La Catalina Debuts in AAA After CMLL Exit Amid WWE Rumors
- La Catalina has made a historic transition in the lucha libre landscape, debuting for AAA on April 11, 2026.
- This transition is particularly notable due to the current industry dynamics.
- The move is viewed as a strategic addition for AAA, which now operates under the WWE umbrella.
La Catalina has made a historic transition in the lucha libre landscape, debuting for AAA on April 11, 2026. The move follows her official departure from Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), marking a significant shift in the relationship between two of Mexico’s most prominent wrestling promotions.
This transition is particularly notable due to the current industry dynamics. According to reports from Luchablog and WrestlingNewsSource, La Catalina is the first wrestler to move directly from CMLL to AAA since WWE acquired AAA on April 19, 2025.
The move is viewed as a strategic addition for AAA, which now operates under the WWE umbrella. Industry reports suggest that WWE and TKO seek strong, marketable women’s stars, a demographic that was perceived as lacking in the AAA roster that WWE inherited.
Departure from CMLL
The 25-year-old Chilean wrestler, whose real name is Catalina Aurora García Corrial, officially parted ways with CMLL after her contract expired on April 1, 2026. CMLL issued a formal statement confirming the departure on April 7, 2026, noting that the split occurred because La Catalina chose not to extend her deal.
Reports from Yahoo Sports and Wrestling Inc. Indicate that the decision not to re-sign was influenced by La Catalina’s unhappiness with her booking. While CMLL reportedly offered her a new contract, she rejected the offer to explore new opportunities.
Her final appearance for CMLL took place on March 31, 2026, at Arena Coliseo.
Career Background and Achievements
La Catalina is no stranger to international stages. Between 2019 and 2021, she competed in WWE under the names Carolina, Catalina, and Katrina Cortez. Following her release from WWE in 2021, she eventually joined CMLL in March 2023.
During her tenure with CMLL, she established herself as a prominent figure within the Amazonas roster, winning the CMLL Universal Amazons Championship. She also shared the ring with high-profile talent, including former AEW champions Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné. Specifically, she faced Moné for the CMLL Women’s Championship in June 2025 and competed against her at Fantastica Mania in 2025.
In 2025, as part of the working relationship between CMLL and AEW, La Catalina also made multiple appearances for Ring of Honor (ROH).
Industry Implications
The jump from CMLL to AAA is historically rare, as the two promotions have long operated as rivals. The acquisition of AAA by WWE in April 2025 added a new layer of complexity to these dynamics, making La Catalina’s move a milestone in the evolving crossover of talent between these organizations.
Analysts suggest that La Catalina fills a most obvious need
for AAA, providing a female star who aligns with WWE’s conventional preferences for marketable talent. This positioning is expected to raise her profile significantly as AAA continues to operate under the WWE corporate structure.