Today marks a historic moment for lucha libre fans in Mexico and beyond as AEW’s Aubrey Edwards steps into the ring as one of the referees at CMLL’s Gran Premio Internacional Femenino. Edwards, who will officiate alongside CMLL’s La Vaquerita, will be part of the Gran Premio De Amazonas, which will take place tonight at Mexico City’s iconic Arena Mexico.
Aubrey Edwards, known for her passionate and level-headed refereeing style, has earned accolades in AEW (All Elite Wrestling) since joining the promotion in 2019. This CMLL debut is a significant moment for both her and the international wrestling community, marking a collaboration. that continues the growing crossover between AEW and CMLL.
At a pre-event press conference, CMLL representatives expressed their enthusiasm for Edwards’ participation. They highlighted her impressive professional career and iconic presence in the wrestling ring, which add a new level of excitement to this year’s Women’s Grand Prix. Fans around the world will witness this special event as Edwards brings her signature style to the CMLL ring.
AEW-CMLL Partnership Expands With Edwards Debut
The relationship between AEW and CMLL has been growing, marked by AEW referee Bryce Remsberg’s appearance in CMLL earlier this year. Remsberg joined the Mexican promotion’s March 29 event, where AEW talent such as Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli and Matt Sydal competed. Edwards’ debut signals a new level of participation in CMLL events, demonstrating the deepening partnership between these two wrestling giants.
For Edwards, this new role reflects her wide-ranging impact on the wrestling industry. Known off-camera as Brittany Aubert, Edwards’ journey into professional wrestling began after a successful career in the video game industry, where she worked for more than six years on popular games such as Scribblenauts. With a background in classical ballet and software engineering, Edwards brings a unique combination of discipline, precision and creativity to his refereeing style.
At AEW, she quickly became a fan favorite and made history as the first woman to referee a professional wrestling world championship match on PPV. In addition to refereeing, she serves as AEW’s project coordinator and co-hosts the popular AEW Unrestricted podcast with Tony Schiavone.
Focus On CMLL’s International Women’s Grand Prix
The CMLL International Women’s Grand Prix is one of the most anticipated events of the year and highlights talented female wrestlers from around the world. Edwards’ inclusion adds additional appeal, as her global fan base is eager to see her in action on such a prestigious platform.
For those unable to attend in person, Fightful will provide live coverage of the event tonight, October 25. CMLL fans can also revisit past matches and highlights through Fightful’s wrestling results section.
With Edwards set to officiate, tonight’s Grand Prix promises an unforgettable experience as Mexican and international stars face off in a fierce battle for victory. Its debut in CMLL further solidifies its status as a pioneer in lucha libre and highlights the ongoing collaboration between AEW and CMLL.
Stay tuned to Fajador.co for post-event highlights and an exclusive recap of Edwards’ historic CMLL debut!
