Hugo Savinovich has officially shut down rumors of real-life heat between El Hijo del Vikingo and El Grande Americano following AAAs FOX debut on January 17, 2026.
Speaking on Lucha Libre Online on January 20, 2026, Savinovich said he spent nearly an entire day investigating the viral controversy that began after a #1 Contenders Match between Vikingo and Americano aired on January 17.
The moment in question saw Americano apparently tell the referee, Tell him to be careful with my neck for f**** sake, followed by Vikingo delivering a kick to the neck during a corner spot. Americano responded with a sharp Chinga tu madre, sparking widespread speculation about legit heat between the two. But Savinovich was quick to shut that down.
He reviewed footage of the moment, spoke to multiple sources, and ultimately concluded that when you actually watch the video, you realize its nothing out of the ordinary. According to Savinovich, a big part of the misunderstanding came from misinterpreting a common Mexican phrase. During the match, Vikingo can be heard saying Hey, okay, before delivering a strikebut Hugo clarified that this shouldnt be read as aggressive or disrespectful.
He also pointed to the size difference between the two men and their respective styles as factors that may have made the moment look more intense than it really was. More importantly, he stated that El Grande Americano is a veteranand if there had been a real issue, it would have been addressed in-ring or backstage.
Addressing claims that Vikingo was reckless or unprofessional, Hugo made it clear this wasnt about in-ring safety, but rather narrative assumptions driven by recent character shifts.
Savinovich doubled down, stating that if there had truly been a problem, the response would have been unmistakable. In fact, Hugo revealed that the opposite happened as the two hugged it out after the match.
He also clarified that no one was reprimanded or pulled aside by creative, production, or agents after the match. Savinovich closed by reaffirming that this was a classic case of wrestling speculation gone too far.
With this thorough debunking, its clear that the alleged drama between Vikingo and Americano is nothing more than a misunderstood moment in an otherwise intense, competitive match.
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