JBL Claims Alberto Del Rio Is the Best Wrestler in the World Right Now

WWE Hall of Famer JBL just lit a fire under the wrestling world with his latest comments—and he’s putting Alberto Del Rio, now known as Alberto El Patron, at the very top of the game.

During a recent episode of Something To Wrestle With, which dropped in March 2025, JBL didn’t hold back in praising Patron’s recent performance at AAA’s Rey De Reyes event.

“The last match they had with Del Rio and El Hijo del Vikingo was one of the best matches I’ve seen this year, this decade — it was absolutely fantastic,” JBL said. “They do tons of run-ins, a lot of stuff doesn’t make any sense necessarily to American wrestling fans. That all made sense.”

But he didn’t stop there. JBL went on to make a claim that turned heads.

“That last match they had with Del Rio — he goes by Patron now, was just outstanding. I think that Alberto Patron is the best wrestler in the world today. Not in Mexico, not heel, best wrestler in the world today.”

For a guy who’s spent over 30 years in the business and called countless matches in WWE, that’s a major statement. JBL even put Patron in the same breath as legends like Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.

“I’ve never seen anybody better. He’s a ring general like you wouldn’t believe, and he is absolutely on top of his game. You’ve got to see him wrestle. He’s that freaking good right now.”

With comments like that from a respected veteran, the wrestling world is officially on notice. JBL believes Patron is putting in the best work of his life—and if you’re not watching, you’re missing out.