WWE and AAA’s Worlds Collide crossover event brought together two major wrestling powers, but one name discussed behind the scenes didn’t end up on the broadcast. Mike Tenay, a respected voice in pro wrestling, was considered for the show—but he ultimately didn’t appear, and now we know why.

Tenay, who got his start announcing during the original When Worlds Collide event in 1994, was contacted about participating in this year’s WWE x AAA collaboration. As revealed by Dave Meltzer on the June 8, 2025 episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, things didn’t come together.

“Yeah, so Mike Tenay was absolutely asked to be part of the show. They wanted him for commentary—or at least to appear—and they couldn’t come to terms on the money. That’s all it was. There’s no heat, no disagreement beyond that—it just didn’t work out.”

There had previously been speculation over whether Tenay was even contacted. Meltzer’s update confirms he was approached, but talks didn’t lead to an agreement.

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WWE and AAA kept commentary details under wraps heading into the event. The only official on-air return announced ahead of time was Lilian Garcia, who served as the in-ring announcer.

Tenay’s name being in the conversation shows the level of thought WWE and AAA put into the event’s presentation—even if a deal wasn’t reached in the end.

What do you think about Mike Tenay being contacted but ultimately not appearing at Worlds Collide? Should WWE and AAA have gone further to bring him in? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

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Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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