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  • El Hijo del Vikingo Suffers Apparent Injury During AAA Match

    El Hijo del Vikingo Suffers Apparent Injury During AAA Match

    El Hijo del Vikingo appears to have suffered a shoulder injury during his match against Mini Vikingo on the May 2 episode of AAA on Fox, putting his upcoming championship opportunity in serious doubt.

    The injury occurred after Vikingo hit an Urinagi from the top turnbuckle, a high-impact move that placed significant stress on his shoulder upon landing. Medical personnel attended to him after the match, drawing immediate attention to the seriousness of the situation. The visible nature of the injury and the need for ringside medical intervention raised concerns among fans and observers watching the broadcast.

    AAA has not officially confirmed the extent of the injury or provided a status update on Vikingo’s condition. The promotion is expected to release an official statement in the coming days as it gathers more information from its medical team.

    The timing is particularly unfortunate for the high-flying star. Vikingo is currently scheduled to challenge El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. for the AAA Latin American Championship at AAA Noche de Los Grandes on May 30. That gives him a window of less than four weeks to recover and be cleared for competition, a tight timeline for any shoulder injury, depending on the nature and severity of the damage sustained.

    No word has been given on whether the title match will proceed as planned, be postponed, or require a replacement challenger if Vikingo is unable to compete. AAA’s creative team will face decisions in the coming days about how to handle the program leading into the event, regardless of the medical outcome.

  • WWE Rumors: EVIL Signing, Chad Gable Return, Royal Rumble News

    The latest WWE rumors have the wrestling world buzzing. With Royal Rumble 2026 just days away and Saturday Night\’s Main Event headed to Montreal this weekend, we filter out the noise and catch you up to speed in this WWE rumors roundup for January 22, 2026.

    EVIL Expected to Leave NJPW for WWE

    One of the biggest WWE rumors today involves former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion EVIL, who has reportedly given his notice to New Japan Pro Wrestling. Multiple sources indicate WWE is his likely destination.

    Bryan Alvarez reported on Wrestling Observer Live that \”EVIL might be on his way out of New Japan, and it is strongly rumored that he will end up in WWE.\”

    EVIL, a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and Tag Team Champion, has been a staple of NJPW\’s House of Torture faction. His potential move to WWE would mark another significant international acquisition for the company following its recent partnership with AAA.

    El Hijo Del Vikingo Under Direct WWE Contract

    According to PWInsider Elite, El Hijo Del Vikingo holds a unique contract situation compared to the rest of the AAA roster.

    While most AAA wrestlers remain signed to AAA following WWE\’s acquisition, Vikingo is reportedly under a direct WWE contract. This suggests WWE views the high-flying luchador as a priority talent with potential for their main programming.

    Chad Gable Return Pitched for January 26 Raw

    Chad Gable may be inching closer to his return to WWE television. There\’s a rumor that internal discussions have included pitches for Gable to make his comeback on the January 26 episode of WWE Raw in Toronto.

    Gable has been absent from WWE programming, and with Raw heading to Canada, the timing would make sense for his return. However, nothing has been officially confirmed.

    Chris Jericho SmackDown/SNME Appearance Debunked

    With WWE bringing both SmackDown and Saturday Night\’s Main Event to Montreal this weekend, speculation had ramped up about a potential Chris Jericho appearance. The Canadian legend has been the subject of WWE return rumors for months.

    However, reports indicate that Jericho will not be appearing at either show this weekend, putting those specific rumors to rest—at least for now.

    Injured Star Favorite to Win Royal Rumble

    Betting odds have revealed an interesting WWE rumor: an injured star is the favorite to win the Women\’s Royal Rumble match. While not officially named, speculation points to Charlotte Flair.

    The Royal Rumble has historically been a prime spot for surprise returns, and Flair making her comeback in Riyadh would certainly generate one of the biggest reactions of the night.

    Mystery Caller to Adam Pearce Storyline

    On this week\’s Raw, Adam Pearce received a mysterious phone call that left Paul Heyman pleased. The Wiseman teased that Pearce was speaking with \”someone powerful\” that even top WWE officials would not want to hear from.

    Logan Paul, speaking on his vlog, suggested it must be \”The Big Man\”—though he clarified it wasn\’t Triple H. Fan speculation and WWE rumors have run wild, with theories ranging from a returning legend to a new authority figure being introduced.

    Seth Rollins WrestleMania 42 Status Uncertain

    Seth Rollins provided an update on his recovery from shoulder surgery, with WWE rumors swirling about his WrestleMania timeline.

    \”I hope to be cleared by the time WrestleMania rolls around,\” Rollins told Men\’s Health, while describing his current rehab process as \”awful\” and \”way worse\” than previous knee injuries.

    With The Vision storyline continuing in his absence, speculation has grown about who might join Rollins in a potential faction upon his return to combat the group.

    Celebrity Royal Rumble Betting Odds

    Betting sites have released odds on potential celebrity appearances at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, adding fuel to WWE rumors about surprise entrants:

    • IShowSpeed: 30.77% implied chance of appearing
    • Jake Paul: Also listed among possibilities

    WWE has a history of including surprise celebrity entrants in Royal Rumble matches, and with the event taking place in Saudi Arabia, the company may look to maximize star power.

    Additional WWE Rumors and Notes

    • Finn Balor character change: Sam Roberts pitched a major character shift for Balor after crowds cheered him over CM Punk during their Belfast title match
    • Penta teases surprise with George Kittle: The WWE star hinted at a \”big surprise\” involving the NFL tight end, calling it \”very special\”
    • \”Royce Keys\” trademark filed: WWE filed a new trademark on January 20, sparking speculation about a potential new ring name for an upcoming talent
    • WWE LFG Season 3 changes: Backstage reports indicate planned changes for the new season, with Kevin Owens rumored but not confirmed as a mentor

    Which of these WWE rumors are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.