It’s no secret that AAA has been having trouble moving tickets for their upcoming show in New York City. They’ve changed the venue from Madison Square Garden proper to the Hulu theater, and now they are bringing in IMPACT Wrestling to help fill out the Sept. 15 card.
“IMPACT Wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA have been strong partners for many years and this event marks a significant milestone in our collaboration to bring fans dream matches featuring the best international talent from both organizations,” said Ed Nordholm, Chief Corporate Officer of Anthem Sports & Entertainment and president of IMPACT Wrestling. “For over 50 years, Madison Square Garden has hosted some of the biggest events in the world. It is an honor to team up with Lucha Libre AAA for this monumental show to present the best of Mexican professional wrestling in this legendary venue.”
Dorian Roldán, Director General of Lucha Libre AAA, was equally as excited. We are thrilled to bring the most popular Lucha Libre legends to fans in the Hulu Theater at MSG,” said Roldán. “The Hulu Theater seating offers our fans the kind of exciting, personal experience they expect from AAA.”
Here’s what the card currently looks like:
LUCHA INVADES NY will feature former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez, as he competes in his second-ever professional wrestling bout. The Mexican-American combat sports star first appeared in the squared circle at Triplemania XXVII, earning widespread praise for his impressive debut. The event will also feature AAA Reina de Reinas (Queen of the Queens) Champion and IMPACT Wrestling star Tessa Blanchard in a defense of her title against former Reina de Reinas Champion and current IMPACT Knockouts Champion Taya Valkyrie, while Mexican legends Blue Demon Jr. and Rey Wagner will face one another in a grudge match.
