Alberto Del Rio’s Current WWE Status Amid AAA Speculation

Alberto Del Rio’s name has been floating around again thanks to WWE’s acquisition of AAA—but the reality is very different than what some reports suggest.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter recently noted that WWE inherited Del Rio’s AAA deal after the takeover, leading to speculation that the former world champion could eventually appear on WWE programming. With chants of “Alberto!” breaking out at AAA events, some fans believed his return might be on the horizon.

But Sean Ross Sapp shut those rumors down during Fightful Select’s Backstage Report. He said the talk of WWE interest in Del Rio is not only false but one of the most recycled fake stories he’s ever had to address.

“There was another site that reported that Alberto Del Rio had interest from WWE. I don’t know how many times we gotta debunk that. Like, I—like, good God. Like, that’s probably the most debunked thing that we have had.”

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Sapp mentioned that no credible sources inside WWE are discussing Del Rio’s return, and there’s no movement on the company’s end to bring him back. While some may still push for his involvement due to his history and popularity in Mexico, the risks tied to his past controversies appear to outweigh any potential upside.

So for now, Del Rio remains a non-factor in WWE’s plans, regardless of contracts or fan support. Ringside News will continue to provide updates on Del Rio’s status if they change.

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