WWE NXT and Lucha Libre AAA to Host Joint Event in Edinburg, Texas

WWE has announced that the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas, will host a double-event featuring both NXT Heatwave and Lucha Libre AAA on Sunday, August 30. This single-admission event, with tickets scheduled to go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, July 8, at 10 a.m. CT via AXS.

Ticket Information and Presale Access

Fans looking to secure seats early can participate in an exclusive presale window that opens Tuesday, July 7, at 10 a.m. local time. According to official WWE communications, interested attendees can register for presale instructions through the promotion’s dedicated landing page. General ticket sales follow the next day, July 8, at 10 a.m. CT.

Event Schedule and Broadcast Details

The event is structured as a back-to-back production, beginning with the Lucha Libre AAA showcase at 11 a.m. CT. This portion of the event will be broadcast on YouTube for viewers in the United States, while fans in Mexico, Central America, and South America (excluding Brazil) can watch via FOX.

NXT Heatwave will immediately follow the Lucha Libre AAA card. The Premium Live Event is scheduled to air at 3 p.m. ET, available to U.S. audiences on The CW and to international viewers via Netflix. The card features several prominent NXT champions, including NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo, NXT Women’s Champion Kendal Grey, NXT North American Champion Myles Borne, NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria, and NXT Tag Team Champions The Vanity Project.

Featured Talent and Promotional Context

The Lucha Libre AAA lineup is set to include El Grande Americano, La Parka, La Catalina, Mr. Iguana, El Hijo del Vikingo, Omos, Psycho Clown, El Hijo Dr. Wagner Jr., and Galeno del Mal.

The involvement of Fillip, a Mexico-based holding company, underscores the nature of this partnership. Fillip, which manages assets including AAA Lucha Libre World Wide, focuses on scaling high-potential sports properties through global expansion and collaborative content creation. This event serves as a platform to bridge traditional Lucha Libre style with the global reach of WWE’s production ecosystem, which currently reaches more than 1 billion households in over 20 languages.

Key Event Details

• Date: Sunday, August 30
• Venue: Bert Ogden Arena, Edinburg, Texas
• Presale Date: Tuesday, July 7, 10 a.m. CT
• General Sale: Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m. CT
• NXT Heatwave Broadcast: 3 p.m. ET (The CW/Netflix)