Top WWE Star's Opponent for Worlds Collide Officially Set

El Hijo Del Vikingo captured the AAA Mega Championship by defeating Alberto El Patron on Saturday, May 31. This victory marks El Hijo Del Vikingo’s second reign with AAA’s principal title.

This championship win directly affects the upcoming WWE Worlds Collide show scheduled for June 7. El Hijo Del Vikingo is set to face Chad Gable at this event, and with this title change, the AAA Mega Championship will now be defended in their encounter.

The Worlds Collide show will feature talent from both WWE and AAA brands, following WWE’s announced acquisition of the Mexican promotion in April.

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The development of the AAA Mega Championship being on the line was previously indicated by WWE. During the May 26 episode of WWE RAW, a graphic was displayed advertising the match between El Hijo Del Vikingo and Chad Gable at Worlds Collide, noting that the AAA Mega Championship would be contested. Following El Hijo Del Vikingo’s recent victory, this championship stipulation for their match is official.

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