Mysterio Sets Eight-Man Gauntlet to Determine Roman Reigns' Next Challenger
AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio has unveiled a high-stakes tournament bracket featuring top-tier luchadors from Raw, SmackDown, and AAA. The winner earns a title shot against World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns at a special Mexico City event this September.
Key takeaways
- AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio announced an eight-man tournament to find a new number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.
- The tournament features competitors from Raw, SmackDown, and AAA rosters, starting August 10.
- The final winner earns a championship match against Roman Reigns on September 14 in Mexico City.
Road to Mexico City
AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio has officially launched a competitive search for a new top contender to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. The announced tournament brings together eight premier luchadors from three distinct brands: Raw, SmackDown, and AAA. The eventual victor will secure a championship match against "The OTC" during the September 14 broadcast of Raw, originating live from Mexico City.
The Tournament Bracket
The competition begins with four opening-round matches spread across August programming. The schedule is as follows:
- August 10 (Raw): Penta faces Laredo Kid.
- August 15 (AAA): Psycho Clown takes on La Parka.
- August 17 (Raw): Dragon Lee meets El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.
- August 17 (Raw): Rey Fenix competes against El Fiscal.
The winners will advance to the second round, slated for the August 24 episode of Raw. On that night, the victor of the Penta/Laredo Kid match will face the Psycho Clown/La Parka winner, while the winners of the Dragon Lee/Wagner and Fenix/Fiscal matches will square off on the opposite side of the bracket.
Final Confrontation
The tournament concludes with a final match on the August 31 episode of Raw. This winner will then travel to Mexico City for the September 14 title clash against Roman Reigns.
Source: WWE
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