Lucha Libre AAA on FOX is loading up its June 27th episode with some notable cross-promotional activity. Following the June 20th broadcast, announcements were made confirming that the NXT Women’s Championship will be defended on the show, with champion Lola Vice putting the title on the line against AAA’s La Hiedra.
The match represents a significant collision of two worlds — Vice, who has been one of NXT’s most physically imposing champions in recent memory, will be stepping into AAA territory to defend her title against a familiar name in the lucha libre scene. La Hiedra has been a prominent figure in AAA for years, and this kind of matchup gives the June 27th episode real stakes beyond the usual television fare.
In addition to the title match, the episode is also set to shed more light on the impending arrival of a former WWE World Champion to AAA. Details surrounding that appearance are expected to be revealed during the broadcast itself, adding another layer of intrigue to what’s shaping up to be a significant edition of the weekly Fox program.
The combination of an active NXT title defense and a mystery surrounding a high-profile former champion makes June 27th a card worth keeping an eye on — both for hardcore AAA followers and WWE fans curious about where their talent is turning up these days.
Source: Fightful
