Who is El Hijo del Vikingo? All you need to know about Kenny Omega's AEW Dynamite Dream Match opponent

Tony Khan unveiled a huge surprise last week when he confirmed that Kenny Omega will face El Hijo del Vikingo on this week's Dynamite.

Both are outstanding wrestlers and their match is almost certain to deliver, but who is El Hijo del Vikingo?

Here, DAZN gives you all you need to know about the Mexican wrestler.

Who is El Hijo del Vikingo?

Vikingo's real name is Emmanuel Morales and he was born on April 29, 1997 in Puebla, Mexico.

When did El Hijo del Vikingo start wrestling?

Vikingo made his wrestling debut at the age of 15 when he began working independent dates in his native country.

Who does El Hijo del Vikingo wrestle for?

After making his debut for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in 2017, Vikingo has spent the bulk of his career performing for the Mexican outfit with great success. An established star in his homeland, Vikingo is adored by his local public and there's every chance he can replicate that success in North American companies.

Has El Hijo del Vikingo wrestled anywhere else?

Vikingo has performed for Impact Wrestling. The American based promotion partnered with AAA several years ago and that allowed Vikingo to partake in the Impact World Cup where he enjoyed success alongside Aero Star, Psycho Clown and Puma King.

What are El Hijo del Vikingo's best matches?

Renowned for his high flying and risk taking, Vikingo often delivers breathtaking moments in the bulk of his matches. His AAA Mega Championship win over Rey Fenix in October 2022 is perhaps the standout match of his career due to the title being at stake.

His contest with Laredo Kid the same month is also worth checking out.

What championships has El Hijo del Vikingo held?

The Crash Lucha Libre 

• The Crash Heavyweight Championship (1 time) 

Impact Wrestling 

• Impact World Cup of Wrestling (2019) – with Aero Star, Puma King and Psycho Clown 

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide 

• AAA Mega Championship (1 time, current) 
• AAA World Trios Championship (2 times) – with Laredo Kid & Myzteziz Jr and Golden Magic and Myzteziz Jr 
• Llave a la Gloria tournament (2017) – with Ashley and Angelikal. 
• Copa Antonio Peña (2019)[10] 
• Lucha Capital (2019 Men's)[11] 
• Copa Hijo del Perro Aguayo (2021)