Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide will make history Friday night as it hosts Triplemania 34 Night 1 in Las Vegas, marking the first time the promotion's flagship event will be held in the United States. The main event will feature a highly anticipated clash between WWE legend Rey Mysterio and the towering 7-foot-3 Omos.
Mysterio, who also serves as AAA's general manager, enters the match with his own protege, Dominik Mysterio, in his corner, while El Grande Americano will back up Rey Mysterio. The stakes are high for Omos; if he secures a victory, he will be reinstated to the AAA roster. Dominik Mysterio is scheduled to face El Grande Americano on Night 2 in Mexico City, with the AAA Mega Championship on the line.
Broadcasting the event is WWE commentator Corey Graves, who described Mysterio as a "miracle" given the 51-year-old Hall of Famer's sustained ability to perform at an elite level. Graves has had numerous opportunities to call Mysterio's matches and has developed a friendship with the wrestling icon.
"Rey to me is a miracle," Graves told OutKick. "I actually had a chance to say to Rey a few months back. We were on the road, god knows where, and I've gotten to do commentary with Rey a lot lately. Obviously, I've called a great deal of his career and become friends with him and I actually had to stop myself. We were in the restaurant in the hotel and I said, ‘Hey, Rey, I feel like you and I have become friends to a point where I forget to tell you, you're my favorite wrestler.' And to have him still around and as much knowledge and experience as Rey has and physically speaking to move like he has not lost a step in 30 years — it's a miracle." Mysterio, standing at 5-foot-6, has a career defined by overcoming formidable opponents. However, Omos presents a unique challenge, reminiscent of a classic David vs. Goliath narrative.
"Now you've got Rey in the main event of Triplemania, which in a way is sort of full circle," Graves explained. "Rey began in AAA and has competed in Triplemanias, but main eventing in a different country versus Omos – this is a true David and Goliath story taking place within the confines of the world of Lucha Libre."
Graves expressed hope that the spectacle will attract a broad audience. "So, hopefully it captivates the imaginations of people who may not be diehard Lucha fans or may not even know what they want to do Friday night in Las Vegas. ‘Hey, what's going on?’ Come see Lucha Libre. I promise you, it's unlike anything you've ever experienced. It's the most passionate fan base in the WWE universe. It's just fun, man. And to see a legend, a bona fide living legend like Rey Mysterio competing in the main event still at the highest level possible, you can't say enough about Rey and how incredible he's been."
Triplemania 34 Night 1 is scheduled to air on YouTube at 10 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Night 2 will take place Sunday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.