Rey Mysterio announces Team USA vs. Team Mexico match for WWE Survivor Series
The gist
WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio announced a five-on-five Team USA vs.
The bout puts lucha libre's rise, and WWE's 2025 AAA purchase, on a major stage.
How it unfolded
- Jul 13, 2026WWE, with Houston First Corporation and the Houston Astros, announced Survivor Series: WarGames for Daikin Park in Houston on Saturday, Nov. 28 — the event's first return to the city since 2017.
- Nov 6, 2026On "What's Your Story?" with Stephanie McMahon, Rey Mysterio announced a five-on-five Team USA vs. Team Mexico match, saying he had spoken with Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis about putting it together.
- Nov 8, 2026Mysterio was confirmed to lead Team Mexico at Survivor Series: WarGames 2026.
Key terms
- lucha libre
- A wrestler who practices lucha libre, the Mexican style of professional wrestling known for colorful masks and high-flying moves.
- WarGames
- A specialized steel cage match in professional wrestling, usually pitting two teams of four or more inside a cage over two rings.
Source: Wikipedia