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SpeedZ6

This guy is *made* of flips


SpaceGooV

He's definitely one of the best at it. I would say his competition is the last luchador that showed up on AEW Kommander.


SlimReaper665

Love Komander, but total package wise it’s between Vikingo & Bandido for best alive the last few years. Regardless all three are still so young though — Amazing time to be a Lucha fan.


SpaceGooV

Bandido is great but he's not much a top tier Flippy guy. He's more in the category with Dragon Lee as best more traditional Lucha.


SlimReaper665

Totes, just meant as overall best luchador(s) going right now.


SpaceGooV

Oh ye best luchadors on the planet imo rn are Bandido, Kommander, Vikingo, Dragon Lee, and Taurus. I know Taurus is a dark horse but I think in ring he's one of the best wrestlers not just luchadors.


lower_banana

> I know Taurus is a dark horse I thought he was a bull.


officerliger

Black Taurus is so good in the ring, his singles matches on the indies are a real eye-opener


Skaleaf

Rey Fenix is still my No. 1, but that was my first time seeing Vikingo, holy shit, man might take that spot for me.


Vordeo

Fenix is absolutely up there too.


SpaceGooV

No offense to Rey because I think he is very talented. I do not consider him in the competition with Kommander and Vikingo. He goes in the category with Aerostar for wrestler taking most unnecessary high flying risks.


goldenlover

Singles Rey Fenix can be just as insane as those two IMO.


PedanticBoutBaseball

I saw Kenny Omega vs Fenix at a NEW show just before aew was announced. They tore the fucking house down. ive never seen a better match in my life. It honestly makes the Vikingo v Kenny match look like a plain old TV match by comparison. Rey Fenix is a world class singles talent even if he's spent most of AEW doing tag/trios.


Anderrrrr

Give me one of him and Fenix together please. Thanks M8.


tm24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjFplXxbFA0 AAA conveniently premiered a best of video just after Dynamite too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ_c5PTKTlE


idontknow1001

That was quick.


luisBanks

The commentary playing over the speakers is dreadful. People actually wanted that on the regular show


DG_Now

I ordered all three TripleMania shows last year and I don't see my repeating that this year. It's kind of a hard watch; the American commentators are trash, the GIANT VIDEO BOARD playing ads throughout the match is super distracting, and yeah, sometimes the announcers are being played through the arena speakers. I enjoy that AAA exists and is its own thing, but it's not a great fit for my sensibilities.


officerliger

Watching in English is a mistake to begin with, even if you don't understand Spanish the product is just so enhanced by Hugo losing his freaking mind the entire show, and AAA is such a Mexican cultural product that the overall feel just doesn't fit right with English commentators trying to straighten everything out You might like CMLL better if you want a more straightforward lucha product, AAA is a car wreck by design


gamesk8er

> AAA is a car wreck by design Steve and Larson turned me on to Triplemania by describing it this way and I generally try to catch it every year because what the fuck is even going on on that show, honestly.


WanderoftheAshes

God bless you


LanceSennin

They fought for the AAA Mega belt


Kaprak

Triplemania XXX: Mexico City. Just last year.


WolfGangSwizle

Woah woah woah don’t stop there, throw in Bandido and Komander


uniclonus

Triple threat: Vikingo vs Fenix vs Dante Martin


bloodflart

He is so small but his move felt real against the perfect body Kenny


solelyginger

Like Professor Utonium from Powerpuff Girls adding chemical X into the concoction except it is flips ![gif](giphy|NqZ0hWhLXZJSg)


tvchase

I just saw like 8 things I've never seen before


ianisms10

Half of Vikingo's moveset is me going "how the fuck does a human being do that?"


WhoiusBarrel

Dude moves like a video game character, any wrestling game with him in it would be fucking fun as fuck.


Dont_Be_A_Dick_OK

Much of his moveset consists of stuff that looks like all of those created finishers on 2k where I try to see how much shit I can fit into one move. Dude is nuts.


zyh0

Vikingo is straight up a Dying Light character


TheZac922

If I saw a wrestler with his move set in a game I’d call BS on it not being realistic enough! I know some people don’t like focus on matches with people not in AEW considering the roster size but I love these matches that show case incredible international talents.


Coldcoffees

The rope-jump twist into a reverse dragonpoisonrana was fucking nuts ..as was the 630 to the outside, just insane


tvchase

>rope-jump twist into a reverse dragonpoisonrana See... This sounds like some bullshit I would type out as a joke then delete it once I realized how stupid it sounds. But nah, dude went out there and literally fucking did exactly what you described lmao


bestbroHide

>This sounds like some bullshit I would type out as a joke E.g. "Watch The Great Khali do some shit that's never been done before, like a rope-jump twist into a reverse dragonpoisonrana lol amirite bois" No, you're not right, not only because Khali obviously didn't do it, but because there literally does exist someone who's done exactly that fucking move and that's genuinely insane lmao


Sermokala

I think it was mentioned to be a swan diving reverse huricanrana. That 630 to the outside where he steps on the middle rope is absolutely inhuman.


PlsHydrate

I don’t even need to see a dragonpoisonrana to know it’s amazing.


BogeyBogeyBogey

I'm not saying there weren't even more insane things in the match, but I was absolutely astounded by the jump from the apron, over the top rope into the springboard off the second rope 450 he did. The crazy jump, balance, and quick bounce from the initial jump into the 450 on the other side of the second rope was so damn swift. Absolutely insane.


lowkeyoh

I don't follow AAA, but my buddy does and we'll watch the big shows. That's the spot that he gets most hyped for. It's the landing on the second rope that just makes it so unbelievable.


TheKonamiKid

that 630 got me to find religion again


BuckBomber

I saw like 8 things I was unaware the human body could do.


ClaymoresRevenge

He did stuff that should only be in video games


datNEGROJ

Pretty sure that shit aint even in wwe 2k


OhiOstas

Vikingo was freestyling in the air so hard, that he had Taz & Excalibur marking out hard lmfao. He even had Taz bust out a Joey Styles “oh my god” on that 630 through the table. That ruled


mateofuerte

Excalibur stood up after one of Vikingo's crazy moves and told us all about it later haha. He was completely separating from his responsibilities.


Mysterii00

He escaped by a god damn inch in kayfabe. Vikingo damn near killed him. Unreal match.


KapowBlamBoom

Kenny sells like a madman I legit thought he broke a collarbone for a minute there


thisisamisnomer

I thought he got too much on the second V-Trigger and legit knocked Vikingo out. Both of them bumped and sold their asses off.


Bryvost

My buddies and I said the same exact thing. This was a brutal match to watch. Just hoping both guys are good. Unbelievable for a Wednesday night.


TouyaShiun

He had like three 2.999999 pinfall attempts. Definitely made him look very strong.


[deleted]

not just in kayfabe


ScottishTotodile

I'd never seen a Vikingo match before that, I'd only seen clips. I genuinely don't think I can remember seeing a better 'introduction' performance from a pro wrestler. That was genuinely indescribable. That guy is fucking special.


bv310

Vikingo makes every AAA card a must-see for me. He had a 25-minute banger with Bandido at Noche de Campeones in December that made the whole show worth watching.


Downtown-School2051

Dude the Fenix title match was fuckin nuts


KennyOmegasBurner

Guys like Richochet and Komander can do a lot of those moves but Vikingo just has the aura of a top guy. I hope they can run it back in a longer match soon.


DG_Now

That's a great point. Vikingo carries himself like a guy worth building a promotion around. Ricochet carries himself like a really cool midcard guy.


Zestyclose_Remote874

I still think you can build a promotion/brand around Prince Puma.


Comp625

I had the same thought. Vikingo gives me Darby Allin-like vibes with how he carries himself.


TheGapInTysonsTeeth

Well I didn't know I needed this match until right now


Snake_Tut

You’re right. Komander is fucking badass but he doesn’t have that swagger yet. I hope El Hijo keeps getting better. Not just flipping but has a Mysterio like career because he has that kind of vibe already.


KennyOmegasBurner

After so many attempts at "the next Rey Mysterio" I'd love it if it ends up being a guy who doesn't wear a mask getting the title.


[deleted]

I believe you meant Prince Puma vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. xdd. What a sick match in Lucha Underground...can Triple H book that in WWE for his retirement match?


Linubidix

>I genuinely don't think I can remember seeing a better 'introduction' performance from a pro wrestler. Nakamura vs Sami Zayn? I'm yet to watch Dynamite. And this thread is getting me so damn excited. After being in Winnipeg last week, I feel like renewed fan


ScottishTotodile

I'd already seen Nakamura's matches so I can't say that personally but that's EXACTLY the feeling this match just gave me. If you'd never seen Nakamura before that Takeover; you probably felt the same way about him that I'm currently feeling about Vikingo. Genuinely that good.


Linubidix

Fuck. Yes.


thedrizzle126

Some might not agree with it, but I'm with you. I was barely watching NXT when Nak came in (my own fault.. divorce,etc) but the two of them lit up the TV like I was watching Hogan and Warrior- based entirely how they handled themselves! I got the same vibe tonight.


Electronic_Sun_5472

Rey vs Chavo was a great inroduction to those somehow still unaware of him.


CELTICPRED

Kenny should not spend any more time in trios or tag He's just too insane in singles. I'm sure it helps him with the wear and tear but his singles stuff is just so incredible


Lance_Aurion

Well we found the Don Callis account.


UselessTies

Fucking carny piece of shit.


fos4545

This gets me every time.


CELTICPRED

Brb out scoping velvet loafers


yakityyakblahtemp

Honestly, in a cost benefit analysis between possible injuries and not having him wrestle very often, I'd be fine with him getting the MJF schedule. Save it for big singles matches, this man should be main event exclusive for the rest of his career.


IdkMyNameTho123

Dude can basically just be like RA Shawn Michaels and simply have bangers a couple times a year.


mwich

Let him be the endboss of AEW. He don't even needs a title in my opinion. Just let him be this ever looming figure that (almost) noone can beat.


MarvelMind

Of course, he and Osprey still hold the title for match of the year and not likely another match surpasses it even with so much of the year left.


fluffywolfe

They might get to run it back in FD2


MarvelMind

Yeah, give Osprey the rub and setup a trilogy capper for the future. I NEED Okada to face MJF just because outside kayfabe I think they would work a great match together and tell a crazy story in the ring that night.


aggrocraig

I thought I wanted this. But now I want Okada/Hayter vs MJF/Mercedes where Max just tries to run away the whole match so he doesn't end up like Kaito. You have dual Rainmaker possibilities and promos of Mercedes and MJF deciding he can just go to Hollywood and quit wrestling. Who is champion come Forbidden Door makes it more interesting. If Okada drops the championship to SANADA it could make him even more ruthless going after young champions. Assuming Ospreay/Kenny is the main event this just allows for fun storytelling. (I'm calling this: Kaito defends the GHC belt from the invader Okada at next years Noah crossover).


The_Homestarmy

on god I thought you were saying Okada vs Hayter and MJF vs Mercedes and I was hell yeah book it


aggrocraig

Well now I want that.


scram_jones

i hope mjf skips forbidden door and sits in a skybox all night.


SomeUserOnTheNet

Max Friedman has no interest in NJPW and MJF thinks it's "the shits", so that is a genuine possibility


Detonation

No shot his body could take the punishment if he's doing matches like this more often unless he was on an MJF schedule. And even then...


OpportunitySmalls

Honestly final boss omega not wrestling often on an MJF schedule would have me far more entertained, just shows up like sephiroth in the remake then fucks off but you know he'll kick your ass.


Mcfroman

I don’t know why Don didn’t bring out his gravity generator to prevent Vikingo from utilizing his superpowers.


chickenboneneck

If only he had remembered


rightious

That match made me feel like I was 13 watching Rey Mysterio Jr for the first time again. Thank you.


thisisamisnomer

I remember getting out of bed at like 5:30 AM to rewatch a VHS recorded match between Rey and Juvi. I had the sound off because I didn’t want to wake anyone up, but I had to see if it was as good as I remembered from the night before. I was probably 12. This was on that level. Insane.


tvchase

You just unlocked a core memory for me... Getting up extra early on Tuesday to rewatch the best parts of last night's Nitro before leaving for school. Then reenacting it on the playground and having to go to the nurse for a bandaid and Neosporin...


CorporalEllenbogen

Something similar for me - I wasn't allowed to watch wrestling as a kid, but my local library had a handful of VHS tapes available to rent for free. My friends had told me that the WWF was the superior brand, so I'd watched every one they had in stock and after watching all of them at least twice, I eventually caved and hired out my first ever WCW tape. Halloween Havoc '97, Mysterio vs Guerrero, changed my life


SlimReaper665

I know that EXACT feeling


AmbushIntheDark

Holy shit that is a PERFECT way to describe that match.


MusclesRipley

This was exactly how I felt too


BremingtonSteel

YES.


bluejegus

Especially in the beginning when they announced him at like 160 pounds. I thought it was a mistake until I saw his short king self in the ring. Low center of gravity means you can ignore most of its rules I guess lol


ChejovAlacan

https://i.imgur.com/pq7QisR.jpg


Anderrrrr

Thank you for your input Mr. Sheamus.


Goddamn_Primetime

Star ratings are out brother. Sheamus analysis is in.


Sabresfan747

Gravity may have forgotten PAC but it never even heard of Vikingo.


jrc4zc

Speaking of Pac, I thought about him last night because he had the iron man match with Kenny in KC. Where is he?


DamieN62

I love when a wrestler shows up on national TV for the first time and completely delivers. This was a 10/10 showcase for Vikingo.


FireSiblings

And to think Kevin Nash will never see this match


UltimateUnknown

All because of a pinkie promise pledge with Steve Austin.


fxcker

I still don’t believe that Austin doesn’t watch some AEW. He loves the business too much and he’s a huge MJF mark.


Silent_Shadow05

I mean Nash was trolling a bit if you saw the actual podcast.


tvchase

he doesn't watch AEW but Kenny Omega is his favorite wrestler so he'll definitely mark out reading a recap


celsiusred

Or Stu Grayson


Thirdstar1

WHAT THE FUCK


Raoul_Duke9

I didn't see the match but this comment made me lol and want to really bad.


Thirdstar1

You’ll find yourself saying wtf every few mins, guaranteed.


zephyrr-__-

I don't know how half of that shit was possible. What an absolutely insane match, instant classic


viralbop

Welcome to the United States, Vikingo. Please stay a while. You're incredible.


HappyRepealDay

Dude [put on a banger](https://youtu.be/9s_Z37RVINk) at my local indie a few months ago. He's just amazing.


ffoeg731

I was at that show! It was against Nick Wayne. That match fucked so hard, we all threw money in the ring after the pinfall.


HappyRepealDay

Dude, I go to as many DEFY shows as I can, but COVID fucked it all up. Nick Wayne is a treasure, and I'm so glad you got to see that match.


Clintak

Vikingo was all over the place. Kenny's selling and body control was next level throughout the match Such an awesome spectacle


schubox63

Was in the arena and it was the craziest shit I’ve ever seen in my life


godleftmefinished

that sunset flip vikingo did was fucking insane dude found the anti gravity cheat


ChefDeezy

I think I know who Vikingo is now


Skywalker3030

thats what the best pure high flier in the world vs best wrestler in the world looks like


R1k0Ch3

This reminded me that, actually, flippy shit rules.


Lucha_Bat

When he hit that dragon rana from the post to the floor I said "This mother fucker..."


WynterBeats

Vikingos moveset is like the one i’d give my CAWs in the old wrestling games


xmrgonex

Yes! Fire Pro


OneUPx2

We are gonna see at least 12 WWE is interested articles the next two weeks


Beefiest_bison

That match reminded me of the WCW cruiserweight division in a great way


Atomic_Cody-21

Easily the best televised AEW match of the year. I had an inkling the match would be good, but they delivered an awesome bout.


TucsonPTFC

Judge me all you want but my favorite part was the handshake between Kenny and Vikingo while flat on their backs in the middle of the ring. Pure class.


itsmekelsey_x

I’ve honestly never seen Vikingo before this but now I want to see to see even more. Fucking hell. https://preview.redd.it/gl3xl612vfpa1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=7665bd4fa15948480cc7b9ce4d9e221d78cac1b4


Crissxfire

If you were impressed with Vikingo, he's gonna be at GCW Spring Break eak next weekend against Mike Bailey and that shit is gonna be fire.


RedmondSurvivor

I imagine for many this would be the equivalent of seeing Rey Mysterio for the first time on US TV in the 90s


RedmondSurvivor

A bad night for fans who don’t like flippy shit. Good for me I love flippy shit. Amazing


thecombra14

Seriously how can someone don't admire this? Is there a person out there who thinks that an Omos vs Strowman match is better than this?


BruiserweightYxB

I don't know guys but I think Omega is the best bout machine.


P4rtsUnkn0wn

I *do* know, and you'll be happy to learn that you are correct.


monsterbael

I KNOW he is fam


devmo03

It is an honor that we get to see people this insanely talented do what they do on WEEKLY TV. Vikingo does things that a human simply shouldn’t be able to do, and Kenny Omega is back to the point where we have to ask after every match, whether singles or otherwise, “is there REALLY anyone better in the ring than him?” It’s truly a special time to be a wrestling fan, and matches like what we saw tonight are exactly why. Just unbelievable. One of the greatest Dynamite matches ever and one of the greatest TV matches ever, full stop.


YourRoyalBadness

Legend has it that every time you see a shooting star, it’s just Vikingo doing a flip off of the moon


alexandersa88

That is exactly why I love professional wrestling. You can't help but feel good after seeing something like that.


Anderrrrr

Bruv. Fucking ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ bruv.


OliberQuip

What. The. Fuck. Insanity.


frantiqe

A CLASSIC. On free tv 🤯


Al0ngTh3Watchtow3r

That was fucking amazing.


Hazelwood38

That crowd went from respectful cheering, to huge pop, to “this is awesome”, to “holy shit!”, to “fight forever”, to finally just speechless. Unbelievable match.


BorntobeBABIP

My 8 year old son loved it. Vikingo is his new favorite. I told him some people online said it wouldn’t be that good because it didn’t have a build. He looked confused and said, “daddy you need to put your phone down when dynamite is on.”


R1k0Ch3

Good advice haha


girlfriendclothes

Both are so talented. I've only ever seen one Vikingo match prior to this but holy crap, I gotta catch more. Also, Kenny is still one of the best at selling in the biz. He made everything Vikingo did look brutal. It's why I love seeing good lucha against non-luncha wrestlers. There's an added level of excitement that the non-lucha's add to the match. Hope this silenced the "who is this" talk 'cause who cares who it is if the match is pure fire.


Serah_Null

[Live look at TK backstage](https://i.imgur.com/1ywXvcM.png)


Cilantro42

Hopefully that's all the money he's immediately handing over to Hijo de Vikingo


rocky_iwata

TK really, REALLY spoils us. This match is PPV-level yet we got to watch them perform at the same level on TV.


Dragmire_Afterlife

I don't care if that man does a mountain of blow or is as straight edge as they come. Just keep giving us these crazy ass matches TK.


Miklonario

No wait surely the casual wrestling fan hated this because of the lack of build!!! /s


R1k0Ch3

He really does just drop insane shit in our laps all the time lol


ThaUnderboss

Every Vikingo match is an experience.


bubbles2255

1, god damn Vikingo! 2, I can’t believe they have me hooked on another Page/Kenny storyline


sinnroth94

This match was incredible. Vikingo is a once in a lifetime talent. I was almost upset the match didn’t go longer.


ravencladwings

I understand putting Kenny with the Bucks to ease him back into things, but the fact of the matter is this match made him look like more of a goddamn superstar than anything he’s done since he’s come back, and that’s not a coincidence. I don’t care if it’s at a reduced schedule, or whatever; if Kenny Omega is on AEW television, he needs to be doing shit like this, otherwise it’s a waste of his talents.


SonnyDDisposition

I’m guessing you didn’t see Omega vs Ospreay at Wrestle Kingdom. Do yourself a huge favour and go out of your way to find it.


Bigalbass86

If you didn’t know Vikingo, now you know. I really hope they can bring him back more because the dude is money.


kittenplan00

That was insane. El Hijo del Vikingo lives up to the hype! Great job by Kenny as well to showcase a very special star.


MNsquatch777

Run. This. Back.


BluePandaTurtle

That match was insane and I hope Vikingo does more matches for AEW.


El_Ingobernable

All-time legendary performance by Vikingo. What a moment.


llamawithguns

I've questioned if Fenix is human before, but I'm convinced Vikingo is just straight up an extraterrestrial. No human should be capable of casually doing a reverse 450 into a hurricanrana.


JesusIsJericho

I’m 30. This felt like the first time I saw Rey Mysterio wrestle when I was like 9. Vikingo did at least 5 things I’ve never even seen in my life... whatta ride


erock2095

But it had no build 🥺🥺🥺 Edit: that Poisonrana was the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. That’s it. I don’t think anything will ever top that. My favorite move done in the most insane way possible.


Coldcoffees

While it didn't really have a conventional build in AEW, they told the story of Omega/Vikingo throughout the show and even had a pretty sweet video package earlier on in the night


mikro17

Dude, I'm not 100% convinced that Poisonrana was the best thing in *this match* - there are about 5 different options lol


LouisFromTexas

but can he work a hold???? /s


datNEGROJ

goddamn indie-riffic outlaw mudshow bullshit. They should both be boiled in oil and sold for soap /s


DKBetiza

The best part is that they definitely held back on this one. The eventual rematch is gonna be even crazier.


Bigalbass86

Outstanding match!! That really was amazing!!


DocPhosphorus

That dropkick before the bell rang was insane, Omega looked like he got hit by a cannon. Knew then and there this was going to be awesome


yellowtaping

i’m going to watch this at least 3 more times this week.


Retro1916

A 630 to the outside through a table is absolutely fucking insane


Snake_Tut

Give me Bryan Danielson Vs Vikingo for 30 minutes.


BorlaugFan

Vikingo once again proved he is leagues ahead of anyone else on the ropes. But even purely within the ring, that Manami Roll into a powerbomb was unreal.


mexicaneanding

se la rifa el vikingo


DHA1999

Es un chingón


adamempathy

![gif](giphy|d8C9QwHsFQgR39MSTq|downsized) My sister and I on the phone that whole match


Jamarcus316

Best bout machine indeed.


Staye100

Huge Mysterio vs Guerrero in 97 vibes from this match in the sense of a generally "unknown" guy coming into National US TV and stealing the show.


Joshwa52

Holy Shit!


mikro17

Well, that somehow exceeded my insanely high expectations. Dear lord.


P1eces12

Dude is a cheat code in human form.


bloodflart

That was a best bout


Mr-GameAndWrestling

Only caught bits and pieces of it, but HOLY SHIT! Independence, MO got themselves a hell of a treat tonight. Def gotta watch the full match.


demarderollins

Great match


Banh_mi

Vikingo just made a ton of money. Maybe not right now. But soon...


TylervPats91

Well, I’m officially a fan of this guy.


Mattyweaves19

That was some really good shit.


RhapsodyBullets

Vikingo legit has one of the best looks out of current wrestlers


R_W0bz

He always like that? And he’s not dead?


Bruised_up_whitebelt

All his stats went into flippy shit and I am here for it.


Bsantoro10

I had only sent gifs of Vikingo for years. Tonight was the first full match I saw of him and yeah, he’s special. This is gonna be a match remembered for years, especially if Vikingo takes off in AEW or the U.S in general.