AAA Cruiserweight Champ Retains, Fenix Challenges Next

Laredo Kid holds onto title, Mesías returns, and Penta vs. Vikingo set for Intercontinental Championship

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:20am

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At AAA's Rey De Reyes event, Laredo Kid successfully defended his AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against TJ Perkins, Jack Cartwheel, and Dragon Lee. After the match, Rey Fenix came out and declared he's next in line for the title. Next week on AAA en Fox, El Mesías will make his return to the promotion, and Flammer will face Sussy Love. Elsewhere, El Fiscal defeated Abismo Negro, but was attacked after the match, requiring medical attention. El Hijo del Vikingo then challenged Penta for the Intercontinental Championship, which Penta accepted for a match in two weeks in Mexico City.

Why it matters

AAA is one of Mexico's top wrestling promotions, and these storylines and title matches are important developments that will shape the company's direction heading into the next few weeks. The Cruiserweight and Intercontinental title pictures are key parts of AAA's programming.

The details

In the opening match, Laredo Kid successfully defended his AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against a triple threat match against TJ Perkins, Jack Cartwheel, and Dragon Lee. After the match, Rey Fenix came to the ring and declared he's next in line to challenge Laredo Kid for the title. Next week on AAA en Fox, El Mesías will make his return to the promotion, and Flammer will face Sussy Love. Later, El Fiscal defeated Abismo Negro, but was attacked after the match, requiring medical attention to stretch him out. In the main event segment, El Hijo del Vikingo came out and challenged Penta for the AAA Intercontinental Championship, which Penta accepted for a match in two weeks in Mexico City.

  • The AAA Rey De Reyes event took place on March 28, 2026.
  • Next week's AAA en Fox episode will air on April 4, 2026.
  • The Penta vs. El Hijo del Vikingo Intercontinental Championship match will take place in two weeks, on April 18, 2026, in Mexico City.

The players

Laredo Kid

The current AAA World Cruiserweight Champion.

Rey Fenix

A top star in AAA who has challenged Laredo Kid for the Cruiserweight title.

El Mesías

A veteran wrestler who is returning to AAA next week.

Penta

The current AAA Intercontinental Champion.

El Hijo del Vikingo

A rising star in AAA who has challenged Penta for the Intercontinental title.

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What they’re saying

“I've got next.”

— Rey Fenix

“Penta, I'm coming for that Intercontinental Championship.”

— El Hijo del Vikingo

“Challenge accepted. We'll see you in Mexico City.”

— Penta

What’s next

In two weeks, on April 18, 2026, Penta will defend the AAA Intercontinental Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo in Mexico City.

The takeaway

AAA is building towards several key title matches and returns in the coming weeks, with the Cruiserweight and Intercontinental title pictures taking center stage. The promotion is showcasing its rising stars like Laredo Kid, El Hijo del Vikingo, and Flammer, while also bringing back a veteran in El Mesías, setting the stage for an eventful stretch of AAA programming.