Emmanuel Roman Morales (born April 29, 1997), better known by the

ring name A ring name is a type of stage name used by an athlete such as a professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, or boxer whose real name is considered unattractive, dull, difficult to pronounce or spell, amusing for the wrong reasons, or projecting ...

El Hijo del Vikingo, is a Mexican ''

luchador Lucha libre (, meaning "freestyle wrestling" or literally translated as "free fight") is the term used in Latin America for professional wrestling. Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, it has developed into a unique form ...

'' (or

professional wrestler Professional wrestling is a form of theater that revolves around staged wrestling matches. The mock combat is performed in a ring similar to the kind used in boxing, and the dramatic aspects of pro wrestling may be performed both in the ring or ...

) currently working for

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Antonio Peña Promotions, S.A. de C.V. doing business as, d/b/a Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide is a Mexican Lucha Libre (professional wrestling) professional wrestling promotion, promotion based in Mexico City, Mexico. Commonly referred to as simply ...

, where he is the current

AAA Mega Champion The AAA Mega Championship is a professional wrestling Professional wrestling championship#World championships, world heavyweight championship in the Mexico, Mexican Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) professional wrestling promotion, promotion. Know ...

in his first reign.

Professional wrestling career

Vikingo made his debut on the independent circuit was defeated by Pequeno Cobra with Guerrerito de Plata, Memin Pinguin, Nube Negra, Pequeno Joker, Pequeno Kraneo, Alebrije and Vega Streetfighter.

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2017–present)

In 2017 he began working full-time for

(AAA), initially working in the first match of the night teaming with Concord and

Octagoncito Octagoncito (born April 24, 1974) is a Mexican '' Luchador'' '' enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, who works in the ''Mini-Estrellas'' ("Mini-Stars") division on the Mexican Independent circuit. He is the first wrestler to work as Oc ...

to defeat Bronco Gonzalez, Guerrero de Plata and Mini Abismo Negro. At ''

Triplemanía XXV Triplemanía XXV was a professional wrestling event produced and scripted by the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). The event took place on August 26, 2017, and was held in the Arena Ciudad de México in Me ...

'', El Hijo del Vikingo teamed with

Angelikal Myzteziz Jr. (born August 2, 1993) is a Mexican ''luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, previously known by the ring name Angelikal. He is currently under contract with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, where he is the former AAA Wo ...

and The Tigger to defeat Angel Mortal Jr., Tiger Boy and

Villano III Jr. Villano III Jr. (born July 11, 1998) is a Mexican third-generation ''luchador Lucha libre (, meaning "freestyle wrestling" or literally translated as "free fight") is the term used in Latin America for professional wrestling. Since its intro ...

in the final of ''La Llave a la Gloria''. That same night, he was named the winner of the tournament along with Ashley and Angelikal, but nevertheless, Director of Talent of AAA

Vampiro Ian Richard Hodgkinson (born May 31, 1967), better known by his ring name Vampiro, is a Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler who most recently served as director of talent for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). He also worked for Lucha Unde ...

announced that the fourteen finalists would all receive a contract with the promotion. On November 18, 2018, El Hijo del Vikingo teamed with Angelikal and

Laredo Kid Laredo Kid (born December 30, 1986) is a Mexican '' luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler. He is currently signed to both Impact Wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, but is currently inactive due to abdominal surgery. La ...

to defeat ''El Nuevo Poder del Norte'' (

Carta Brava Jr. Sergio Marca (born January 18, 1987) is a Mexican ''luchador'', or professional wrestler known as Carta Brava Jr., currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) portraying a ''rudo'' ("bad guy" ...

Tito Santana Merced Solis (born May 10, 1953), better known by the ring name Tito Santana, is a retired American professional wrestler and middle school teacher. Santana has stayed a babyface his entire career and he is best known for his appearances with ...

and

Mocho Cota Jr. Alejandro Cota (born July 2, 1977) is a Mexican '' luchador'', or professional wrestler known by his ring name as Mocho Cota Jr., currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) portraying a ''ru ...

), that same night the trio demanded a match for the

AAA World Trios Championship The AAA World Trios Championship ("''Campeonato Mundial de Tercias AAA''" in Spanish) is a professional wrestling championship promoted by the Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) promotion in Mexico. It is contested for by teams of three wrestlers ...

. In December, at ''

Guerra de Titanes Guerra de Titanes (Spanish for "War of the Titans") is a major annual professional wrestling event in Mexico promoted by the Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (AAA) promotion. The show is the "End of year" show and is traditionally held in December with ...

'', the trio (with Angelikal changing gimmicks to Myzteziz Jr. the same night). They would go on to be known as ''Los Jinetes del Aire'' (The Air Raiders). On June 9, 2019, Vikingo unsuccessfully challenged Laredo Kid for the

AAA World Cruiserweight Championship The AAA World Cruiserweight Championship (Campeonato Mundial Crucero AAA in Spanish) is a professional wrestling championship contested for in the Mexican lucha libre promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). The championship cannot be competed ...

. Prior to '' Triplemanía XXVIII'', Laredo Kid vacated the AAA World Trios Championship in order to focus on his singles career following advice from

La Parka Adolfo Margarito Tapia Ibarra (November 14, 1965) is a Mexican '' luchador enmascarado'' ( masked professional wrestler), who currently performs as L. A. Park for Major League Wrestling in the United States, where he is a former MLW World Tag ...

and

Golden Magic Golden Magic (born July 18, 1990) is a Mexican ''luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler currently working for the Mexican professional wrestling promotions Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), where he is a former AAA World Trios Ch ...

would replace him in the trio. At the event, the trio won the vacant AAA World Trios Championship in a three way match which included ''El Nuevo Poder del Norte'' and ''Las Fresas Salvajes'' (

Pimpinela Escarlata Mario González Lozano (born April 18, 1969) is a Mexican ''luchador'', or professional wrestler, who works as an ''exótico'' for the Mexican Lucha Libre AAA World Wide promotion and Lucha Underground under the ring name Pimpinela Escarlata. As ...

, Mamba, and Máximo). Later in the year, Golden Magic would change his gimmick to Octagon Jr. At the 2019

, Myzteziz Jr. and El Hijo del Vikingo unsuccessfully challenged

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Lucha Brothers ( Fénix and Pentagón Jr.) in a match that also included Australian Suicide and

Rey Horus Rey Horus is a Mexican '' luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler currently signed to Ring of Honor (ROH). Formerly he wrestled for Major League Wrestling (MLW). He was also known as the second El Hijo de Rey Misterio, Spanish ...

. On February 22, 2020, ''Los Jinetes del Aire'' successfully defended the AAA World Trios Championship against '' Los Mercenarios'' (

La Hiedra La Hiedra (born May 18, 1997) is a Mexican ''luchadora enmascarada'', or masked professional wrestler currently signed to Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), where she was formerly one third of the AAA World Trios Champions with Rey Escorpion and Te ...

Rey Escorpión Fabián Núñez Napoles (born January 20, 1979) is a Mexican ''luchador'' (professional wrestler), better known by the ring name Rey Escorpión. He is currently working for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), where he portrays a ''rudo'' or bad guy ...

and

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). The trio made a second successful defence on the May 2 episode of

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's ''

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'' against

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(

Jordan Oliver Jordan Oliver may refer to: * Jordan Oliver (amateur wrestler) (born 1990), American freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler * Jordan Oliver (professional wrestler) Jordan Oliver Jr. (born June 18, 1999) is an American professional wrestler ...

, Kotto Brazil and Myron Reed). On December 4, 2021 at Triplemanía Regia II, Vikingo defeated

Samuray Del Sol Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez (born November 14, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, currently performing under the ring names Octagón Jr. and Samuray Del Sol. He is best known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Ka ...

Bobby Fish Robert Anthony Fish (born October 27, 1976) is an American professional wrestler currently appearing on the independent circuit. He is best known for his tenure with WWE, where he performed on the NXT brand and was a member of The Undisputed E ...

Jay Lethal Jamar Shipman (born April 29, 1985), better known by the ring name Jay Lethal, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Dubbed "The Franchise" of Ring of Honor, Lethal is a two-time ROH World Champio ...

and Bandido in a five-way match to win the vacant AAA Mega Championship.

Impact Wrestling (2018–2020)

Due to AAA's alliance with American promotion

Impact Wrestling Impact Wrestling (stylized as ''IMPACT! Wrestling''), is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment. Founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, the promot ...

, Vikingo made a special appearance on the January 12, 2019 edition of

, which was taped January 11–12, 2019 at

Mexico City Mexico City ( es, link=no, Ciudad de México, ; abbr.: CDMX; Nahuatl: ''Altepetl Mexico'') is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. One of the world's alpha cities, it is located in the Valley o ...

's Frontón México Entertainment Center, was defeated by the

Impact X Division Champion The Impact X Division Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by Impact Wrestling. It debuted on June 19, 2002, at the taping of then-TNA's second weekly pay-per-view (PPV) event. The current champion is Trey M ...

Rich Swann Richard Allen Swann (born February 15, 1991) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling. He is a former Impact World Champion, TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Impact X Division Champion and Impact Digital Media Cha ...

. Vikingo teamed up with

Aero Star Aero Star (real name unrevealed; born October 22, 1984) is a Mexican luchador, which is a masked professional wrestler currently signed to Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). Aero Star won the 2008 '' Alas de Oro'' tournament and is known for his h ...

Psycho Clown Psycho Clown (born December 16, 1985) is the ring name of a Mexican '' Luchador'' '' enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler currently signed to Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). Psycho Clown's ring character is that of a nightmarish clown a ...

and

Puma King Puma King (born July 6, 1990) is a Mexican ''Luchador'' '' enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler currently working with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), but also as a freelancer in many Mexican promotions such as Lucha Memes, MexaWrestlin ...

in an Elimination Match where they defeated Eddie Edwards,

Eli Drake Shaun Ricker (born November 1, 1982) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name LA Knight. Ricker is known for his time in Impact Wrestling as Eli Drake. Rick ...

Fallah Bahh Francis Flores (born August 12, 1985) is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with Impact Wrestling, where he performed under the ring name Fallah Bahh. He began his wrestling career on New Jersey's independent circuit, wre ...

and

Sami Callihan Samuel Alton Johnston (born September 1, 1987) is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by the ring name Sami Callihan, currently signed with Impact Wrestling and is a former Impact World Champion. He also wrestled for Luch ...

winning the Impact World Cup.

Personal life

Vikingo is a father to a son with his partner.

Championships and accomplishments

The Crash Lucha Libre The Crash Lucha Libre, also referred to as simply The Crash, is a '' lucha libre'' (Mexican professional wrestling) promotion based in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. The promotion largely runs its events in Tijuana, Mexico City, and Monterre ...

The Crash Heavyweight Championship The Crash Heavyweight Championship ( es, Campeonato de Peso Completo de The Crash) is a professional wrestling championship used in the Mexican lucha libre promotion The Crash Lucha Libre based in Tijuana, Baja California. It is the top male champ ...

( 1 time) *

** Impact World Cup of Wrestling (2019) – with

and

AAA Mega Championship The AAA Mega Championship is a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship in the Mexican Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) promotion. Known officially in Spanish as the ''Mega Campeonato AAA'', it is sometimes referred to in the English ...

( 1 time, current) **

(

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) – with

Myzteziz Jr. Myzteziz Jr. (born August 2, 1993) is a Mexican ''luchador enmascarado'', or masked professional wrestler, previously known by the ring name Angelikal. He is currently under contract with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, where he is the former AAA Wo ...

(1) and

and Myzteziz Jr. (1) ** ''Llave a la Gloria'' tournament (2017) – with Ashley and Angelikal. **

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(

2019 File:2019 collage v1.png, From top left, clockwise: Hong Kong protests turn to widespread riots and civil disobedience; House of Representatives votes to adopt articles of impeachment against Donald Trump; CRISPR gene editing first used to experim ...

) ** Lucha Capital (2019 Men's) ** ''Copa Hijo del Perro Aguayo'' (2021) * ''

Pro Wrestling Illustrated ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' (''PWI'') is an American internationally sold professional wrestling magazine that was founded in 1979 by publisher Stanley Weston. ''PWI'' is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and published by Kappa Publish ...

'' ** Ranked No. 42 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''

PWI 500 ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' (''PWI'') is an American internationally sold professional wrestling magazine that was founded in 1979 by publisher Stanley Weston. ''PWI'' is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and published by Kappa Publi ...

'' in 2021 ** Ranked No. 8 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''

'' in 2022 * ''

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'' ** Ranked No. 7 of the top 10 wrestlers in 2022 *Warrior Wrestling **Warrior Wrestling Lucha Championship (1 time, current)https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/warrior-wrestling-27-results-121-konosuke-takeshita-hijo-el-viking-buddy-matthews-action * ''

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards This is a list of both active and inactive ''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'' awards created by professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) journalist Dave Meltzer. The first fourteen awards were created in 1980 as an informal poll between ...

'' ** Mexico MVP (2021, 2022) ** Non-Heavyweight MVP (2022) **

Best Flying Wrestler This is a list of both active and inactive ''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'' awards created by professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) journalist Dave Meltzer. The first fourteen awards were created in 1980 as an informal poll between ...

(2022)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hijo Del Vikingo, El 1997 births Living people Mexican male professional wrestlers Professional wrestlers from Puebla People from Puebla (city) AAA World Trios Champions