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Zeb Colter Discusses Why Being Paired With Alberto Del Rio Didn’t Work

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Zeb Colter/”Dirty” Dutch Mantel discussed why being paired with Alberto del Rio when Del Rio returned to the WWE did not work at the time. WWE failed to take into account that it didn’t make a lot of sense. Remember, I hated Alberto Del Rio, and he hated me.  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio Returning To AAA

Asistencia Asesoría y Administractión (Lucha Libre AAA) have announced that former WWE superstar Alberto del Rio (Alberto El Patron) will return to the promotion and appear at their Heroes Inmorales X pay-per-view on October 2nd at the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. The full card for the event is below: Tag Team Match Alberto El  Continue Reading »

Alberto El Patron vs. Rey Mysterio Announced For Big Wrestling Event Next Month

Alberto del Rio’s first post-WWE appearance in the United States has been set, as he will be appearing at the Lucha Ilimitado event on October 12th in Yakima, Washington against Rey Mysterio. For those wondering, Lucha Ilimitado is owned by ChuteVerks LLC, a joint venture of New York-based film and television companies Lost Colony Entertainment  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio Discusses WWE Wellness Policy Failure, Claims NXT Star Wants To Leave & More

Former WWE superstar Alberto del Rio (Alberto El Patron) was interviewed over the weekend by Mas Lucha, a Spanish-language news outlet, where he discussed his time in WWE, his Wellness Policy failure and more. Del Rio claimed that he failed his WWE Wellness Policy testing because he was undergoing testosterone replacement therapy, for which he  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio To Appear For What Culture Pro Wrestling (WCPW) In The UK This Thursday

What Culture Pro Wrestling sent out the following: Alberto Del Rio Signs For WCPW Will appear at the Loaded tapings in Newcastle on Thursday Mere hours after coming to terms on his release from WWE, it has been sensationally revealed that Alberto El Patron, the former Alberto Del Rio, is coming to WCPW. Fans don’t  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio’s First Post-WWE Appearance Confirmed

World Association Of Wrestling in the United Kingdom have announced that former WWE superstar Alberto Del Rio (Alberto El Patron) will be appearing at their events on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th at EPIC Studios in Norwich, England. Tickets for the event are available at WAWUK.com.

Alberto Del Rio Discusses His WWE Departure & Future In Wrestling

Former WWE superstar Alberto del Rio, now back to once again using the ring name Alberto El Patron, held a press conference earlier today in Mexico City, Mexico to discuss his departure from the WWE. Del Rio never discussed his WWE Wellness Policy failure and said that his departure from the WWE was brought about  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio Released

WWE sent out the following: WWE releases Alberto Del Rio STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE and Jose Rodriguez (Alberto Del Rio) have mutually agreed upon the terms of his release as of today, September 9, 2016.

Alberto Del Rio To Speak Out On His WWE Future Tomorrow?

WWE superstar Alberto del Rio is scheduled to hold a press conference tomorrow in Mexico City, Mexico to discuss his WWE Wellness Policy failure, as well as his status with the WWE going forward, according to a report from Super Luchas in Mexico. WWE suspended Del Rio for his first violation of the company’s Wellness  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio Reportedly Negotiating With Promotions In Mexico

WWE SmackDown superstar Alberto del Rio, who is currently serving a 30-day suspension for his first violation of the WWE’s Wellness Policy and is apparently finished with this WWE as he has an “out clause” in his contract for this month, is reported to be negotiating with the ELITE promotion in Mexico, according to a  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio – WWE Update

In an update on Alberto del Rio’s current standing with the WWE, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion gave his notice to the company, through his lawyer, 60 days ago, which was prior to his WWE Wellness Policy violation, according to a report from WrestlingINC. As mentioned previously, Del Rio has been pulled from all  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio – WWE Update

In an update on WWE SmackDown superstar Alberto Del Rio’s current standing with the WWE, Del Rio has been removed from all advertising on WWE’s official website for events that are scheduled AFTER his WWE Wellness Policy suspension ends next month. Del Rio’s contract is reported to expire the first week of October, while he  Continue Reading »

Update On Recent WWE Wellness Policy Suspensions

In an update on WWE announcing that they have suspended Alberto del Rio, Eva Marie and Paige for their first violation of the company’s Wellness Policy, a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that WWE started heavily testing the full-time talent when Brock Lesnar was found to have violated the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s  Continue Reading »

Alberto Del Rio Suspended

WWE sent out the following: Alberto Del Rio suspended STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE has suspended Jose Rodriguez (Alberto Del Rio) for 30 days effective tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 18, for his first violation of the company’s talent wellness policy.

Second Match Announced For WWE SmackDown Live

WWE have announced that Alberto del Rio will face off against Randy Orton on tonight’s edition of WWE SmackDown Live on the USA Network. Previously announced for the show is Rhyno vs. Heath Slater.

Alberto Del Rio – WWE Contract Update

Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and current WWE SmackDown superstar Alberto del Rio is reported to have a clause in his contract that will give him a possible out in September, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The report notes that TNA Wrestling have shown an interest in signing Del Rio, but  Continue Reading »

Rey Mysterio Believes Alberto Del Rio Should Be WWE World Champion

Former WWE superstar Rey Mysterio was a recent guest on Busted Open Radio with Doug Mortman and Dave LaGreca to promote Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network. When pressed about Alberto del Rio returning to the WWE after leaving Lucha Underground back in 2015, Mysterio had the following to say, “I would put him  Continue Reading »

WWE Planning To Break Top Stable?

WWE are said to be considering breaking apart the League of Nations stable, with Wade Barrett being kicked out of the group considered the beginning of the end of the group, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The report notes that there is no word as of writing as to when the  Continue Reading »

WrestleMania 32: Shane Defies Death, Women Set The Standard, New Champions Crowned & More

The following results are from a recent WWE pay-per-view event. WrestleMania 32 took place on April 3rd, 2016 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. WrestleMania Kick-Off: WWE United States Championship Match Kalisto (c) defeated Ryback Ten-Divas Tag Team Match Team Total Divas (Brie Bella, Paige, Natalya, Alicia Fox, and Eva Marie) defeated Team B.A.D. &  Continue Reading »

New Match Added To WWE Fastlane PPV

WWE announced on last night’s edition of Monday Night RAW on the USA Network that WWE United States Champion Kalisto will defend his title against Alberto del Rio at the WWE Fastlane pay-per-view on February 21st in Cleveland, Ohio. Del Rio missed in-ring action on last week’s WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown tapings due to  Continue Reading »