WWE Fired AAA Star as Warning to Roster After Fan Incident

Niño Hamburguesa’s release from AAA may not have been just an internal company decision, as WWE did it to serve as a warning for other talent in the promotion.

The veteran luchador was let go after a viral video showed him striking a fan during a match appearance outside the promotion — a clip that quickly circulated online and led to criticism. The footage reportedly led AAA officials to review the situation, and Hamburguesa was later informed during a Zoom call that his contract was being terminated. But a new report claims the story behind the firing goes deeper.

According to Planchitas of the Mexican outlet RÉCORD, sources confirmed that the incident happened on March 3 at Arena Afición in Pachuca, Hidalgo. Witnesses at the show described a hostile environment where fans in the front rows were yelling insults at wrestlers throughout the event. The situation escalated when Hamburguesa fell into the crowd during the match and landed near fans who had reportedly already been arguing with him.

“As seen in videos that went viral on social media, the Hamburger Kid fell on some front-row fans… they also allegedly hit the wrestler on the back just as he fell into their seats, generating the gladiator's reaction, which was a light elbow to a fan wearing an America shirt.”

According to the report, the moment might have passed without major consequences if the fan involved had not been a local influencer who produces wrestling-related content online with his brother. Once the clip began spreading, the fan reportedly took to social media to share his version of events, which amplified the controversy and pushed the story directly to AAA leadership.

“They raised a huge outcry and played the victim on social media with a post that went viral and reached the top brass at Triple A.”

The outlet also raised the larger question that often comes up in wrestling when performers and spectators clash at ringside: “How far does a fan have the right to interact with, offend, or even hit the wrestler simply for paying for a ticket?”

The biggest claim in the report involves who ultimately made the call to fire Hamburguesa. According to sources cited by RÉCORD, the decision was not made by AAA’s remaining management in Mexico, but instead came from the United States — specifically from WWE, which now has influence over AAA operations.

“Now, regarding the firing of ‘El Niño Hamburguesa,’ it was an order that came from the United States from WWE, not from those still at AAA from the previous administration.”

The report also claims some wrestlers and staff in Mexico supported Hamburguesa after the incident. Another source suggested the firing may have been intended as a warning to the rest of the roster.

“Some sources tell me that the Hamburger Kid served as a kind of scapegoat… they seek to set a precedent and send a message to the rest of the rebellious wrestlers currently in Triple A that any situation — no matter how small — that goes against the values and rules of the company will cost them their job.”

Whether this was a clear disciplinary move or a message being sent to the locker room, Niño Hamburguesa’s sudden exit has already become one of the more controversial stories coming out of AAA this year.

Do you think AAA — or WWE — went too far with the firing, or was it the right call after the incident? Drop your thoughts and leave your feedback below.