# Rey Mysterio's AAA‑WWE partnership expands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aaa-lucha-libre-leadership-change > Updated: 2026-08-05T02:06:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 12. The WWE‑AAA collaboration continues to generate cross‑promotional activity. After Rey Mysterio’s Hall of Fame appearance and the announcement of an animated series, the joint NXT‑AAA double‑header proceeded as scheduled on 30 August, airing on The CW/Netflix in the U.S. and on YouTube/FOX in Latin America. In the weeks before the August 4 underground bout, Grey intensified her preparation, training with RAW star Julius Creed in a video package that also featured her father. Creed’s coaching was credited with sharpening Grey’s amateur‑wrestling technique ahead of the ropes‑free, knockout‑or‑submission match against unbeaten Lola Vice. Grey’s defense unfolded in Orlando, where she survived a bleeding‑ear injury after crashing into steel steps, received brief medical attention, and ultimately forced Vice to submit, retaining the NXT Women’s Championship. The broadcast also saw a tag‑team title change (Myles Borne/Tavion Heights over the Vanity Project) and other matches, including Thea Hail & Jaida Parker’s win and a Women’s Speed Championship draw. After the match Vice removed her gloves, thanked the crowd and was embraced by boyfriend Damian Priest. WWE filed a “Vice City” trademark the same night, confirming Vice’s pending call‑up to the main roster, likely SmackDown. AJ Styles and Johnny Moss were credited as producers of the underground encounter. ## Claims - WWE NXT aired on August 4, 2026 from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kendal Grey defended the NXT Women’s Championship against Lola Vice in an NXT Underground match, where victory is only by knockout or submission. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes defended the NXT Tag Team Championship against Myles Borne and Tavion Heights. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Wren Sinclair defended the WWE Speed Championship against Zaria, who holds the NXT Women’s North American Championship. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jaida Parker and Thea Hail faced Nikkita Lyons and Karmen Petrovic in a tag team match. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The NXT Underground match had no ropes and required a knockout or submission to win. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The show was broadcast on The CW at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A global start‑time schedule listed local broadcast times for regions across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Kendal Grey Retains NXT Women’s Title as Lola Vice Says Farewell Kendal Grey retained the NXT Women’s Championship in an Underground match, while Lola Vice said farewell and is set for a SmackDown call‑up; AJ Styles co‑produced the bout. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendal-grey-retains-nxt-womens-championship-in-violent-underground-match ### 2026-08-02: WWE NXT Aug 4: Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice in Underground Title Match WWE NXT aired Aug 4 from Orlando on CW, headlined by Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice in an Underground women’s title match, plus tag‑team, Speed and tag‑team bouts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wwe-nxt-aug-4-kendal-grey-vs-lola-vice-in-underground-title-match ### 2026-07-29: Kendal Grey Prepares for NXT Underground Title Defense Against Lola Vice Kendal Grey will defend the NXT Women’s Championship in an Underground match on Aug. 4, training with RAW star Julius Creed to face unbeaten Lola Vice, who brings MMA experience to the ropes‑free bout. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendal-grey-prepares-for-nxt-underground-title-defense-against-lola-vice ### 2026-07-12: Kendal Grey Defends NXT Women's Championship Against Nattie Kendal Grey retained the NXT Women’s Championship, defeating veteran Nattie with a Sharpshooter and her Shades of Grey finisher; a contender match among Kelani Jordan, Kali Armstrong and Lola Vice will decide ​ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendal-grey-defends-nxt-womens-championship-against-nattie ### 2026-07-08: Kendal Grey retains NXT Women’s title over Nattie Kendal Grey retained the NXT Women’s Championship, beating Nattie after a contested match with multiple interferences. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kendal-grey-retains-nxt-womens-title-over-nattie ### 2026-06-29: WWE NXT Great American Bash: Sinclair retains Speed title, Grey wins Women's Championship Wrestlers Wren Sinclair retained the Women’s Speed title and Kendal Grey won the NXT Women’s Championship at the Great American Bash, earning praise and a future warning from Kurt Angle. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wren-sinclair-retains-wwe-womens-speed-championship-at-nxt-great-american-bash ### 2026-06-28: WWE NXT Great American Bash crowns new Women’s Champion and announces Heatwave‑AAA double‑header Kendal Grey wins the NXT Women’s Championship at the Great American Bash; all other titles retain. WWE also announces a Heatwave‑AAA double‑header in Texas on Aug 30, overlapping AEW’s All In. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lola-vice-retains-nxt-womens-title-in-aaanxt-crossover ### 2026-06-12: Chavo Guerrero Confirms WWE Contract and Potential Match with Rey Mysterio Chavo Guerrero confirms he remains under contract with WWE as a producer, assists AAA talent, and could return to the ring within five days for a potential match with Rey Mysterio. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chavo-guerrero-confirms-wwe-contract-and-potential-match-with-rey-mysterio ### 2026-06-10: Rey Mysterio clarifies retirement rumors after Hall of Fame induction Rey Mysterio says his Hall of Fame induction isn’t retirement, remains an active wrestler, serves as AAA GM and predicts about ten more years in the ring. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rey-mysterio-clarifies-retirement-rumors-after-hall-of-fame-induction ### 2026-06-09: Rey Mysterio reflects on Hall of Fame, WWE‑AAA partnership and new cartoon series Rey Mysterio, inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, discussed his historic WCW stunt, the WWE‑AAA partnership, his new GM role at AAA, and the launch of his animated series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rey-mysterio-reflects-on-hall-of-fame-wweaaa-partnership-and-new-cartoon-series ### 2026-06-06: AAA Noche de los Grandes Week 2 launches in Monterrey with title contender match AAA's Noche de los Grandes Week 2 in Monterrey featured a six‑woman tag match, a fatal‑five‑way Cruiserweight contender bout won by Lince Dorado, and Rey Mysterio’s address as new GM. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aaa-noche-de-los-grandes-week-2-airs-live-lince-dorado-wins-cruiserweight-contender-spot ### 2026-05-23: Rey Mysterio named General Manager of Lucha Libre AAA Rey Mysterio was announced as the new General Manager of Lucha Libre AAA during a May 23, 2026 show in Mexico City, amid a cruiserweight title match. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rey-mysterio-named-general-manager-of-lucha-libre-aaa --- Cite as: Rey Mysterio's AAA‑WWE partnership expands. 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