AAA Wrestlers Hit with Harsh Reality—WWE Isn’t Handing Out Pay Raises

WWE’s deal to acquire AAA isn’t just shaking up the roster—it’s also delivering a harsh dose of reality to the wrestlers hoping for bigger paydays.

According to a new report from Record.com.mx, talent within AAA has been officially warned that working under WWE’s banner doesn’t automatically come with financial upgrades.

As part of the early stages of WWE’s acquisition, company personnel were spotted at AAA’s Star Caravan show last Saturday at the Juan de la Barrera Olympic Gym in Mexico City. The visit wasn’t just for show—WWE reps were there to evaluate talent live and take notes. But behind the scenes, things were far more serious.

AAA wrestlers were summoned to the promotion’s offices in Coyoacán, where they were reportedly “read the riot act.” Wrestlers were told point-blank that the merger with WWE doesn’t mean they’ll all be sticking around. According to the report, “Only those who are physically and wrestlingly fit, those with a work visa to travel to the United States, and those who can speak English will continue.” As a result, many are now scrambling to improve their English skills.

And the most sobering part? The wrestlers were clearly told not to expect bigger checks. “The guarantees weren’t going to increase, and much less would they be paid in dollars, in case anyone was already hallucinating that they would earn more money now that the Americans own the company.”

So far, AAA is continuing business as usual, but big changes are expected following Triplemanía XXXIII on August 16. That’s when WWE, who reportedly now holds 51% ownership of AAA, will begin making decisions as the controlling interest. The other 49% is held by Fillip, a Mexican company that specializes in sports and entertainment revitalization.

Still, the message remains clear: being part of WWE’s expanded universe won’t come easy or rich for most AAA stars. It’s a wake-up call for those dreaming of dollar signs and U.S. stardom without putting in the extra work.