WWE Eyes Lucha Brothers as AEW Contracts Near Expiration

One big thing: WWE is reportedly interested in signing The Lucha Brothers

Internal discussions at WWE have centered on potentially bringing in The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) as their AEW contracts approach expiration.

• Penta and Fenix’s AEW contracts are set to expire between August and September 2024.
• WWE reportedly prefers to bring them directly to the main roster, bypassing NXT.
• Sources suggest preliminary talks and matching offers may already be in place.

Why it matters

The Lucha Brothers have been cornerstone performers for AEW since its 2019 inception. Their potential departure could significantly impact AEW’s tag team division and overall roster depth.

By the numbers

• 4+ years with AEW since 2019
• 1-time AEW World Tag Team Champions
• 2-time AAA World Tag Team Champions while in AEW

Behind the scenes

• AEW has shown interest in re-signing the duo, but the process has been delayed.
• A cryptic tweet from Konnan hinted at the brothers’ potential departure.
• WWE sources have not officially commented on these developments.

The bottom line

While nothing is confirmed, the wrestling world is buzzing with speculation about The Lucha Brothers’ future. Their decision could spark a significant shift in the tag team landscape across major promotions.

What do you think about the possibility of The Lucha Brothers joining WWE? How might this move impact both AEW and WWE’s tag team divisions? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.