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Perros del Mal Unveils New Lineup, Attacks El Grande Americano on AAA on FOX
On the June 20 episode of Lucha Libre AAA on FOX, the rebranded Perros del Mal attacked El Grande Americano after his return from a Mask vs Mask win, with Daga, Bronco Nima, and Angel & Berto ambushing him as Karmen Petrovic delivered a finishing kick, signaling the faction’s new direction and setting its sights on Dominik Mysterio.
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