Konnan Addresses AAA’s FOX TV Debut Reaction Amid Travel Conflicts

A new WWE News development is unfolding internationally as Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide expands its television reach through a FOX deal covering Mexico, Central America, and most of South America. The January 17 premiere marked a significant milestone for AAA, with episodes airing weekly on FOX and WWE’s YouTube channel in North America. Despite the scale of distribution, early reactions to the debut were described by some observers as muted, prompting discussion across Wrestling Rumors circles about audience engagement and cross-market positioning.

Creative team member Konnan addressed the response on his “Keepin’ it 100” podcast, pointing to travel complications surrounding WWE talent appearances. “There were a lot of people going to Ireland the next day and that kind of took precedence,” Konnan explained. “As a matter of fact, Rey Mysterio, who was on that show – they were deciding if he went to Ireland or he went to Mexico, and then they ended up sending him to Mexico but somehow they found a flight where he could make it to Ireland so he had to do both.” The comments suggest scheduling strain may have impacted overall execution.

The premiere itself featured notable moments, including Santos Escobar making his television return and El Hijo del Vikingo earning a number one contender opportunity for the AAA Mega Championship. Vikingo is now set to challenge Dominik Mysterio at Rey de Reyes on March 14 in a title match where Mysterio’s hair will also be at stake. Konnan added that future broadcasts will include expanded character-driven content, stating, “Of course… Nattie’s got a storyline,” signaling deeper integration of WWE-associated talent.

From a business standpoint, AAA’s FOX launch represents a strategic bridge between Latin American markets and WWE audiences. Travel logistics, cross-brand talent coordination, and narrative accessibility for new viewers will likely determine long-term traction. As WWE News and AEW News ecosystems increasingly intersect globally, sustained storytelling consistency may prove critical in converting distribution reach into measurable audience growth.