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A record 45 million Americans are traveling this holiday weekend despite gas prices rising and airfares up about 20%, with travelers adjusting by shortening trips, skipping hotel stays, or using airline miles to manage higher costs while overall travel demand remains strong.
Rey Mysterio is announced as AAA's new General Manager, aiming to elevate the promotion under WWE management; Dominik Mysterio balks backstage, and Rey's in-ring status remains undecided as AAA enters a new era.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright refused to rule out gas averaging $5 per gallon amid the Iran-Israel conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions that have driven prices higher, with AAA reporting an average of $4.52 per gallon. JP Morgan warned the threshold could be surpassed later this summer as travel increases. Wright said domestic production could help and that the administration is weighing measures such as pausing the federal gasoline tax to ease costs, while Trump has faced mounting criticism over the economy.
Bayley surprised AAA by returning to the promotion, initially appearing at Rey de Reyes as a challenger to Flammer for the Reina de Reinas title and then resurfacing on the May 9 episode to assist La Catalina against Las Toxicas, setting up a potential Bayley–Catalina–Lola Vice trio while Las Toxicas remain the antagonists and the crowd reacted strongly to her presence.
Gas prices across the U.S. have surged to multi-year highs amid the Iran conflict, with the national average around $4.56 per gallon and diesel at $5.67, pinching budgets for commuters like a Michigan student and disproportionately affecting low-income households; economists warn prices could stay elevated for months, though some predict gradual easing by year’s end.
Gas prices topped $4 per gallon nationwide for the third time in U.S. history as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz push costs higher; Massachusetts gas-station owners say rising wholesale prices are squeezing margins across the industry, with AAA reporting a 27-cent weekly jump.
Ludwig Kaiser’s real-life girlfriend Andrea Bazarte was written off AAA as part of a feud with The Original El Grande Americano. A contract clause bars Kaiser from attacking Chad Gable until a May 30 Mask vs. Mask match, and Bazarte’s exit is presented as part of the storyline. The Undertaker commented on the feud's intensity ahead of the Monterrey show, which streams on FOX Latin America and other platforms.
Gas prices in Washington state reached a record average of $5.57 per gallon, placing renewed pressure on drivers as commuting and errands become more expensive; AAA figures show King County has some of the highest costs above the national average, intensifying the financial squeeze for households.
The Undertaker is absent from WWE LFG Season 3 because he's focusing on producer/creative duties with the AAA brand, a point teased by Shawn Michaels in Episode 1. Kevin Owens steps in as coach during his neck surgery recovery, while Season 3 lineup also includes Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, and Natalya.
Roman Reigns vows to be a full-time World Heavyweight Champion after WrestleMania, aiming to defend the belt in May (with Saturday Night’s Main Event as a likely stop) to prove its relevance, while considering defenses in NXT and even AAA. He also targets a definitive feud with Seth Rollins and teases a Crown Jewel clash with the Undisputed Champion, with a potential dream match against El Hijo del Vikingo.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says gas prices have likely peaked but may remain above $3 per gallon into next year, with the national average around $4.05 per gallon per AAA. The Iran conflict and related disruptions are influencing prices, though officials offer different timelines for when relief under $3 could return. Jet fuel supplies could improve as the conflict eases, and the discussion comes amid political considerations ahead of midterm elections.
After months of brawling, the two El Grande Americanos are set for a mask-vs-mask showdown at AAA's Noche de Los Grandes on May 30, following the second Americano's challenge and an earlier night where the Original Americano defeated Octagon Jr. and chaos with Ojitos de Huevo and Andrea Bazarte.
Sources indicate a mask-vs-mask bout between El Grande Americano and El Verde Americano is planned for May 30 at Noche de Los Grandes in Monterrey, following their April 11 brawl on AAA on FOX. While not formally announced, the current working date is May 30, bringing high-stakes unmasking in a feud that’s built momentum since the chaos.
U.S. regular-gas prices have climbed to about $4.02 per gallon, a roughly 35% jump since the Iran conflict began, as crude prices top $100 and supply concerns persist with the Strait of Hormuz constrained; there are regional variances (California around $5.89 vs. Oklahoma about $3.27) and analysts expect prices to stay elevated amid the ongoing tension.
U.S. average gasoline price rose to about $4 per gallon, a level not seen since August 2022, as Middle East tensions continue to choke Persian Gulf oil supplies. Since late February, the national average for regular unleaded has jumped roughly 35%, potentially forcing drivers to trim spending as pump costs bite into consumer budgets.