Key Highlights
- M. G0MEZ reports on Aug 10, 2026 regarding WWE exclusive interview with Ricky Saints.
- Ricky Saints is currently targeting AAA gold after interrupting Rey Fenix’s discussion about Raw tournament.
- Fenix has defended the Cruiserweight Championship more often in SmackDown than in AAA since May.
- Saints holds a 2-1 record on Main Event over the past month before his potential title shot.
Ricky Saints isn’t just looking for a match, he is actively positioning himself to dethrone Rey Fenix before October’s event even begins. It sounds like “Absolute” is gunning for AAA gold and they are doing it in ways that look suspiciously organized.
The Saint Threat
Ricky Saints has his eyes on AAA championship glory, according to the report from Aug 10, 2026. He wasn’t on SmackDown last week but he was backstage making moves to secure his future in this specific corner of wrestling.
In a WWE exclusive interview context that feels like writing on the wall for Rey Fenix’s reign, Saints interrupted AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix during an interview about Raw’s upcoming tournament. He spoke when Roman Reigns’ next challenger was being discussed which is always a sensitive topic in this industry.
The Title Stakes
“What you actually should be focused on is the fact that you are a AAA Cruiserweight Champion,” Saints warned during his confrontation. And if you don’t keep your focus on that, someone that is more absolute is going to come by and take that from you — and his name is Ricky Saints.” This quote carries weight because it shows direct competition intent rather than friendly banter.
Fenix replied after daring Saints to try him with the words “This title is for a real wrestler,”. Fenix hinted at 204 pounds being well within the limit but claimed he isn’t in his league. He mentioned Reyes’ defense count has been high on WWE’s blue brand since winning the Cruiserweight Championship.
The Money Lane
Saints last wrestled on SmackDown in June, defeating Carmelo Hayes before moving to Main Event where he is 2-1 in the past month. Last Thursday, ary suggested Saints could be setting his sights on October’s Money in the Bank in his hometown of New Orleans.
Either winning the Cruiserweight title or putting on an impressive performance before then could help earn a spot on that card. DAILY AUG 09 2026 CAGESIDE SEATS mentioned this potential trivia game connection to fans who are watching closely for developments like Dominik Mysterio becoming an absolute chump.
The timeline here is tight and the stakes feel higher than most mid-card pushes ever do in this specific territory. You might think this is new, but you know how things go when AAA gold meets WWE exclusives.
Fan Reaction
If you don’t keep your focus on that, someone that is more absolute is going to come by and take that from you — not just any opponent either. This feels like the kind of setup where writing a contract in blood isn’t even close to what we are seeing happen here.
Not always does Fenix defend the title against people who aren’t ready for it but Saints clearly knows he needs more than a show match before October’s event starts. The Daily article from Aug 9 also noted Liv Morgan’s surprise appearance which adds noise to the whole situation surrounding AAA and WWE crossover events.
We are waiting to see if this leads to actual action or just another interview segment that gets edited for television time slots every week of the year.