Mexico City – Lucha Libre AAA has reportedly terminated the contract of wrestler Niño Hamburguesa following an incident at an independent event last Tuesday. Video footage of the altercation, which shows Hamburguesa striking a fan multiple times, quickly went viral, prompting swift action from the promotion and its parent company, WWE.
Reports from F4WOnline and PWMania indicate that Hamburguesa was released after intentionally hitting a fan while outside the ring during a match at Arena Aficion in Pachuca. The incident began when Hamburguesa fell into the laps of fans, and despite initial provocation from the crowd, he proceeded to deliver several elbow strikes to a spectator’s face.
The situation escalated when Hamburguesa sat on a fan’s lap and struck them repeatedly with elbows, as documented in the circulating video. Ricardo Cariño shared the footage on X (formerly Twitter) on March 6, 2026, calling for potential sanctions from WWE and Undertaker, stating that Hamburguesa was not physically attacked but retaliated after some verbal heckling.
Lo que hizo Niño Hamburguesa debería traer sanción de parte de @WWE @undertaker Nadie lo agredió físicamente. Le dijeron de cosas (algo que es normal) por resbalarse al intentar subir y éste se desquita golpeando directamente al aficionado. Eso cruza cualquier línea permitida.… https://t.co/cLkjHHe2kN
— Ricardo Cariño 🕊️ (@ricardocarino) March 6, 2026
According to WrestleView, Hamburguesa was informed of his termination via Zoom call on Friday, March 6, 2026, with other AAA wrestlers being notified of the decision around the same time. Sources cited by Bodyslam.net indicated that the video footage significantly contributed to the decision to release him.
A Decorated Career Cut Short
Despite the controversy, Hamburguesa had been a prominent figure in AAA since 2014. He continued to compete for the promotion even after its acquisition by WWE in 2025, appearing at events such as Guerra de Titanes in December 2025 and AAA’s Fox Latin America premiere earlier this year. He held the AAA World Mixed Tag Team Championship and achieved a significant victory by winning the 2025 Rey de Reyes tournament, defeating El Mesías, Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., and DMT Azul in the finals.
The release comes just ahead of Rey de Reyes 2026, scheduled to take place this weekend. The tournament finals will feature La Parka, Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable), El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser), and Santos Escobar vying for the championship title.
Impact and Future Outlook
The incident and subsequent release raise questions about athlete conduct and fan interaction at wrestling events. While fan heckling is common in the sport, Hamburguesa’s response crossed a line, according to many observers. Neither AAA nor WWE have issued an official statement regarding the incident as of March 11, 2026.
The future of Hamburguesa’s wrestling career remains uncertain. Lucha Blog reported that AAA talent have been informed they can accept independent bookings, but must maintain professionalism. It remains to be seen if he will find opportunities elsewhere in the wrestling world following this incident.
The Rey de Reyes tournament will proceed as planned this weekend, but the shadow of this incident will undoubtedly hang over the event. Fans and industry professionals will be watching closely to see how AAA addresses the situation and moves forward.
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