Multiple Former AEW Stars Make WWE Debuts After Partnership Expands

WWE continues to integrate talent from various wrestling promotions, including former AEW and Lucha Libre AAA stars, into its programming. El Hijo Del Vikingo, a major AAA star and occasional AEW competitor, made a notable appearance on WWE RAW and is scheduled to face Chad Gable for the AAA Mega Championship at the upcoming WWE x AAA crossover event, Worlds Collide. Meanwhile, former AEW star Mike Santana is set to make his WWE debut through WWE's partnership with TNA Wrestling, challenging Tavion Heights on NXT. Additionally, WWE is building new stars from its reality competition series, with Jasper Troy (winner of the men's division) preparing for his official in-ring debut on NXT. Lince Dorado, who returned to WWE last year and has been coaching while wrestling at live events, will have his first televised WWE match in four years on WWE Evolve. These moves underscore WWE’s strategy of blending established international and independent talents with homegrown prospects to enrich its roster and storylines.