WWE’s acquisition of AAA earlier this year brought plenty of fresh talent into its system—but fans are still wondering where Alberto Del Rio fits in all of this. Despite being one of the most recognizable names from AAA, Del Rio has yet to appear in any WWE-affiliated crossover shows like Worlds Collide or TripleMania.
While he’s remained absent from major WWE appearances, fans in Mexico haven’t forgotten him. Chants of “Alberto!” have been echoing through AAA shows, signaling there’s still strong support from the fanbase. But his future? It’s a mystery—one that WWE apparently hasn’t solved yet.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE did inherit Del Rio’s AAA deal when they acquired the company. However, nothing has been finalized on how—or if—he’ll be used in any WWE programming.
Del Rio last wrestled on September 26 at an AAA affiliate event, teaming with Mr. Iguana in a winning effort. But there’s a twist: before WWE’s takeover, Del Rio was written out of AAA in a Loser Leaves Town match. That, paired with his history of legal issues and past incidents during his WWE run, is giving decision-makers plenty of pause.
As the Observer put it, there are people backstage pulling for Del Rio’s return due to his star power and continued popularity in Mexico. But others aren’t convinced, pointing to his past controversies and the risks that might come with bringing him back.
For now, WWE seems content letting things play out before making a move. Del Rio is technically under their control, but the company is taking a “wait-and-see” approach. And until they make that call, those crowd chants might be the only spotlight he gets.
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