WWE’s acquisition of AAA is already reshaping the future of Lucha Libre — and now a major development is coming to light: a WWE-aligned Performance Center is officially on the way to Mexico.
Speaking to Superluchas, AAA figure Ernesto Campo confirmed that the new training facility is in development and will open around mid-2026. The center will serve as a hub to polish AAA talent while introducing them to the WWE system.
“Well, there’s not much that can be said yet because the new company wants to reveal its news gradually. But there are some things we can share. One of them is that the new AAA will have a Performance Center, which will be inaugurated around mid-2026. It’s expected to have both Mexican and American trainers who will help polish the wrestling style of AAA stars.”
Campo added that the center will be purely for training purposes and won’t include a small arena like the WWE setup in Orlando.
“For now, there are no plans for an arena. In the U.S., there’s a division between the Performance Center and the Capital Wrestling Center, where NXT events are recorded. To my knowledge, there’s no such plan here.”
The goal is to focus on every aspect of a WWE-style presentation — from in-ring technique to mic work and character development. Trainers from Mexico will even head to Orlando first to get familiar with the system they’ll be expected to teach.
“The idea is for wrestlers to train, learn the WWE style, work on mic skills, and develop their characters. Yes. In fact, the Mexican coaches would first spend time in Orlando to learn the style they’re supposed to teach.”
Since the acquisition, fans have already noticed production upgrades across AAA programming. Now this new Performance Center signals that WWE is serious about long-term investment in the region — and in redefining what Lucha Libre looks like for the future.
Blending AAA’s deep tradition with WWE’s machine-like training approach could produce a wave of new talent for both promotions. Whether that means future stars in WWE, AAA, or both remains to be seen — but the groundwork is officially being laid.
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