Damian Priest Makes AAA Debut, Vows to Chase Championship Gold in Mexico

Weeks of mystery and promotional teasing came to an end on July 4, 2026, when Damian Priest made his official arrival in Lucha Libre AAA during the July 4 edition of AAA on Fox.

The show kicked off with Rey Mysterio, who has been named AAA’s new General Manager, welcoming fans to the program before introducing Priest as the company’s newest signing. The former WWE World Champion addressed the crowd in Spanish, making an immediate impression and leaving no doubt about his intentions — he’s not there for a brief cameo. Priest made clear he plans to compete against AAA’s top talent and has his sights set on championship gold.

What makes the signing particularly notable is that Priest is still an active WWE Superstar. He currently holds the WWE Tag Team Championship on SmackDown alongside R-Truth, meaning his AAA run represents yet another development in the growing cross-promotional relationship between WWE and the Mexican promotion. WWE talent working AAA dates has become an increasingly visible part of both companies’ strategies, and Priest’s arrival is one of the more high-profile examples of that arrangement.

As of now, AAA has not announced specific plans for Priest’s first program or how long his run with the promotion will last. His in-ring debut for the company has yet to take place. Mysterio also teased during the show that music superstar Bad Bunny could be on his way to AAA at some point down the road, a prospect that would only add to the promotion’s growing mainstream momentum.

Priest has been a professional wrestler since 2005, building his name across several promotions before becoming a fixture — and champion — in WWE. His move into the AAA landscape opens an exciting new chapter for one of the more versatile performers in the game today.