Rey Mysterio announces Team USA v Team Mexico five-on-five for Survivor Series: WarGames in Houston
AAA general manager and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio said on November 6, 2026 that a classic five-on-five Survivor Series tag-team elimination match featuring Team USA against Team Mexico will be held at Survivor Series: WarGames, scheduled for November 28, 2026 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Mysterio made the revelation during a guest appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s podcast.
The announcement follows Crown Jewel 2026 and comes as WWE prepares the 40th edition of the annual Survivor Series show, returning to Houston for the first time since 2017. The company has already generated speculation around other returns, including Charlotte Flair and a possible return by Jacob Fatu, and Mysterio said his proposal would bring an international Lucha Libre element to the Stamford-based promotion.
On the podcast Mysterio outlined the concept, saying: “The overall vision for AAA and how it has evolved to where it is now shows how much of an impact lucha libre has made on wrestling worldwide. I had a couple of conversations with Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis, and we’re going to put together something very special: a classic 5-on-5 Survivor Series match at Survivor Series, with Team USA taking on Team Mexico.”
Mysterio told Stephanie McMahon he had discussed the idea with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, but he stopped short of confirming whether he himself would compete because the teams have not been finalised. The former champion’s comments leave his own participation in the match unresolved.
The proposal is being pitched as an opportunity to showcase Mexican talent on the Survivor Series stage; the article named Penta, Rey Fenix and Dragon Lee as performers who might be featured. The story noted Mysterio’s links to both the Mexican wrestling scene and the Stamford-based promotion and described him as one of the stars who helped introduce lucha libre to global audiences.
The traditional five-on-five contest that Mysterio announced is separate from the event’s signature WarGames matches. Earlier reports cited planning for five-person teams in the men’s WarGames contest involving The Bloodline and The 946, but final lineups for those matches have not been officially confirmed.
John Cena has been announced for an appearance at the show and has promoted a special tournament called John Cena Classics, with two participants and the title belt confirmed so far alongside the date and venue. The article said Cena could add additional names or a twist to that competition at the late-November premium live event.
Survivor Series: WarGames will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas; Rey Mysterio has announced plans for the traditional five-on-five Team USA vs Team Mexico match, while the participating wrestlers and the official WarGames lineups remain unconfirmed.