During last night’s WWE Raw, it was announced that Vikingo would defend the AAA Mega Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo. However, there was confusion because Vikingo is not actually the AAA Mega Champion—Alberto del Rio, a former WWE star, holds that title and is set to defend it against Vikingo this weekend. Many fans feel this announcement undermined Vikingo’s recent victory over del Rio for the championship.
Dave Meltzer, on Wrestling Observer Radio, offered a different perspective. He suggested that the announcement indicates WWE’s increasing involvement in AAA since acquiring the promotion. Meltzer noted that del Rio and Vikingo already had conflicts, with del Rio defeating Vikingo, and WWE’s plan might be to feature Vikingo in a major event like Triplemania later this year. The unexpected booking on Raw seems designed to remove the title from Alberto del Rio, possibly due to WWE’s influence over AAA’s booking decisions following the acquisition.
Meltzer explained that these changes might be the reason storylines involving the AAA Mega Championship have been shifted or suspended, as WWE does not want Alberto del Rio or potentially even Vikingo as champions if it conflicts with their plans to promote certain wrestlers. This level of control may extend beyond just this title to other championships within AAA.
Fan Take: This development is crucial for WWE fans because it highlights WWE’s expanding influence in the international wrestling scene, particularly in Mexico’s AAA promotion. This could lead to more cross-promotional storylines and shifting dynamics that might elevate talent visibility and alter the championship landscapes, potentially making AAA and WWE collaborations much more common and impactful in the near future.
