Konnan Says El Hijo Del Vikingo Is Not Signed With AEW, Expects AAA To Get A TV Deal

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On the latest K100 podcast, Konnan talked about the status of El Hijo del Vikingo.

“He’s not signed by Tony Khan," Konnan said. "He’s signed to us (AAA) and he’s one of the very few talents, very good talents that we have that Tony hasn’t signed. What’s really fu**ed us up, when this finally happens we will have a more normal playing field is so we were supposed to get a TV deal like two years ago and then the pandemic, a lot of changes were done in the industry, so we’re on the road to that now."

Konnan continued, "Until we get our TV deal and we can give people the proper compensation like Tony does, we’re going to lose them to him, but once we get a TV deal, a lot of people that aren’t being used right over there or anywhere will come back home because they know they will be used right by us.”

Vikingo is currently out of action after undergoing surgery due to a torn ligament and damaged meniscus in his right knee. The injury happened while he was working for the AULL independent promotion. Vikingo landed awkwardly on his leg after being launched into the air by his opponent. There is no timetable for his return to the ring but it's expected that he'll be out for several months, at least.

If you use any portion of the quotes from this article please credit Keepin' It 100 with Konnan with a h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription. Quotes were transcribed by Jim for WrestlingNews.co.