AAA star begins recovery after serious knee injury
Summary
– El Hijo del Vikingo underwent successful surgery after suffering a knee injury
– Vikingo shared a hospital update and thanked his wife, fans, WWE, AAA, and supporters
– The injury forced WWE to pull his planned AAA Latin American Title defense from NXT
El Hijo del Vikingo has taken the first step in his recovery after undergoing successful surgery for his knee injury.
Vikingo shared an update on Instagram, saying the procedure went well. He also posted a video from his hospital bed while sitting with his wife, Diana Jauregui, known to fans as Aleidis.
The AAA star stayed positive in his message, thanking God, his wife, and everyone who has supported him during the difficult stretch.
One day before surgery, Vikingo had posted a photo showing himself in a left leg brace while using a crutch. That update made it clear the injury was serious and that surgery was the next step.
The injury had already affected WWE programming. Vikingo was scheduled to defend the AAA Latin American Championship against E.K. Prosper on the June 30 episode of NXT, but the match was removed.
WWE later ran an angle showing Keanu Carver standing over Vikingo backstage before Robert Stone called for medical help. Vikingo’s left knee was swollen, and he was shown in a brace while waiting for further evaluation.
The timing is unfortunate because Vikingo was gaining more attention through WWE’s working relationship with AAA. A title defense on NXT would have given him another major showcase in front of a wider U.S. audience.
For now, the focus shifts fully to recovery. Vikingo’s surgery was successful, and that is the most important update as he begins working toward a return.
