WWE fans recently saw El Hijo del Vikingo make his "SmackDown" debut, challenging Rey Fénix for the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship. The episode was pre-taped following an early "Raw" broadcast. The following day, Vikingo was scheduled to defend his AAA Latin American Championship against EK Prosper on "NXT".
Vikingo made it to the "NXT" tapings but suffered an injury while preparing for his match. The exact nature of the injury has not been disclosed.
Meltzer Discusses Vikingo's Injury
It could be serious. It's really too bad because he's had a lot of injuries. An inopportune time.
Meltzer noted that the AAA Latin American Championship is considered the second-highest title in AAA and highlighted that Fénix, perceived as a lower-tier talent within WWE was booked to defeat Vikingo. Meltzer suggested that if this booking pattern continues, AAA fans might begin to view their wrestlers as secondary players, preferring to see their top stars rather than those who lose to them.
History of Injuries
El Hijo del Vikingo has faced several injuries throughout 2024. These include a torn meniscus and ligament damage in his right knee, which previously sidelined him for six months. In May, he reportedly sustained a shoulder injury during a match with Mini Vikingo, though he only missed a few weeks of action following that incident.
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