By WWE has added a championship showdown to tonight’s SmackDown, as AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix defends his gold against Ricky Saints on the October 16 edition of the blue brand.
Rey Fenix vs. Ricky Saints (Credits: Fightful)
A Rematch Months in the Making
This is far from a fresh rivalry. Fenix and Saints last met in a singles match on the September 11 episode of SmackDown, which emanated from Mexico City. On that night, Fenix retained the AAA title, surviving a competitive outing before sealing the win. Since then, the champion has stayed busy, defending the belt at AAA TripleMania 34 in a four-way against Nathan Frazer, Jack Cartwheel, and Mini Vikingo.
But Saints has been building his case for another shot. In a recent digital exclusive interview with Cathy Kelley, the “Absolute” one laid out his argument plainly: the score between them is even, and he has been racking up wins since their last encounter. “If I can do it once, I can do it again,” Saints declared, challenging Fenix to put the title on the line once more and warning that the record books would soon list a new AAA Cruiserweight Champion.
Why Tonight’s Match Matters
The AAA World Cruiserweight Championship has become a fixture of WWE television since the company’s deepening partnership with AAA, and Fenix’s reign has been one of the standout stories of that crossover. A second loss to the champion would stall Saints’ momentum just as he finds his footing, while a title change would send shockwaves through both promotions.
The animosity has an edge too. After their September meeting, Fenix offered a show of respect, only for Saints to refuse the handshake. Expect no love lost when the bell rings tonight.
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