Vikingo gives an update on his injury.
El Hijo Del Vikingo took to Instagram to reveal that he suffered a ruptured ligament and damaged meniscus during his match on February 17.
He will undergo surgery for the injury on February 29.
From Vikingo:
I had not wanted to talk about the topic for expecting specific diagnoses, I have a ruptured ligament and damaged meniscus, this Thursday February 29th I go into surgery, we know how we got in the ring but not how we will get down, thank you to all who have taken the time to message me an apology for not replying everyone, thank you to my family for keeping an eye on my mom my wife my friends and all of you for unconditional support, see you very soon thank you --
Vikingo is the reigning AAA Mega Champion, holding the belt for 818 days.
He is part of AEW and ROH television programming, last wrestling on the February 8 episode of ROH on HonorClub.
In a recent update, AAA provided an update on Hijo del Vikingo, saying that he underwent successful surgery and that there would be future updates regarding his injury and possible implications for the title. AAA stated the following:
“Lucha Libre AAA informs that the surgical procedure that Hijo del Vikingo underwent following his recent injury has been successful.
Lucha Libre AAA will be updating Vikingo's health status and recovery time through its official channels, as well as the status of the AAA Mega Championship.
We thank you for your understanding and support #FuerzaVikingo”.
Comunicado oficial: HIJO DEL VIKINGO. #FuerzaVikingo ---- pic.twitter.com/cY23dcCc2v
— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) March 1, 2024
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