Emmanuel Roman Morales (born April 29, 1997), better known by his ring name El Hijo del Vikingo, is a Mexican luchador (or professional wrestler). He works for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), where he is the current AAA Mega Champion in his first reign. He also makes appearances for All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Professional wrestling career
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2017–present)
Los Jinetes del Aire
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.
In 2017, he began working full-time for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA), initially working in the first match of the night teaming with Concord and Octagoncito to defeat Bronco Gonzalez, Guerrero de Plata and Mini Abismo Negro. At Triplemanía XXV, El Hijo del Vikingo teamed with Angelikal and The Tigger to defeat Angel Mortal Jr., Tiger Boy and Villano III Jr. 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 announced that the fourteen finalists would all receive a contract with the promotion.
On November 18, 2018, Vikingo teamed with Angelikal and Laredo Kid to defeat El Nuevo Poder del Norte (Carta Brava Jr., Tito Santana and Mocho Cota Jr.), that same night the trio demanded a match for the AAA World Trios Championship. In December, at Guerra de Titanes, the trio (with Angelikal changing gimmicks to Myzteziz Jr. the same night) defeated El Nuevo Poder del Norte again to win the titles. Going into 2019, the trio 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. 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 and Golden Magic 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, Mamba, and Máximo). Later in the year, Golden Magic would change his gimmick to Octagon Jr. At Guerra de Titanes, Myzteziz Jr. and El Hijo del Vikingo unsuccessfully challenged AAA World Tag Team Champions the Lucha Brothers (Fénix and Pentagón Jr.) in a match that also included Australian Suicide and Rey Horus. On February 22, 2020, Los Jinetes del Aire successfully defended the AAA World Trios Championship against Los Mercenarios (La Hiedra, Rey Escorpión and Taurus). The trio made a second successful defence on the May 2 episode of Major League Wrestling's Fusion against Injustice (Jordan Oliver, Kotto Brazil and Myron Reed).
After an almost one year layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vikingo returned to the ring on the February 12, 2021, episode of AAA on Space, teaming with Psycho Clown to defeat Chessman and Rey Escorpión. On the May 8 episode of AAA on Space, Los Jinetes del Aire lost the AAA World Trios Championship to Los Mercenarios (El Texano Jr., La Hiedra and Rey Escorpión). At Triplemanía XXIX and Héroes Inmortales XIV, Vikingo and Laredo Kid unsuccessfully challenged the Lucha Brothers for the AAA World Tag Team Championships.
AAA Mega Champion
Vikingo was due to face Kenny Omega for the AAA Mega Championship at Triplemanía Regia II, however, Omega was forced to pull out of the title defence and vacated the title due to requiring multiple surgeries. On November 22, AAA announced a new champion would be determined in a five-way match at the event. On December 4, 2021 at Triplemanía Regia II, Vikingo defeated Samuray Del Sol, Bobby Fish, Jay Lethal and Bandido to win the vacant AAA Mega Championship. The following day, he made his first successful title defence against Laredo Kid.