El Hijo del Vikingo Retains AAA Mega Title at WWE x AAA Worlds Collide in Los Angeles

At WWE x AAA Worlds Collide, El Hijo del Vikingo retained the AAA Mega Championship by defeating Chad Gable in a thrilling main event, overcoming an apparent leg injury to finish with a 630 splash. The event, held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, showcased a blend of lucha libre and WWE talent, with notable matches including a six-man tag where Octagón Jr.'s team triumphed and a tag match where Stephanie Vaquer & Lola Vice secured a victory. Dominik Mysterio, present at the event, engaged in a post-match brawl with Octagón Jr., challenging him for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at the upcoming Money in the Bank event. The main event was highly competitive, featuring high-risk maneuvers and a fast pace, with Vikingo ultimately prevailing despite Gable's strong offense and table spot. The event highlighted strong fan engagement and set the stage for several Money in the Bank matches, emphasizing the growing collaboration between WWE and Lucha Libre AAA. Additionally, the presence of WWE stars like Dominik Mysterio and involvement of the Judgment Day couple added to the event's star power and storyline developments.