At the high-stakes WWE x AAA “Worlds Collide” event in Las Vegas on September 12, 2025, the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions, The Wyatt Sicks, made an explosive and unprovoked attack on AAA World Tag Team Champions Psycho Clown and Pagano immediately following a hard-fought title defense. This dramatic moment has sent shockwaves through the professional wrestling world, setting the stage for an intense cross-promotional rivalry.
Wyatt Sicks’ Ruthless Invasion at Worlds Collide
The night’s chaos unfolded right after Psycho Clown and Pagano successfully defended their AAA World Tag Team titles against a makeshift WWE pairing—Kofi Kingston and Grayson Waller. Originally, New Day’s Xavier Woods was slated to team with Kingston, but due to a recent head injury sustained from Penta’s devastating Mexican Destroyer, Waller stepped up as Woods’ replacement[1][2].
Just as the victorious Psycho Clown and Pagano began a post-match interview, the arena plunged into darkness. When the lights snapped back on, the full destructive force of The Wyatt Sicks—comprising Uncle Howdy, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, and Erick Rowan—stormed the ring with one clear objective: to dominate and send a message to AAA and WWE alike[1][3].
What followed was a brutal coordinated assault. Lumis drove Pagano through a table with a high-flying senton from the top rope, while Gacy and Rowan simultaneously slammed Psycho Clown through another table. Uncle Howdy capped off the attack with his signature Sister Abigail finisher on Pagano, leaving both champions battered and broken in the ring[1][3].
The segment closed with The Wyatt Sicks standing tall in the center of the ring, raising both the WWE and AAA Tag Team Championship belts—a symbolic act suggesting their intent to unify or claim dominance over both promotions’ tag team divisions[1][2].
The Significance of This Cross-Promotional Attack
This unprecedented invasion by The Wyatt Sicks at a co-promoted event marks a pivotal moment in WWE and AAA’s collaborative storytelling. The faction’s intention to “capture all four titles” signals an escalation in the ongoing competition between WWE SmackDown’s top tag teams and AAA’s luchadores[3].
A WWE insider shared backstage that “The Wyatt Sicks are being positioned as a dominant, almost unstoppable force. Management sees this as an opportunity to raise stakes across both promotions and bring more eyes to the tag team division, which has been bursting with talent lately.” This attack also serves to heat up the story for upcoming events where these rivalries may spill over into regular programming[1].
Xavier Woods’ Emotional Absence Adds Layer to Storyline
Xavier Woods’ absence from the match due to head surgery only deepened the drama. Despite his serious injury, Woods made a gutsy appearance at ringside, showing unwavering support and commitment. He stated, “Less than 24 hours after having my head cut open, I got on a plane risking serious health issues just to watch Kofi and Grayson fight for those titles. We’re taking those championships, even if I’m not in that ring.” His words added emotional weight to the contest and highlighted the stakes involved[1].
Woods’ injury was reportedly the result of Penta’s powerful Mexican Destroyer on WWE programming, connecting storylines across promotions and adding real physicality and urgency to the ongoing narratives in Worlds Collide[1][2].
Wyatt Sicks’ Recent Dominance in WWE
Since returning to WWE SmackDown in late May 2025, The Wyatt Sicks have carved a brutal path, dismantling tag team after tag team—including the Street Profits, Andrade & Rey Fenix, and #DIY. Their relentless destruction culminated in capturing the WWE Tag Team Titles from Street Profits, ending a 119-day reign, and defending them successfully in a high-profile six-pack TLC match at SummerSlam. Their unpredictable and violent style has made them a feared, dominant force on the blue brand[3].
Their recent appearance at Worlds Collide is viewed by many insiders as an extension of their domination agenda—one that now aims at AAA’s prized tag team champions, threatening the balance between WWE and AAA’s tag team scenes[3].
What’s Next for the Worlds Collide Tag Team Titles?
The attack leaves the AAA Tag Team Champions heavily vulnerable and opens doors for a high-stakes feud. Wrestling fans and pundits are speculating that this could lead to eventual title unification matches or a series of cross-promotional challenges that raise the profile of both brands internationally.
Sources close to talent creative have hinted that “Worlds Collide was just the starting point; expect WWE and AAA to build a sustained storyline around these attacks with rematches, retaliations, and perhaps surprise alliances.” The presence of The Wyatt Sicks suggests that WWE is invested in pushing their top tag talents while leveraging AAA’s established stars like Psycho Clown and Pagano for compelling cross-brand narratives[2][4].
Fan and Industry Reaction
The reaction from fans has been intense, with social media abuzz over the surprise attack. Many praise the unpredictable nature of The Wyatt Sicks’ involvement, thrilling audiences with a palpable sense of danger and unpredictability.
Industry analysts have noted that the attack smartly utilizes the strengths of both WWE and AAA — blending WWE’s storytelling and characters with the vibrant luchador style and traditions of AAA. This synergy is expected to attract greater attention not only to the tag team divisions but also to future WWE x AAA collaborative events[5].
The Worlds Collide event has undoubtedly set the stage for a major chapter in tag team wrestling with The Wyatt Sicks asserting themselves as the top predators in both WWE and AAA ecosystems. Fans will be eagerly watching upcoming shows to see how Psycho Clown and Pagano respond and whether WWE’s dominant faction can truly claim ultimate supremacy over the tag team landscape.
“This isn’t just about beating opponents,” one WWE insider remarked. “It’s about sending a message to everyone in wrestling that The Wyatt Sicks are here to conquer, no matter the promotion.”
With tensions rising and championships on the line, the fallout from this explosive attack promises must-see moments ahead.