WWE acquired the Mexican wrestling promotion AAA not too long ago and has been treating fans to wild crossovers. One of their most exciting joint shows, Worlds Collide, featured many talented superstars from both worlds. However, an NXT star, Je’Von Evans, stood out—not just for his performance but also for his age. But is he the youngest star to ever compete in Worlds Collide history?
Is Je’Von Evans the Youngest Star to Perform at Worlds Collide?
WWE x AAA Worlds Collide featured some of the top stars from both promotions clashing in thrilling bouts. One of the most exciting high-stakes matchups of the night was a fatal four-way match, where Ethan Page put his NXT North American Championship on the line against his NXT colleague Evans, SmackDown’s Rey Fenix, and AAA’s Laredo Kid.
Page delivered a dominant performance and successfully defended his title. However, Evans stole the spotlight with his in-ring abilities, getting praise from fans.
At just 21 years old, Evans has been making waves in the wrestling world. Many predict that he could be the future of the industry and has the potential to break Randy Orton’s record as the youngest champion in WWE history. And during the fatal four-way match, he proved that those high expectations are not baseless.
While appreciating the young star, many fans are also wondering if anyone younger than 21 ever competed at Worlds Collide. Surprisingly, the answer is yes. And he is none other than Rey Mysterio.
Rey Mysterio Competed at Worlds Collide at Just 19 Years Old
WWE’s collaboration with AAA is bringing Lucha Libre to a broader, global audience. It’s a historic event, but this isn’t the first time the two wrestling cultures have collided.
A similar event, “AAA When Worlds Collide,” aired in 1994. The show showcased AAA’s talent and style to the American audience. At the time, WCW, WWE’s biggest competitor, partnered with AAA and broadcast the show in English in the USA.
One of the standout stars of that 1994 show was a young Mysterio. He competed in a six-man tag team match and captured fans’ attention. He was just 19 years old at the time.
Mysterio even opened this year’s Worlds Collide show with a heartfelt message, even talking about the iconic 1994 event. He shared how he never imagined lucha libre would one day become this popular and expressed how proud he is to have played a part in that journey.
With the new WWE and AAA partnership, more such historic shows are likely on the way. It’ll be exciting to see whether any star even younger than Mysterio ever competes at the Worlds Collide stage in the future.