WWE Shuts Door on Alberto Del Rio After AAA Exit
Alberto Del Rio, also known as Alberto El Patron, may have closed the chapter on his AAA career in shocking fashion, but his future with WWE remains firmly shut. Despite widespread rumors—and Del Rio reportedly claiming otherwise—WWE has made it clear: a return is not in the cards.
According to a detailed report from Fightful Select, WWE has had no change in stance regarding Del Rio’s status within the company. This comes after Del Rio’s dramatic July 25 loss to El Mesias in AAA, which effectively forced him out of the promotion. That match served as the conclusion to a controversial and polarizing return run, one that stirred mixed reactions from fans and talent alike.
What stirred more buzz was Del Rio allegedly telling AAA locker room members that WWE had contacted him for a potential Royal Rumble appearance. These claims, however, have been swiftly debunked by WWE insiders.
“If we wanted Alberto at all, much less in the Royal Rumble, he’d be here,”
– WWE Higher-Up (via Fightful Select)
The message is loud and clear: WWE is not interested in re-signing Del Rio. The report further notes that WWE had already strategically distanced themselves from Del Rio long before his AAA departure. Following WWE’s recent acquisition of AAA, it was internally emphasized that Del Rio should not be featured in any top angles or major title scenes.
One of the most telling moves was WWE working behind the scenes to remove the AAA Mega Championship from Del Rio earlier in the year. That title change, which saw Hijo del Vikingo crowned champion, was reportedly approved by WWE—even though officials knew it could lead to short-term fan backlash in Mexico.
But from WWE’s perspective, the long-term vision is what mattered most. Officials believed that keeping Del Rio out of the spotlight—especially after the acquisition—was crucial in protecting WWE’s evolving brand image across global markets.
“There was never any change to his status,” one WWE source emphasized, dismissing all talk of Del Rio’s return as self-manufactured noise.
As of now, Del Rio is said to be completely done with AAA, and there are no creative plans or discussions within WWE about using him. While it’s likely that Del Rio may continue to pitch himself for opportunities in WWE or other promotions, sources are firm that the door is closed—at least for the foreseeable future.
Final Thoughts
Alberto Del Rio’s reputation has taken several hits in recent years, both professionally and personally. While wrestling comebacks are never truly off the table in this business, it seems Del Rio’s bridge with WWE is more than just burned—it’s been demolished.
Do you think Alberto Del Rio will ever return to WWE, or is his career with major wrestling promotions truly over? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
