In April 2014, TNA founder Jeff Jarrett , who was credited for AAA & TNA relationship, had left the company. He announced that his new Global Force Wrestling (GFW) promotion would begin working with the AAA. TNA and AAA would continue to work with each other, including on such events as the Lucha Libre World Cup on May 24, 2015. When Jarrett returned to TNA (then known as Impact Wrestling) in 2017, it

175-521: A number of signature events and tournaments: some shown as pay-per-view events and others presented as TV Azteca television specials. The annual shows and tournaments, shown in order of occurrence during each year, include: AAA has few restrictions on the number of championships it promotes, often allowing wrestlers to defend titles from other promotions; such as the Universal Wrestling Association . Such titles are defended on AAA shows as

210-472: A result of creative problems, and stars such as Fuerza Guerrera and Blue Panther soon left too when the Mexican economy began to slow down (which resulted in the company's inability to offer as much work). Talent such as Rey Misterio, Jr. , Psicosis , La Parka , and Juventud Guerrera , would also depart to WCW in 1996, as well as Konnan's short-lived Promo Azteca promotion. In early 1997, AAA established

245-588: A result of the COVID-19 pandemic . The following April, a tournament called Lucha Fighters was created consisting of 12 luchadores and 8 luchadoras . During the indefinite recess due to health contingency due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico , on July 20, 2020, AAA announced its project called " AutoLuchas " which consists of a events in Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez where fans could see through from

280-584: A show for the American El Rey Network in the second half of the year. The one-hour weekly program would be accompanied by monthly and quarterly specials as well as live pay-per-views. The show, titled Lucha Underground , premiered on October 29, 2014. The series ran for four seasons, and received generally positive reviews. Beginning in March 2015, the company announced that it would be known as Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide from that point on, although it

315-737: A working agreement with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), with several luchadores appearing in the 1997 Royal Rumble . In the mid-1990s the name of the company was changed to simply be AAA (pronounced as Triple A ), as the company bought out Televisa and became independent. On October 6, 2006, founder Antonio Peña died of a heart attack. Following Peña's death, his sister Marisela Peña manages AAA financially; while Peña's brother-in-law Joaquín Roldán and his son, Dorian Roldán Peña serve as operational managers. In 2008, Lucha Libre USA presented AAA's second U.S. pay-per-view, Legendary Battles of Triplemania . In 2009, AAA announced

350-440: A young teenager, Torre became a big fan of Extreme Championship Wrestling 's Sabu and Rob Van Dam , as well as falling in love with All Japan Pro Wrestling and tag teams such as The Road Warriors and The British Bulldogs , in which he also credits as an influence on his in ring style. Dickinson trains in catch wrestling and grappling under Josh Barnett . In April 2022, independent wrestler Christina Von Eerie , who

385-474: Is a Mexican Lucha Libre ( professional wrestling ) promotion based in Mexico City , Mexico. It was founded in 1992, when Antonio Peña broke away from Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) to set up his own promotion to have more creative freedom . AAA has a developed a reputation for its outlandish gimmicks and characters, and more extreme match styles. In addition to the conventional "squared circle",

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420-530: Is in his first reign. In the Summer of 2014, it was announced at Championship Wrestling From Hollywood that a tournament to crown the first UWN World Heavyweight Champion would be held. On October 13, 2020, at UWN Primetime Live , David Marquez revealed the UWN World Championship for the first time. Marquez re-announced a tournament of eight-man to crown the inaugural champion, when the participants of

455-500: Is still referred to mainly as AAA or "Triple A". On April 8, 2017, AAA General Manager Joaquín Roldán died. On 14 June, AAA began airing on FrontRunnerTV in the UK. In April and May 2018, some Liga Elite talent Teddy Hart, Juventud Guerrera and Taurus made their return to AAA wearing their Elite League jerseys. On June 4, at Verano de Escándalo , Jeff Jarrett returned after 3 years to defeat Rey Wagner and Rey Mysterio Jr. and win

490-774: The When Worlds Collide pay-per-view event with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event was critically-acclaimed and is credited for popularizing lucha libre in the United States. Weeks after the show, Art Barr (a key member of Los Gringos Locos ) died while visiting his family. AAA subsequentally vacated the AAA Tag Team Championships, which led to the departure of fellow stable-mates (in Los Gringos Locos) Eddie Guerrero and Madonna's Boyfriend . El Hijo del Santo also departed as

525-965: The America's X-Cup Tournament as a contingent known as Team Mexico . Team Mexico dominated the America's X-Cup Tournament, defeating Team USA in the first round before retaining the Cup against both Team Canada and Team Britain . They eventually lost at the World X-Cup , which saw Team USA defeat Team Canada and Team Mexico in the Ultimate X finals to win the Cup. TNA and AAA's working relationship would end in late 2004. TNA continued utilizing luchadores, but opted to contract them individually. In 2006, AAA and TNA would again team up for an event in Toreo de Cuatro Caminos , utilizing some of TNA's talent and stage (which includes

560-583: The AAA Mega Championship. Jarrett was assisted by Konnan, who also returned to AAA after 2 years. On February 1, 2019, AAA announced the end of their relationship with Televisa after 27 years, with the promotion's programming moving to the Multimedios television station. On February 3, after Super Bowl LIII , AAA reached an agreement with TV Azteca to broadcast their show on Azteca 7 . On April 4, 2019, AAA announced its first event to be held in

595-777: The Game Changer Wrestling name in late 2015 being defeated by Joey Janela . Dickinson made his pro-wrestling debut in Japan with GCW in February 2020 at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring against Yuji Okabayashi . The following night at GCW Ready to Die, Dickinson teamed with KTB against Okabayashi and Shigehiro Irie . As part of WWE and Evolve Wrestling's partnership, Dickinson and Jaka made their WWE debut at WrestleMania 34 Axxess where they successfully defended their Evolve tag team championships against Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch . While in Japan with GCW, Dickinson teamed with Tida Heat at

630-507: The King of Freedom World Tag Team Championships. In January 2021, Dickinson made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling debut as part of the NJPW Strong show. He joined Tom Lawlor 's Team Filthy replacing Rust Taylor who had signed to WWE. Torre became a fan of professional wrestling at a young age, looking up to WWF wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan , Ultimate Warrior , Roddy Piper and others. As

665-447: The United States and Japan. The promotion broadcasts shows regularly on Gala TV in Mexico, and Univision TDN in Mexico and parts of the United States. Mid 20th Century 1970s and 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s and 2020s Between April and May of 1992, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) booker Antonio Peña broke with the company in favor of establishing his own group, along with Konnan , and much of

700-571: The United States, Invading NY , would take place at Madison Square Garden on September 15, 2019. The promotion also announced that would hold a second event in the US titled Invading Los Angeles , at The Forum in Inglewood, California on October 13, 2019. On August 16, 2019, it was reported by Pro Wrestling Insider that Invading NY was moved to Hulu Theater due to poor ticket sales. AAA would cancel and postpone its televised events in mid-March 2020 as

735-521: The inaugural champion. As of November 25, 2024. Chris Dickinson (wrestler) Christopher Torre (born August 11, 1987), better known by his ring name Chris Dickinson , is an American professional wrestler . He is best known for his work in Game Changer Wrestling , Ring of Honor , Evolve Wrestling , Jersey All Pro Wrestling , New Japan Pro Wrestling and Beyond Wrestling. He has also worked for various promotions around

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770-402: The name Paco Loco . After a hiatus from professional wrestling, Torre, now billed as Chris Dickinson made his wrestling in ring return in 2008 for Jersey All Pro Wrestling where he was defeated Earl Cooter and Amy Lee. In 2009, Dickinson made his debut for Beyond Wrestling after being told about it by fellow Jersey All Pro trainee and friend, Corvis Fear. At Beyond's debut show, Dickinson

805-538: The name of the tour as " Lucha por la Identidad Nacional ", this included shows such as Rey de Reyes and Verano de Escándalo . On August 14, Triplemanía XXIX was held at the Arena Ciudad de México. It was the first event since the pandemic began to have a limited number of fans in attendance for biosecurity reasons. Héroes Inmortales XIV would also have a limited audience present. In 1997, AAA partnered with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to bring in

840-428: The official release of a video game originally entitled AAA El Videojuego . The game was later retitled Lucha Libre AAA: Héroes del Ring , was released on October 12, 2010. AAA developed a working relationship with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2004. Through the relationship, AAA sent the luchadores Juventud Guerrera , Héctor Garza , Abismo Negro , Heavy Metal , and Mr. Águila to TNA to compete in

875-400: The promotion occasionally uses a hexagonal wrestling ring . The promotion has had working relationships with other Mexican promotions, as well as several American promotions; such as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Major League Wrestling (MLW), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). AAA primarily hosts pay-per-views (PPV) events in Mexico, and has also promoted international events in

910-571: The tournament. Redbeard ended up facing Rosser, Bennett wrestled Kevin Martenson, and a new match was made between Shawn Daivari and Rocky Romero . On November 17, 2020, the UWN announced that the finals of the tournament between Bennett & Dickenson were postponed after Dickenson suffered an injury. The tournament resumed on the October 2, 2021 Primetime Live special, where Dickinson defeated Bennett to become

945-529: The tournaments would be revealed on the October 20 edition of UWN Primetime Live . The original lineup featured former WWE wrestler Erick Redbeard (formerly Rowan) versus Watts, Chris Dickinson versus AEW wrestler & Championship Wrestling From Arizona founder Peter Avalon , New Japan Pro-Wrestling young lion Karl Fredericks versus former WWE star Fred Rosser (FKA Darren Young), and Mike Bennett versus Davey Boy Smith Jr. However, for unknown reasons, Watts, Fredericks, and Davey Boy pulled from

980-472: The tunnel and lasers). This partnership would end after Konnan left TNA in June 2007 and filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against TNA; The lawsuit was later dismissed. TNA would later start a relationship with CMLL from 2007 to 2009 , and would begin another working relationship with AAA in February 2010. On January 12, 2014, it was announced that, with the backing of Mark Burnett , AAA would co-produce

1015-406: The victory via submission. After the match, Dickinson was chased down by Matt Riddle . The following night at Evolve 50, Dickinson was defeated by Matt Riddle. In 2014, Dickinson made his Game Changer Wrestling (then Jersey Championship Wrestling) debut as part of the tag team Jersey J-Cup. After the rebranding of Jersey Championship Wrestling, Dickinson wrestled on the second event held under

1050-551: The world, including Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in Mexico, Pro Wrestling Zero1 in Japan, Preston City Wrestling in England, International Wrestling Syndicate in Canada, and American promotions Combat Zone Wrestling and Chikara . Initially a backyard wrestler , training in late 2001, Torre started his wrestling career in 2002 when he was 15, wrestling around the New Jersey area under

1085-420: The year, Dickinson wrestled for a AAA and Promociones EMW joint-event teaming with Black Boy and Tiago . Dickinson made his Evolve Wrestling debut at Evolve 1 in 2010 where he was defeated by Johnny Gargano . Dickinson returned to Evolve in 2015 at Evolve 49 where he was scheduled to face Willie Mack but due to travel issues the match was changed to Dickinson vs Tracy Williams where Dickinson picked up

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1120-659: The young talent from CMLL. AAA would look for talent from other markets, as they found and signed Tijuana natives Rey Mysterio, Jr. and Psicosis . The promotion became known for signing top talent, such as El Hijo del Santo , Octagón , Blue Panther , the Casas brothers ( Negro Casas and Heavy Metal ), Los Gringos Locos , Cien Caras , Konnan , and Perro Aguayo . The rising popularity of AAA caused rival promotion Universal Wrestling Association to go out of business. Peña would quickly sign up top draws , including El Canek , Dos Caras and Los Villanos. In 1994, AAA co-promoted

1155-557: Was announced that both promotions would continue to be work together. In July 2015, Canadian-based International Wrestling Syndicate (IWS) announced a talent partnership with AAA. In June 2018, AAA partnered with Lucha Libre Elite . In August 2018, AAA started a working agreement with the American-based Major League Wrestling (MLW). In February 2019, it was announced that AAA would be partnering with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Each year AAA promotes

1190-535: Was defeated by Eric Alverado in the first ever match held by Beyond Wrestling. In Dickinson's fourth match for Beyond he wrestled against future Doom Patrol partner Jaka (then known as Jonny Mangue). In 2015, Dickinson made his debut for Ring of Honor where he lost to Michael Elgin . Dickinson made his debut for Mexican promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide for AAA's Lucha Invades NY event in which Dickinson teamed with Mini-Estrella Mascarita Dorada against Dave The Clown and Mini-Estrella Demus . Later in

1225-712: Was once in a relationship with Torre, took to social media and claims that he would often degrade her and her in-ring work when they were dating. She added that it became physical and he would push her, hold her down and block her from the doorway. After another woman came forward with similar allegations, he pulled out from GCW's "In Too Deep" event. Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Promociones Antonio Peña, S.A. de C.V. d/b/a Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (Commonly referred to as simply AAA (pronounced "triple A"; an abbreviation of its original name Asistencia, Asesoría y Administración de Espectáculos , lit.   ' Assistance, Advisory, and Administration of Spectacles ' )

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