El Hijo del Vikingo injury update: Report
It was recently reported that Hijo del Vikingo had suffered an injury and could be out of action for some time. In a new report from PWInsider, we now know that the injury occurred to Vikingo’s knee, which has been a recurring issue for him in recent years:
“PWInsider.com can confirm the injury is to Vikingo’s knee and we are told by WWE sources they are awaiting MRI results to learn the severity of the issue. Vikingo, the lone AAA talent signed directly to a WWE contract currently, was out of action for an extended period several years ago with knee issues.“
Vikingo Injury History
Vikingo has had multiple issues with injury during his career, and here is what we know based on what has been reported publicly during his career across AAA, AEW, the Indies and WWE:
| Date / period | Event / promotion | Reported injury | What happened | Time missed / outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 2022 | AAA | Foot injury | Our own Dave Meltzer said Vikingo was “out six weeks” with a foot injury, though Vikingo still wrestled Flamita at AAA Showcenter and the injury was worked into the match. | Unclear |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | AAA | Dislocated left elbow | Vikingo posted that he suffered a dislocated left elbow and would be out “about three weeks.” | About 3 weeks. |
| Sept. 2023 | ROH taping | Hip / lower-body injury scare | Vikingo was reportedly hurt during an ROH trios match, briefly used a wheelchair, and there were concerns about a broken hip; later reporting said no broken hip and no significant missed time. | Short-term scare; no major absence reported. |
| Feb. 17–29, 2024 | AULL | Right knee: torn meniscus + ruptured ligament | Vikingo landed awkwardly in an AULL match on Feb. 17, then underwent successful surgery on Feb. 29 for a torn meniscus and ruptured ligament in his right knee. | Out over 7 months; he vacated the AAA Mega Championship on Mar. 17 and returned at AAA tapings on Sept. 29, 2024. |
| Oct. 27–31, 2024 | TNA Impact taping vs. Trent Seven | Right knee blow / leg injury scare | Vikingo landed awkwardly on a dive, the match was stopped, and he was stretchered out; he later said it was a strong blow to the right knee with no ligament or muscle damage. | Reported 15-20 days out. |
| Dec. 29, 2024 | PROGRESS Chapter 175 vs. Kid Lykos II | Left knee / leg injury | The match was stopped early after an awkward landing; Vikingo later confirmed he hurt his left knee and hoped to return within weeks. | Several weeks expected; exact absence unclear. |
| May 2026 | AAA match vs. Mini Vikingo | Shoulder / right arm injury scare | Vikingo landed on his shoulder after a top-rope uranage, finished the match, was seen in a sling, and was reportedly scheduled for an MRI. | Not a long absence; he wrestled on May 30 and won the AAA Latin American Championship. |
| June 30–July 2026 | WWE NXT planned match vs. EK Prosper | Left knee injury | Vikingo’s advertised AAA Latin American title defense on NXT was canceled after he was injured while preparing for the match; later reporting said it was a badly swollen left knee, he was in a brace, and MRI results were pending. | Current status uncertain as of July 3, 2026; no public return timetable yet. |
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