El Hijo Del Vikingo undergoes knee surgery, out for six to eight months
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026

El Hijo Del Vikingo had successful knee surgery after an injury sustained while preparing for an NXT match. The injury occurred just over a week ago during preparations against EK Prosper. Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer reported that Vikingo will be sidelined for six to eight months. This is his second knee surgery in recent years, having previously missed time due to a right knee injury. He posted a photo from his hospital bed confirming the procedure's success.
- •El Hijo Del Vikingo injured while preparing for an NXT match.
- •Surgery was successful; recovery expected to take six to eight months.
- •This is Vikingo's second knee surgery in recent years.
- 4:04 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Speculates On Recovery Timeline For AAA's El Hijo Del Vikingo
"El Hijo Del Vikingo had surgery following an injury he suffered while preparing for an "NXT" match.
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